Anaya's POV
No matter how hard I tried to convince myself, I felt nothing special with Donovan. No pleasure, no excitement whatsoever! I really wanted to have fun, enjoy my evening like the trio devils were. His smile was pleasing though, "You're Ella's best friend, aren't you?" He said coolly. "You remember her!" Ella cheered. "Yea, when I came home two months ago, you guys had just practically became friends for barely a month. You were celebrating your anniversary, sharing cake for my dad and I. How could I forget!" He chuckled. "Ha! He remembers! Hey babe, how is it that we've only been friends for months, yet it feels like you're my soulmate." Ella said dreamingly and I smiled. I wasn't really a shy person but I didn't know what to say to join in on the conversation! "Yea right. Your only soulmate is that dude over there looking everywhere for you with two glasses of drink in his hand." Donovan head stretched as he nudged towards Ella's mate behind us and we all laughed. "Well, that's my cue. You kids have fun." She said before walking away. I almost cried out to her not to leave me alone, but I was eighteen now. I should be brave! I cleared my throat, trying to come up with what to say--anything at all! "You want something to drink?" Donovan said before I could speak. I blinked. "Oh. Yes, that would be nice!" "Great." He gave an approving smirk. "Wait here, I'll be right back." All of a sudden, I sighted Duke and Dean, then the unexpected happened. "Donovan!” I yelled out. “You wanna dance?? This is my jam! Let's dance!" He frowned, thick brows furrowing. "Your jam? This is a slow song, it's for a minute silent respect for the late grandpa Shawn..." What? I coughed out, "w--well, no. I mean, I know. Yea, I um..." A minute silent respect? The tune was indeed slow. For a while, he only stared at me like I'd just hit my head. Then his features softened as he burst into laughter. I was totally confused now but I waited patiently to hear what was funny to him. Duke was still looking around, maybe for me? "Anaya, I have no idea who the hell grandpa Shawn is. I'm just messing with you!" His eyes actually lit up as he embarrassed me! "I'm sorry, but yea, I love this song too. It gets fast in the middle." I listened and the song actually became more interesting to dance to. Why would he mess with me like that though? I forced out a strangled laughter because Donovan still looked so amused. Seeing the brothers would gain on me soon, I leaned forward and threw my arms around Donovan's neck. "Whoa. Okay, let's dance!" He reached for my waist and together we flowed to the rhythm of the song. I was elated, not because of the song(I had no idea what the fuck was playing...!) but because I couldn't stop smiling at the expression I would get from the brothers, could they be actually jealous or maybe this was just stupid ha!. I hoped Alpha Donald and Freya weren't around to watch me embarrass myself like this though. Donovan looked like he was enjoying himself, and that-- "Hey! What the fuck is going on here!" The voice behind me was strong and it forced Donovan and I to break free in an instant. I flinched right on spot upon realizing who that voice belonged to. Duke slapped Donovan's shoulders, pushing him away from me with such brutal force. His whole face was a mask of anger! Dean rushed forward too, his stance in a dominating aura there just to intimidate! I shivered. Oh no, what of Darius joined in on this fight? With his temper, the whole party would be destroyed! "Hey man, calm down. We were just dancing--" Soon, a heavy punch was launched right on his cheeks. Immediately, Donovan retaliated, his own punch being stronger that it instantly drew blood from Duke's lips! What. The. Fuck??Before I could say anything, Dean threw himself forward and together, they began to attack Donovan. I didn't know what to do right there. Two hefty men hurried forward and easily separated the boys, even through their struggling and raging words against each other. "Three of you, stop this right now before we involve your parents!" One of them spewed out in a deep voice. The area was more quiet, mostly filled with the youths of the town while the parents enjoyed each other in another grand hall so we might be saved. I had no idea what Alpha Donald might do once he found out his boys got into a fight. Especially if I was the cause!But why would they fight over me like that, wasn't I their enemy!??"You, come here!" Duke glared at me and I could have sworn I saw fire burning in those piercing eyes. "Dean, go get that idiot Darius. We're going home."Before I could object, he reached for my hand and grabbed me tight, dragging me out of the room. I struggled to pull free but his grip wa
