Vera’s POV
On my way back to my room, I came across Catalina and Lisa standing in the hallway. I wanted to walk past them quietly, but Catalina suddenly shoved me, and I landed hard on the floor, hitting my butt.
Laughter echoed around me as they made fun of me. I clenched my fists, feeling the heat of anger boil inside. Nyx, my wolf, stirred restlessly, ready to take control, but I forced myself to stay calm.
Losing my temper would only make things worse. If I shifted here, it wouldn’t just hurt them — it would bring more problems crashing down on me. I couldn't afford that.
I sighed heavily and tried to stand, brushing off the dust. But before I could fully get up, Lisa grabbed a bucket filled with water, a wicked grin on her face. She lifted it high, ready to pour it all over me.
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