I am the CEO of my own company, and now I woke up early in the morning not to go to my office, but instead to go to the most expensive school in the entire country to attend classes as a senior high school student, and I know it is outrageous. But I had to follow the request of the elders, and of course, to make my father's dream come true. But in my heart, I don't want to do this because I am only wasting my time. I know I am needed in the office because I have a lot of documents waiting for me on my table even if I know Zane is reliable and can be as effective as me.
I am a software engineer, and I am a proud owner of my company developing the leading software globally. I am successful, and I don't need a woman, especially an eighteen-year-old girl, to complete my stature in life. I am so happy being single, and I can tell that I am content with my life, and I hated my father for having that stupid promise to his best friend. How could they agree without our consent? They arranged for us to get married in the future by asking the Moon Goddess about it, they are both renowned Alphas in the werewolf community, and maybe that is why the Moon Goddess granted their request.
I was shocked when I found expensive clothing in my closet, and I could tell Nicklaus Winner did his best to make this work. I know the main reason he wanted me to be with his daughter is not only because Victoria Winner is my mate or my future wife, but to be her bodyguard and help her on her eighteenth birthday, the night she will know who she is. I wonder why the Alpha of Sterling didn't tell his daughter about it. Why does he need to keep the truth from her daughter?
It is still early, yet I can't go back to sleep. I got up from bed and prepared some breakfast, and I didn't need an empty stomach to deal with this horrible day. I can't believe I will be here in Zenith to look after my mate until she turns eighteen. I have heard so much about her from the elders, but I never listened. I didn't try to look at her profile on social media. I didn't want to see her face because I loathe her even before seeing her, and no matter how beautiful she could be, there was no way I would fall for her. She is the reason I need to face this kind of dilemma.
I arrived at school early morning, and I realized I didn't even bring a ballpen or notebook. I could tell this was foolishness. I need to look like a real student in this Academy. I decided to walk out to look for a store that sells school supplies, and since it was still very early, I left my big bike in the school parking lot. I wanted to walk around the city at this hour since it has been a long time since I was here. I graduated with my bachelor's degree from Zenith University, one of the expensive universities in the country.
I felt glad I found a store that opened early, and I strolled around until I realized I needed to get back if I didn't want to be late since I was required to report first to the registrar's office to get my class schedule. I bought coffee on my way back to the academy, and I couldn't believe this day would become worst when I was almost hit by a car. I couldn't think the driver would go on with a stop signal. If I were a normal human being, I couldn't see who was inside the vehicle because of the dark tint, but I am a wolf, and one of our abilities is we can see clearly in the dark.
And as I watched the car pivot, I could hear the loud screaming of the young woman inside the vehicle, and I wanted to go to them and give the driver a lesson, but I was too stressed about my current situation to care, as long as everyone is safe. So, I crossed the pedestrian lane as I stole a side glance at the vehicle in front of me, but I couldn't see the face of the woman since her head was down, and I couldn't believe she could scream like that. I continued walking without taking a second glance.
I proceeded to the registrar's office, and I talked with the beautiful shifter in front of me, and I could see she was blushing as she stared at me. I know she was one of the persons who knew my real identity. Ms. Rein is a member of the Sterling pack, and she has been hiding her true identity as well, but I could tell her career suit her well.
"Good morning, Mr. Prize, this is your class schedule, and I hope you will be enjoying your class with her." Ms. Rein said, and I gave him one of my sweetest smiles.
"I am not happy about this, and I couldn't believe I am even here," I said, and she grinned.
"You are going to meet your mate for the first time, and it seems you are not happy about it." She responded.
"How could I be happy when I need to look like a fool. I already graduated from college years ago, and now I need to pretend I am a senior high school student." I said as I let out a heavy breath.
"No one will know you are the CEO of your own company, Oliver, you look like an eighteen-year-old boy, and I could tell you could break the hearts of the cheerleaders knowing you will only have eyes for our darling, Victoria." She declared, and I couldn't stop myself from scowling.
"Have you seen her?" She asked, and I shook my head, and I saw a mischievous grin on her lovely face.
