Liya’s POV
School
Ding-Ding-
I could hear the glory bells setting off in my ears as I had rushed into the classroom. I was a sweating, panting mess but I didn't care, I was just glad I made it just in time.
I wished I had not rushed in so blindly because I had ended up colliding with Connor.
His icy blue orbs that had once lit up in excitement at seeing me, almost immediately darkened when I noticed Tiffany slithering around him while twirling her brunette locks between her fingers.
My eye twitched at the mere sight of Tiffany and I was just seconds away from sneezing at her obnoxious perfume. I had no idea why she loved such heavy perfume but I definitely knew it was more irritating than disgusting.
"Damn it!" I heard Connor mutter a curse word underneath his breath before taking a step away from me.
He was the Alpha heir of a neighboring pack that had allied with Wade's pack and a heartthrob for many girls. His beach blond hair that had wavy tendrils graze his forehead and icy blue eyes, along with a defined jawline was worth swooning over.
Sadly, he belonged to me and it was a secret that has existed between the both of us for about a year.
“Connor… you certainly don't want this filth rubbing off on you, do you? You don't want to be the guardian angel of this slut, do you?” Her sultry voice purred as she slid her finger down his chest.
Oh how ironic coming from a very famous slut! Talk about hypocrisy at its peak.
My eyes twitched yet again at the sight and so did Connor's. He was a germaphobe, who was extremely cautious of how he was touched, but apparently Tiffany wasn't getting the message and it was irritating me.
“Hey, hey, hey… looky what we have here.”
My blood froze when I heard approaching steps accompany that awfully familiar baritone. I didn't need to look up to know it was them.
They towered over me before moving towards Connor, “what's in your arms, Connor?”
Connor arched a brow at them, “do I look like I'm hugging her? I don't like getting myself stained with dirt and you know that.”
I peeked at them through my lashes, battling the heartbreak I was currently experiencing. I hadn't expected Connor to say that and it definitely stabbed my heart to see no iota of care no regret etched on his features.
“It doesn't look like it.” Gunter sneered, eyeing me like I was garbage drenched in mud.
Connor didn't need them to say more.
The triplets were known to be very domineering, intimidating and dominating. Their father's hierarchy only added to their ego… so going against them was never a good decision.
Especially Connor, his father and the triplets' father are allies on the surface, but in reality, he is constantly suppressed. He cannot afford to offend the triplets, as it would bring catastrophic consequences to his pack. I know it, I understand it, although it really pains me.
Afraid of putting Connor in a difficult position, I immediately signaled him with my eyes to quickly push me away.
Casting a cold gaze down at me, Connor shoved me as hard as he could and I whimpered in pain when I stumbled backwards and my head collided with the wall behind me, making my head spin.
I was yet to recover from the effect of the collision when the teacher walked into the classroom, making everyone shuffle towards their seat.
The teacher arched a brow at the sight of me crawling towards my seat that was on the second row, because I couldn't stand up.
"Liya, if you're sick, just go home and never come to school again," the teacher threatened me with a cold tone.
The classmates in the classroom echoed, "Yeah! People like her shouldn't be in our class!"
I endured the pain, biting my lip to hold back the tears. No one helped me, so I stood up on my own and returned to my seat.
I turned when I felt a tap on my shoulder, sniffling at the raven-haired girl that passed me a piece of paper with a blank look on her face.
I collected it and gently began unfolding it with shaky hands, wondering what new insult it contained.
But my eyes widened in confusion when I saw Connor’s neat writing.
[ I'm really sorry, I had to do it. Please don't remain mad at me and meet me behind the cafeteria after school, I have somewhere I want to take you tonight… I love you. ]
The corners of my lips lifted slightly. Of course, I knew he loved me. I never blamed him; the ones at fault were those three bastards!
Ding-Ding
Soon, in my anxious anticipation, the school bell rang, echoing through the vast space.
“Times up.” The Teacher's stern tone had everyone groaning, with the exception of myself. I had finished a few minutes earlier.
The teacher began going around, collecting the scripts and when he got to my turn, I handed it to him, grabbed my bag and walked away as fast as I could, eager to get away from the gazes that bore into the back of my head.
