Chapter 37
Erin’s POV
When I arrived, Poe vi behind his desk, hit expression readable as he gestured for me to sit. The air in the office felt herry and terse
“Miss Blackwood,” he began formally, adjusting his glasses with his ich hand. “I ve called you hire to discuss the important matter.
braced myself. After the speech competition disaster, I wouldn’t even he sumpsised if he was about to expel me from Silverton Academy. My wiť curled into a protective ball inside me, seemingly anticipating the bow.
Turst. I want to inform you that the school administration has had some dis unions about your behavior at the speech competition
My heart continued to sink. “Professor, 1-
He held up a hand to silence me. I’m not finished. While your presentation was… Inappropriate, the Alpha himself has intervened on your behalf.”
The word borst mit before I could stop it.
Professor looked as surprised by this turn of events as Helt. “Yes. Mr. Stone personally informed the Dean that there were… special circumstances, and you shouldn’t be academically penalized for what happened.”
Derek had advocated for me? My wolf snapped to attention, suddenly intensely interested, her ears practically perking up at the mention.
our mate
A warm feeling blossomed in my chest, spreading outward until my fingertips tingled. He had spoken up for me. Protected me. The realization left me breathless, something close to hope churning in my chest.
“Second,” the professor continued, palling me from my thoughts, “Twe received word from Stone Group. They’re interested in interviewing you for their departmental internship program.”
I stared at him, certain I must be hallucinating “Stone Group wants to interview… met
He nodded, handing me an envelope with the company’s sleek silver logo embossed in the corner. “The interview is set for tomorrow morning at night. All the details are in the envelope.”
My hands shook so badly I nearly dropped the envelope as I took it. The paper felt unnaturally heavy, weighted with potential and possibilities I’d never dared imagine,
“But… why me? After everything that happened… my voice trailed off as I struggled to make sense of it all.
Why would Derek do this? Out of pity? Obligation? Or something entirely different? My wolf had her own theories, pushing forward images of Derek’s intense stare, how his hands had steadied me, how he’d protectively canied me to his car. He is nie, she seemed to whisper.
The professors expression softened slightly, his brows unknitting. “Miss Blackwood, despite the unfortunate events at the competition, your research does have genuine merit. I may have shared some of your previous work with contacts at Stone Group.”
“Thank you,” I managed to say, my voice barely audible.
I traced the edge of the envelope with my thumb, trying to process the reality that Derek Stone had not only prevented my expulsion from school but potentially opened a door to my future.
suggest you prepare thoroughly, the professor continued, his tone becoming businesslike again. This is a rare opportunity, especially for an Ome
‘Stone Group wants to interview you?” Jack repeated incredulously when I told them the news at lunch, neatly choking on his apple juice. The company owned by the Alpha who supposedly can1 slåind you?”
“I don’t understand it either, I admitted, absently tearing the miles of my sandwich into tiny pieces. Professor said Derek personally went to the Dean to stop the school from taking action after the competition disaster.”
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Amy Jeaned forward, het eyebrows nearly hitting her hairline: “Seriously? fer–enld Mi, Alphi personally stood up for you?!
“Maybe he figured out Lily plagiarized you? That would be something.” Jack sitzgested thoughtfully, tilting his head,
I shrugged, my heart already speeding up just from talking about him. Even if he did discover the truth, why would he care? He’s made it very class i nothing hul trouble to him. At least, I thought be had.
“When’s the interview? Amy asked, expertly stealing one of Jack’s chipt.
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