NOAH'S POV

I rushed through the hallways, dodging students as I made my way toward Professor Rex’s office. My heart pounded, but not from exhaustion—excitement fueled my every step.

Just as I reached the corridor leading to his office, I spotted him ahead, walking with that same composed, intimidating aura, with students drooling from afar, since they're too scared to get close.

"Professor Rex!" I called out.

He paused but didn’t turn immediately. When he finally did, his golden-amber ...