Sapphire's POV.Damn! I couldn't help the giggles that escaped my lips, my cheeks turning bright red while everyone in class shot daggers at me but I didn't look their way as I walked to my desk in class but suddenly tripped. "Ah!" I yelped, almost falling to the floor as I stumbled forward, but someone caught onto my wrist and then slid his arm around my waist, pulling my frame close to his chest as he clung onto me tightly.I was overwhelmed with shock, my lips trembling as I darted my gaze up to his face, "Cameron?" I whispered, looking up at his face with round eyes. His brows were furrowed, and his brown eyes were deadly serious as he glared hard at the person responsible for setting foot before me so I could trip and stumble to the floor. "What was the meaning of this, Rosalie Yates?" Cameron demanded; I could feel his anger pulsing through his veins as he held me close to him, his hand balling into a fist with his veins almost bulging out of his skin. Rosalie scoffed. "She
Sapphire's POV.'Sigh... Anyways, it's none of my business. Aunt Karissa advised me to focus on my studies and avoid getting into a word exchange with the bullies so that is exactly what I am going to do.'____________A few hours later, lectures were over, and Cameron suggested we go to the garden at the side of the campus. He said it was his favorite place to relax alone so I agreed to come with him.I would also love to go into the garden because on my first day here when Lisa had pointed out the garden along with the biker's territory, which was the basketball court, my heart fell in love with the green grass garden with beautiful flowers planted around it in a heart shape. "You seem to love the garden too," Cameron's voice broke my thoughts, and I smiled."Yes, I do," I responded."Well, that's good," he said with a slight chuckle then paused for a moment as we were a few steps away from the garden. "I actually have a surprise for you though." My eyes blinked, surprise and cur
Sapphire's POV.Once done unwrapping, I pulled the lid open, my eyes shut, and felt a gush of anxiety and curiosity running through my veins as I fluttered my lashes open.My lips formed an O when I saw a letter and a beautiful locket in the box. "You like it?" He asked and I bobbed my head as I took out the letter and the locket."Yes," I whispered, staring at the locket in both awe and surprise. "I love it. It's very beautiful.""I am glad you love it. It's actually one of the little reasons I was nervous. I didn't know what you like or what to get for you so I was a bit scared that you wouldn't like it since it seemed too simple," Cameron chuckled, scratching the back of his neck."Nah, I am not picky. And besides, it's honestly beautiful. Who wouldn't love it?" I giggled, about to try it on as I put it around my neck but to my surprise, Cameron took over and helped me put the locket around my neck."The locket looks way more beautiful on you than I imagined it to be. You look ver
Sapphire's POV.Days turned into weeks since Cameron had confessed his feelings towards me.We went to lectures together, then went on a few dates at a cafeteria after classes.Visit some ice cream shops and try out different flavors of coffee from a few coffee shops while talking about our likes and dislikes.It happened so frequently that our relationship became known at college as everyone threw envious but distasteful glances at me, which made me wonder why they'd been giving me such a look.It's not like I was dating Aleric Dolce, right? Cause if I were dating him then at least they'd have a reasonable reason for giving me such a look since Aleric Dolce is known as the Beau of the biker guys.Does Cameron hold an important role in the college or city? Either way, it's their business, not mine.So far, Cameron hasn't given me a reason to dislike or despise him. Our relationship is three weeks old now, almost going to a month and he's been giving me several reasons why I should fa
Aleric Dolce POV.Leaving the meeting hall in the pack house, I found it difficult to restrain the anger boiling within me as I marched down the dark hallway that was lighted up with golden wall lamps on both sides, my jaw clenched, and my fingers balled into a fist in the pockets of my leather jacket until my knuckles turned white. I was fucking pissed off tonight, and it all boils down to my father, Alpha Dorian Dolce! He called me back home few weeks ago, saying there was an emergency that he needed to talk to me about, and I need to be there urgently. I came home even though I didn't want to, knowing my father all too well and that returning home wouldn't do me any good, but I did, and now I regret ever stepping foot here.That does that old wolf thinks of himself? Does he think that since he is the Alpha of the Lykoria pack and is also my Father, he has every right to reprimand me the way he did back there in front of everyone? No, the oldie should rethink it again because
Aleric Dolce POV. Once Matteo ended the call, the grip I had on my phone tightened, almost crushing it in my palm but I had to stop myself. "Sapphire got a boyfriend while I was away... Now let's see who is the unfortunate wolf that plans on making himself a scapegoat at my feet," I thought to myself. Unlocking my phone screen, I immediately went straight to my messages and opened them to confirm if Matteo's words were true. I refused to believe that my mate would be seeing someone else. I refused to accept that! How could Sapphire do such a thing to me? She got a boyfriend so quickly while I was away? Fuck! If I had known that leaving the city would result to all these then I would have stayed back, knowing it would have prevented the dumb insults I got from my father and I was sure no wolf would come anywhere close to her as long as I was there. Another mistake I made was allowing Matteo to come along with me to the pack house. I should have told him to stay back i
Cameron Herring's POV. Staring up at the ceiling of my bedroom as I lay quietly on my bed, my mind was unsettled as I kept turning over on my bed because I felt restless. It was challenging to fall asleep as my mind kept drifting back and forth about what Lisa said concerning my relationship with Sapphire in the coffee shop. I knew that what she said was true. That if Aleric by any chance found out that I spoke with Sapphire longer than the timeline he gave to us then he might not take it lightly with me. Not to talk of the extremes he might take to get back at me if he found out that Sapphire and I were currently dating.Would he take it hard on me or let it slide off like it meant nothing since he didn't seem to care about her? It's not like he has any form of feelings towards Sapphire anyway, right? Cause if he truly cared about Sapphire then he wouldn't have done all the things he did back then to her. Like when he bullied her, harassed her, made her put on a granny cloth to
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
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