"Oh, I see. No wonder you looked like shit, and I could tell you felt like you were carrying the world on your shoulders. Watch out, and you might break your own heart; the moment your mate rejects you. Victoria is the epitome of beauty and perfection, and no wonder all the boys in the Academy are crazy about her. Still, like you, she doesn't want to date either because she is the school queen, and boys want to have her because she has never been kissed. And she is so proud of that." Ms. Rein added, and it took me off guard to know my future mate hasn't been kissed.
"I know your reputation, the only Alpha in the entire werewolf community who defies to have a mate. And I wonder why, but I don't want to pry." She said, and I smiled at her, and I wondered why she felt so sure Victoria Winner could break my heart.
"Good luck with your studies, Mr. Prize. I except you will be an outstanding student like your Victory." She said, and I don't want to hear the word mate anymore because no one deserves to be my mate in this lifetime. I got up as she stood up from her chair, and she offered her hand at me; and for the second time, we shook hands, and I left her office more devastated than ever.
As I looked at my schedule, I realized I couldn't do this. Maybe three days would be enough to know Victoria Winner. I continued to walk to the other side of the building to attend my first class, and I didn't care if I would be late, but as I walked along in the hallways, I realized I had missed my high school days in Gallant City.
I was the school football quarterback and the top of my class. But I was once called the bad boy of our school, and if they only knew the real story, they would realize I only did the right thing. I made sure our school was free from wicked boys and bullies. That is why I always end up in the guidance counselor's office most of the time, and our guidance counselor is the only one who knows the truth. Yet, girls still chase me around.
I look at the room number, and I release a heavy sigh before I get inside, and all eyes are on me right away, but I notice a beautiful young woman sitting on her chair without caring about me. Even if I was only looking at one side of her face, I couldn't stop my heart from beating so fast, and I couldn't take my eyes off from her, and this was the first time I felt this way. My heart was pounding, and I could feel the sweat on my palms, and who could she be? And why of all the students, she was the only one who didn't look at me.
The teacher was asking me questions, and I knew it was rude of me that I only darted a glance at her as I looked at her questions on the board, and I returned my focus on the mysterious girl sitting in the front row. When she raised her head and looked at me, my heart skipped a beat, and I was right; she is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, her hazel-green eyes, her beautiful perfect-shaped face, and I couldn't find a single flaw on her face. Her vibrant long straight mahogany hair cascaded on her shoulders make her look perfect on my eyes and taste. Would it be possible that I was looking into a real Goddess?
She was looking at me with her mouth hung open, and I felt my heart dance with happiness as I realized I had gotten her attention at last. Still, her face turned so red, and I could see the fury in her beautiful eyes as she was looking at me with anger, and I became more intrigued to know her without caring about Victoria Winner at all. I don't care about my future mate, and the only thing playing on my mind as I find a vacant seat is to know the beautiful girl sitting on the front seat.
