The Betrayed Princess Rising (Lylah and Ezra) novel Chapter 127

Chapter 127

Cora’s POV

It had been three days since the incident–three days since Professor Grimwood had humiliated Professor Vale in front of half the Healing

Department and every student who mattered. And somehow, things had only worsened.

At least for me.

ylah, no doubt, was celebrating what she believed was her little victory. I could practically imagine that elf–righteous smile of hers, the way she always acted as though fate itself had chosen her.

Sut victories like that never lasted.

ooner or later, I would remind her exactly where she belonged.

or now, though, I had something else to deal with.

The lecture hall was nearly empty when I stepped inside. My heels echoed softly against the polished oor, the scent of ink and old parchment lingering in the air.

lexander Blackridge sat alone at one of the desks, shoulders tense, gaze fixed on nothing.

approached slowly.

Alex,” I said with a soft smile.

le turned toward me.

The warmth I expected wasn’t there.

His face looked carved from stone, his dark eyes colder than a winter night. It was a look he had never iven me before.

Why are you here?” he asked.

The sharpness in his voice caught me off guard.

Alex, what is this?” I frowned slightly. “You’ve been acting strange since yesterday–shutting me out.

peaking to me like this.” Irritation began creeping into my tone. “You’re treating me like what happened a ew days ago was somehow my fault.”

Leave me,” he said flatly. “Stop coming here pretending you care.”

My eyes narrowed.

My fists clenched at my sides.

No.

This was crossing a line.

No one spoke to me like that–not even him.

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