For Cassandra, driving is really tiring her out. It’s probably okay for her to run around all day long but she couldn’t take driving for hours. Unfortunately, Cassandra couldn’t transform into her wolf form because she brought her things with her.
Five long and exhausting hours. Cassandra needs to go to the port where the ship that exclusively caters to the Academia students is waiting. Cassandra was sweating bullets even though the car is fully air-conditioned. She was nervous as she was nearing the port of Ailes.
Cassandra managed to calm herself and parked the car on the vacant lot. She breathed deeply and went out, taking in the view of the vast crystal blue ocean in front of her. Selected students started to flood the port of Ailes.
“You can do this, Cassy! You can do this,” she muttered under her breath while clenching both of her fists. Sir Logan McCane, one of the prominent senior professors of Academia and also the one who handed Cassandra the news, came into view. He was wearing a simple, sharp-looking, and well-fitted black tuxedo with his glasses on.
“Good day, Cassandra,” McCane greeted the young she-wolf in front of him. Cassandra smiled and slightly bowed her head.
“Good day, Sir McCane. It is an honor to finally meet you,” Cassandra said and extended her hand for a shake. The professor chuckled and took it.
“Are you ready?” Sir McCane asked. Cassandra eyed the ship with the crest of the Academia elegantly engraved on it. She looked at professor McCane and nodded her head. She was more than ready. The lifelong dream she has was finally happening.
“Then, let’s go inside,” McCane mumbled.
“How about my things and car, Sir?” Cassandra politely asked.
“Ah! I forgot. There’s someone who will get your things and your car. I will be needing your key,” McCane said. Hesitantly, Cassandra put her car keys on the palm of his hand. Logan McCane smiled at her, seeing the wary look on her face.
“Don’t worry. I will keep your things safe, so like you,” he said. Cassandra quietly followed the professor and saw him handing the keys to a person. They went inside the ship and Cassandra couldn’t help but be amazed at what’s inside. The design was sophisticated and the wall was painted beautifully. Ian McCane suddenly halted and pulled something out of his pocket.
“Here’s the key to your room. Your things will be delivered later,” McCane said. “Also, take a rest and wait for the announcement later,” he added with a smile. Cassandra smiled and proceeded to search for her cabin. She was grinning the whole time.
“R102,” Cassandra keeps repeating to herself while looking at the cabins one by one. Her smile widened when she finally found her own cabin. She jiggled the keys and slowly opened the door. The room was comfy with its refreshing ambiance suited for traveling.
Cassandra sat on the bed and looked around once more. There’s a small painting on the wall, a small cabinet, a table and chair, and a modern minimalist chandelier hanging above. Cassandra heaved a sigh and lay her head on the soft pillow.
“I missed them,” she said waiting for her wolf’s response.
“Me too,” her wolf replied. Cassandra bestowed her wolf a name and that was Christa. She’s been on Cassandra when she was born. They are one. Cassandra closed her eyes thinking of what’s possible to happen to her in Academia.
"NEWLY SELECTED STUDENTS OF ACADEMIA, PLEASE PROCEED TO THE DINING HALL. I REPEAT, ALL STUDENTS MUST GO TO THE DINING HALL. THANK YOU AND HAVE A NICE DAY.”
Cassandra rubbed her bleary eyes as the announcement ended. She stood up and stretched her arms and legs. She picked up the jacket that her twin brother gave her on their eighteenth birthday and left the room. Cassandra followed the swarm of students in the dining hall.
Cassandra walked with grace and with her head held up high. Different races looked at her way as she confidently trudged to her designated seat. She is the proud daughter of Blake Reese, the Alpha of the Blue Moon pack. She has the blood of an Alpha.
“Good day, everyone. I am senior professor, Logan McCane,” McCane announced on the center stage. He was assigned to give a small speech and guide the newly selected students as per the heads’ order. “I welcome you all to Academia. All of you will be brief about the school’s rules and regulations once we arrive. I wish you good luck, students,” McCane ended the speech raising a glass of red wine. The dining hall was filled with claps and cheers, and the banquet started.
“Hi,” a girl beside Cassandra politely said. “Hello,” she greeted her back.
“I’m Kimberly Brown,” she said with a smile.
“I’m Cassandra Louise Reese,” Cassandra replied. As the banquet progressed, Cassandra already has known Kimberly. She is the daughter of Robert Brown, the Alpha of Silver Claws, residing in the East. She was the same age as Cassandra, being twenty years old. The two
talked about a lot of things and instantly became friends. They harmoniously ate their dinner together.
After eating scrumptious food prepared for all of them, the two girls bid their goodbyes to each other. Cassandra went back to her cabin and anxiously wait. She did sort of things to ease her anxiety, but it is not sufficient.
"ALL STUDENTS PREPARE YOUR THINGS. WE WILL BE APPROACHING ACADEMIA IN 10 MINUTES. I REPEAT, ALL STUDENTS PREPARE YOUR THINGS. THANK YOU.”
Casandra stood up, “Did you hear that?” she excitedly asked.
“Of course, you dimwit,” Christa replied causing Cassandra to frown but it couldn’t hide the fact the Christa was also excited. They’ve been waiting for this. Cassandra dragged her luggage and with a last glance, she left the cabin. One by one, the students descended to the ship. The cold breeze touched Cassandra's skin, and she shivered.
“WELCOME TO ACADEMIA,” Logan McCane announced. Cassandra’s heartbeat fastened. She glanced at the tall buildings around them, eyes brimming with tears. She smiled and clutched her chest. She finally arrived at Academia.