Chapter 32Alice’s POV It was about seven in the evening when we got home. Duke drove us home, but I didn’t talk to him. I was alone when I came inside the dorm, because Alexa talked to his brother about the things he did to me. I felt tired, but I waited for Alexa just to know what happened to their conversation. At least I know what was the reason why he did that thing. I let my body rest for a while. And waited for my friend to come inside our room. It was about a minute when I heard the door opened. I turned my head and looked at Alexa. “Alice?” She called my name. I got up. “I was here.”She didn’t say a word, she just walked towards me. I just waited for her to tell me what was the thing her brother told her. “He didn’t tell me the exact words, but he asked me if you could talk him and he was the one who would tell you the reason.” I just looked away. I didn’t want to talk to him, as my anger was still in my heart. But I wanted to know the truth behind that issue. He did
Chapter 33Alice’s POVI graciously accepted Duke's apology, relieved that he finally revealed the truth behind his actions. We resumed our camaraderie as if nothing unpleasant had ever occurred, and he once again assumed the role of our free-spirited driver, much to our delight. As he mingled with his friends, a swarm of attractive girls surrounded him. I couldn't help but observe from a distance while seated on a bench.Alexa, sensing my preoccupation, waved her hand in front of my face. "Are you okay?" she inquired.My mind had been fixated on Duke, causing me to miss some of the stories she shared. Trying to evade the subject, I averted my gaze elsewhere. "I'm fine," I responded nonchalantly.Alexa turned her attention towards her brother before refocusing on me. Her next question caught me off guard. "Do you have feelings for Duke?"A flush of color warmed my cheeks as I instinctively denied her teasing insinuation. "What? N-no! I don't," I stuttered, attempting to deflect the to
Chapter 34Alice’s POV How could I find the right words to express what was swirling in my mind? Confessing my feelings felt like an insurmountable task."What's wrong?" he prodded again, prompting me to seek a safer topic to divert the conversation."There's that man over there. Do you know him?" I pointed to a distant figure, hoping to steer away from the subject of my emotions."Tell me what's on your mind. Don't avoid it with other distractions. I simply want to know what's bothering you," he replied, his tone as cold as the wind.Taking a moment to gather my courage, I offered a hesitant smile and met his unwavering gaze. He waited patiently for my response."Well, she said something to me," I began cautiously."What was that 'something'?"I hesitated further, not wanting to utter the words, but his insistence compelled me to speak. "She said that... she said you have feelings for me."Closing my eyes, I braced for his reaction. If only I hadn't looked at him, perhaps I could ha
Chapter 35Alice’s POVTime seemed to elapse rapidly, and I wasn't eager to return home just yet; I preferred to spend more time with Duke. However, as the sky darkened, a text from Alexa urged my departure."So, it's a temporary goodbye?" Duke questioned as we stood before the door."Perhaps. We'll meet again tomorrow morning," I replied, my face adorned with an unyielding smile. Happiness engulfed me whenever I beheld my boyfriend's countenance."Shall we say our farewell with a kiss?" he suggested, gently drawing nearer to me. I leaned in as well, but our romantic moment was disrupted as the door swung open. Alexa appeared before us, seeming like she had been waiting for some time. Filled with embarrassment, I quickly pushed Duke away."Goodbye," I mumbled, avoiding direct eye contact as I entered the room. Alexa lingered at the door, a surprised expression etched on her face.Curious about the unexpected intrusion, she inquired, "Did I interrupt something?"With a soft laugh, I re
Chapter 36Alice Brook’s POV"So, am I the third wheel now?" Patricia quipped playfully as she halted before the gate.I released Duke's hand, but he insisted on holding it. This time felt different, as if everything around me had taken on a magical quality. It was like being in a fantasy movie where I had already found my prince charming."You stole my friend," Patricia continued, a hint of childishness in her tone. Despite her all-black outfit, she still managed to look adorable."I got her first," Duke responded, pulling me closer to him."Hep! No one owns me, okay? You're my sister now, not just my best friend. So there's no need for jealousy," I explained, and we all burst into laughter."What's the plan? Are you going back to the palace?" Patricia inquired, and my attention shifted to Duke, giving him the power to decide.Duke smiled half-heartedly. "I feel nervous," he confessed, placing a hand over his chest."Don't act like a little kid scared to meet his parents. Such a cowa
Chapter 37Alice Brook’s POV"I feel nervous," Duke admitted, closing his eyes and attempting to calm himself. We had been sitting in the car for almost half an hour, and he seemed reluctant to meet my parents, despite the fact that they already knew him."Well, that's not the kind of brave man the Lykan King always told me about," I teased, watching him take my remark seriously.After releasing a heavy breath, he slowly opened his eyes. I couldn't help but smile at Duke's expression. The bravest, boldest, and strongest man I knew was now nervous about meeting my parents."What are you afraid of? My parents liked you from the beginning. They wouldn't have hired you as my trainer if they didn't trust you, right?" I reassured him with kind words."I'm just afraid they might take you away from me suddenly," he replied, his hand resting on his chest like a child. I never imagined that the formidable trainer I first met would be so nervous in this situation. He wasn't afraid of war, but me