I almost laughed when I realized our first subject was mathematics, and I couldn't believe I would be here at the Academy as a senior high school student. For the first time, a girl captured my interest, but I could tell she was a feisty one. I tried to look around, trying to find the girl and the reason I was in this predicament, and I could tell there were a lot of beautiful young ladies in this class, and I could tell they all came from affluent families.But nothing can compare to the girl on the front seat who looked at me with disgust. I can say she is the darling of the entire class. Her beauty fascinated me, and I wondered why she seemed so angry with me when I had just joined their class for the first time and smiled when I realized maybe she hated my pretty face.I was wondering who amongst these beautiful girls is Victoria Winner. Our teacher continued to discuss our lesson, and I could tell that my classmates were listening to her intently while my eyes were fixed on the b
Oliver's POVI could see her eyes blazing with anger after I let go of Victoria's mouth, and I could tell even if she enjoyed the kiss, she would never accept that I stole her first kiss because I could feel her anger towards me. It was one of the pieces of information I received from Zane. He told me no one had ever kissed Victoria, which made me curious. And since I hated myself for liking her before I even realized she was Victoria Winner, it drove me to kiss her so she would get angrier with me.And when I asked her why she felt so stressed about it when she enjoyed that kiss so much? And I told her it was just a kiss. And I lied when I said she doesn't even know how to kiss. It made her angrier, and I made it worse when I told Victoria I could give her a kissing tutorial for free. I can't explain the wrath that was written all over her face, and I left the classroom without taking a second glance, even if I wanted to stay and know more about her, and I couldn't accept I was the o
Victoria's POVI was turning around on my bed, but I couldn't sleep at all, and I hate to think that it was because of Oliver. I know I hate him so much and I couldn't believe that I felt so happy when I heard him say I am beautiful and I couldn't stop thinking about it. It was stupid of me to feel this way because I could tell that he would make everything to make me so angry with him. I only met him this morning, yet he already managed to wreck my reputation by kissing me in front of everyone. And for that, I will make sure Oliver Prize will pay for what he has done to me.And since I couldn't fall asleep, I got up from my bed and got my book, and started rereading my lesson for tomorrow until I could no longer keep my eyes open. The following morning I was awakened by a series of knocks on my door, and I hated the person outside my door because he disturbed me in my sleep. After all, my alarm clock is still off, meaning I still have minutes to stay on my bed. I didn't get up to ope
Victoria's POVI got out of my car feeling so sick, and I couldn't believe that I would be feeling this way and I knew that this was the first time that I experienced this kind of emotion, and it was so foreign, yet I have read it from the books, and I hate it. I hate Oliver for sure, and Keisha, who threw herself at him like a leech, and I wanted to scream at them.How could Oliver kiss Keisha without opening the car door for me first? And I am just glad Tim came to my rescue. He always came near my car every time I arrived on the school grounds, but my driver always beats him to open the car door for me, and this was the first time he was able to do it, and I could see the happiness on his face."Thank you, Tim," I said, and he offered to take my bag and books, and this time because of the anger that I felt for Oliver. I gladly gave my things to him, and I could tell all eyes were on me now since I didn't let anyone touch my things, and they all knew everything that I like and what
Victoria's POV"What?" Lana asked me after the bell rang, signaling classes were over for the day."Please take me home because I can't be with Oliver after what he had done to me the entire day," I said, and I could see how my best friend raised her eyebrow, and I could tell she was trying to tell me something, but she opted to shut her mouth."What do you want to tell me, Lana? I know that look, and I could tell you will not feel at ease if you will not spit it out." I said, and she moved closer to me."For the record, I haven't seen Oliver come near you the entire day, and I could tell he was avoiding you. It seems he had done the opposite. He only drove your car this morning and explained to our fellow students that you are not that close. Only your fathers are best friends. He informed everyone that he is not interested in you, so I think that is the reason why you don't want to ride with him in the first place, right, Victory?" She asked, and I pouted my lips at her, and I hated
Victoria's POVI was scanning my books, but I couldn't concentrate because I couldn't stop thinking about Oliver and the words he said to me. I didn't eat with him during dinner because I didn't want to see his face and have another unpleasant conversation with him. And I was wondering where he is right now, and I don't like to get downstairs and talk with Celia because I hate to know if Oliver went together with Keisha to attend the beach party.I was sulking in my room because even my dad favored Oliver. How could my dad defend him when he was only his best friend's son while I was his daughter? I hated my father for trusting Oliver so much, and my father didn't even know that his daughter was hurting. I know we can never have a civil conversation because we constantly bark at each other. I think it was because our first meeting was an unpleasant one.For the first time, I put my books back in my bag without reading them and answering my assignments on a weekday. I got tired, didn't