Anaya's POV I tried to calm down and ease myself from this tortuous anxiety. Me? He thinks about...me??Before I could say a word, I heard an argument break from behind. This prompted me to move far away from Duke, so no one could see us together. "...home because I don't want to!" Darius was getting all heated up with Dean, who still managed to remain so composed. Duke glanced at them and shook his head. I realized he still needed to take care of the wound on his lips. Although he probably wouldn't feel that in the next couple minutes due to Alpha's ability to heal faster, still...a part of me wanted to take care of me.No. Snap out of it, Ana!I frowned, seeing all eyes staring at me. "Wait, did I say that out loud??" I blinked, waiting for a reply from any of them. "You, I heard what you did. Are you crazy, Ana?? Wanna put us all in trouble, huh!" Darius spat out, as usual. I wasn't even surprised. This was my chance. Whatever the hell it was that was going on, I could be in c
Anaya's POV What the heck? This was Darius's doing?? I should have known! The laughter grew further again. "She's such a loser, ha!" A short dude, Mike, said. Darius stepped out from the crowd, an evil smirk resting on his face. "Say it again, Mike. Louder." He rested his hand on his shoulders, still smiling, "I don't think she heard you enough."My heart sank as I watched them behave like fools. The rotten egg still reeked, making me nauseous."I said you're a loser! And a whore too, just like Hank said!" Mike screamed loudly. "Hank said so too? Wow Hank, hurray to you!" Darius laughed out, eyes lighting with excitement."Yes! Great job that I threw the rotten egg, right?" Mike howled, proud of himself."Oh, you threw the egg? Wow. You've got more of those?" Darius asked. He was still resting his hand on Mike's shoulders."No bro. I had only one." Mike said. "Oh that's such a shame." Darius commented. This was making me frown now. Darius never gave a fuck about the students, Dar
Anaya's POV "If anyone dares bully Anaya ever again, if you even dare to look at her for more than two seconds, and I catch you doing that! Then what happened to Mike will only be the beginning of your suffering. UNDERSTAND!!!"The murmur of a response was loud and clear, giving him the confidence to produce a satisfied smirk. "Good." He muttered, then pushed Hank causing him to stagger before he took to his heel. When Darius' gaze fell on mine again, I heaved in a raspy breath. "You good?" He asked again and my nod was vigorous. I saw Ella rush forward to meet me. Her eyes held worry in them. "Are you okay? Come here." She pulled me closer, not minding the stench from the rotten egg, but I did, so I moved away from her. "Ella, I'm fine." My gaze was still fixated on Darius. "Come here, let's get you cleaned up." Ella didn't seem to fear Darius because she just acted like he didn't even exist. She held on to me and dragged me out to the restroom. Ella always had some spare tops
"Nothing actually, I'm fine. I'm fine, Babe." Ella said carefully, realizing that everyone was staring at us both now. I glanced further at Darius's direction and saw he had concern etched on his face. I needed to ease this tension--whatever this was! Why did she suddenly overreact like this?"Okay, let's sit down." I said and she listened to me, slowly taking her seat. "Ella, are you sure you're okay? You don't look too good."She relaxed a bit, a fake smile appearing on her face. I knew she was about to lie, but what is going on with her? "I'm fine. Really. I just got something on my mind but I'm good now!"I just nodded, trying to accept her words to be true. She must have been stressing over something but she wouldn't tell me. Ella was a secretive person like that."Alright then. Let's eat." I said. She smiled and took a burger from the box. We ate in silence.Once it was closing hour, I was heading out until I sighted Darius walking over to me. I heaved in a deep sigh, prepared
I didn't hear any response so I turned to face her and saw she stared at me with arched brows. "Oh, I mean I was just asking! I honestly don't know, like I haven't seen him in a while!" I rambled on, and it got worse because Luna just stared at me with a suspicious grin on her face that only made me more uneasy!Finally, she asked. "Have you gone to check up on him?"I blinked, wondering how that was an option at all. If I did, wouldn't he just think that I was desperate if I went banging on his door! This was why I was waiting, hoping he would go to his study room or I would bump into him somehow!"Um, I will. I should do that tonight actually, thanks Freya." I lied. Although something inside of me was beginning to feel desperate to check up on him now."Duke is a very sensitive person. Even I am not so close to him as I wished I was, so you just have to give him a little time to get his shit together. He'll come around." Freya said and it made me wonder if she knew about what transp
Anaya's POV "What?" I blinked. In cases like this, I had to be sure why one of the trio would need my help for anything at all. They were perfect with no flaws! I saw him holding a book so I guessed for an assignment? But they always aced their exams."Can I come in?" He asked again and I relaxed. Normally, Darius would have just barged in. Now that I thought about it, none of the twins had ever been in my room before. "Sure." I stepped away from the entrance so he would pass through. "Okay, so I have a confession to make." He began to say as soon as we'd both sat down on the bed. "What's that?" "I love literature, but it's fucking hard right now. I'm supposed to outline the basics of writing a novel, and what's worse, I can't just cheat my way in. I have to explain to the whole class next week Friday!" Worry etched on his face as he talked. Dean looked so cute, especially when it seemed like he'd just pouted his lips. I nearly blurted out in a giggle at how cute he was.Straighte
