Cameron's POV. Aleric's figure shifted away from the wall as his eyes snapped open, revealing golden orbs framed by thick, dark lashes. “It's a pleasure to meet you too, Future Gamma Cameron Herring,” He greeted, an equally tight smile curving up his lips but didn't reach his eyes, and that was when I knew that I was done for! I indeed fucked up big time! “Hehe,” I chuckled, nervously rubbing my arms as I felt chills after chills running through my spine and couldn't pinpoint if it was due to the cold weather or because of the look the aura oozing out from the two most respected people at college. “What brings you here, though? It's been quite long since you visited. And from what I can remember, you came to our home along with the Alpha because he told you to. So seeing you here… That too, with him,” I pointed to Matteo with my gaze, “it's surprising.” “Oh, sure. I expected you to be surprised by my unannounced visit,” He grinned while I gulped. What does he mean by he
Cameron's POV. “Who are you boys? You should know the rules of this hostel if you are living here, so why didn't you boys go into your hostel rooms before curfew time?” He demanded, and Aleric pulled off his helmet, revealing his face to the security.“Open up the gates,” Aleric commanded.“Sure sure. Yes, Sir,” The security agreed immediately he saw Aleric's face, then went to open up the gates.This is what happens when you have both power and authority… Once the security man opened the gates, Matteo and Aleric rode into the compound of the boy's hostel, pressing on their horns as their bikes kept powering up with the engines roaring so loud under the thundering rain that I couldn't help but get frightened a bit more than before.'What are these dudes up to?' I was utterly confused and scared but either ways, I rode in, and the security man closed the gates afterward.Pulling up before the hostel building, Aleric and Matteo got down from their bikes and I did the same, still po
Aleric Dolce POV. After Cameron slumped to the ground like a lifeless sack, I stepped forward, my black leather boots pressing down hard on his wrist, which had gone limp and drained of all strength. He let out a loud, anguished cry as I applied pressure, and a satisfied smirk curved my lip as I watched him writhe in pain, begging for my mercy.This is what he gets for messing with me, for going against my words and having the damned audacity to date my mate!“Aleric please, have mercy on me. You are hurting me,” He cried, pleading with me as he tried to move his hands from under my boots, but I ground harder on it, his hand pressing deep into the wet soil.“Alpha, I beg you, have mercy on me! My bones are crushing! Just let me go, Alpha Aleric! What have I done to deserve this? This no longer looks like a training! It never seemed to be a training right from the beginning, but I beg of you to let me go, you are crushing my wrist, Aleric,” He kept spitting my name out of his filthy
Aleric Dolce POV. Then I turned to Cameron as I unexpectedly kicked him in his groin area because this motherfucker had defiled my words by going as far as to date my mate!What an audacity he has there.“Ouuuuuu. Damn! That must be fucking painful,” Every boy present gasped in shock, muttering some astounded words because as a boy, they could almost imagine the amount of pain Cameron felt from the kick on his manhood as he hurled up into a ball again, looking all battered and disorganized with blood seeping and dripping from his mouth and his body looking all muddy due to the wet soil.“Do you all want to know why I hit him the way I did?” I asked, and they all nodded, but even if they didn't, I'd still carry on because they all must know better to listen to the Alpha and learn from Cameron's current situation.“He is dating a human and right now, he is putting our existence at the risk of becoming known to humans. Do you know the kind of danger we'd be in if humans found out?” I
Sapphire's POV.Today was Friday and Aunt Karissa wasn't home to drive me to college because I was having an evening class.So I was dropped off at college by the driver as we drove into the parking lot and pulled to a halt. I was a bit troubled because I've been calling Cameron's line, but he wasn't reachable. Meanwhile, Lisa's line was going through, but she refused to pick up her calls.I tried calling her with Aunt Karissa's phone, and she picked up the call, but once she heard my voice she ended the line.It made me wonder why she was avoiding my calls. It's not like we had any issues, we were perfectly fine. Our relationship as friends were back to normal, but Lisa's sudden change in behavior whereby she began to avoid my calls was partially disturbing.Either way, I got out of the car, hoping to come across her today so we could have some words and also ask her why Cameron's phone hasn't been reachable ever since this morning.“Bye, ma'am,” The driver said to me with a wave
Sapphire's POV.My eyes zeroed as I whispered in shock, “You?” I instantly stood up from his lap as I demanded to what he did to Cameron. “What did you do this time, Aleric? What have you done to Cameron?!” I demanded, but this Biker Devil had a grin on his cheek like I was spouting nonsense.“Why not have a seat and let us talk?” He asked, placing hands on the table as he rested his chin on his knuckles. “It's been a quite some time since we last bonded over a conversation…" “I have no interest in speaking with anyone who behaves the way you do. Now, answer my question. What did you do to Cameron and where is he?!” I demanded again.“Sassy and stubborn as always, huh?” He smirked. “That wasn't what I asked. I need answers, Aleric. Where is he?” I questioned, my voice rising because I was fucking mad. What's wrong with him? Why can't he just let Cameron be away from our issues?! I bet he wants to get back at him for kicking his dickhead the first day I came to Campus, but what do
