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Alpha Bait 1
EVEWhen I stepped into the packed freshman orientation at V.G. Hill University, a wave of nervous excitement damn near knocked me off my feet.I was prepared, but slightly apprehensive.Okay, really apprehensive.This was my first time away from home, away from my overprotective Father and stepmother.Navigating through the crowd, my attention was suddenly captivated by a commotion at the front.An extremely tall, muscular guy with shaggy brown hair and deep brown eyes was arguing with the staff. He was wearing khakis and a blue polo, which all the student-athletes were required to wear on days like these. He was at least six inches taller than anyone else around him. As a result, his frustrated voice boomed through the auditorium, making it sound like he was standing right beside me as he spoke. "I'm a junior. I've got better things to do than sit through this bullshit again!" he barked.Despite his volatile frustration on clear display, there was something undeniably intriguing abo
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I just kept running, my body functioning on shock and autopilot.I ran until I was sure I was away from it all. Away from the wild echoes of the party, I never should have allowed Rissa to throw for me. Away from the looks of people who were thinking, "I told you so," as they murmured half-hearted apologies. Away from the piercing sting of betrayal from the one person I thought would never betray me like that. I ran until my legs were on fire. I finally stopped by the small fishing pond behind the community center. I grabbed a stone and hurled it into the calm waters, watching as it shattered the mirrored surface. Overwhelmed, I crumbled onto the dock, my sobs merging with the quiet ripples. Like the water's surface, my solid foundation had just been rocked, and as strong as I wanted to pretend I was, it hurt. It hurt worse than anything I'd experienced before. I scarcely noticed another presence in the depth of my desolation until a deep voice startled me. "I wouldn't be so up
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"On the couch? I thought you were far more refined than that." I teased with a wink.He pouted and said, "And what do you mean by that?" I couldn't hide the giggle as I said, "I just never imagined someone with a last name like StClaire would do this type of thing on a couch." Drake's smile and eyes turned radiant as he pulled me closer for another intense kiss. He wrapped his muscular arms around my waist, effortlessly lifting me off the couch. Instinctively, I wrapped my legs around his waist, clinging to his neck as he carried me across the room to the bed. Our lips and tongues moved in perfect harmony even as he stumbled from the amount of alcohol he had himself.I quickly realized why we ended up back on the couch. It was closer, and he was trying to hide how drunk he really was. I pulled away, looking into his eyes. "Do I need to make sure you're of sound mind and can consent to this?" I asked.He just smirked.As he set me down on the bed, the blast from the air conditio
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The officer in charge eyed me, searching for a hint of what I might decide. They knew that I was about the only thing here that could calm him down.They didn't know that was the last person I wanted to be right now. After a brief pause, which caused Kha to start bucking and screaming, I finally nodded, consenting to his desperate pleas. They allowed me to step closer to where he was restrained, and he calmed down instantly.Kha leaned in close, his breath a hot whisper against my ear. "Get me out tonight, and I'll tell you everything. Everything, Eve. One way or another. Please," he implored in desperation.I pulled away to look at him and had to stop myself from gasping. His eyes, which had glowed a haunting red just moments before, were now their usual brown. As I watched in total disbelief, they flickered again. The startling, unnatural oscillation between red and brown continued briefly before it stopped abruptly. He murmured a desperate "Please" again and kissed my cheek swi
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As the clock neared 3 AM, I summoned an Uber to transport me back to the dorm. Walking alone through the deserted off-campus streets was not wise. The car arrived swiftly, and I was quickly back at the dormitory.They had boarded the front door up with plywood. Even touching the outside keypad would set off the campus-wide alarms, so the first-floor RA was camped out by the door, opening and closing it for everyone from the inside. She looked up at me as I waved at her through the remaining window. With a sigh, she let me in. "Sorry," I mumbled."Don't worry about it, girl. He's actually far calmer these days, believe it or not. Happy birthday. I'm sorry he decided to act like that on tonight of all nights," Marley remarked. She was one of the few people who seemed okay with Kha. She was the sole reason I could get him up to my dorm as often as I did. I figured she was sweet on him or something. I commented that to Kha one night after she let us pass, ignoring a 6'9 tall individu
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The following afternoon, as the campus buzzed with excitement for the game, Rissa and I made our preparations. I decided against wearing Kha's number 33 jersey and wore a simple white t-shirt and jeans instead. I put makeup on, but just enough to look like I had tried. Just enough to hide the hangover and shame from the night before. I didn't even bother with my hair. I just pulled it up into a messy ponytail. I never put my hair up. Not here, anyway. I made it a point to stop the second I got to college. I didn't need to anymore. Someone wouldn't constantly pull my hair here. As a journalist covering the event, Rissa always had access to prime seating. She handed me a pass and said, "This will get you on the field."I hesitated. "I don't want to be down there the entire game, Riss."Without missing a beat, she quickly arranged for us to sit in the third row, right behind the team's bench.She thought it was a perfect compromise. While it was better than being on the field with
