Who interrupted them? Joe or Lestiana?
ElRISTEYA.My eyes went wide open at the sound and I whirled around immediately. I soon relaxed when I saw that it was Lestiana who looked quite shocked too. I was too.My hands clutched unto the shirt in my chest and a sharp hiss cut through the air, making me swivel my head to Alec who seemed shocked at what had happened.Involuntarily, I found myself biting my lips and staring down at the bulge between his legs. He cleared his throat and walked away, slamming the door shut, not even giving me a glance or something.I closed my eyes and blew out a deep breath. I almost kissed my brother’s best friend. This must be really crazy. I must really be crazy.How the hell had I almost fallen into this temptation? I noticed his eyes on me during the time I was discussing with some people outside. I felt like every part of me was burning and it was like I was fully naked under his lingering gaze.Lestiana walked towards me and I took that chance to wear my shirt. She did not say anything and
.ELRISTEYA.“Did you hear?” I heard someone whisper as I slammed the door to my locker shut.“What?” Came the reply.“Kayden is coming back.” The feminine voice said, carrying a hint of excitement and fear.“What?!” I whirled around to the place with widened eyes and parted lips.Really? Kayden was coming back to school?Wow! Actually Kayden happened to be my long time crush and he has never noticed me which hurt quite a little.I strained my ears to listen to more. “Yes, I read it on the school cruise group chat.” The person said and instantly, I fished out my phone.When last did I check the school cruise group?I clicked on the school’s group icon and the hashtag #kaydenisback filled everywhere. I scrolled through the messages and saw that Kayden was yet to drop an official message of resumption.I knew he would not. He was not the type to announce such thing. He loved the crowd. He loved the attention and surprises.As if on cue, a loud voices of cheer filled the entire hallway an
.JOE.Lestiana was walking into the library. I hurried towards her and quietly followed her. It was high time we spoke about this.She took a seat at the far side of the library and I walked behind her, making sure she did not see me but she did because she whirled around with eyes narrowed. “What are you doing here?” Her voice came out sharp and it hit my chest like a blow.“I came to see you.” I replied, this time my voice was not shaking and I was not nervous. I need to settle this with her and this is the only chance I can get.She tilted her head to the side, wiggling her brows, telling me to start talking.Clearing my throat, I took a step forward and she moved backward. I paused at the action and moved again only for her to take a step backward again.My brows furrowed. “What are you -”“Get on with what you want to say, Larsen.” She hissed, her eyes hardened on me.I gulped hard.Why was she behaving like this?“Why have you been avoiding me?” My question came out direct and q
.ALEC.There was another Alpha in the school. That new boy who has decided that my mate was his new catch. I have been watching him closely. I do not know which pack he belonged but he seemed like a mateless Alpha. From what I have gathered from Joe, he had just returned after leaving school for some months.I know the reason he had to leave. It was the same reason that had me stalling my escape from the pack. The Alpha Moon which happens once in four years appeared and we needed to renew our Alpha sensitivity to the Moon Goddess. He had to leave for that. But if he was leaving for that, it took him so long to recover from the energy.A scoff slipped out of me before I could rein it in. I did not want to approach him directly since this was not my territory but he was going so far now. He was chasing after what is mine. My girl.When did she start being my girl?I shook my head to get rid of the fog in my eyes. All Hunter can see right now was red.Cool down, man.I walked toward the
.ELRISTEYA.Kayden has been giving me lots of attention which was strange for me. I mean, I was not complaining. I hardly ever get attention from guys but this... This was really suffocating if I want to be brutally honest with myself.I did not even know how he got my number but he did and now he would not stop disturbing me with early calls and messages which weirder for someone who is not his girlfriend. I could see all the girls glaring daggers at me any time he approached me for any small talks.In as much as I like the attention from my crush, I don’t want to create a trouble. As I got down from my father’s truck, I head inside the school’s compound and proceeded towards the locker to pick up some of my books before leaving for the library.As I settled down in the library, I noticed someone staring at me. Alec. I ignored him and continued to read since Lestiana is known for her horrible lateness. But a whistle which I was sure was directed at me and I forced my head up only to
.ELRISTEYA.Lestiana waved at me as she stepped into her car and I moved back for the car to drive away. I watched her leave and turned around to meet Joe where he was.As I walked through many students’ cars, I hardly paid attention to my surroundings. I began to hear someone yelling my name. I glanced around but saw no one.I shook my head and continued. Then a pat on my shoulder made me freeze. I spun around, only to see Kayden smiling.I removed the headset and I inclined my head to the side, waiting for him to speak but I caught something pink slowly creeping from his ears to his cheeks. He began to scratch the back of his neck as if he was nervous. The Kayden I knew never got nervous when it came to girls, in fact, he was the most confident when chasing the girl he wanted.But now... “Do you want to tell me something?” I asked, starting in case he did not know how to start.“Hmm, you see. I just wanted to ask you something.” He said and I nodded for him to continue. “But then I
