Chapter 2

Susi spins on her heels, waving for me to follow.  

“Mr. Wilimur is our English teacher. I’ve heard pretty good things about him. Not too strict with giving out homework and he tries to keep the class entertained.” She stated. 

We reach the classroom and pick our seats next to the window. Susi chooses the seat in front of me. Sitting down, she spins around and rests her chin in her hand, propped up by her elbow on the desk. Staring into my eyes, studying me, she asks my story and I tell her without hesitation. Something about her just makes me feel safe and comfortable. I want to spill my deepest dark secrets to her. Strange. 

She piped in, “I’m so sorry your parents died. That must’ve been awful to deal with.”  

Putting her hand on my shoulder, she gave it a rub, trying to soothe me from releasing the tears I was trying hard to hold back. I appreciated her more than she was aware of. Losing my parents was the start of the worst. 

After I finished telling her about my uncle, a flash of red was present in her eyes. Within seconds, it had disappeared as if it was never there. Was I seeing things?  

“Good lordy, you call me if you ever need to get out of there fast.” She offered. 

Shaking herself, she rips a piece of paper from the corner of her notes and scribbles down her phone number. She slides it onto my desk, and I thank her. I don’t know how much use it will be since I don’t have a cell. Maybe I could hide, if need be, from Tim and call her from the house phone. 

I inquire, “So, I can’t be the only friend of yours here… can I? Give me the details of everyone here. Who do I look out for, who do I ignore, etc.?” 

That seemed to bring back her usual liveliness. Her eyes lit up as she adjusted herself in the seat. 

She responded, “I get along with everyone here. Just haven’t found someone who drew me in as you did. I can tell we will be close. But yeah, everyone except Talia. That skank. She is power-hungry.” 

Susi made a gagging sound, causing me to snort. She wasn’t lying when she said our teacher was laid back. He’s been teaching this entire time and hasn’t bothered to stop us from talking. He stopped talking when the door opened, and a late student walked in. My jaw dropped, causing Susi to giggle even more. She understood my reaction. 

“That’s Al—” she grunts and clears her throat, “That’s Connor and a number one cause to have Talia trying to murder you. She enjoys hanging on to him, even if he doesn’t pay much attention to her. She has her ‘claim’ on him or so she thinks.”  

Susi shakes her dead, still disgusted with the thoughts of Talia, obviously. 

“Thanks for joining us, Mr. Skogen. Please hurry and take a seat so I may proceed.” 

Connor nods his head to Mr. Wilimur and heads our way. Jet black hair cut just below the tip of his ears. Green eyes that were almost identical to Susi’s. Sun-kissed skin with zero blemishes. Sharp-chiseled chin you only ever read about. Muscles… oh the muscles. I feel like I am watching him walk towards us in slow motion. How can anyone be so flawless? 

He reaches my desk, heading towards the one behind me, I assume but stops. I glance up at his 6 plus footage and meet his eyes. His gaze narrows at me. Fastening his eyes, he pinches the top of his nose, shakes his head, and proceeds to his seat. What the hell was that? I focus back on Susi to find concern and curiosity in her eyes. 

Connor’s POV 

Walking past the blonde sitting behind Susi sent my Lykos, Dior, howling. I stopped and looked down at her. Her bright blue eyes told me she wasn’t a Lycan, but that didn’t stop him from shouting in my head. 

Dior: Mate! Mate! MATE! 

Me: Calm down Dior. She is human; she doesn’t even know. 

Dior: She knows! She can feel it! Look at how she looks at us. We are already drawing her in! 

I close my eyes and clamp my nose to shut out her smell and shake my head.  

Me: She is human. It is too much of a risk. 

Dior: It doesn’t change the fact that she is ours. 

I continue to walk to my seat behind her. Great. Am I supposed to keep my nose plugged the entire period? 

Taking a chance to know more about this mysterious newcomer, I opened the bond link to Susi. 

Me: Susi, what’s the new girl’s name? 

I caught her jump in her seat, not expecting the question. 

Susi: Ummm... why? Did she upset you? 

I found myself unable to contain my growling from impatience, loud enough for her to hear, but not the blonde sitting in front of me. 

Susi: Sorry, sorry… Her name is Lilith. Lili for short... 

Giggling in the link, she continued. 

Susi: With an “I”. 

Sigh. 

Maybe if I wait, a she-wolf will come around as my mate. I can’t risk the loss of a human mate during the change. Being Alpha has too many responsibilities and I can’t be mourning. A weakened Alpha is one that can get killed and the territory stolen. 

Susi: Connor? What’s wrong? I’m getting mixed signals over here. 

Fuck. Forgot to control my emotions via link. 

Susi: Hellloooo? Stop ignoring me. Tell me before I come over there. 

Me: She’s my mate. 

Susi dropped her unlocked binder, causing all the contents to spill onto the floor. Lili got out of her chair and kneeled by her to help collect everything and placed it all on Susi’s desk. As Susi thanked her, I caught her face filled with disbelief. 

Susi: Oh no... What does Dior say? 

Me: He has already claimed her. He wants her changed. 

Susi: What do you want? 

I huffed and laid my head on the table, covering my face. 

Me: I want to wait for a mate with a Lykos. 

After my response, I closed the link. I required time for myself to make my decision. 

Dior: I will force you if you do not change her soon. 

Just as Dior said that Lili ran her hand through her hair, sending delicious smells of gardenias wafting through my nose. Inhaling her scent, I lean forward, trying to get closer. My dick struggled against my jeans as it grew harder. I reached a hand out to touch her hair when the bell rang. I jerked back in my seat, ashamed of losing control for a few seconds. 

After she and Susi exit the classroom first, I sit for a moment longer, waiting for my boner to take a chill pill. Once my hormones have cooled, I get up and take off for my locker, trying to avoid the two girls in the hallway. I turn the corner to the section of lockers mine is at and grit my teeth. Can I get a damn break!? 

Leaning against my locker is a thin blonde wearing heels, a crop top, and a miniskirt. She spots me and stands on her toes to kiss my cheek when I reach her. I wrinkle my nose at the smell of makeup and cheap perfume radiating from her. While waiting for me to finish going through my locker, she stands there, pulling on her skirt. The moment I close the locker, she latches onto my arm and I head to my next class with the leech. This results from fucking her brains out once or twice. Now I can’t get rid of her. 

Entering my second class, I groan when I see Lilith sitting in the same spot, Susi in front of her. The seat behind her and beside her open… I could never let Talia sit behind my mate. No way in Hell.