CHAPTER 3: DEVIL'S BET

I only stepped out of that tiny supply closet once the whole crowd had somewhat dispersed.

The rest of the day flew quickly, a brief tour round school and where my classes would be, some lunch because I was absolutely starving and then I was taken to my room.

The wide space revealed three queen sized beds and beautiful furniture, giving the room a beguiling decor.

I was introduced to my other roommate, Lila. Apparently, Elena’s best friend as well. I somewhat bonded with the girls over conversations on clothes, academy boys and a few topics I was clearly cluelessness about.

Night fall came. I couldn’t sleep.my mind is overrun by anticipation and anxiety. Mostly disturbed by the fact that I’d exchanged words with that devastatingly handsome boy from earlier. Eventually, comforted by the flower murals on the ceiling above my bed, I let my mind wander on what the next day would bring.

Before my alarm could ring, I was up and dashing from my bed, getting ready for school.

I dash into my class more than a few minutes early to set up for my first class, Lupin History. 

The first thing I notice as I walk in are the stares from almost everyone. The unsubtle looks thrown my way.

It had been going on since my encounter with him, the school’s infamous jerk and playboy. He also happens to be the future Alpha King of Blood Moon pack. It explains why he had an ego bigger than the size of his abs.

He’s the alleged deadly prince, Silas Bloodmoon, fiercely powerful with a ruthless persona and inviting charm to back it up. Meeting him proves he’s every bit as cold and heartless as they had described, I almost regret stepping in his way yesterday.

I wonder if the stares I keep receiving are ones of admiration or simply curiosity, wanting to see the new sheep before she gets devoured by the big bad Alpha.

Fat chance.

It’s already in my resolve to steer clear of him. There will be no more meeting with the likes of him. He’s bad news. Trouble in a nutshell.

I take a seat by the window, pulling out my note book waiting for class. The sudden stop of mumbling around me draws my attention instantly. There’s an immediate chill in the air and I almost feel my skin crawl.

I turn towards the entrance, knowing the icy aura around originates from there and once again, I’m drowning in a sea of icy gray eyes.

The same devilishly handsome Alpha, Silas Bloodmoon, strides in and with Elena by his side, wrapped round his arm. His entourage of two handsome guys follow closely behind him.

Speak of the devil.

The pressure of his dominating aura is thick and heavy, almost choking in the air. It doesn’t take long for everyone to make way for him and his gang, clearing their seats for him to settle comfortable at the back of the class.

The whole atmosphere is stiff and no one dares to look in their direct or utter a single word. I can literally smell the apprehension in the air.

His scent draws my wolf’s attention. She purrs almost like a cat and I gag internally at her preferences.

I face forward, choosing to ignore them all together. But my wolf scratches against my mental walls, wanting to stare longer. I’m confused by this but I don’t give in to her wishes.

Few seconds of stone cold silence, I start to hear giggling from behind me. It’s a sound that draws me and I feel the sudden urge to look behind. 

Something keeps pulling me towards them, to him.

To Silas Bloodmoon.

He’s whispering something to Elena’s ears that makes her giggle and when she doesn’t expect it, he nibbles her earlobe. They seem playful and flirty. Subtly sensual too.

I feel a painful tug on my heart. I immediately swerve my head forward before I’m caught. 

My wolf groans painfully, twisting within me. For some reason, she’s been acting moody since yesterday and it seems to get only worse when he’s around me.

The second the teacher walks in and the classroom commences, I force concentration despite the uneasiness of my wolf.

However, I can’t push away the fact that Silas and Elena are most likely in a relationship. 

How can she even put up with the asshole?

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SILAS’ POV

Her head swings the other way quickly and I swear I had seen a rose tint on her cheeks moments ago. 

Good, if she wants to stare, I’d give her something to stare at.

Elena moans softly, reacting to the addictive kiss I’d dropped on her neck and moves slightly against me with a clear purpose. But I’m already uninterested. She grinds her hip into mine, trying to start something but I put a little distance between us.

My wolf feels nauseated by the closeness of her scent ‘cause she’s not my mate, but I can’t complain or say anything about it. 

She’s to be my Luna, the future Queen of the Blood Moon pack in a few months and I’ve been nagged enough by my father to make sure she remains happy.

I chuckle at the last words my father had given me, that maybe one day, I would come to respect and even love her as my queen. I highly doubt that.

As always, I don’t have a say in anything going on in my life. I was betrothed at a very young age. As the next Alpha king, I have a lot of responsibilities resting on my shoulders. The crushing pressure of not letting anyone down weighs heavier on me every day. 

It’s only fair I get a kick out of all this - afterall, I won’t even get to end up with my mate. I’ve been fated to reject her from the beginning. This is exactly why I learnt to use my charms to my advantage when I want something or someone. 

I always get what I want. Always.

female wolves love nothing more than an attractive Alpha male and these ladies are more than willing to throw themselves at my feet…or bed. 

It’s only fair I took my reasonable share of them before I’m forced to spend the rest of my life with Elena.

Love is for the weak and pathetic, if at all it existed.

My attention shifts back to the class and my eyes wander somewhere else. 