.ALECANDER.I stared at the motherfucker. He was playing with me and I was not feeling him. He thinks he can touch my mate and go scot-free. I was going to have to deal with him.The bell for break rang and he was the first to leave the class. I dropped everything I was doing and rose to follow him but Samantha intercepted me and placed her dirty finger on my chest.“If you don't take that off, you would regret touching me.” I snapped silently, only for her to hear. As if my skin burnt her, she took her hands back and I brushed past her.Following the idiot, he walked into the quietest part of the hall and I was grateful that he did. I will be able to give him a piece of my mind.I walked faster and somehow knew that he knew that I was following him but he decided to play along. I liked it.I reached out for his shirt and he turned around with a knowing smirk. “You know being mated is one of your weaknesses.” He said and I glared daggers at him.“That is none of your business since you
.ALEC.I stood beside my car and watched as people trooped into this guy’s house. It was yet another birthday party and it had me thinking if they threw it just for the birthday or for more open opportunities to have free sex.I was waiting for Joe who had told me he would be meeting me here, apparently, he had taken the day off to party.My ears twitched as I heard the familiar revving of his car’s engine and I turned around to wait for him. He parked right before my car and stepped out, his sister and her best friend stepping out after. My eyes ran over Elris who did not pay any attention to me instead she walked straight inside with Lestiana hanging close to her, the latter also seemed to be avoiding Joe.I forced my gaze away from her and gave Joe who seemed to be more uncomfortable than I was a clear look. He returned it with a shrug and we both walked inside.As the music blasted against the speaker, I scanned through the crowd for a place I could hide away from the noisy crowd.
Everyone was shocked. Who had called for a party in the pack?People began to troop in one by one. Hadn't the recent crowning been done here? They got themselves busy with free drinks and food. Never has it been in history that parties as lavish as this one have been held back to back. The pack members were well aware of just how managing the Alpha and Luna had been. Their fist was so tight. Alec’s parents walked down the stairs, confusion etched on their faces. Maria walked alongside them, baffled as well. No one had the power to do it except the Alpha and Luna, the crowned Luna, who cannot be the one behind this because she was in prison, and the acting Alpha… who in this case is fighting for his life in the hospital.“What is happening?” Alec’s mother turned to her husband as she gave him a questioning look. The man shrugged. “I’m not aware of anything.”They both turned to Maria but as they saw the expression on her face, they did not bother to ask her because the answer was etc
.ELRISTEYA.I did not know how I reached my father’s house. All I could remember was Alec yelling after me and entering a cab then rushing into the house.I headed straight into my mother’s room, my heart beating erratically in my chest. I ignored the feeling of lifelessness that surrounded the house as I marched up the stairs. Pushing open the door, I glanced around the room and searched for my mother. I did not see any sign of her. I went down to the kitchen and yet she was not there. I searched Joe’s room before going into mine and then coming out, she was not in any of them.Where was my mother? Fear crept into my heart at the possible thought of what might have happened to her twinkled in my head. At this point, I was no longer afraid of the news of death. In fact, I was starting to brace myself.“Mom!” I called out and went back into her room. My eyes swerved to the bathroom and I instantly rushed over and opened the door.There she lay in the bathing tub, looking so numb. I ran
.ELRISTEYA.Every head turned to me, gasps ringing out from one corner to the other in waves. I looked forward at Alec and especially fixated my gaze on Maria who did not seem only shocked that I was there but also dumbfounded. I noticed her fake lashes flutter slightly. People began to pave the way for me as I walked towards them. I avoided looking at Alec because I did not want to know the kind of expression that would be on his face. Reaching the podium, I stopped and met his mother’s angry stare.“Why would you willingly accept what is not yours, Mariander?” I asked, dragging my gaze away from his mother and perching it on her. She blinked, her mouth opening to speak but before she could, I cut in. “This crown is mine, considering I am mated to Alec, and since he is the Alpha then I should be the Luna. Isn't that right, Alec?” I asked, glancing at him and he blinked twice before nodding in agreement.I faced his mother and inclined my head to the side, giving her an expectant look
