Chapter 5

We arrived at the enormous gate to the mansion as the bus slowly entered. It was hard to not be scared because I didn't know what might happen to me once I got into the main mansion, but hell being in front of the gates alone looked like the gates of hell.

The pack house used to be a lively place with the friendly Alpha and Luna. They would constantly throw parties in the house and invite all of the wolves in the Serene pack, but I don't think there would be anything like a party here anymore.

Ariel and I both entered the house and were shocked to see our mistress there already. We had left her behind in the school and it was creepy that she was here first.

She said, "I'll give you your room numbers and you're all to share a room with two other students," and some of her workers brought a heavy box, probably containing keys.

I silently prayed that Ariel and I would happen to be in the same room because I don't think I would keep my sanity if I was away from her.

"Next!" she called.

It was suddenly my turn. She glanced at me for a while before signalling me with her eyes to move away from the line.

I had no idea why she wanted me to be away from the line as I stared at Ariel, who was behind me in confusion.

She handed a key over to Ariel and told the two girls behind her to follow her to their room. I felt sad that I wouldn't be in the same room with Ariel, but then why would she have separated me?

After waiting for what seemed like days, she was finally through with distributing the keys, and her cold eyes suddenly fell on me.

"You'll be coming with me," she said.

"Excuse me!" I unintentionally spilt out.

I had first thought she wanted me to stay in the same room with her but didn't care to think she might just want me to follow her.

She cocked her arched eyebrow at me, and I had to remove my eyes from her burning glare.

I followed behind as she walked through the dark corridors and finally got to a door. I was sincerely tired of her always leading me to a closed door, but I prayed Alaric wouldn't be there this time.

My prayers were answered the moment she opened the door to the most beautiful and furnished room I have ever seen. Even though it was painted in plain white, the interior designs meant everything to me, and I somehow thought it might have been Luna's room.

"It was the Luna's room," she abruptly said, as if she was listening to my thoughts.

Perhaps I have to check myself to make sure my mind isn't broken.

"Wh... why am I here?" I managed to summon up the courage in me to ask her, but I was glad there wasn't a look of annoyance on her face.

"It's your room now," she said and turned to walk away, leaving me in shock.

"Why is this heaven ours?" My wolf, Lora, asked in confusion, "How would I answer her if I didn't know the answer to it either?"

"I also don't know Lora," I replied as I strolled into the room, admiring every corner of the room.

There wasn't one imperfection in the room, but the only thing it was missing was Ariel.

"You like it?" A deep voice growled behind me and I shook in fear as I turned to see Alaric standing by the door still with a cold look on his face.

"Uhm yeah," I quietly said, but immediately noticed something weird about him.

I studied him for a while, trying to find out what it could be because he looked completely different and more handsome.

"His hair! " Lora exclaimed, and I gawked at his new haircut. He wasn't sporting his usual long hair anymore but was now sporting short hair that brought out his features. Short hair was definitely for him. Oh God, did he look so hot.

"The hair or the room?" I asked and immediately shut my mouth.

I had no idea where this confidence sometimes comes from whenever I'm around him.

For the first time since I've met the ferocious wolf, a smile tucked at the corner of the lips almost made me drool over how hot he was with the smile and hair cut, almost looking like a model from the gram.

He took some steps closer to me and I could feel my breath seizing. I really wished he hadn't come any closer, else I could suffocate here.

"The room, Lenora," his voice growled, and I nodded my head before clearing my throat.

"It's nice."

"Then it's yours henceforth." He cut me off before I could finish my statement.

"But it's missing something," I replied under my breath, hoping he wouldn't find it offensive.

I'm happy with his kindness towards me, but at the same time, I was scared to say anything that would make it sound like I was ungrateful. I wouldn't want to die in front of the whole school. Hell, I don't mind as long as Tala isn't there.

"What could that be?" His brows furrowed while his emerald eyes pierced my soul.

"Ariel," I whispered under my breath, but he heard me anyway.

"This room is solely for you and no one else," he said, before walking out of the room and banging the door really hard.

I felt like I might have said the wrong thing, or perhaps this could be more of a prison than just a beautiful room. I hope not.

It was late and it had been a long day so far with all of the drama that happened today. It somehow felt like it happened in a week, but unfortunately and surprisingly, everything happened in just a school day. I wondered if we would still attend school since we're all camped out in this prison.