Third POV Alpha Donald was tired of what he'd been hearing about Duke. He loved his son but hated how dramatic Duke could be at times! His wife was already worried sick, wondering what could be wrong with him now. He stopped in front of Duke's room and was about to knock when he heard Anaya's voice. "...borrow me some of your clothes! I mean just like two or three, I need to get ready because I'm going out on a date tomorrow! You won't believe it, Ella..."His heart ached from hearing this. He didn't really know who this Ella was, but he knew it was her friend. And the fact that Anaya had to ask her for clothes..."What kind of a parent am I being to her? I'm sorry, Paul." He shook his head as he felt disappointment for himself. He decided to leave Duke and head downstairs to find his wife. "Well that was fast. I knew you were going to Duke's room." Freya said, flashing him a suspicious look.He sat down beside her on the bed, then pulled Freya closer so she would rest on his ches
Anaya's POV Once it was break period, Freya came around like she had promised and together we entered the car parked outside. A short while later, we arrived at the big boutique Dean had asked me to meet him at! I was starting to panic from here. Why had she brought me here?We got out of the car and she held my hand tight, maybe so I wouldn't run away?? Freya was being so suspicious now!But instead, this warm smile filled her features as she said. "Surprise! We're going shopping, you and I."I stood there looking stunned but she held onto me more tighter and dragged me inside. The store was so huge and was a lot more than I'd expected it to be. The truth was that I only always saw it from outside but I'd never stepped foot in here before!Two slender ladies came towards us and Freya whispered something to their ears which brought a bright smile on their faces as they glanced at me. "Come with us, miss." They said to me and came to hold me as they led me to a long wide hall with va
"It's green! And look, it's all old. Ella, this is an oversized boot, I can't wear this with the dress. I dunno..." I didn't mean to be an ingrate, but none of this made sense to me. She was supposed to be my friend, yet here she was standing right in front of me handing me her maid outfits--her dead maid outfits!"It's fashion. What is wrong with you? I really tried my best to get you all of this, why are you complaining?" Her tone had suddenly changed into something eerie and definitely upset. "I just thought...I mean, I wanted to look good like you. I have a date today after school, and I don't have anything to wear at all. Besides, your maid is dead. Isn't it like a bad omen to hand me her outfits? It doesn't seem right, Ella."She blinked, then smacked her lips and took in a heavy sigh. "Fine. I'll take all of that back. But you've gotta wear this dress. Okay? It's nice and will look good on you. If I don't see you tonight, I'm coming to drag your ass out at home, you understand
I didn't hear her well, and apparently, so did her minions. Maria was the one to talk. "What? What are you doing Sarah!""Yes, love. Why are you saying sorry to this loser!" Donna added. "I'm confused."Sarah turned to them and slapped them both. It looked so dramatic that I opened my mouth to watch in shock. They looked too surprised as I'd been too. "Why did you do that!" Donna cried out, still holding her cheeks. "Because I wanted you both to shut the hell up, okay! I'm here to offer my most sincere apology to Anaya, okay!? So you bitches will shut the fuck up, and listen. In fact, you both, say you're sorry right now."From here, I began to suspect this was probably a dramatic fake ass scenario playing before me. Sarah would never apologize to me for anything! Unless she was planning something even more dreadful. "W-we're sorry?" Donna said. Maria gave it a while before repeating the same thing. "Sarah, what is all this about?" I was forced to ask so she could get straight to
Third POV Alpha Donald was tired of what he'd been hearing about Duke. He loved his son but hated how dramatic Duke could be at times! His wife was already worried sick, wondering what could be wrong with him now. He stopped in front of Duke's room and was about to knock when he heard Anaya's voice. "...borrow me some of your clothes! I mean just like two or three, I need to get ready because I'm going out on a date tomorrow! You won't believe it, Ella..."His heart ached from hearing this. He didn't really know who this Ella was, but he knew it was her friend. And the fact that Anaya had to ask her for clothes..."What kind of a parent am I being to her? I'm sorry, Paul." He shook his head as he felt disappointment for himself. He decided to leave Duke and head downstairs to find his wife. "Well that was fast. I knew you were going to Duke's room." Freya said, flashing him a suspicious look.He sat down beside her on the bed, then pulled Freya closer so she would rest on his ches