Sapphire's POV. Lisa blocked my way, stopping me from going out to find Cameron.“Where do you think you are going? To cause more trouble for him? For us?” She asked, crossing her arms over her chest, glaring hard at me and I frowned.What does she mean? Didn't she also see the video? “Cameron is in pain, Lisa. Didn't you watch the video too? Won't you also help him out? He needs us, Lisa. We need to stop this!” I tried to reason, not understanding why she was blocking my path, stopping me from going to Cameron."No! I am not helping him out because I warned him, but he didn't listen. So now he must serve his punishment, regardless of what it is,” She spoke sternly and then pointed her finger to my face, “And don't you think I will let you leave here so you could go to him and bring us more trouble,” She said to me and I just stared at wide-eyed with no idea of what to say.How could she say this? “What are you saying, Lisa? Your brother is in pain and we should help me. I agree t
Sapphire's POV. By the time I got to the boy's hostel, I was stopped by the security man who was guarding the gate.“What do you want from here, young girl? There's a girl's hostel on the opposite side. That's where you should be, not here,” the old man said to me firmly.“No, sir. I came here to meet someone. Please let me in,” I asked urgently.“Sorry, but it's not allowed for a girl to be in a boys hostel. So please get going,” he said, returning to his duty post at the gate.Biting on my lip, I tried to figure out a way that I could make him open up the gate for me.I walked up to him, trying to speak to him again. “You don't understand. I know girls aren't allowed here, but it's urgent. A friend is badly injured in there and he needs my help. I can't leave without seeing him, Sir,” I pleaded.“Are you talking about… Cameron Herring?” He asked wearily, and I nodded almost immediately.“Oh no, there's no way I'd let you in, young lady,” he disagreed, and my jaw dropped open becau
Aleric Dolce POV. "It’s none of my concern if I’m your mate or not, but I’ll tell you this now: I, Sapphire Walters, reject you, Alpha Aleric Dolce, as my fated mate. And I choose Kaiser Dolce as my Chosen Mate!" A sharp, searing pain hit my chest as I stumbled backward. It felt as though my entire world was crashing down, the weight of it suffocating me. My heart clenched in agony, and my wolf howled in torment within me. Breathing became an impossible task, each inhale a struggle. I had been afraid of rejecting her, but in the end, it was I who had been rejected. I had hurt her so deeply, and now, this was the price I was paying.I could barely speak, my throat tight, the rejection still echoing in my mind. I looked at Sapphire, my heart breaking with the unbearable weight of her gaze as she turned to to me, her eyes devoid of any trace of warmth or love. The disgust in them was unmistakable. With a cold indifference, she helped him up and began to walk toward the exit.I couldn’
Aleric Dolce POV.I felt like I was drowning in guilt, and no word could even begin to describe how deeply it cut. What I did to Sapphire, I knew it was wrong, but I had no choice. I had to do it—even though it would rip her apart. The ache in my chest intensified every time I thought about her tears after the announcement of my wedding date. It was even worse when I saw Kaisar sitting across from her at the same table, acting like the perfect hero, while I—what was I? A villain? Someone who’d only caused her pain?I was suffocating under the weight of my own mistakes, every one of them stacking up until it felt like I was going mad. The truth was, I had no idea how to get out of this mess, caught between the trap my cousin had set for me and the one I had set for myself.It was all part of his plan. Kaisar had manipulated me, used me as a pawn to get what he wanted, and now, somehow, he had dragged Sapphire into his schemes. I had warned her, told her to stay away, but she hadn’t lis
Sapphire's POV."Searching for someone?" The familiar voice snapped me right out of my thoughts. I turned and saw professor Kaiser drawing out a sit as he sat down opposite me at the table. "Not at all," I lied with a fake smile. "Just looking around." "Oh okay, I see. The party will begin soon and—" his eyes moved behind me. "Here they come, the best awaited and newest soon to be couple!" He announced, laughing and I looked over my shoulder to see who it was.I saw some rich looking people walking into the hall with full elegance. They seemed to have similar traits and appearance with lady Marinette, especially the stunning woman at the front whom was dressed impeccably in a shimmering green dress that complimented her emerald green eyes.. I guessed that she must be Lady Marinette's mother while the rest could also be her family.Right after them was Lady Marinette, walking graciously into the hall through the door, putting on a similar dress like her mum as she also took a table s
