This Beast-Tamer is a Little Strange

Chapter 311 Unwelcome Addition to College Life

The next month or so, Kain's life at Dark Moon College settled into its usual rhythm from his first year: attending classes, training, receiving reports on the beer business and going on the occasional mission.Aside from the addition of Gabriel and the

' Kain made the conscious choice to remain silent and not call out her poor lying ability.

But Serena had no such reservations, "Likewise, it's interesting how often you end up in unexpected places, Alaina. Particularly areas of the university where students are typically not allowed to enter."

Alaina faltered for the briefest moment, but her confident smile quickly returned. "Well, I'm sure it's not off-limits to students…"

Alaina turned her attention back to Kain, her expression softening into something she likely thought was charming. "Kain, you still haven't shown me your lab. It's unfair that Serena gets to see it and not me."

'What's our relationship that me not allowing you into my lab would be considered unfair?!'

Serena's expression didn't shift, but there was an unmistakable sharpness in her gaze as she spoke. "Fair? The lab is restricted and under tight security. It's not a playground for children with no relevant business to some and tour."

Alaina's smile tightened as she glanced at Serena's chest, and then her own flat one, clearly reading too much into the 'child comment'. "I wasn't talking to you!" She snapped.

Kain stepped in before the tension could escalate. "Serena's right. The lab isn't open to just anyone—it's not personal, Alaina. It's about keeping things secure."

"But she gets to enter," Alaina pressed, her tone sharper now. "Why her and not me?

Serena tilted her head slightly, her gaze steady. "Because Kain trusts me to help him with his research, and that's not something you can force."

Alaina bristled, but before she could respond, Kain spoke again, his tone firm. "I don't have time for this, Alaina. If you'll excuse us, we will be on our way."

The dismissal was clear, but Alaina didn't move immediately. She looked between Kain and Serena, her jaw tightening. Finally, she huffed a sharp breath and stepped aside, her heels clicking loudly against the pavement as she stalked away.

Kain let out a low exhale once she was out of earshot. "She's persistent, I'll give her that."

"She's something," Serena replied dryly.

Kain shook his head and gestured toward the lab. "Come on. Gabriel's probably already sulking about us being late."