I tried to sleep but couldn't seem to calm myself because I felt like the devil's son could walk in at any moment and I definitely don't want to be asleep while he lurks in my room.

I remembered the room number on Ariel's key and an idea came to me. Perhaps I could just sleep beside her tonight and maybe I'll be able to sleep alone tomorrow.

Without making much of a noise, I folded my blankets in my hands and opened the door. It creaked a little and I almost had a heart attack. The wolves here could definitely hear the sound, but I hope they don't mind it.

I strolled down the dark corridors in fear, but I was sure it'd be worth it once I got to Ariel's room. I finally got to her room and turned on my flashlight.

I flashed the light under the door and, after some seconds, the door suddenly flung open with the fierce burning eyes of my friend. Her eyes calmed the moment she saw me and she let me in.

"You shouldn't be here, you know?" She sarcastically stated the obvious, and I rolled my eyes.

"I'll leave very early, no one would know," I pleaded, and she heaved a deep breath before letting me in.

I snuggled closer to her on the small bed, so I wouldn't fall off and probably scream; that wouldn't be good for me. I somehow felt uncomfortable with the way Ariel had to sleep in a room that was way below her class while I slept in a well-furnished room.

My eyes fluttered open and I searched for my phone to check the time on it. It was five in the morning and I must have fallen asleep after making myself comfortable on the bed.

I carefully stood up from the tiny bed in order to not wake her up as I quietly left her room to return to mine before more wolves would wake up. Fortunately for me, no one had woken up yet. I bet they all had a long day.

I tiptoed to my room and opened the creaking door, shutting it tight and carefully afterwards.

I heaved a deep sigh of relief with the thought that I had successfully carried out my mission.

"Where were you?" A cold voice growled in my room.

I yelled in fear before turning on the lights to see Alaric seated with his legs crossed on my bed while his eyes stared straight at me.

As I swallowed the heavy lump of saliva down my throat, I knew I must have gotten myself in trouble.

"Ariel's room, I'm so sorry." I immediately apologized, hoping it would soften his mind a bit, even though I doubted it.

"You don't get to disobey me!" He yelled, and my whole body trembled.

He closed his eyes for some moments with his fists folded tight. He released a breath in an attempt to calm himself before walking out of the room.

I quickly noticed how weak my legs had become and tried to balance myself on the bed. His thunderous voice must have woken the rest of the wolves because, in no time, I heard footsteps roaming around the house.

I don't think I would disobey his command anytime soon because he could look dangerously scary when angry.

The sun rose not long after, and I went into the bathroom to take my shower. The cold water had loosened my tense muscles and I felt better.

I came out of the bathroom feeling a little bit okay but became sad when I realized that I had no clothes to wear but the old and filthy clothes I wore earlier on.

I heaved a deep sigh as I wore the clothes that already had a foul odour. I mean, I really had a long day yesterday and didn't expect it to smell all rosy.

The mistress called for everyone's attention soon, and I walked out of the room with the same cloth. I could hear some students mocking me, but I couldn't feel any more depressed than I already was.

"Why are you wearing the same clothes?" Ariel asked as she looked at me with an irritating expression.

"No one brought clothes for me," I lamented, but immediately focused on what the mistress had to say because I really didn't want her to pity me.

"In conclusion, you'll school here, but everyone has the same subject daily," she finished and dismissed everyone to the field.

We were having a training class, and I always flopped. I was a little sad when school resumed, but then I realized I only had two years left before graduating from Wolf High School and transferring to a college. I pinched the bridge of my nose at the thought of that.

As soon as our coach, Asher, began to teach, the devil's son majestically walked up to us, and I could see the amount of hatred in Asher's eyes, which somehow made me hate Alaric more.

"Lenora Hunter!" His voice roared across the field and immediately made me snap out of my thoughts while my eyes widened in awe at the number of people who turned to look at me.

After getting my attention, he didn't say any more words as he turned his back and walked away, but I knew he must have needed me, so I immediately walked away from the field and followed behind him while the rest of the wolves stared.

"Get in," he commanded as soon as we arrived in front of a car.

He got into the driver's seat while I sat in the other seat at the front. My heart raced really fast because I had no idea what he must have been up to and why the hell I was in his car.

"Where the fuck are we going to?" Lora whimpered, but at this point, I wished I knew the answer.