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Returning to the stands, I slid back beside Rissa. "I saw the girl Kha slept with in the bathroom."Rissa shook her head. "You need to drop that boy," she advised quietly."I already broke up with him, remember?" I reminded her. I didn't even believe the words as they left my lips. I had just called him my boyfriend in the bathroom. It was clear where my mind was still. Rissa laughed. "I highly doubt he thinks that's true."The game continued with its share of high-tension and thrilling plays. Drake excelled on the field. His athleticism was undeniable as he scored and assisted with compelling precision.True to form, Kha was a chaotic mess of energy and aggression. His tackles teetered on the edge of recklessness, drawing penalties and reluctant admiration from the crowd.For all the chaos he caused daily, this was one of the many reasons the school loved him. Few could justify celebrating his personality while on the field while simultaneously shunning it in daily life. I instin
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KHA There was a security officer standing near the front door of my building as we pulled up. I looked at Eve, who was already shaking her head. "Yeah, my dorm is out as well," I muttered.I paused momentarily, considering our options. Then, without thinking it through, I said, "I'll just get us a rental. We need to be far away from the dorms for this anyway."Eve looked almost scared. "Why must we be away from the dorms?""Smooth job there, Ace," Vance remarked in my head. I bit my tongue for a moment before I turned to her. "Do you still trust me? Do you believe you're safe with me, Eve?" I asked.Vance's voice echoed in my head, mocking me. "She doesn't trust you. How could she, after everything you've done?""Shut up, Vance. You caused it, not me." I snapped back mentally. "Plus, you know she's the only one who keeps us sane.""She keeps you sane, maybe. But what about me? I'm always in shambles because of you and I don't get to see her," Vance retorted."You think I don't k
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DRAKE The stadium roared with energy, the stands packed with students, parents, and alumni, ready for the season's first game. Eve and I sat near the middle. I glanced at her, her bright blue eyes fixed on the field, her lips tight as she scanned the players."Kha's still safety, right?" she asked, her voice quieter than usual, her nerves showing."Yeah, and Con's the quarterback this year," I confirmed. "Con played well last season, so he'll probably dominate. I was watching his highlight reels, and I'm impressed."Eve bit her lip, her hands gripping the edge of the seat. Her anxiety was obvious. Every time Con or Kha got the ball, her whole body stiffened like she was bracing for impact herself."Are they always this intense?" she asked, her eyes following Kha as he positioned himself for the next play."Yeah," I shrugged, glancing at her. "You'll get used to it. Con especially. He lives for this stuff."Just as I spoke, Con took the snap, dropping back to pass. Kha darted across t
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EVE He pulled the towel off of my body as he positioned me on the bed. He got up to lock the door, and I couldn't help but watch him, appreciating how much care he took in everything he did these days. He may have been rubbing off on Drake, but Drake was doing the same in return. When he closed his eyes briefly, I spoke up, "Rissa won't come back anytime soon. She's in class." He looked back at me with a small smile. "I just wanted to make sure," he replied before returning to the bed. As he climbed back onto the bed, the playfulness in his eyes was unmistakable. It reminded me of the first time we were together, how he both treated me with gentleness and teased me throughout. He started tracing my breast, circling my nipple before lightly tugging on the ring. The sensation made me arch my back slightly, pressing into his touch. He smiled at me, and then he leaned down, kissing my nipple before looping his tongue through the ring. I couldn't hold back the loud moan, my hips i
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EVE I saw Kha lingering outside the locker room and pulled him aside. His posture was tense, and his usual confidence was absent. I didn't want him to go back in there, not after everything that had happened."Kha, let's just go," I urged. "I don't want to wait for you to change."He looked down at me, the stress in his shoulders easing slightly. "Sure," he agreed, though I sensed some hesitation. "What about Drake? I drove here with him in his truck."I frowned, realizing this could complicate things. Drake and I already had our moment. It was Kha's turn now. I needed some time alone with Kha, away from all the tension building up. "Let him know we're leaving. I'll call for an Uber."Kha nodded and jogged over to Drake, who was sitting nearby. I watched as they exchanged a few words, with Kha gesturing in my direction. Drake looked concerned but didn't argue. He just nodded, and Kha headed back to me.While waiting for the car, I decided to text Con. I didn't want him worrying or wo