I scurried down to the back of the cafeteria, wedging myself in the little space Connor and I used to hang out in school.
After a few minutes, he appeared with a guilty look on his face and immediately threw me into his arms, apologizing over and over to me, "I'm sorry, baby! I still can't protect you!"
His hoodie muffled my cries and his warmth offered me great comfort.
“Let's go, baby.” He kissed my forehead and led me into his car.
Silence dominated the car as we drove.
I had my head leaned against the window, letting the breeze run through my hair, enjoying the soft music playing through the radio. I caught sight of trees lined up, the familiar smell of ocean breeze wafting through my nose.
Connor parked in a empty space and got out of the car. He jerked my car door open and I quietly slipped out. He pulled me into his arms, planting a kiss on my head as he led me towards a burger stand. We ordered two burgers and moved towards another stand to order two chocolate milk smoothies.
He took my hand in his and led me closer to the waters,and I could tell he was struggling to find the right words to say.
I detached my hand from his and lowered myself onto the wet sand with a sigh.
Connor sat beside me, tilting my head to lean on his chest. I had no idea when I let a tear slide down my cheeks, “I hate them so much, I just want to get away from here. I can't stand them.”
Connor sighed and leaned into me, “I'm more with them than you are, and their fuck buddy, that fucking Tiffany. I envision myself wringing their fucking necks.”
I shook my head negatively at him because I could feel his rage bubbling to the surface, “No, Don't do that. I just want to leave this shitty land. Take me away, honey.”
Not long ago, Connor told me that he wanted to leave with me. He expressed his exhaustion at having to fake his actions just to maintain a position of power. We both decided to leave tomorrow evening.
"Of course, my dear. I haven't forgotten our vows. Everything is ready! We're about to start a new life!" His commitment instantly reassured my heart.
I smiled and nodded, making the same promise, “Uh-huh! Let's go start a new life!”
Liya’s POVSoon, the sun set, and Connor drove me back near the forest. However, we were quite late compared to the designated curfew time.Connor parked and I jumped out, walking to the other side to give him a gentle kiss before sprinting off, running as fast as I could while silently praying that triplets wouldn't be back home.Once I had arrived at the mansion, I climbed over the back gate, deciding to use the garden route instead. I arrived at the back door and just to my luck, it was unlocked. I slipped into the house, gently shutting the door behind me.I sniffed the air, and my heart leapt because I couldn't perceive any scent – none of that three were around!I was ecstatic, grateful that the goddess spared my life one more day. I walked down the hallway that led to the stairs and tiredly jogged up the spiralling steps.I yawned while making the trip to my room. It's almost time to go. I need to take something with me.But I paused when I walked past my room and heard the ech
Liya’s POVI had woken up bubbly today because today was the day I finally gain my freedom.Yesterday, Connor told me about the recent news of a rogue breakout that caused a stir. All packs have heightened their security levels. But fortunately, the Werewolf Council organized a meeting to discuss the escalating rogue attacks. All Alphas and their mates would attend.So, Connor could bring me to his pack. I was going to hide in his room, and once it was 2 am, we planned to run away with the supplies he had successfully gathered.I had already made up my mind. Today, on this full moon day, I would give myself to Connor! It was my way of expressing my love for him, marking the beginning of a new life!Now my only worry was the triplets but they had muttered something about going to hang out with friends till late in the evening. It's as if they made way for me on purpose. But I don't want to think about what they think right now. I was too giddy at the thought of giving myself to Connor.
