RAYLA With my heart beating wildly against my chest, I met them halfway across the hallway, just outside of the Cafeteria. Fiona frowned as some students hurried out of the cafeteria, nearly shoving her out of the way. "Are you alright?" Asked Kath, her voice laced with concern. Out of everything I was expecting her to ask me, that didn't top the first twenty list which just made me feel more guilty. "Yeah, just Damien being Damien." I replied still feeling uncertain. "While I usually do not condone violence, Brandon totally deserved what he had coming. What's his deal anyway?" Fiona chided, I wasn't surprised to hear her say that, she never liked him anyway. "He has this notion that I belong to him even after he rejected me. Can we not talk about him please? I'm really hoping what happened here doesn't get to my Mom or Jordan, things are already tense at home... Which reminds me, do you guys want to help me get ready for the charity event?" I asked, changing the subject.
RAYLA My lips parted as I tried to deny the words I knew deep down were true. But how could I not think that way when everyone around us sees us that way? It was the reality of things, no matter what we feel for each other, no matter how strong and real it felt, in the real world, it is frowned upon. However, I didn't get to deny or defend it because we were interrupted by a knock on the door. My eyes widened and I jumped away from him as reality finally checked in. I darted a nervous look at the door and back at Damien, who appeared unaffected by it. Ignoring him, I hurried towards the door, I tried to assure myself that nothing will happen as long as I don't let them come into my room. When I opened the door, I was expecting to see Mom there but to my relief, it was a servant. "Is there anything I can help you with?" I looked past her at the two familiar girls, standing some step away. "Fiona? Kath?" Another round of panic started again. "You may leave us, I'll take it fro
RAYLA Our gazes fell apart just as a soft instrument started to play in the background and before I would give into the wild urge of wrapping my arms around his neck, pulling him down for a kiss in front of everyone. So before I did just that, I stepped away from him, still smiling shyly.Looking up, my gaze collided with Mom’s gaze, causing my heart to skip in fear. It was a bit hurtful how she only ever paid attention to me when Damien was around me. Clearing my throat, I started to walk away from him, anything to keep her attention away from us but I only managed to take a few steps before Damien pulled me back.I darted a nervous look around, it wasn’t just Mom I was worried about, we were in a room full of watchful eyes and the last thing I would do is disgrace our family.’’Damien…’’ I scolded, prying my wrist out of his grasp. ‘’Why? Is it now wrong to talk to my sister?’’ He pouted, placing a hand over his nonexistent heart.I glared at him, trying not to smile at the playfu
RAYLAHe was right about one thing, the necklace does look very beautiful on me. After he finished putting it around my neck, he slowly turned me around to look at it, his face set on a pleased look. I don’t recall ever owning anything this nice before and I blushed remembering how I had thought he bought his for someone else.’’I want to say thank you but I feel that isn’t enough.’’ I muttered looking up at him, through my teary eyes. His lips twitch at my words. ‘’I’m just glad you like it, I wasn’t sure you would.’’ He ran his fingers tenderly across my face, my gaze dropped to his lips, the desire to kiss him crawling like a wave of hunger in my stomach.I had to remind myself where we were but my mate had other ideas. He lowered his head and captured my lips in a kiss that instantly made me feel like I was floating. I moaned into his mouth and he swallowed each sound with a satisfied groan of his own. My fingers found their way into his hair, tugging playfully at the strands ju
RAYLA I made sure to avoid Mom for the rest of the night and that was only achievable because Jordan kept her busy. Since the rest of the party had been ruined for me, I decided to just join one of the tables occupied by people my age. The dance floor was getting filled up and I had no desire to dance with anyone beside my mate. Recalling our dance in the study room brought a smile to my face. Signalling to the waiter, I grabbed a glass of wine, while looking around for any sign of Damien. I spotted him a few minutes later, sitting by the family table Jordan had preserved for us. Good luck with him trying to make peace between Mom and Damien once they get into it. "Hi..." A chatty voice said next to me. "It's me again." Said Donna, letting herself settle into the space next to me. "Oh? Hi!" I responded, surprised to see her again. "Why aren't you on the dance floor? Let me guess, you've got two left feet as well?" She giggled when I nodded, I felt myself relax at her friendlines
RAYLA As I joined the family for breakfast the following morning, while hoping to the moon goddess that I do not have to attend any of those events anytime soon. Yesterday drained me, I almost decided to sleep in today but then I was going to be around Mom all day. After the stunt she pulled yesterday, I was doing everything I could to avoid her. Jordan was the first person to acknowledge my presence and I smiled at him. Response, my eyes lingering on Damien for a moment longer as I pulled out a chair next to Jenna. ‘’You should wait after you finish with your breakfast, there’s something I want to discuss with you.’’ Said Mom before I could take the first bite out of my food.Whatever she had to say, I wasn’t looking forward to hearing it but i nodded regardless.Surprisingly breakfast went well that morning, something that hasn’t happened in a while. Afterwards Jordan left and Mom took Jenna outside to wait for her school bus, leaving only Damien and I behind.It felt like a setu
RAYLA I hate! Hate!! Hate!!! Damien! Why do I have to be subjected to his constants torture on a daily basis? I fumed, slamming the door behind me. I took a deep breath like my mom taught me, whenever my anger got out of control. And who do I have to blame for this entire situation? Her! If she wasn't mated to Damien's father then my life wouldn't have ended up like this. I strolled into the bathroom making sure the flour doesn't dust-drop to the floor. The servants already hate me as it is, they think I'm too low rank to be ordering them around, despite being an Alpha step-daughter. I took off my top, exposing my black bra when a soft knock sounded on my door. "A minute please!" I yelled out, knowing who it was from the scent. I hurriedly took off the rest of my clothes before stepping into the shower. I closed my eyes, trying to make sense of Damien's attitude over the past week. Everyone knows we don't get along, he hated me since the first day I came here, he calle
RAYLA The whole thing with Damien was still very much weird, I couldn't stop thinking about it as I stepped into the training school premises, he still refuses to tell me what all that was about. He pretty much stormed out after he accused me of being the reason his hands were wounded and I haven't set my eyes on him since then, our parents were worried when he didn't come to the dining hall for dinner. It was a rule my Step-father basically forced upon us all, meals are important and it will be a family bonding time no members of the family should miss. I cringed at the memory, getting family moments while living in a place like the pack house was difficult. The castle was huge and home to everyone, there were guest quarters, the Delta wolves quarters for retired council members, as they became the Alpha's responsibility. Someone bumped into me, causing me to drop my backpack in the process. "Really? The place isn't wide enough for two people to share it?" I muttered rolling my