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AliyahI went back to the ground, and before taking my place next to Janice again, I glanced at Xavier, who was also looking straight at me. My heart beat faster, thinking he had always been eyeing me.I quickly looked away; who knows what he might think. Better not risk it."What did he say?" my friend asked."It's all good. I told him I'm not sick, just that my mom is overprotective and worries too much about what might happen to me."I knew she understood what I meant. I couldn't say it outright because others around us are wolves with sharp hearing and might listen in.I had to be careful. Avoiding any mention of my family was my way of doing that."Remember, whoever gets the first two hits wins," Janice's dad reminded us."Yes, Alpha!" We all responded in unison before Sir Fritz, our Math teacher and today's emcee, took the microphone."You can now proceed to the designated area for your category. As you've seen, the ground has been divided, and you'll find two boxes where you'll
Aliyah"Thank you, Alpha Xavier," Alpha Joric said with a smile as they shook hands. The woman had won, and now the two alphas exchanged the category they were holding."You're welcome, Alpha Joric." Xavier looked serious, but when his gaze landed on me after Janice's father left, he immediately smirked."Okay, just because you requested me to be here doesn't mean everything will be easy for you.""Oh, come on, Alpha. We just wanted to see you up close." I rolled my eyes at the flirtatious tone of the woman who spoke. Xavier noticed it, and he smiled while looking at me."Alright, all odd numbers, group together. The same goes for the even numbers." His voice was firm, and everyone got serious as they quickly moved to the places Xavier pointed out."Now, number 1 will fight against number 2. Number 3 will fight against number 4, and so on. I assume you all got that?" There was no issue with the pairings since the boys and girls were separated."Yes, Alpha!" everyone shouted in unison.
"Next round, Jessica and Aliyah!" one of the professors shouted. Did my friend lose?I was shocked, so I looked around in search of Janice. I found her sitting beside Chloe, and both were smiling at me, even giving me a thumbs-up. I glanced at the girl who had defeated her and noticed she was also looking at me, giving me a chill."Remember, the first to land two hits wins," our PE teacher reminded us with a smile. Our teachers were really kind and supportive of all students. I guess this is what happens when the people in charge have principles, treat everyone fairly, and, most importantly, follow the rules.I nodded, and so did Jessica, the one who defeated Janice."Go, Aliyah!" My two friends cheered, making me shake my head.Just like before, we started in our fighting stances and waited for Sir's whistle.Compared to my previous opponent, this one looked more determined to win. The way she stared at me, it was like she wanted to kill me. I couldn't help but feel nervous. There was
Aliyah“Are you okay?” Xavier asked again once we were in the clinic.“Excuse me, Alpha.” He had no choice but to step aside to let the nurse pass.“Does it hurt, Aliyah?” the nurse asked, but I just shook my head.“Are you sure?” Xavier asked again.“Yes, Alpha. The punch didn’t hit me.” And it was true.“Aliyah!” Janice called out worriedly as she rushed into the clinic with her father and Chloe.“Are you okay, A-Aliyah?” Alpha Joric asked, his voice full of concern.“I’m fine, Uncle Joric.”“This is the first time I’ve seen you like this. Are you sick or something?” he asked.“This usually happens when I study too much. But I suddenly felt dizzy and had a headache earlier when it happened,” I admitted. I needed to be honest, at least a little.It’s not even exam week, so it’s unlikely that I overworked myself studying. That excuse wouldn’t work right now.“Maybe we should call Dr. Martin.” The nurse, who had just finished taking my blood pressure and temperature, looked at me with a
"How are you feeling now?" Sir Jake asked. The bleeding from my nose had stopped, and Dr. Martin had already assured me that there was nothing to worry about since everything was normal."I'm okay now, Sir." I glanced slightly at Xavier, who was still staring at me."I think you need to tell your parents about what happened so they can have you checked again by a doctor if needed. I don't want them thinking that the school neglects its students, especially humans.""I will let my parents know, Sir.""Thank you," Sir Jake replied before turning to Xavier."You can tell Jessica that she has nothing to worry about since Aliyah is fine. I'm sure she'll be able to relax now.""Yes, Sir," Xavier replied, glancing at me once more before finally leaving the clinic.I didn't want him to go yet. I still wanted to be with him, even though I felt slightly nervous. But at the same time, I didn't want Sir Jake to notice that there was something going on between me and Xavier. Even though, right now,