Gunter's PovI'm going to kill him!That's all I can think about right now. I'm sure no Alpha could endure a scene like the one I just witnessed as a man tried to undress my mate while my mate was still damn well cooperating with him!"Fuck you!" I roared, charging at Conner and kicking him over onto the ground."What are you doing?" He yelled.He's really not sober when he's dead in the water, how dare he yell at me after doing such a stupid thing.I reached down to him, and I saw as fear flashed in his eyes. I smiled with satisfaction and said, "Can't you see? I'm going to kill you!"I slammed my fist into his cheeks, and blood stained my fist. He covered his eyes and curled up on the ground, wailing. But it wasn't nearly enough.I've wanted to kill this obsessed asshole for a long time, but my law-abiding big brother kept stopping me. Now, I had no restrictions, I'm going to unload on him!I had only just stepped on his left shoulder and was about to push when a white, slender arm
Liya's POV"Connor!!" I was screaming, stumbling around aimlessly and snapping my head left and right vainly in search of him. He seemed to have disappeared into thin air right before my eyes. Or had the triplets done something to him?!The tears pooling in my eyes and streaming down my face like a waterfall blurred my vision, and the ache in my chest did not relent. Suddenly, I could not breathe. As though all the oxygen channeling to my lungs had been cut off."Help…" I tried to scream, but it came out as a whimper.Something was happening to me! My head spun wildly, sending my eyes rolling to the back of my head. Gasping, I fell to my knees. I was still in the process of piecing together the sudden changes going through my body when I felt a light breeze swirl past me. In the very next second, a soft feminine voice echoed in my head, nearly making me jump out of my skin."Just breathe…and no matter what happens, don't stop breathing. Go slow, steady."What on earth?! My eyes widene
Ryder's POVMy brows scrunched in confusion as I watched Liya yell at all three of us to get away from her. She was distraught, tears streaming down her face as she launched herself in the opposite direction. I was even more confused.Why?I did not understand why she was so intent on pushing us away from her. Hadn't we done enough? We had saved her for fucks sake! We saved her from the claws of that vermin, Connor! Good riddance if I do say so myself. I was a hundred percent certain that he was responsible for putting the foolish idea into her head.I shook with rage at the thought of it. That bastard! We should have killed him. But wherever he disappeared to, it would do him a lot of good to stay there, because nothing would stop us from teaching him a lesson if he ever came back.I turned back to Liya who was still intensely shoving Hunter away, her eyes brimming with tears. I didn't get it. She should be grateful, for all I knew. So why the repugnance towards us?Before I could vo
Gunter's POVFor the second time since we insisted on Liya's discharge from the hospital and helped her into the car, I glanced back at her. The pain my wolf was feeling radiated through my entire being as I shut my eyes tightly, angrily. I was worried, yes. But even more so, I was pissed.Pissed that she would not let us even an inch close to her without bursting into tears and screaming at us to get away. Even as we sat in the car together, with Hunter driving us back home on Father's orders, Liya had not uttered a single word. Ryder had apologized yet again, but trying to talk to her was a pointless feat. She sat curled up in the corner of the back seat, keeping a very far distance away from me.Despite all our attempts, Liya would not budge. Normally I would not have given two fucks about her, if she was willing to speak or not. But since my wolf recognised her scent as my mate, things were different. I was so drawn to her I could barely contain myself.The urge to mark her height
Liya's POVI could clearly see the questioning looks on the maids faces as they led me out of the car and into the mansion. They looked from the departing form of the triplets back to me huddled in the car, trying to put two and two together.I was certain I could pinpoint the exact words running through their heads on seeing me in the backseat of the triplets' car. This did not come as a surprise to me, especially since the entire pack was aware of the triplets' hatred for me. Not only was bullying me their favorite hobby, they had also given room for the other pack members to make my life a living hell as well.But I knew the maidservants would ask no questions. If they were friends with me they would have bombarded me with queries. But they were all too proud to do such a thing, so I knew they would settle with gossip.Regardless, I led them lead me away, struggling to walk from all the pain I was feeling. I did not feel as terrible as I did the first day, and despite the doctor's
Hunter's POVLiya was a literal fucking vision to behold. After the heated argument we just had with Father, my brothers and I sought comfort in the presence of our mate. And when we walked into her room to see her curled up in a ball and sleeping peacefully, my wolf howled in contentment.The primal urge to mark her right there and then along with my brothers tortured me greatly. But with father's threats and warnings and even Liya's own restrictions, I knew we had no choice but to wait. So I decided I would make do with just watching her silently.The thought of the bastard Connor flashed through my mind, sending unresolved rage through me and making me clench my fists. Every time the image of him about to claim Liya flashed through my head, my anger multiplied tenfold. For the umpteenth time since we returned to the pack house, I wish we killed that bastard! His abrupt disappearance was a mystery that still niggled in the back of my mind. And since his whereabouts were unknown, the