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EVE The day with Conrad was easy, almost too easy. After the morning's chaos, it was strange how simple everything felt when just the two of us were in his room. We didn't do much. We just hung out, letting the hours slip away without worrying about what was happening outside those walls. He was easy to be around, and the stress that usually came with Kha and Drake was nowhere to be found. It was a relief, even if I felt guilty for enjoying it.As the afternoon crept closer to practice time, I realized I needed to change clothes. My usual routine of heading to my room was out of the question. I couldn't bear the thought of running into Kha or Drake or them getting updates from pack members after everything that had happened. They were probably still fuming, and I wasn't ready to face that just yet."I need to change," I said, glancing at the time. "But I don't want to go to my room."Con nodded, understanding immediately. He got up from where he was sitting and rummaged through a d
Alpha Bait 124
DRAKE Kha and I sat in silence, both of us trying to calm down after the near fight that had driven Eve away. My chest still burned with frustration, and I could see the strain in Kha's every movement. We'd almost come to blows, and the close we'd come to tearing each other apart made me sick. We both knew better. But knowing better hadn't stopped us. "She's not in her room," Kha muttered. "How do you know?" I asked. After everything that just happened, the thought of her being alone right now was agonizing. I was about to chase her down if we didn't figure out where she was. Command be damned. "Rissa just told me," he replied through gritted teeth. "She checked. Eve didn't go back to her room." It hit me. I knew where she had gone. There was only one place she would feel safe after what had happened. "She's with Ford." Kha didn't say anything at first, but I could see the fear in his eyes. "Of course she is," he finally said. "Why wouldn't she go to him? He's perfect fo
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CONI couldn't believe she was here, lounging on my bed like it was the most natural thing in the world. After breakfast, I thought she'd stick with Kha and Drake, but she came to my room instead. She didn't hesitate, didn't second-guess it. Once I got her to calm down, she just walked in and made herself comfortable. Now, she was stretched across my bed, propped up on her elbows, watching me work on her bracelet. I wasn't even trying, yet she seemed drawn to me, like some invisible force kept pulling us together. She looked so calm and at ease in my room, and I wondered how she fit here so perfectly.I focused on weaving together a couple of leather bands with orange glittery strings. I laid the materials on the desk.She tilted her head. "Where do you keep orange glitter clothing?" she teased.I smiled. "They're from my old jersey from my last college. It became my good luck charm after a while, and I thought it might also bring you some luck."She narrowed her eyes slightly, not
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EVE We headed to Kha's room after breakfast, and I knew why. Because Drake's room was directly beneath Con's.As soon as we entered the room, I sighed heavily, knowing what was coming."Just get it out," I said, bracing myself.Kha and Drake exchanged a look, biting back their words. I could see the storm brewing in their eyes, but they were holding back. I wasn't going to let them stew in their frustrations all day, not when I could feel their emotions swirling around us, threatening to suffocate me."No," I insisted. "You're not stewing in this all day. Get it out. Now."That was all it took. The dam broke, and it all came pouring out. Drake started. "We're upset, Eve. This whole thing with Ford... it's driving us crazy. We're jealous, okay? We don't like the way he looks at you, the way he's always there, always perfect. It's like he's this perfect guy for you, and we're scared. We're scared you'll want him more than us."Kha jumped in, his emotions even more raw than expected. "
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EVE I woke up feeling queasy, but I pushed through it, determined to start the day on a good note. Kha, Drake, and I headed to the dining hall for breakfast. The usual smells hit me like a freight train, and I had to swallow hard to keep the nausea at bay. I tried to focus on the conversation with Kha and Drake, but ignoring the churning in my stomach was hard.I was picking at my food when I saw Conrad walk in. My stomach clenched harder, but it wasn't just the nausea this time. Something compelled me to move, to go to him. I stood up, ignoring the questioning looks from Kha and Drake, and walked over to Conrad.Before I could even speak, Conrad's hand found my arm, his touch steadying me almost instantaneously. The nausea vanished, and I felt clear-headed for the first time that morning. Without thinking, I invited him to join us once he got his food. But it wasn't just an invitation. It was a command. I realized what I'd done the moment the words left my mouth, but it was too
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CONRAD I didn't plan on kissing her. Hell, I wasn't even sure how we ended up so close that it happened. But when it did, everything changed. The moment our lips touched, it was like something inside me shifted. I finally understood why those two guys were so damn obsessed with her. The connection between us was intense and something I couldn't shake even after it ended.I would do anything to kiss her again. The spark, the way it made me feel...I couldn't even put it into words. It was more than just a physical connection. It was like a piece of her had lodged itself inside me, and I didn't want to let it go.The fact that she was pregnant, something that had always made me hesitant, suddenly didn't matter. The baby was a part of her, and that was enough for me. Realizing that what had kept me from taking things further with her was now irrelevant should have been unsettling. But it wasn't.Instead, it felt like everything was falling into place, like this was where I was supposed