Victoria's POVI couldn't deny the nervousness that I felt because this was my first time to join a party like this, and I have been invited by the boys every time they come to the beach, but I always say no, and in the end, they felt tired of asking me. I wanted to keep my reputation as the Queen of our school.I usually attend social gatherings held at five-star hotels and other impressive places, not some cheap place like this where I can tell it is so public, and anyone can get inside and out. Even if I know Zenith City is safe, there are still cases in our neighboring cities with some violence, and crime is high."Are you ready to join them?" Tim asked after he parked his car, and I could feel the pounding of my heart."Yes, I am ready," I replied, and he beamed at me."What are you waiting for, Victory? You should remove your cover-up and show everyone what you've got." He said, and I know before I left the house, I was excited to show them my swimsuit, but right now, I could te
Oliver's POVI admit for the first time in my entire life, I wasn't able to sleep because of a certain girl, and I couldn't believe it would be Victoria. Ever since I have learned that she is my mate, I despise her even without seeing her first, and now that I have seen her, she makes it worse by making me feel this way. I don't want to acknowledge the attraction I feel towards her because I don't want to be laughed at by the elders. And there is no way I will eat all the words I said to the elders that I would never fall in love with her.I told them that I don't like Victoria to be my mate, and I would find on my mate in time and my own pace, and I told them I would only acknowledge someone to be my mate if she could turn my world upside down, yet seeing Victoria made me feel something I didn't know existed. And she turned my world more than I could imagine. And right now, as I was lying on my bed thinking that her room was just across from mine, I couldn't stop the pounding of my h
Victoria's POVMy gut was telling me I could trust the man standing in front of me, yet my mind was instructing me to run. I am new to this werewolf thing, and I don't know what I should do, and I am afraid if he had seen me devoured my meal for the day, and I am just thankful, I have already eaten, or else I could have attacked him already.He looked intrigued, and the smile that I saw on his face was very comforting that I wanted to be in his arms. I could tell he was older than my father, and what fascinated me was he was wearing a suit early morning inside the forest, and I wondered if he could be Oliver's friend and if he was living on the other side of the mountain."Hello, my dear, how are you this morning?" He asked, and even his voice was soothing to my ears."Who are you?" I asked him with apprehension in my voice."Oh, I am sorry, I forgot my manners; I am Noel, and I am one of Oliver's friends. Welcome to Gallant, Victoria," Noel respon
Oliver's POVI was terrified when I got up from my bed, and I could no longer find Victoria, and I quickly put on my shirt, and I got shorts from the drawer. I walked out of my room in a hurry, and I could feel the racing of my heart as I ran through the hallways and to the stairs, and I found Carrie in the kitchen, and I felt so glad she was still smiling at me, I felt so worried if my girl had already attacked her. I took a deep sigh of relief, but I am still anxious where Victoria could be."Good morning, Oliver!" Carrie greeted me with a broad grin on her face, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling back at her, she has been my helper for so many years now, and even if she is a human, I find her reliable, and I trusted her."Are you looking for your beautiful girlfriend?" She asked, and I could see the happiness on her face. I always come here when I feel tired or stressed with the elders and my company, and I considered Carrie as family, and she knew I did
Victoria's POVI woke up in the arms of Oliver, and I could tell that he really satisfied my needs beyond what I could imagine. But another hunger has woken me up, and it was terrifying and disgusting. And I wonder if I can resist my urge to kill another living thing in my hands. I tried to go back to sleep while I could feel Oliver's naked body next to mine, but I couldn't go back to slumber, knowing I felt so hungry. I had only eaten one meal yesterday, and right now, I could hear the outcry of animals calling for me.I sat on the bed and leaned my back on the headboard, and I realized I was fully naked, but I couldn't feel the cold of Oliver's room even if the AC was blasting with cold air; I got up and opened the closet, and I was shocked to find gorgeous woman's wardrobe, and as I inhaled the fabric I could tell the clothes in the hanger are all new according to my taste. I am impressed that he has chosen the best apparel for me, but my face fell as I realized all
