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CHAPTER 23
~Valerie's POV~
He turned toward the rest of the class, clasping his hands together. "We will be discussing the Werewolf War today. Let's begin with the battle. Everyone, settle down."
I moved to a seat near Isla and Astraea, where one of Brielle's friends sat. Mustering the best unique smile I could form, I pleaded. "Pretty please, do you think you can sit in the seat in the back?" I fluttered my lashes for added effect, but the girl tensed immediately after I said that. "Please?"
She shuddered. "Sure, sure, sure. No problem."
"Thanks." But as she stood up, I heard her mutter about not wanting my trouble before she took the empty seat in front of Dristan.
The second the girl went to sit, Dristan's deep scowl made her jump back up and scurry off to share a seat with her friend rather than taking the seat where Brielle's bag currently occupied.
It looks like they feared the Queen Bee as well. I took note and sat down.