I’m more than eager for the bell to ring so I can meet up with Melissa for her daily dose of ‘devotion’ to me. The naughty girl gets immense pleasure from going down on her knees just to suck me off.

However, my eyes are pulled to her again.

the crazy she wolf who dared disrespect me. I watch intently as she eagerly notes down every word the old man spoke, like it’s some undiscovered philosophy. Her pen dashes across the pages of her note book and she’s done with a new page she had opened only seconds ago. I scoff now.

Nerd.

But I continue staring, unable to lose the subtle curiosity she’d piqued in me. My wolf is intrigued by the gleaming within her eyes. I’m almost impressed by her interest in this extremely dreary class. 

It’s ironical, a few moments ago it had annoyed me having her eyes watching me as I walked into class.

I had gotten used to the stares but hers made the hairs on the back of my neck stand and something possessively primal rise in me. I had been painfully aware of her eyes raking over me… then Adam and Lucas.

My wolf growls at the thought of her attention shifting to another male.

“What are you looking at?” Lucas’ voice suddenly pops into my head and my eyes dart away from her quickly.

“Nothing.”

I can feel him smirk as he continues watching me from my side. I grow more annoyed.

“Doesn’t look like nothing though.”

“What’s your point?” I turn to glare at him. It sounds like a question but it’s obvious I’m telling him to shut up and leave me alone.

He smirk remains but gets the hint and shuts up, shrugging as he turns his attention back to class.

The bell rings and I’m on my feet. Elena tries to say something to me but I walk past her swiftly, heading to find Melissa for my next appointment to let off some steam. But Adam and Lucas are behind me as always.

“Adam, did you see what I saw back there?”

Lucas is at it again. He’s playful and flippant personality is at play as he tries to tease me. He flashes a smile weaponized to win countless hearts and break even more. If I was a player, he was the game itself.

I had hoped he’d drop it but clearly, I’m wrong. He starts a conversation with Adam just behind me, loud enough so I’d hear everything.

“What?”

“Silas was totally staring at that new chick that stood up to him the other day.”

“Shit, no way.”

Adam’s gaze turns to me and I’m groaning in frustration. If I don’t clear the misunderstanding soon, I’d have them thinking I’m some love struck psycho who has a thing for girls who challenge me.

“Has the great Silas finally shown interest in anything other than his reflection?” Adam teases with a similar smirk to Lucas.

I roll my eyes at their childishness. 

Our friendship dates back to more than ten years starting simply as an arrangement between my father, the current Alpha king, his Beta, Lucas’ dad and the Zeta commander, Adam’s dad. 

Over the years, it had grown into something much more. I knew them inside out and yet, I could never get used to just how annoying they could be when they wanted to.

“Quit exaggerating. I wasn’t staring at her, I was just thinking and she was in my field of vision.”

“Thinking about those plum supple lips that told you off earlier, I bet.”Adam jabs.

I frown now, annoyed by the way he describes her lips. Something about it makes my wolf restless.

I shake the thought from my head. The only reason I’m thinking about this too much is because they’re making it into something it’s not.

“She’s the same as every other Alpha bitch in this school, why would I think about her insignificant lips?” I say the words but my wolf disagrees. He’s being more of an ass than usual today.

“Since she’s so insignificant as you say, how about a bet?” Adam’s tone drops into one of mystery.

My ears picks the word ‘bet’ quickly and I know what follows immediately.

Bets were a guilty pleasure, one of the few things that made things fun in the walls of this boring school, that made everything a little more bearable, a break from my strict norm. And I never turn down a game.

“After her little show the other day, everyone’s had their eyes on her like she’s some cool untouchable badass, bold enough to stand against the future Alpha king.”

I snarl at the rumors. I had only let her defy me. It’s clear she was ignorant and I simply showed benevolence by letting her walk off scot free.

“But won’t it be fun if the Alpha king proves that no one is above his authority by making her bow…in bed? ”

I ponder on it for seconds. It’s a few months away, more than enough time to have her feeding from the palm of my hands and worshiping the very ground I walk on. 

A devious grin breaks on my lips. I like the idea.

“What do I get in return?”

Adam laughs out now. “Isn’t getting back at her enough reward?”

“It’s not a game unless one party gets something in return from the other one.” I smirk.

“Fine, if you win. You can get us to do anything for you for a month.”

“Three.”

“Fine, three. But if you lose, you have to tattoo our faces on your back and walk round the school shirtless for three months.”

I roll my eyes at it, almost wanting to refuse their idiocy, but there’s no way I’m losing.

“I’m in.”

“Oh, he’s quick to accept. I don’t think this one’s going to be as easy as your other previous flings.” Lucas adds.

“Trust me, she’s no different from the rest of them. Her tough act is just for show. In three days, she’ll be begging me for more.”

No one has ever been able to resist me and she isn’t going to be the first. I can already smell victory. The thrill of the win pumps through me like drugs and I’m all too excited to get her. 

Have her arrogant pink lips begging me to take her.

Before we can leave, I hear something - or someone - behind us. However, when I turn, no one’s there.

Must have been my imagination.