Ivy's POV
I dashed into the classroom just seconds before the bell, collapsing into my seat with a heavy sigh. My morning run had stretched longer than expected, and despite devouring half a deer while shifted, I was famished when I returned to human form. The transition always left me ravenous, and I'd barely finished wolfing down my lunch before racing to class.
Opening my laptop, I prepared for another session with Mr. Gale, our substitute. Eric had promised to help with my hacking skills before mysteriously vanishing—typical. I suppressed a growl of frustration. Why was I still counting on him? I should focus on my own progress instead of waiting around.
