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CHAPTER 120
~Author's POV~
Professor Halden's whistle rang out, cutting off the silent standoff brewing between Drake and Dean.
"Gather around, everyone!" Halden commanded. "Training begins immediately. We are kicking off today's session with sparring assessments."
The students quickly formed a wide circle around the central combat mat. Jade stood beside Ziva and Claire, watching as the Triplet Alphas moved to the front of the crowd.
Their eyes were fixed entirely on Drake, and unfortunately for the latter, the hostility rolling off them was thick enough to choke on.
Before Professor Halden could call the first names, Xavier stepped forward. His voice dropped into an absolute Alpha command that made weaker wolves instantly lower their heads.
