GoodNovelChapter 29 No Match forHayley Finished In Spanish class, my mind wandered to the recent advice from my tennis coach. Ms. Anne's irritation with my distraction was palpable.' "Hayley, por favor, traduce esta frase," she directed, pointing to the board.
Startled by her call, I glanced up to find every student's gaze fixed on me.
Before I could respond, Rachel, a classmate, took a jab Anne, Hayley's from a remote town. She probably hasn't had much chance to learn Spanish. Maybe you should speak to her in English." Laughter erupted around the room, and Anne, visibly annoyed, said. "If your Spanish isn't strong, you need to concentrate more during class!" I frowned but quickly scanned the board before rising with calm assurance. The sentence means, 'If the world becomes corrupt, then innocence itself is a crime" When I finished, Anne and the class looked atin stunned silence, their disbelief evident.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Anne hasn't covered this yet, and Hayley translated it perfectly?" "Yeah, I thought she was only good at tennis, but it turns out she's pretty sharp overall!" "Ms. Anne, did I get it right?" I asked with a smile, enjoying the murmur of surprise from my classmates.
Anne cleared her throat, slightly embarrassed, and said, “That's correct. Please take your seat." Henry, who sat next to me, looked surprised and teased “Hayley, you're getting pretty good at this guessing game. Can't believe you even got this right." I shot him a withering glance. Luck might account for one or two correct guesses, but being consistently accurate was another matter.
The students' expressions shifted from amusement to genuine admiration. Only Rachel, the Beta who had tried to undermine me, glared in frustration.
Her annoyance stemmed from my refusal to be embarrassed, an outcshe hadn't anticipated, Yet I paid her no mind; she was inconsequential toAfter school, Benjamin arrived to pickup.
Once I got into the car, he regardedin silence before finally asking. “Are you entering the international tennis open?" I nodded.
"When does the tournament start? Benjamin inquired 1/2 Wed, Jan Criapter 29 No Match forFinished I then remembered Christopher's mention of having competed in a previous tournament, so I added, "By the way, Christopher said you've participated in this tournament before and was runner-up. Any tips for me? Benjamin raised an eyebrow and said, "That was a long tago. I'm not sure I have much to offer you now." I replied with a noncommittal "oh" and allowed the conversation to end. The atmosphere between us. turned strained once mor but we soon reached the Southwells' estate.
During dinner, George, the Midnight Pack's Alpha, casually mentioned, "Hayz, I hear you're competing in the tennis open. I noticed that Ben has competed before and did quite well. He could be a good practice partner and assist with your training
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI swiftly declined, "No, George, it's not necessary to involve him. Benjamin was already distant, and now t Wand now that he was the Alpha, he was even less inclined to associate with me. I wouldn't want him to feel obliged, especially since he was likely concerned about having an 'Omega' likeas a mate." Although I had always been indifferent to Benjamin's status as the Shadow Pack's Alpha, the unexpected closeness during our car ride had stirred ssurprising reactions from my wolf, Hera.
"Enough about trouble. Ben, starting tomorrow, you'll be Hayz's practice partner," George's decisive tone broughtback to reality.
I was taken aback when Benjamin did not refuse.
Despite his apparent willingness, Hera's reaction around him madeapprehensive. My yeaong m agreement with my grandfather was nearing its end, yet I felt that things were shifting away from my plans. Frustrated, I left the table.
After a brief rest in my room. I made my way to the Southwells' private tennis court.
Just as I was about to shut the door to the training room, a large hand halted it.
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