Book7 Chapter1 ALPHA ON CAMPUS

Lex’s POV “What a nerd.” I let out a low whistle, eyes glued to the university’s topper list tacked on the bulletin board. First place, again—and the name beside it was practically glowing in gold: Joy Stone. Rowland, my best friend and Beta, chuckled beside me. “She’s not a nerd, Lex. Trust me—she’s anything but.” I raised an eyebrow, still staring. “You trying to say she slept her way to those scores? Because that list looks like she bribed the Moon Goddess herself.” Rowland snorted. “Nope. That girl’s a myth and a nightmare wrapped in a killer smile. Smart as hell, sassier than sin, and rumor has it, she runs the underground party scene like a damn queen.” “So… a virgin genius party girl with a black belt in attitude?” I smirked. “Sounds fake.” “She wears a purity ring like it’s armor, Lex. Nobody touches her unless she lets them—and no one ever has,” he replied, scratching the back of his neck. “She’s the real deal. Straight-A’s. All classes. No shortcuts.” I turned to him, intrigu