Goldie’s POV I was so surprised by how long I slept. I felt so alive all day in school. If a good night can do that for you, I’m in! But I was so exhausted. I’m not surprised I slept for so long. I smiled, remembering why I was so exhausted. I grabbed loads of extra food from the school cafeteria at lunchtime. At least I won’t have to worry about what I’m going to eat over the weekend. Asher mentioned that he wouldn’t be sticking around. That was on Wednesday. It was now Friday. I had hoped he would be gone, so I could attempt to make the ruined house somewhat livable for Shannen. Or maybe Asher would still be there and I could have a dirty weekend. Either way, I am good. After school, I headed for my training session. I performed well, according to the head warrior. I was still completely alert, even after training. The head warrior organized a small celebration because it was my last session with him before I left for Beta Academy. Izzy and her dad are
Finley’s POV Cody enjoyed survival training. Only because he spent the entire time in his wolf form. He only allowed me to take over our body when I was working on the shack. Which was our apparent shelter. It honestly wasn’t even a shack, just some wood and a tin roof. But I had to refer to it somehow. At least it had a fresh water supply nearby. All I could do with the place was build a firepit for whichever of my brothers would arrive here next. Cody had a great time. He was able to run, hunt, and sleep whenever he felt like it. It made me realize how little time he gets as a wolf. He would have enjoyed it more if his brothers had been here with him. But while we are at Alpha Academy, there is nothing I can do about that. Maybe that is what survival camp is about. Forcing you and your wolf to bond. Not that we needed it, we’re on good terms. I’m currently waiting on the side of the road, waiting to be picked up. “I hope I’m picked up second,” I tell Cody. We’re tr
Goldie’s POV I was so comfy and warm that I didn’t want to move. Then something moved next to me. I woke up and couldn’t remember where I was. Asher was lying next to me, still sleeping. That’s who moved. Looking at his still face, I smirk as I remember what we got up to last night. This man has rocked my world twice in a week and I know nothing about him. Who is he? Maybe it’s best that I don’t know. That way, there are no complications. I looked around the room. It was light. I got to my feet and walked to the door, hoping it was early morning. But looking up beyond the trees, the sun was shining brightly. “Crap. Crap. Crap.” I shouted as I searched for my clothes. “What’s going on?” Asher asks. “I have to go.” I pulled on my top. “Go where?” he asks while shaking his head. “Home,” I said as I forced my feet into my sneakers. He takes hold of my hand. “Stay.” He pleads. “I can’t,” I answered him. Then he kissed me. His lips taste amazin
Dex’s POV As Fred’s car got closer, I saw Fin standing on the side of the road. “Be quick.” Fred snapped at me as soon as he stopped the car. Seriously, this man has no patience. Sibling separation will be among the matters I intend to tackle when I reconfigure Alpha Academy. Twins and triplets should have a say in whether they want to be separated. I know me and my brothers would prefer to be together. I climbed out of the car, and Fin stared at me. He looked serious, which was unusual for him. “Are you okay?” I asked. “Asher’s got questions to answer,” he says sternly, using his full name. “Ash? I saw him earlier. He was in such a good mood,” I comment. “Oh, I bet he was,” Fin answers with a smirk on his face. “Boys move it.” Fred hollers. “How was it?” I quickly asked Fin. “Fantastic,” he answers. His response left me so confused. Colt and I try to process the conversation on route. But none of it made sense. Why is he so annoyed at
Goldie’s POV To wash Asher’s smell off me. I jump into the stream on my way home. Kellie would just say I stink, but Dad has a good sense of smell. He would want to know why I have a man’s scent all over me. I don’t think I would ever be ready for that conversation. When I walked into the house, I was still dripping wet. I got an earful from Kellie for tracking mud into the house. I told her I had slipped and that I would clean it up. But Dad insisted on doing it, as I needed to get ready. Dad told me I was told to go upstairs and shower immediately. The hot water scalded my skin at first. But after a few seconds, it felt good. As I scrubbed my skin, it felt as though I was washing away Asher’s kisses. Which made me quite sad, as I liked how they felt. Afterward, I rushed to get dry but didn’t get dressed. There was no point. I would have to get undressed in an hour. I threw on my dressing gown and wandered downstairs. The day was amazing, but the night should be incre
Dex’s POV It’s 6 am. I’ve been waiting hours for my ride. In theory, I should be the last one to be picked up. Ash was the first to be dropped off last week at this location. Once we are together, we track her down. Screw Fred and his schedule. I waited a few more hours before Fred’s stupid car appeared in the distance. But when it pulls over, there is no one in there other than Fred. “Where are they?” I demand to know. “Get in, and you’ll all be together sooner.” He snaps at me, grinning. I assume he has picked me first and is going to collect the others. But once he has, we are coming back here. “Is it torture for you to be away from them for so long?” he mocks. “Because it’s torture for me having to drive out here all the bloody time.” What a twat. Annoyed because he had to do some extra driving. He’s lucky I don’t know the location of my brother’s, otherwise I would knock him out and go get them myself. But I don’t, and he’s right. The sooner I stop complaining
Matty’s POV “I’ll take the couch,” I told Goldie as we looked around our new bedroom. It’s not as big as the bedroom I have at home. But it could easily accommodate a couple of people. What the hell was Mrs. Woodhouse going on about? No room for Goldie? “Like hell you will,” Goldie responds. “You’re letting me share your bedroom. I’m not having you sleep on a couch when you have already been so generous. I am grateful, by the way.” “You shouldn’t have to be grateful. They shouldn’t have messed up. Wait until I tell my dad about this?” I told her as I unzipped my case. “What is your dad going to do about it?” Goldie asked me. Crap. I am not supposed to let anyone know I am one of the Royal Beta’s children. Nor am I supposed to let anyone know I am the future Royal Beta. “Oh, he knows people.” I lied to her. If there was a phone signal or internet here. I would text him right now. As part of his duties, he is to oversee this school, and I have gotten my first comp
Goldie’s POV I plan on becoming the best version of myself while I’m here at Beta Academy. The version I should already be. After enduring years of bullying from Kellie. There’s no chance I’ll let myself be treated like that again. Not by anyone. Matty and I followed Mrs. Woodhouse in silence to Principal Andrews office. This allows Tala to talk to me. She tells me how proud of me she was. For standing up for myself. She’s also proud that I’ve taken my human training seriously. How I compliment her as a wolf. Tala only appeared in my life yesterday. Which was when my life changed for the better. “You are to both wait here for Principal Andrews to arrive.” Mrs. Woodhouse says, gesturing to a couple of seats in front of a large desk. I look at Matty and get an instant feeling of guilt. It’s my fault he’s here. I may not have started the fight, Broady did, when he attempted to put me in my place. But I sure as hell finished the fight and Broady now knows my place. Matty wa