Sapphire's POV. The next morning, by the time I woke up, I found myself stark naked under the sheets but the previous wild night we had together never left my mind as I smiled softly with my cheeks all tainted red.My first night was taken by the man I had always yearned for it all felt like heaven on earth whenever I remember the painful but sweet feeling that sent an adrenaline of pleasures through my whole body as I convulsed before blacking out, feeling tired. The smile I had on my lips grew wider as I turned to the other side of the bed, planning on kissing him a Good Morning on his lips but when I checked, Aleric was— "He is gone?" I thought aloud, my gaze scanning the whole room. It felt like a dream but his touch, the kiss, the promises he made in my ear— I knew it was all real. I sat up on my bed, my back against the headboard, "It couldn't be a dream," I whispered, restlessly raking my hands through my hair. "It just can't be! He was here, I am sure I saw him. I felt and
Sapphire's POV.His face turned really sour."It's painful, isn't it?" I chuckled, walking up to him with my arms folded across my chest. "That's how I felt when you—" "Enough!" He growled, frightening me as I took a step back away from him. He threw the cheque at my face and I gasped at his action, "Take this cheque, pack your things and leave this Pack if you don't want to see the other side of me, Sapphire!" He threatened. He pointed to the cheque that fell lightly like a feather on the tiled floor as he added, "Right there is more than a hundred thousand US dollars on the floor. It should be enough for you to restart your life elsewhere and make a name for yourself. But the last thing I want to do is seeing you and that THING you call your lover together again! I've warned you, Sapphire, so it's best for you to heed to my warnings." I laughed, a bitter smile playing on my lips as I took a step closer to him and I asked. "What do you take me for, Aleric? A slut? A Gold digger t
Sapphire's POV.By the time we got home and I went into my bedroom, I found Lisa seated on my bed. She seemed to be lost in deep thoughts as she subconsciously scribbled on her notebook.I walked in and placed my bag on the bedside table but she was yet to notice my presence. She looked so pale and her hair needed to get done in a saloon. "Hey, what are you thinking about?" I asked, sitting beside her on the edge of the bed and she suddenly bolted like she had been snapped out of her lost thoughts with her eyes opened."When did you get in?" She breathed, picking up her notebook that had fallen on the floor."Erm, few seconds ago? But definitely not up to a minute." I answered with a gentle smile that slowly turned into concern. "But what's wrong with you? You look pale and unhealthy, like something's really bothering your mind and it's deeply affecting your wellbeing, Lisa. I've been noticing this for a while but I decided to keep quiet. But I can't anymore."She sighed, a forced sm
Sapphire's POV.I ran back into the ballroom where I sighted Aunt Karissa's gaze scanning worriedly around the place. She looked disturbed. The moment her gaze met mine, a look of relief washed over her features as she sprinted up to me. She grabbed my arms. "Where have you been, Phire? I thought you said you wanted to be in the ballroom to watch the engagement ceremony, so why did you go off?" She scolded and my gaze dropped to my feet."I am sorry, Aunt," I muttered. "I felt the need to get some ventilation because I was suffocating in here. That's why I had to go into the garden," I whispered, unable to look into her eyes because half of what I said was a lie.It was a truth that I went to the garden for some fresh air because I was suffocating but it wasn't really due to lack of air, it was because I felt my heart breaking into pieces once again and I couldn't watch Aleric getting engaged to someone else after everything we had together, it felt so fucking unbearable to watch so
Sapphire's POV. My breath seized at the mention of my name and that all too familiar voice I've gotten used to over time. Slowly raising my gaze up to the owner of that familiar voice, my eyes widened to see my professor standing before me with a thin smile hanging on his lips as he wiped away my tears. "Professor Kaiser?" I muttered inaudibly but he heard it as his smile grew wider. "What are you doing here at the Packhouse?" He chuckled, "what else if not attending the same asshole's engagement who had broken your heart? " I blinked repeatedly, not understanding how he found out about what happened between Aleric and I but then it made sense that he must have heard about it from the rumors that were spreading around college. "Here, you can keep this," he handed me his hankie and I hesitantly accepted it. "Th-thank you," I murmured in a stutter and he took a seat beside me on the swing without my consent. "No need to thank me, Sapphire. You know you shouldn't waste thos
Sapphire's POV.He continued, his voice full of pride, “My son has far exceeded my expectations, and I am honored to bring to the stage the new Alpha King of our Pack, who will be getting engaged today to the most beautiful young lady, the Alpha's daughter of the Night Crawlers Pack, and my son’s future wife—Lady Marinette!” The spotlight shifted to a couple making their way onto the stage, their arms wrapped around each other in an intimate, almost romantic embrace.There they were: Lady Marinette and the Alpha King—Aleric. I stood frozen, unable to process what was happening.'Aleric was the current Alpha of the Pack? And he was about to get engaged to Lady Marinette?' My mind raced, the shock sinking deep into my bones. I couldn’t make sense of it.'Why didn't he tell me?' The thought was like a jolt. 'Why didn’t he tell me he was from the Royal Family and would one day lead the Pack? Why didn’t he tell me the truth about who he was?' The realization hit me like a tidal wave, and b