Chapter 38Alice Brook’s POVIt was him, my brother Henry. But how could he not recognize me? Even though I was at the next table, he didn't even look at me. Did he forget me that quickly? I haven't even changed my face. It seemed impossible.I got up and massaged my head, alone in my room, pondering what had happened at the café."How is that possible? Does Henry not know me? For real?" I said to myself, grappling with the bewildering situation.Was it true what Adam once told me, that I was easy to forget? Even my own brother couldn't recognize me?Lost in deep thought, I heard a knock on the door. At first, I thought it might be Patricia, but she never knocked; she had her key, and she wasn't even aware that I was home.I went to open the door, but there was no one there. I looked around."Duke?" I called out my boyfriend's name, wondering if he had come home and was playing a trick on me. Still, no one answered. Slightly irritated, I closed the door. As I took a step back, I heard
Chapter 39Mysterious Man’s POVI closed my eyes as the wind blew and I smelled her orchid scent. That was the most attractive scent I have ever smelled. That made my mouth filled with water. I swallowed as my eyes opened. I turned my back and looked at her. She was walking alone this time… without that man. I tried to stepped forward and followed her with my glance. Since the day I smelled her scent, I never erased her in my mind. It was addictive. I was obsessed with her, but I was like a dust in her eyes. She didn’t even noticed that I exist. The only thing he saw, was the man that always with her. I looked at her, she stopped in front of the library and seemed she was looking for someone. I saw how beautiful her smile when she waved back at her friend. I turned my glance at that person, this was the girl she was always with. The sister of her boyfriend. Stepped closer to her, and before she was about to come inside the library, I bumped her intentionally. Her soft skin touches
Chapter 48Alice's PovAfter we finished our exams, the day of our engagement finally arrived.I couldn't believe it - Duke and I were finally taking the next step in our relationship.As I got ready in my dorm, I felt a little nervous.This was a big moment, and I wanted everything to go perfectly. I put on my dress, took a deep breath, and headed to the engagement venue.When I arrived, I saw all my friends and loved ones gathered in one place. Duke stood at the center, looking handsome in his suit, and my heart skipped a beat as I approached him."Hey, beautiful," he said, holding my hand."Hey," I replied, feeling a bit shy.We exchanged vows, rings, and sealed our engagement with a kiss. I felt a rush of love and excitement as we held each other close, and the crowd cheered.After the ceremony, we had a big feast to celebrate. The food was delicious, the music was lively, and the atmosphere was filled with love and joy.Looking around at my friends and loved ones, I felt grateful
Chapter 47Alice's PovI'm starting to feel the pressure as the final exams for the werewolf program at my school approach. It's been nearly three years since I came here with Duke and met Patricia. The bonds I share with the siblings will last forever, as I'll be getting engaged officially to Duke afterwards. But right now, my focus is on passing these exams.The exams for werewolves are no joke. They test our instincts and transformations, and we're only allowed to transform during the exam. It's one of the rare moments that the school allows us to let loose and show off what we've learned.Duke asked to see me a day before the exam."Are you worried, babe?" he asked."Worried?" I scoffed, not wanting him to know how nervous I was. "No, I had a pretty good teacher." I smiled.Duke smirked. "Pretty good?" he tilted his head. "I'm an excellent teacher."I couldn't help but chuckle at his cocky demeanor. Despite his arrogance, I couldn't deny that he had been a huge help in preparing m
Chapter 46After the fight at the arena, both Duke and Adam were praised by the Lycan king for their outstanding performance, but Duke's victory especially earned him a standing ovation from the crowd. As the cheers and applause filled the air, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and admiration for my brave boyfriend.The Lycan king then took the center stage again, his regal presence commanding attention. "My people," he began, "tonight, we witnessed a remarkable display of strength and skill from two of our finest warriors. I am immensely proud of both Adam and Duke for their dedication and prowess."The crowd erupted into cheers once more, showing their approval of the Lycan king's words. But then he continued, "Furthermore, as the Lycan king, it is my honor to announce a special engagement tonight."My heart skipped a beat as I looked at Duke, whose eyes met mine with a mixture of excitement and nervousness.The Lycan king smiled warmly. "My daughter, Alice, and Duke, you ha