Anaya's POV "What?" I blinked. In cases like this, I had to be sure why one of the trio would need my help for anything at all. They were perfect with no flaws! I saw him holding a book so I guessed for an assignment? But they always aced their exams."Can I come in?" He asked again and I relaxed. Normally, Darius would have just barged in. Now that I thought about it, none of the twins had ever been in my room before. "Sure." I stepped away from the entrance so he would pass through. "Okay, so I have a confession to make." He began to say as soon as we'd both sat down on the bed. "What's that?" "I love literature, but it's fucking hard right now. I'm supposed to outline the basics of writing a novel, and what's worse, I can't just cheat my way in. I have to explain to the whole class next week Friday!" Worry etched on his face as he talked. Dean looked so cute, especially when it seemed like he'd just pouted his lips. I nearly blurted out in a giggle at how cute he was.Straighte
I didn't hear any response so I turned to face her and saw she stared at me with arched brows. "Oh, I mean I was just asking! I honestly don't know, like I haven't seen him in a while!" I rambled on, and it got worse because Luna just stared at me with a suspicious grin on her face that only made me more uneasy!Finally, she asked. "Have you gone to check up on him?"I blinked, wondering how that was an option at all. If I did, wouldn't he just think that I was desperate if I went banging on his door! This was why I was waiting, hoping he would go to his study room or I would bump into him somehow!"Um, I will. I should do that tonight actually, thanks Freya." I lied. Although something inside of me was beginning to feel desperate to check up on him now."Duke is a very sensitive person. Even I am not so close to him as I wished I was, so you just have to give him a little time to get his shit together. He'll come around." Freya said and it made me wonder if she knew about what transp
"Nothing actually, I'm fine. I'm fine, Babe." Ella said carefully, realizing that everyone was staring at us both now. I glanced further at Darius's direction and saw he had concern etched on his face. I needed to ease this tension--whatever this was! Why did she suddenly overreact like this?"Okay, let's sit down." I said and she listened to me, slowly taking her seat. "Ella, are you sure you're okay? You don't look too good."She relaxed a bit, a fake smile appearing on her face. I knew she was about to lie, but what is going on with her? "I'm fine. Really. I just got something on my mind but I'm good now!"I just nodded, trying to accept her words to be true. She must have been stressing over something but she wouldn't tell me. Ella was a secretive person like that."Alright then. Let's eat." I said. She smiled and took a burger from the box. We ate in silence.Once it was closing hour, I was heading out until I sighted Darius walking over to me. I heaved in a deep sigh, prepared
Anaya's POV "If anyone dares bully Anaya ever again, if you even dare to look at her for more than two seconds, and I catch you doing that! Then what happened to Mike will only be the beginning of your suffering. UNDERSTAND!!!"The murmur of a response was loud and clear, giving him the confidence to produce a satisfied smirk. "Good." He muttered, then pushed Hank causing him to stagger before he took to his heel. When Darius' gaze fell on mine again, I heaved in a raspy breath. "You good?" He asked again and my nod was vigorous. I saw Ella rush forward to meet me. Her eyes held worry in them. "Are you okay? Come here." She pulled me closer, not minding the stench from the rotten egg, but I did, so I moved away from her. "Ella, I'm fine." My gaze was still fixated on Darius. "Come here, let's get you cleaned up." Ella didn't seem to fear Darius because she just acted like he didn't even exist. She held on to me and dragged me out to the restroom. Ella always had some spare tops
Anaya's POV What the heck? This was Darius's doing?? I should have known! The laughter grew further again. "She's such a loser, ha!" A short dude, Mike, said. Darius stepped out from the crowd, an evil smirk resting on his face. "Say it again, Mike. Louder." He rested his hand on his shoulders, still smiling, "I don't think she heard you enough."My heart sank as I watched them behave like fools. The rotten egg still reeked, making me nauseous."I said you're a loser! And a whore too, just like Hank said!" Mike screamed loudly. "Hank said so too? Wow Hank, hurray to you!" Darius laughed out, eyes lighting with excitement."Yes! Great job that I threw the rotten egg, right?" Mike howled, proud of himself."Oh, you threw the egg? Wow. You've got more of those?" Darius asked. He was still resting his hand on Mike's shoulders."No bro. I had only one." Mike said. "Oh that's such a shame." Darius commented. This was making me frown now. Darius never gave a fuck about the students, Dar