Marked By The Alpha's Cursed Blue Moon
Chapter 83. Weird Voices

Chapter 83: 83. Weird Voices

Maria and Bernard arrived at the college, stepping out of the car in silence. As they walked toward the classroom building, Maria paused for a moment, glancing around the campus in search of her friends.

When she didn’t spot them immediately, she continued on, trailing quietly behind Bernard.

By the time they reached the classroom, Cassandra and Laura were already inside. Cassandra’s eyes lit up the moment she saw Maria.

With a wide grin, she jumped up and ran over, wrapping her in a tight hug.

"I missed you, Maria! How are you doing?" Cassandra asked, her voice unusually soft and warm.

"I’m fine, Cassy," Maria replied with a smile, nodding her head slightly as she returned the hug.

She made her way to her seat, exchanged greetings with Laura, and whispered her gratitude. "Thank you again, Laura... for everything with Mr. Frederick. I couldn’t have done it without you."

Laura smiled in return. "Anytime, Maria. You know I’ve got your back."

Cassandra leaned in, eager to hear more. "So, girls, tell me, how did the meeting go with Mr. Frederick?"

Maria glanced around the classroom before speaking. Her voice was low and careful. "It went well... actually, better than expected. Things took an interesting turn."

Just as she was about to continue, Laura discreetly pinched Maria’s arm. Maria raised her head to look at her, only to catch Laura gesturing subtly toward a figure watching them.

Maria followed Laura’s gaze and saw Bernard standing a short distance away, his eyes fixed on them, ears straining to catch their words.

Maria blinked in surprise... she hadn’t expected that from him. She didn’t think he could actually hear their conversation at that distance, but it was still unsettling.

"Let’s step outside," Laura suggested in a casual tone, trying not to draw attention.

Maria and Cassandra nodded in agreement, preparing to rise just as Professor Henderson entered the room.

"Good morning to you all," he said, setting his books on the desk in front of the class.

The girls quickly sat back down, giving him their full attention.

"Today’s topic is both interesting and important. I need you all to pay close attention, especially with final exams right around the corner," Professor Henderson said, his voice firm but encouraging.

He began the lecture. "We’ll be talking about the human brain, its abilities to store past memories, process the present, and even anticipate the future."

Maria sat still, jotting notes diligently, her focus sharp.

"The brain," the professor continued, "is vast and powerful. It controls movement, emotions, communication, and every activity of the body, often at lightning speed. It’s capable of storing decades’ worth of memories and experiences."

Maria kept writing until a strange sensation crept over her. A faint whisper echoed in her ears—her name.

"Maria..."

She blinked and turned to Laura.

"Did you just call me?" she whispered.

Laura looked confused. "No... I didn’t. And I don’t think anyone else did either."

Maria frowned, her heart thudding. She could have sworn she heard a voice.

Shaking off the unease, she turned her eyes back to the front of the room—and froze.

Professor Henderson’s face had changed. It wasn’t him anymore. It was her father’s face staring back at her.

Her chest tightened. Panic surged through her as her breathing grew labored. She tried to remain still, but the pressure in her lungs built rapidly.

No one seemed to notice as she began to struggle for breath. Her hands trembled, and she tried to reach out to Laura—but just then, the professor, with her father’s face, shouted.

"You are a cursed child!"

The words echoed in her skull like a thunderclap.

Her vision blurred. She felt herself slipping away. Her lips moved without her control, the words bursting from her throat in a cry of anguish.

"I am a cursed child!"

The classroom fell into a stunned silence. Everyone turned in horror as Maria collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Everyone, stay calm and remain seated!" Professor Henderson called out as he rushed to Maria’s side.

"I’ll get the ambulance!" Bernard shouted as he dashed out of the classroom.

Laura dropped to her knees, cradling Maria’s head. "Maria! Please, wake up. What’s happening to you?"

Cassandra knelt beside her, tears streaming down her cheeks. "She was fine just moments ago... Why did this happen?"

Within minutes, the college’s medical team arrived.

They quickly assessed Maria’s condition, placing an oxygen mask over her face and preparing her for immediate transport. She was lifted onto a stretcher and carried to the ambulance.

Bernard followed closely behind, worry written all over his face.

Cassandra and Laura grabbed Maria’s belongings and hurried out of the classroom, flagging down a cab to the hospital.

They reached Celtic Hospital shortly after, where they found Bernard pacing restlessly in the lobby.

"Bernard!" Cassandra called out. "How is she? Have the doctors said anything?"

Bernard looked up, his face pale and tense. "She’s still in the emergency room. I don’t know anything yet. I just hope she’s okay..."

He reached into his pocket and pulled out his phone. With trembling fingers, he dialed his father’s number. The first call rang out with no answer. He tried again. This time, Beta Gilbert answered.

"Bernard? Why are you calling during school hours? Is everything alright?" his father asked, sounding puzzled.

"No, Dad. I’m not at school anymore. I’m at the hospital."

"The hospital?" Beta Gilbert’s voice changed immediately. "What happened? Are you hurt?"

"No... not me. It’s Maria. She collapsed during class and had to be rushed here. We’re at Celtic Hospital now. She’s in the emergency room."

There was a brief silence on the line before Beta Gilbert spoke again. "I’ll be there soon."

He hung up and immediately turned to Victoria. "Maria collapsed. She’s in the hospital."

"I don’t have anything to do at the hospital," Victoria said coldly. "If you want to go, that’s your choice."

Beta Gilbert stared at her, stunned by her indifference.

"She’s... she’s your responsibility too," he said quietly, but she had already turned her face away...

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