Oliver's POVI felt glad Victoria told me that she also couldn't leave without me, and it made me feel at ease that I would need not convince her to stay with me, and the way she looked at me with longings told me she had already stopped fighting herself. I know she wanted to show me she is still upset with me, but I made her understand it was for her own good, and I don't need to keep her blind anymore; I need to tell her about the possibility that she was a hybrid.I cook for Victoria, hoping she will stop her craving for fresh meat, but I know she is still under the goddess curse, which is the craving for raw meat after the transition. For others, it will last for one month, and I know hunting animals for food will never make her happy unless she had learned to hunt at an early age, and her ignorance about who she is made her so different from all of us. She turned at the age of eighteen while most of us will turn between eleven to fourteen years old."When w
Victoria's POV"Victoria, before anything else, allow me to say, I love you so much, and I just want you to know I will always be here for you. I know you are so upset with your parents and me, but you should know that they only wanted to protect you. I am aware that you have so many questions, and you need answers, and I will try my best to make you understand what is going on with you as of the moment." Oliver said while he took my hand."Your transition was successful because you turned into a werewolf, and you were able to shift back into your human form, and I felt glad you didn't find it hard on your part to return to your original shape," Oliver added."I already told you about who I am when you were in your wolf form, but it seems like you were too angry with me to remember everything I said back then. Werewolves shift at an early age, and in your case is an exception, and that is why many believed you were something different because this only happened
Victoria's POVBeing a werewolf appalled me, and now another thing happened that made me question my identity, and I wondered who I truly am? I could see the surprise that registered on Oliver's face, and I knew there was something about me that he was afraid to tell me yet. And I could feel my resentment towards my parents for not telling me anything.And I didn't want to see my dad and mom at the moment because I couldn't believe they hid something significant to my existence; what if something happened to them and Oliver wasn't by my side? What could have happened to me? I don't have any idea what to do with myself, and I could have harmed humans because I know when I was on my wolf form, I could feel the hunger for fresh meat, and I am sure if there is a human nearby, I could attack him.And if before I loved everything about myself, right now, I don't like even a single thing about me, and knowing I was a monster made me want to disappear forever. A werewol
Oliver's POVI wanted to run away and take Victoria with me when I saw our enemy, to keep my girlfriend safe, but I didn't want Victoria to think I was a coward. And I know my chance of winning against him would be so slim even if I am the strongest alpha all over our community because I need to keep Victoria safe and because he is a hybrid.He came from the North, and I know their Alpha wanted to have Victoria, and we all know their kind is dangerous to mess with, their pack was silent for a long time, and everyone believed that they had been waiting for their dark lord, the black wolf. And I could tell violence and killing innocent humans will be happening soon now that they are back.I felt glad when the black wolf showed himself to Victoria at the park, and he didn't bring his soldiers with him. He had been rumored to be living alone, but because of his unique strength and ability, many werewolves chose to follow him and make him their leader, and they worsh
Victoria's POVI wanted to vomit after I consumed the fresh meat of the deer, and just thinking about it made me queasy. I always wanted my steak to be well done, and I couldn't believe I devoured its flesh without cooking it, and the worst part I killed the deer with my own hands, and even if I felt stronger than before, I could feel the trembling of my knees because of what I had done.I know I felt so hungry, and I didn't realize I was on my wolf form for three days, and if not for Oliver, I didn't know what to do with myself. I felt so full, and I howled until I could feel my body start to shift, and I could feel the same pain, but this time it was abrupt changed. I felt so happy when I realized I had turned back into my human form since I could feel my toes, legs, and arms again, and when I looked at my body, I felt so horrified when it dawned on me I was naked.I was lying naked on the grass while I tried to cover my sensitive parts with my hands, an
Oliver's POVI could feel all of Victoria's pain and her disappointments with me and to her parents, and I couldn't blame her for being so angry with me. I wanted to comfort her and tell my girl everything would be alright, but how could she believe me when I kept her real identity a secret from her. She wasn't prepared for this, and I hated her parents too for doing this to Victoria.How I wish I had disobeyed Nick and told Victoria what she was, but I couldn't do it because I made a vow to Nick never to tell her daughter unless she was on her transition period. Victoria was yelling in pain, and the struggle she was having now made my heart pierce in too much pain as I watched her in her agony; there was nothing I could do to help her, and what made her transition difficult was her anger towards us.I could see the frustrations on her face when she asked me what was happening with her. It wasn't easy on my part to witness the love of my life undergo such anguis