Chapter 49: Claws in the Shadows
Chapter 49: Claws in the Shadows
"I’m happy to have you all here."
The voice was strong—firm without being cold. A woman stood before the class of twenty, tall and broad-shouldered, every inch of her body honed like a weapon. Muscular without being bulky. Toned yet graceful.
She radiated discipline.
This was Asta Rommel, the lead instructor for the first-year Special Class.
The elite.
Most of the students kept their gazes respectful, though a few couldn’t help a glance or two at her sculpted form.
Well—except for one.
"Wow..." Elijah muttered under his breath, eyes trailing up and down without shame.
Leona, seated beside him, smirked. "Want to add her to your collection too, Elijah?"
She spoke low—only loud enough for Elijah and Elizabeth, who sat nearby in silence, to hear.