<h4>Chapter 615: Sight Set On All Four Brothers</h4>


    <strong>Evaline:</strong>


    I hadn’t meant to eavesdrop. But enhanced hearing had its perks... and curses.


    I slowed my steps even before I realized it.


    "...seriously, it’s embarrassing."


    An unfamiliar voice whispered.


    "She was gone for a whole week. And you are telling me it’s just for work?"


    "You know what’s the worst part about all this? That Draven isn’t even here to see her behaving like a literal pick-me around everyone of importance."


    I froze.


    One nce down the dark aisle and I found three fourth-year girls clustered together not far from the end of the aisle, talking about... <i>me</i>.


    "Honestly," another one scoffed, "the moment Draven left, she started actingpletely out of control."


    Out of control?


    I arched an eyebrow.


    "She’s been cozying up to Alpha Thorne and Headmaster Thorne like they are prizes."


    "And Instructor Thorne," the third added. "Don’t forget him."


    A softugh followed.


    "As if the four Thorne brothers weren’t enough, now she’s eyeing Alpha Grey too."


    My jaw tightened slightly.


    "Hmph," one of them snorted, her voice dripping with disdain. "She thinks we don’t notice what she’s up to. ying around with all these powerful men just to secure the best one for herself."


    "She’s desperately trying to climb the socialdder," another said. "First Draven. Now the rest. She’s ambitious, I’ll give her that."


    "Or desperate."


    They giggled.


    I remained still.


    Listening.


    "She acts so sweet and innocent, but look at her. Always near the most powerful men."


    "Probably thinks she’ll secure her ce that way."


    "She’s not even subtle."


    "I just feel bad for Draven. He trusted a rogue like her and gave her his attention, only for her to throw it away the moment he went away."


    I almostughed at that.


    Throw it away?


    If only they knew.


    "She’s shameless," one of them concluded.


    There was a pause.


    Then...


    "I just don’t understand why she’s so lucky. Not only she got to date Draven Thorne, but she also worked as Alpha Thorne’s assistant, and now Alpha Grey’s."


    The bitterness was loud in their tones.


    "I don’t think it’s luck," one of them countered, "It’s mostly all nned. She had her sight set on the brothers from the moment she set her foot in Silver Moon."


    "I bet that’s the case..."


    I let out a small sigh and shook my head.


    Who would have known I would be the topic of gossip in the empty aisles of Silver Moon’s library?


    But I must give it to these girls. They weren’t entirely wrong in their predictions, and that’s why, I couldn’t even feel angry as I listened to them talking about me and my secret motives toward the Thorne brothers.


    I indeed had my sight set on all four of them.


    As for Elion, if he happened to have sharp eyes and good judgment, that wasn’t my fault either.


    I stepped forward, my footsteps echoing lightly against the wooden floor.


    The girls fell silent instantly as I rounded the shelf.


    Their eyes widened the moment they saw me and realized I must have overheard their conversation.


    I didn’t slow down.


    Didn’t re.


    Didn’t snap.


    I simply walked past them with my head held high, shoulders straight, confidence steady.


    If they expected shame, they would be disappointed.


    If they expected denial, they would get none.


    Because the truth?


    Yes.


    I wanted the Thorne brothers.


    All four of them.


    And they wanted me too.


    The bonds humming beneath my skin were proof enough.


    As I reached the end of the aisle, I pulled a guidebook from the shelf calmly, flipping it open as if I hadn’t heard a single word.


    Behind me, silence stretched thick and awkward.


    Let them whisper.


    Let them specte.


    They could talk all they wanted.


    It wouldn’t change the fact that I was already woven into the Thorne brothers’ lives in ways they couldn’t even imagine.


    And as for Elion?


    He trusted me.


    That alone was worth more than their petty opinions.


    I closed the book gently and tucked it under my arm.


    When I walked out of the aisle this time, I didn’t look back.


    Because I didn’t need to.


    I had nothing to hide.


    And nothing to regret.


    I left the library with my bag and the guide book. There was still an hour left before dinner time, so instead of heading to the dorms, I made my way to the Herbology wing.


    Recently, I had been working on some potions, and since I had spare time today, I wanted to continue where I leftst week before going to that evening party with Elion.


    Aurelion’s guidebook on merging healing power with certain herbs and potions had been really helpful. Just after a couple of tests, I had been able to concoct simple healing potions without much effort.


    Since I couldn’t try these potions on my own, Kieran helped me deliver them to Healer Ren to see how these potions worked, and they hadn’t disappointed so far.


    Though these potions didn’t work as well as applying the healing power directly, they were still far better performing than normal healing potions or healing power of any other normal healer.


    So I had made up my mind to continue working on testing out more variations and use this method to help people heal with my power without disclosing my secret.


    The building was quieter at this hour. Thete sun dipped low, casting amber light over the polished stone floor.


    I climbed the stairs and made my way to one of the experimentbs that were open for students even at this hour.


    Stepping inside the familiar ce, I inhaled deeply, greeted by the familiar scent of herbs that I had grown familiar with over time.


    This ce always calmed me in a way I couldn’t really exin in words.


    Without wasting any time, I made my way to my favorite spot at the very back of theb and took out my note book.


    And within minutes... I was already working on a new healing potion.