Defy The Alpha(s) novel Chapter 661

Chapter 661: Not Leaving

~Lunaris Academy~

This was becoming a habit. In just one term, Principal Meredith Jameson had lost count of how many press conferences she’d already given.

And here she was again, back in the ballroom, facing yet another one. Reporters lined the front rows, camera flashes firing relentlessly like tiny bursts of lightning.

Principal Jameson stood behind a podium, her hands clasped, and her posture flawless.

Behind her, the official seal of Lunaris Academy gleamed on a deep burgundy backdrop. The flags of the four packs framed it, with the United Dorminia emblem hanging dead center.

The camera flashes intensified, the energy in the room ravenous.

Jameson lifted her chin and began, "Thank you all for being in attendance today."

Her voice carried smoothly through the hall.

"Lunaris Academy does not take the recent events lightly. In fact, this situation has shaken the integrity of the institution we hold to the highest standard."

Some of the reporters who were not handling the cameras began typing on their keyboards.

"In the early afternoon of Tuesday, at exactly three fifty two PM, a student by the name of Daisy Fairchild was forcibly taken from the school hallway by three other students. Their names are Elsie Lancaster, Ginny Fan, and Mel Lian." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

The click clack of keys now felt frantic with the reporters trying their best to keep up.

Jameson continued, her voice crisp.

"They escorted Miss Fairchild against her will to the indoor pool. There, they assaulted her. This incident nearly resulted in a drowning."

Jameson paused to let the weight settle over every person listening.

She continued with a steady voice.

"Upon further investigation, the students involved claimed this was not bullying, but rather a playful exchange between friends."

The murmurs began instantly.

One of the journalists in the room scoffed.

A playful exchange? Someone nearly drowned, but it was a playful exchange. Was the school kidding right now?

Several reporters shook their heads in disbelief.

No one in the room believed the excuses. The clip that circulated online may not have shown what happened inside the pool room, but it showed a limp Daisy being dragged out.

Jameson’s expression hardened.

"Lunaris Academy conducted a mandatory bodied examination of Miss Fairchild. She has been deemed physically unharmed and medically cleared to continue her studies. But harm is not limited to bruises or broken bones. Trauma is not always something the eye can see. Regardless of intention, regardless of status, we will not tolerate this behavior in Lunaris Academy."

Jameson lifted a single folder from the podium. The cameras zoomed in instinctively.

"Elsie Lancaster has failed to embody the values Lunaris Academy upholds. Respect. Discipline. Leadership. These are qualities expected of the students. Hence, with full decision of the academy disciplinary board and the oversight of the United Dorminia Education Council, I hereby announce that Miss Elsie Lancaster is expelled from Lunaris Academy."

Gasps broke out. Expelled?

Expulsion almost never happened in Lunaris Academy, especially to a werewolf. Not to mention, Elsie was a final year student. The scandal was monumental.

Jameson waited for silence to return. It took several seconds.

"Ginny Fan and Mel Lian, as accomplices to the assault, are hereby suspended for two weeks. Their suspension will include community service and a formal apology to Daisy Fairchild."

"To Miss Daisy Fairchild," Jameson said, her gaze softening for the first time that evening, "the Academy extends its deepest regret that you were subjected to such an ordeal. We see you. We hear you. And we will protect your safety and dignity."

She placed a hand on the podium.

"Every student in Lunaris Academy is equal. Human. Werewolf. Or both."

Except everyone in the room knew that was only half true. Equality was a slogan here, not a reality. Werewolves ruled this academy. Humans adapted. End of story.

"Principal Jameson, is Elsie’s expulsion connected to your resignation? Are you stepping down because of her?"

"Are you admitting mishandling of the bullying case?"

"Who is taking your position?"

"Where are the Cardinal Alphas and Violet? Why have they been silent these days? Rumors say they are not on campus? Where are they then?

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