Chapter 2

02

“President, does Jessie really have a lead? All the water shifters are gone. What do we do?” one of my classmates asked, sounding defeated.

“It’s fine,” I reassured them. “Water shifters can only thrive in the ocean. Land and avian shifters are much more adaptable.”

I continued, “Even if she’s right about the flood, we can build a fortified sanctuary. It’s better than drifting aimlessly in a storm.”

I turned my gaze toward the Wolf King standing in the arena.

Among the restless shifters, he looked remarkably calm.

Wolves are incredibly loyal. They choose one partner and protect them for life.

In my previous life, Jessie had chosen the Wolf King. He had died protecting her, letting her stand on his back to keep her head above water.

But after being reborn, Jessie didn't even give him a second glance.

Thinking about how she traded a loyal guardian for a bloodthirsty, unfaithful shark, I nearly laughed out loud.

“I choose the Wolf King,” I announced clearly.

Silas, the Wolf King, looked at me and walked to my side.

He must have sensed the tension between me and Jessie. He stepped in front of me, shielding me like a protector.

He shot a warning growl toward Jessie.

Jessie’s fists clenched. Her face was a mask of fury. “Silas, you dare stand against me?”

Silas narrowed his eyes, his expression cold. “Why wouldn't I? I’m not your shifter.”

He then stole a quick glance at me, as if worried I might misunderstand his relationship with her.

Jessie choked on her words and glared at me. “Fine. You can go to hell with this useless dog, Summer.”

After she led her group away, Silas turned to me. His handsome face was serious and sincere.

“I don't know if the world is really ending,” he said. “But I swear to the Shifter Gods, I will protect you with my life.”

“If the rain comes, I will make sure you stay above the water, even if it means using my body as a raft.”

I looked into his eyes. “I believe you.”

The ceremony continued. Autumn Sterling chose a powerful White Tiger shifter.

Following my lead, the Class B students chose shifters skilled in building and avian shifters who could fly.

Soon, under Silas’s leadership, we began building a fortress on a high mountain about sixty miles from the school.

Jessie didn't understand what I was doing. She came by every day with her minions to mock me.

I ignored their insults. I just pushed the shifters to work faster.

I knew the apocalypse was coming.