Chapter 93 Expelled ARDEN +10 Free Coins I was taken aback by the sudden rise in her tone . It made me freeze in my tracks , my hand slowly retracting as I instinctively took a step back , fearing her voice might escalate even further . " I'm sorry , " I said quickly , even though I wasn't quite sure what I had done wrong . She sighed and massaged the bridge of her nose . " Where did you get it ? " she muttered , her voice laced with concern . " I didn't think I brought it with me , " I replied hesitantly . " I just - I found it once , in the woods near the South .

" Bethany's expression remained unchanged ; her eyes were fixed on the box , as if it might sprout legs and run away at any moment , " It brings me comfort , " I added , fumbling for words I hadn't prepared . " I know it's strange , but it feels like something familiar . It feels like I'm meant to have it . " Bethany's lips parted slightly , a breath escaping her . " Huh ? " " It lights up ," I responded , realizing too late that I might have revealed too much . " When I hold it . " Her gaze sharpened , cutting through the air like a knife's edge . " What do you mean by that ?

" " I don't know , " I admitted , scratching the back of my neck nervously . " I found it when I needed light the most . I was lost in those woods , all alone , and I stumbled upon it . I remember sitting on something uneven , and when I held it - it lit up . " " See ? " I muttered , grabbing the small crest . However , much to my surprise , it didn't illuminate this time . " Oh , " I said , feeling a twinge of disappointment . Bethany exhaled , her shoulders dropping just slightly . Then , right on cue , the box flickered faintly . A soft glow , nearly invisible in the daylight , appeared .

I couldn't help but smile like a fool . " There it is ! " I exclaimed . " It's beautiful . There 00 5 175 OT M N O < 15:55 Tue , Aug 5 GOG 84 % X Chapter 93 Expelled +10 Free Coins are even initials here . B + P. I don't know who they are , but I hope they know I'm taking care of their box really well . " I could hear myself rambling , but I couldn't stop . " Why am I rambling ? I'm so sorry ." Bethany still hadn't said a word . She hadn't even shifted in her seat . A chill settled in the room , the silence too thick for comfort and too heavy to ignore .

I swallowed hard and cleared my throat , desperate to steer the conversation back to the real reason I had come . I slid my number across the table , the paper neat and the ink still smudged from how many times I had rewritten it last night . " Please contact me , " I said . " Once you decide to help us . Preferably before the end of the filing week . " Bethany didn't even glance at the paper . " With how things are going , Winters is going to win , I pressed on , my voice growing firmer .

" And everything you've done for Fenra - everything you've worked for - it might just go down the drain . " She remained silent , her gaze unwavering . The door opened behind me , and one of the guards who had tried to restrain me spoke . " Your next client is here , Miss Spirit ." Still , Bethany didn't blink . I stood , her silence weighing heavily in the air . It felt as though she hadn't even considered my words . " Please consider it , " I said again , quieter this time . I hadn't expected a reply .

But as I turned to leave , I reached out instinctively and took her hand - just for a moment . A warmth surged through me , like a wave of familiarity , radiant and gentle . Bethany didn't pull away . 5 OTM N O < 2/5 15:55 Tue , Aug 5 GOG 84 % 日 H D X +10 Free Coins Chapter 93 Expelled For the first time in days , I felt a sense of calm wash over me . Then I let go . As I walked out , I hoped that somehow , I'd managed to convince Bethany Spirit , even just a little bit . *** Returning to Elite felt like sinking into cold water .

The campus gates appeared unchanged , the stone walls still towered , and the flags continued to flutter beneath the same sky - but something was different . A tension hung in the air , making it hard to breathe . I realized that this school truly had a cult - like quality . Tessa was chatting beside me , with Owen trailing just behind . They were sharing stories about their breaks , which they had both spent here at Elite , and I chuckled occasionally . Still , I found it difficult to fully engage in the conversation . " Hey , " Tessa nudged me . " Are you okay ? What did you do over break ?

" " A lot , " I found myself muttering . " A whole lot . " A 17 16 42 We crossed the plaza and entered through the main gates . That's when I saw them . Posters . Everywhere . Big , bold ones featuring Mr. Winters ' smiling face , emblazoned with phrases like " The Future of Fenra Starts Here " and " Discipline , Strength , Power . " Some of them sported handwritten notes taped at the corners - messages like " Support Elite's Choice " and " Join the Winters Initiative ." " You've got to be kidding me , " Owen muttered beside me . Tessa frowned . " It's already starting ? " " Looks like it .

" I sighed , trying not to let my chest tighten any more than it already was . " They're rallying the students . They're making it seem like Winters is inevitable . " As we walked deeper into the campus , I kept glancing at my phone . Still no message . No missed calls . Nothing from Bethany . Just then , I heard someone running toward us - Rowan . Tessa froze beside me , but I sensed we both felt the urgency in Rowan's approach . He didn't spare a glance at Tessa as he spoke . 3/5 5 0 T 9M N O < 15:55 Tue , Aug 5 GOG 84 % 0 X Chapter 93 Expelled " Arden ," he said , a little breathless .

" Did you hear ? " I frowned . " Hear what ? " He hesitated , running a hand through his hair . " It's Cade . " I stopped walking , as did Tessa and Owen . " What about Cade ? " " He's going to be expelled , " Rowan said quietly . " What ? " I choked out . +10 Free Coins I hadn't seen Cade over the weekend , and contact had been scarce too . I assumed he was caught up with plans involving his parents . He sent me a sweet good morning text , and that was the last I'd heard from him . " Expelled ? For what ? " I exclaimed . " I don't know , " he muttered , shaking his head .

" We only heard this from my relative who works in Winters ' administration office . We can't confirm , though . No one's seen Cade . Elias is looking for him . " " Elias ? " I asked . Rowan gave me a wry , knowing smile . " Seems you don't know everything . We don't want Winters as Praetor ." I stared at him , trying to keep up . " Why the sudden change ? " " Cade talked to us this weekend , " he muttered . " We realized he was right . You know Honey , right ? He mentioned it ." I nodded , but my mind was still on Cade . " Then Honey's mate back then ... is my brother , " he revealed .

I felt my breath hitch , and Tessa audibly hiccupped too . " Well ," Rowan continued , his voice clipped , " you know what Winters did to them . " I nodded . My throat felt suddenly dry . Rowan continued , " And Elias ' older brother is next in line to inherit the Bloodline Alpha title O O 5 IT MN III O < 4/5 15:55 Tue , Aug 5 GDG Chapter 93 Expelled - ם X +10 Free Coins of the East . Elias believes his brother shouldn't have it . " I frowned and nodded . That was expected , considering Elias ' brother was on the list of those who had Winters ' videos .

" Let's look for him , " I said firmly , meeting Rowan's gaze . He nodded in agreement , and we began to move . The hallway buzzed faintly with the chatter of students , but it all faded into a blur . My mind was racing . Was there a reason to expel Cade ? " Where would he go ? " I whispered , running my fingers through my hair . Before I could come up with an answer , the intercom crackled to life . To make matters worse , it was Mr. Winters ' voice . " Students , please head to the gymnasium for a very important announcement ." 15