Chapter 84 Who dares to try to sleep with my mate?

Everyone stared at the projection screen held by their instructor with mixed expressions. Everyone except one person.

The black-haired girl whose face closely resembled Liliana’s, Valerie, instead lowered her head. A faint smile appeared at the corner of her lips, as if this was something she had been waiting for all along. The evolution of the Nightfang race and the destruction of the werewolf race.

The class continued until the lesson finally came to an end. The instructor quickly gathered his belongings before turning to face all the students in the classroom.

"Do not leave the academy grounds at night," he warned, adjusting the glasses that still sat perfectly on his face. "The threats surrounding the academy are still very real. Until the dean makes a decision regarding the coming days, remain in your respective rooms."

After delivering that warning, the instructor immediately left the classroom, leaving the students to sink into their own thoughts.

Liliana let out a heavy sigh. She knew things would become much more difficult from now on, especially after the appearance of the evolved Nightfangs.

As the sun began to sink toward the west, Liliana finally left the classroom and headed back to her dorm room. However, as she passed the empty field within the academy grounds, she suddenly stopped. Remembering something, she changed direction and hurried toward the library.

The scent of old books immediately greeted her senses as soon as she entered the room. After handing over the entry permit issued by the academy, Liliana began walking along the rows of shelves that filled the entire room.

Her hand occasionally brushed against the spines of the books lined up before her as she continued walking, following her train of thought. There was one thing she wanted to find: information about the Nightfangs her instructor had discussed that morning.

Liliana continued searching through one shelf after another, opening several books that caught her attention. However, the more pages she read, the stronger the uneasiness that had been troubling her became.

The book she had obtained from the secret realm also mentioned Nightfangs on its opening pages. Although the illustrations inside were incomplete, Liliana was certain that the creature depicted there was a Nightfang.

After searching for quite some time, she finally stopped in front of the last shelf in the seventh aisle. Unlike the other books, which looked worn from age, the books on this shelf were still in good condition and neatly arranged.

Liliana pulled one of them out and carried it toward an empty chair in the library. However, just as she was about to sit down, a voice stopped her.

Liliana turned toward the source of the voice and saw Alaric and Adrian walking side by side, with Valerie between them.

Valerie reached for Adrian’s arm as he walked beside her, then smiled at Alaric.

"Well? I was right, wasn’t I?"

A mocking smile appeared at the corner of Alaric’s lips. He raised his hand and gently ruffled Valerie’s hair, as if praising her for correctly guessing something.

After that, Alaric shifted his gaze to Liliana.

"I never expected you to still be so interested in us. You even came to the library ahead of time just to wait for our arrival."

Liliana looked at the three of them in confusion before finally shaking her head. She had no intention of wasting her time entertaining their nonsense, so she turned back toward her chair.

However, Valerie immediately stopped her from behind.

"I’ve already discussed this with Adrian and Alaric. Come back to Pack Beaumont with us, Liliana. If you’re willing to become my personal maid again, just like before, we’ll take you back."

Adrian, who had remained silent until then, also nodded.

"If you return to Pack Beaumont, I’ll double your salary. Besides, your workload will be reduced as well. You won’t have to do any more hard labor around the residence. From now on, you’ll only have one task: keeping Valerie happy. That’s all you need to do."

Liliana smiled sarcastically. She looked at them one by one before replying firmly.

"Who told you I’m still interested in your pack? Stop acting like fools. I, Liliana Draven, will never become a member of your pack again."

Without waiting for their response, Liliana stepped aside and walked past the three of them.

Adrian and Alaric’s expressions immediately darkened. They watched Liliana’s retreating figure, seemingly unable to believe that she had actually rejected their offer.

"Liliana!" Alaric shouted.

Liliana did not stop.

"With a face as ugly as yours, do you really think you’ll have a better life in Pack Draven?"

In an instant, Alaric used his speed to catch up with Liliana and grabbed her arm, forcing her to stop.

"If you’re willing to come back and obediently serve as Valerie’s maid, we might consider sleeping with you," he said in a condescending tone.

Liliana frowned, unable to believe what the man in front of her had just said.

"Alaric, do you think I look like someone who wants something like that?"

Adrian immediately approached. Without realizing it, he released Valerie’s arm, which the girl had been holding all this time.

"Liliana, are you still playing hard to get?" he said with an unpleasant expression. "Go home and become Valerie’s maid again. That’s our only condition. As long as you can keep Valerie happy, we’ll consider your request to sleep with us."

Liliana chuckled softly. Her gaze then shifted to Valerie, who had been standing between the two men all this time.

"Valerie, are you sure you’re willing to let them sleep with me? Aren’t I the Luna they rejected before?"

Valerie’s smile instantly disappeared. She clenched her fingers tightly before stepping closer to Adrian and Alaric.

"You two... what do you mean?" she asked, her face filled with hurt.

As if they had only just remembered Valerie’s presence, Adrian and Alaric hurriedly turned toward her.

"Valerie, don’t listen to Liliana’s nonsense," Adrian said, trying to calm her down. "We only said that to make her agree to come back and serve as your maid. Don’t you like Liliana’s service?"

Alaric, who was standing beside him, immediately added, "That’s right, Valerie. Do you think we’d really be willing to sleep with an ugly girl like her? Of course not. Adrian and I have high standards. There’s no way we’d do something like that with Liliana."

Valerie finally turned her gaze toward Liliana. A mocking smile returned to her face.

"Liliana, did you hear that? They have absolutely no intention of making you their bedmate."

Liliana nodded casually.

"I understand."

She shrugged, showing no sign of being bothered by their words.

"Then everything is settled, isn’t it? I have something much more important to do. So, goodbye. I hope you two become a well-matched couple and lead your pack well in the future."

Although her words sounded like mockery, Liliana genuinely meant them. After all, Valerie had once been her little sister, while Pack Beaumont had once been her home. Even though their relationship had ended, Liliana saw no reason to wish them ill.

After saying that, Liliana turned around and headed back toward the empty chair. She placed the book she had brought on the table, intending to continue her search.

However, Adrian seemed unable to accept Liliana’s attitude, as though she considered them unimportant.

He clenched his fists tightly before striding toward Liliana. Roughly releasing Valerie’s arm, which was still wrapped around his, he shoved Liliana until her body sprawled across the table.

Crash!

The books nearby shifted from the impact.

"Liliana, are you really refusing to sleep with Alaric and me?" Adrian asked, his eyes fixed on her sharply. He gripped Liliana’s collar tightly.

Liliana frowned, staring at Adrian, who had suddenly turned aggressive. She had absolutely no idea what the man actually wanted.

"What—"

"Who dares to try to sleep with my mate?"

A voice came from behind the bookshelves, cutting Liliana off.

All three of them immediately turned toward the source of the voice.