"Nice story, but I don’t see how that’s going to help our situation." Ivy was being her bitchy self again.
Daisy shot her a flat look. "I didn’t say it was going to help us. And perhaps, if you let me finish, we’d see if we can salvage something out of our situation."
"There’s more?" Lila lifted a brow.
"Oh, there’s more," Daisy said, her voice taking on an ominous edge. "And worse."
That got everyone’s attention.
"Just as you thought, we are not the first students to go rogue," Daisy continued. "Except, in every recorded case, it’s always been werewolves. Never humans. I don’t know what’s with the wolves them, but there’s this restlessness, an unyielding dominance that makes them crave rebellion against their Alphas. And Lunaris Academy has had no shortage of them. The most notable one is Humbert’s Case."
"Humbert? A student?" Violet asked.
"Yes. This happened about thirty-something years ago. There were no Cardinal Houses at the time, but the current Alpha King, Elijah, was already reigning over the Academy. And, as always, there were those who thought they could challenge him."
Daisy continued, "Humbert and his allies were among them. They rebelled, openly defying the Academy’s hierarchy, and in return, they were sentenced to this same shack. It was the largest rebellion Lunaris had ever seen. According to the records, it was feared that Humbert and his rogues would cause irreparable damage to the school. Over twenty students renounced their ties to their packs, choosing to go rogue."
"Twenty?" Violet was shocked. And to think the academy was making a ruckus over four of them.
"Elijah had every right to expel them as the Alpha king’s brother at the time. That was what the school authorities advised as well. But it turned out, he was far more sinisterly clever than anyone gave him credit for. Instead of expelling, he sentenced them here." Daisy gestured around them. "To this very house. A ’punishment’ disguised as mercy."
Daisy said. "The idea of being a rogue is to be free from authority. They answer to no one, obey no laws, reject the hierarchy of the wolves. That’s why true rogues are cast out of the pack. But in this case? Sending twenty students to a single house, with limited space and resources... That’s not freedom. That’s a imprisonment."
A chill ran through the girls.
"Humbert forgot he wasn’t an Alpha," Daisy continued. "But he tried to be. And the result was within one week, all twenty students were dead."
Ivy swallowed hard. "What happened?"
"Chaos. They tore each other apart."
"But twenty of them dying? That’s too far-stretched," Violet said, frowning.
"Werewolves are prideful creatures. They will die for what they believe is their honor. Without an Alpha to lead them, without order, it became a war zone. They fought each other to death." Daisy then added, "I had to hack the school network to find this, so don’t go running your mouth. The Academy locked this news down hard. They didn’t want it leaking to the public."
"Well, thank the gods, we’re not werewolves," Ivy muttered, clearly creeped out by the revelation. "At least we don’t need to fight each other to the death like those testosterone-filled maniacs."
The girls exchanged looks, just as Violet echoed, "Thank God. Indeed."
"That’s not all," Daisy said grimly, the mood in the room plummeting even further.
Ivy groaned dramatically, throwing her hands in the air. "What now? Do you get off on scaring the life out of me?"
Violet, however, wasn’t in the mood for dramatics. "What is it?" she asked firmly.
Daisy hesitated for a second before finally saying, "I found out that there are actual Rogue Rules and Restrictions in place."
"Oh, God," Ivy gasped, looking like she was about to faint.
"Is it that bad?" Violet pressed, her voice tense.
"In my opinion? Yes."
"Fine. Let’s hear it, then."
Daisy took a deep breath and began to read aloud:
Current Rules & Limitations for Rogues at Lunaris Academy
- Rogues are forbidden from living in the Cardinal Houses (North, South, East, or West) and must reside in designated Rogue Quarters or off-campus housing.
- No access to house-exclusive resources, meaning no private study lounges, elite training grounds, unless permitted by an alpha.
- No pack sponsorships—rogues cannot receive financial aid, mentorship, or protection from any house.
- Restricted access to combat training classes unless granted special permission.
- No priority in healing or medical services as pack members will always be treated first in any emergency.
- No access to pack-specific benefits, such as priority meal plans, exclusive events, or elite networking opportunities.
- Rogues are automatically ranked at the bottom of the school’s social hierarchy, regardless of their previous standing.
- Cannot challenge a house-ranked student for rank, territory, or leadership.
- Cannot hold leadership positions in any student-run organization unless granted approval by a House Alpha.
- Rogues are banned from house-exclusive social events such as House Parties, Alpha Gatherings, or Ranked Council Meetings.
- No official status in pack-run clubs*
unless directly sponsored by an Alpha or Beta.
- If a rogue and a house member fight, the rogue is automatically at fault, facing harsher consequences regardless of who started it.
- Job opportunities on campus are extremely limited. Positions available to rogues are janitorial, maintenance, or errand-running jobs.
- Curfew is enforced at midnight—any rogue caught on campus after curfew will face disciplinary action or detention.
- Must check in with security every time they enter or leave campus grounds.
- If a rogue is attacked, harassed, or falsely accused, they must defend themselves —houses are not required to intervene.
- Cannot appeal punishments in the house court system, meaning rogues have no voice in student disciplinary matters.
- Punishments for rogues are double that of house students for the same infraction since rogues are considered natural troublemakers and will always face stricter consequences.
Daisy let out a shaky breath as she finished reading, lowering her phone. When she looked up, no one looked okay.
Violet’s expression was blank, her jaw tight as if she was forcing herself not to react. Ivy looked pale as death, blinking rapidly like she couldn’t believe what she’d just heard. And Lila... well, Lila was just being Lila.
"So... what you’re saying is..." Ivy’s voice was thin, brittle. Scared. "We’re basically second-class citizens now?"
"Worse," Daisy corrected, her voice grim. "We’re the lowest of the lowest. No one has to treat us with respect, no one has to protect us, and if someone starts something with us, we’re always the ones who get blamed."