Chapter 45Alice's PovI couldn't believe that the day of the moon festival had finally arrived. It was the one day of the year where all the supernatural beings came together to celebrate the full moon. As I walked through the crowded streets, I couldn't help but notice the variety of creatures that were present. From vampires to fairies, it was a sight to behold. But my excitement was soon replaced with worry as I thought about the werewolf fight match that was scheduled for later. I knew that tensions were high between Duke and Adam, and I was afraid that their clash would ruin the festive mood.On one side was Adam, my former mate who embarrassed and disregarded me. On the other hand, there was Duke, my boyfriend. I knew who I'd be rooting for, but I still didn't want them to fight. What if Duke got hurt?My thoughts were interrupted as I felt a warm embrace from behind. It was my father, the lycan king, who had snuck up on me. "Alice, my dear daughter, it feels like it's been for
Chapter 44Alice'S POVIt has been a week since the whole drama with Adrian. He stalked and blackmailed me threatening to show the pictures of me transforming to the principal. We were called to his office but to our surprise, the principal suspended Adrian.The principal revealed that he was a dear friend to my father, The Lycan king. And as such, he was willing to turn a blind eye toward the pictures."You kids should be more careful. This might be an institution for the supernatural, but common human problems do suffice even if rare. Racism and discrimination for starters."His lectures went on for over an hour. I glanced over a Duke as he struggled to stay awake, he looked cute when he isn't all worked up. We have gotten closer ever since doing the deed a while ago. Patricia kept pestering me to give her the full details on everything that transpired. However, I did not feel good telling my best friend how I had sex with her brother, even if she sounds okay with it.After another
Chapter 43I was still in shock, staring at Adrian with a mix of disgust and disbelief. How could someone I trusted turn out to be such a despicable stalker?Duke's grip on me tightened, as he glared at Adrian with a look that could kill. "Adrian, I trusted you. What kind of sick game are you playing?"I couldn't help but feel betrayed and violated, knowing that Adrian had been following me around and taking pictures of me without my knowledge.Adrian's maniacal laughter sent shivers down my spine. "Oh, Duke. You really think I'm that stupid? I have copies of those pictures and I can still make sure Alice gets expelled. And as for you attacking me, I have witnesses who will testify against you."The thought of getting expelled from the university and ruining our future together made me feel sick to my stomach.Duke's anger was reaching its boiling point, but he managed to keep his cool. "You listen to me, Adrian. If you try to ruin our future together, I will make sure you pay for it.
Chapter 42Duke's POVI'm worried about my girlfriend, Alice. Lately, she's been acting weirder than usual, and something is definitely wrong, but she doesn't want to tell me what's going on.I decided to send her a text, asking if she was free for a date. After a few moments, she replied with "Sorry, maybe next week." It seemed like something was really bothering her.I wasn't sure what to do, so I decided to reach out to Patricia, Alice's sister. I sent her a text, and she replied, saying she would explain everything tomorrow.The next day, Patricia and I were sharing a cup of coffee, and I asked her to spill the beans."Well sister, spill it. What have you and Alice been doing together that was so important that none of you wanted to tell me?" I asked.Alice hesitated at first, but then took a deep breath and began to explain what had happened.As she spoke, my eyes changed momentarily, and I struggled to control my rage. "Why didn't she tell me!? Did she not trust me?" I asked, fe
Chapter 41Alice's POVI couldn't focus on anything. My mind kept replaying the events of the past few weeks over and over again. I had a stalker, someone who had been watching my every move, sending me creepy messages and gifts. I didn't know who it was or what they wanted, and that thought alone made my skin crawl.I was lost in my thoughts, so much so that I didn't even realize that Patricia had been talking to me until she grabbed my hand."Why have you been acting weird lately? You seem on edge, did Duke do something?" she said, her eyes filled with concern.I didn't know what to do. Could I solve this problem on my own? I knew one thing for sure - if I wanted to catch my stalker without getting Duke involved, I needed Patricia's help.I took a deep breath and paused before telling her everything. I told her about the images and how I felt like I was constantly being watched.As I spoke, Patricia's expression changed from one of concern to one of anger. She hugged me tightly befo
Chapter 40Alice Brook’s POVI leaned my back as I close the cubicle door. I wiped my sweat and took out my phone to see the messages of that someone that I didn’t know. He sent me more photos of me, in everywhere I went and for this time, I felt terrified. Duke asked me what was happened, and who was the one texted me and I looked terrified. But I couldn’t tell him the truth, I didn’t know how to say it to him. I let out my heavy breath and tried to dial his number. My heart skipped for a moment he answered it. I didn’t say a words, I just waited him to speak first, but it looked like he didn’t want me to hear his voice. For a second that the call ran, I heard the tone of a sad yet terrifying sound of a piano. As the sound stuck in my mind, I felt that the oxygen in my body was not enough. I felt I would faint in any time right now. My world seemed to be in chaos. I held my chest as my heart wanted to collapsed. No words could be explained the things I experience right now. “Alice?