Feral Bonds: Claimed By Rogue Alpha Brothers

Evaline:

Once I decided exactly where I wanted to go next, I closed the map and took a path that led me through the central courtyard. It was a circular space with a massive stone fountain in the middle. The carving was of a she-wolf and her cubs beneath the crescent moon.

Students were lounging here too, flipping through books, talking, laughing. A few staff members were also passing by, all dressed in the same sharp black as the woman from earlier.

The library was standing just past the courtyard, nestled between two lecture halls.

And it was beautiful, with tall windows, carved wooden doors, and ivy curling around its edges like poetry.

Inside, the scent of parchment and leather-bound tomes was filling the air. Rows upon rows of shelves were stretched out before me, neatly categorized by subject. There were high ceilings and spiral staircases leading to the upper levels. Tables with small reading lamps and cushioned chairs were scattered throughout.

I could spend days here, I already knew I would.

I grabbed a few books on magical theory - nothing too advanced, just enough to get a head start before classes started. Then, I found a small table near the back and nestled down to read through the book.

I got too immersed in it, that I completely lost track of time. By the time I flipped through the last page, the sun was already close to the horizon.

I returned the book to its original place before heading out, mentally taking note you get my library pass as soon as possible.

The Academy was bathed in the golden evening sunlight and the mountain air was carrying the cool breath of the approaching September, rustling the ivy-covered walls and lifting the loose strands of hair around my face.