.ALEC.I stared at the well-ironed tuxedo that was hung before me and I could not help the feeling of dread that filled my stomach. I was standing before the mirror with a towel wrapped around my waist. My father had refused that I leave the pack till I was installed as the acting Alpha and Mariander, the crowned Luna. Anger and pure fury clashed against each other in my heart and pumped into my veins.The urge the punch the mirror heightened. I stepped away instead and swiped everything on my desk away, the glasses clattering on the ground, making a noise. My chest heaved with heavy breaths as I stared at the shattered glasses. Someone rushed in and a scream rang out. I looked up to see my mother glaring daggers at me and I scoffed, turning away from her.“What is it?” I bit out, trailing the tuxedo with my fingers.“You should have gotten ready. The guests are arriving and you should be the one welcoming them and not your father.” She hissed. I caught the sight of her hands on her w
.ALEC.As I gently lay Elris on the bed, my phone beeped and I knew who it was but I did not bother to pick it. I did not want to, at least not at this point. I was needed here. I watched Elris for a few seconds, waiting to see if she would wake or not. When she did not, I walked out of her room, closing the door gently to prevent her from waking up.I walked down the stairs, her mother’s chatter filled the air. Joe had walked out of the ward, leaving Elris and his mother. I was worried about him but with Alerix with him, I knew she would not let him hurt himself so I was a little bit relaxed.I went to meet his mother who kept talking to her. The death of her husband affected her to the extent that her head was now upside down. All she needs is just a deep sleep and she would be normal again, feeling the agony of her losing him.She looked at me and rose to her feet. “Please, take care of my children.” She said and my eyes narrowed at her. I did not understand what she meant by that
.ELRISTEYA.I jolted out of the haze I was in and scrambled down the bed. With wide eyes, I stared at Alerix who was soaked in sweat and my heart dropped to my stomach at the fear of what she had just said. I ignored the itching on my neck.Joe was in an accident?“Where is he?” I asked, glancing around for the pair of my sandals and I found them at the corner. “He is admitted to the hospital. He is currently unconscious.” She said breathlessly. I wanted to ask her how she knew about it but I knew it was not the time to ask that so I rushed outside. Dad and Mom must not know that their son was involved in an accident. Alec got into the driver’s seat as I did also to the passenger’s seat. Alerix settled into the back seat, and without asking if we were ready or not, he ignited the car’s engine and hit the road.A few minutes later, we stopped before a hospital building and rushed down. We headed inside and Alec took the initiative to ask the nurses at the desk where he was being admit
.ALEC.Alerix was yet to come back and Joe’s phone was unreachable. I paced to and fro as several thoughts lingered in my mind. She had hurried out of the house and I could not even ask her what was wrong. She also left her phone at home.Gosh, I was so worried about her.“Lestiana has left the city already, Alec,” Elristeya said, staring down at her fidgety fingers. No wonder she has been quiet since morning. I did not know how to console her. This was how it was going to end, I already knew since the beginning. I let out a sigh and sat close to her. “We were not even able to talk out our differences yet.” She added.I pursed my lips, contemplating the next words I was going to say. “Little Moon,” I drew her closer to her and she placed her head on my chest. “Sometimes, some issues should be left undiscussed till you get to a particular stage of maturity where they can be addressed without much arguments and with more understanding.”“But what is the guarantee that I'd meet her again
.LESTIANA.I was finally leaving this city. I watched how my secretary moved around to do the necessary things and what did I do? I stood right on spot, feeling numb from crying through out the night. I remember what my mother had told me she video called me this morning.“Les, make sure you hide those dark eye bags. You know your father don't like seeing them.” She said, not even caring to look at me with concern. I sniffed in and nodded like the princess I was. Like the princess who could not be rebellious. Like the princess who would be told to jump and she would not ask how high it was. Like a princess who hated the title but still has to act according to it.“Yes, mother.” I swallowed hard. I stared at my mother who was quite busy arranging some files and I wanted so much to bear my heart to her. I just wanted to tell how I was feeling and why I did not want to leave this city but before I could say anything, the call got disconnected and there was no even any goodbye. I never go
.ALEC.My stomach coiled with rage as I glared at the sleeping figure on my bed. Fury pumped through my veins in place of the blood and I could not help but seethe. How could she? How could she do that to me? I thought we were already beginning to trust each other and she could tell me everything. My first curled as I tried not to let the rage engulf me but I could not tamp the feeling of distrust. How could she not tell me that?She was keeping a lot to herself and I did not like it one bit. I was even coming off what I was. She knew how strained the relationship between my parents and me was. She knew everything about it and she hid this from me. She let out some inaudible words as she rolled to the other side of the bed. Maybe I should go for a run, I needed that. I needed to clear the fog in my head before I table this matter before her because I knew if I were to do it now, more damage would be done than repair so I turned on my heels and walked outside, the midnight air slashing