Aliyah"What's wrong, baby?" Xavier asked, his eyes locked on me. Judging by the smirk on his face, I had a feeling he already knew what I was feeling.I really wanted to read his mind, but I was scared to. I was still weak, and my strength was just barely starting to come back."N-Nothing, Alpha. Why are you here?" I asked. "What about the tournament?""Didn't I say earlier that Adrian took my place there?" he replied.Right, but why didn't he go back there? Why is he here in front of me instead?"And Jessica?" I asked."She's fine now and relaxed after I told her your sudden weakness and nosebleed weren't because of her punch."I just nodded. Once again, I remembered that shadow I saw behind her. What was that?I looked back at Xavier, who was still staring at me."You said earlier you were watching our fight," I said."Yes, why?" His interest suddenly seemed real. Did he see what I saw, too?I shook my head. Probably not. But—Argh, I don't even know what to think anymore. I don't e
I was shocked when he suddenly took my hand, intertwined our fingers, and pulled me away from school.I looked around, worried that someone might see us. I didn't want people to get the wrong idea.I was also nervous that my parents might have assigned someone to watch over me, and if they saw this, they would definitely report me to the palace."Stop, Alpha!" I said, halting my steps. He immediately stopped and looked at me, his brows furrowed, waiting for me to speak."What are you doing? What if someone sees us? What will they think?" I asked in a low voice. I knew he would hear me. His hearing was sharp.But instead of answering, he just pulled me again. Though it wasn't rough, his movements were controlled, almost gentle.We kept walking until we reached the side of the bookstore I wanted to visit. I was surprised when he pulled off a cloth covering a motorcycle behind the store.There was a box at the back of the bike. Xavier opened it, took out a helmet, and placed it on my head
Aliyah"Of course not!" he exclaimed. Pain is visible on his face. "Is that how you see me? That I would stoop so low just to sleep with any woman I want?"I couldn't answer right away because he had a point. He was an alpha and didn't need to sweet-talk any woman just to get them into bed. If he wanted, he could have as many women as he pleased, whether human or she-wolf.But even though I knew that, I still couldn't believe what he said.Me? His mate?"Is it really that hard to believe that you're my mate?" he asked."Why are you only telling me this now? There has to be a reason. I need to know what it is.""The pack is very unstable right now. With the frequent rogue sightings just outside my borders, I don't want their attention to divert to you. I want to keep us a secret until everything is settled."He's going to hide me? He doesn't want anyone to know that we're mates?"Another reason is that you're still studying, and I don't want you tied down with the responsibility of bein
XavierThe last time Aliyah and I met in the bungalow house, she told me she was worried about the man she bumped into. I understand her, though I couldn't help but wonder if she should be feeling scared. Every woman would feel that way if that ever happened to them.But my mate was different. Although she thought it was threatening and needed to be cautious, she still held herself up.Beside that man, we plan on hunting rogues, or luring them into our territory and eliminate them. But to our surprise, they haven't show up after me, Adrian and Pete decided to take them head on.And that's why we are here.“How’s the plan going?” I asked Pete and Adrian while leaning back in my chair inside the Alpha’s office. My fingers drummed lightly against the polished wooden desk, my gaze sharp as I studied them. Discussions like this always carried a serious tone. There was no room for anything less.I had called them in to talk about last week’s mission. It was crucial, especially after a myster
AliyahI followed Xavier without looking back at the four girls we left behind. I could feel Stelle's piercing gaze burning into my back, and I was sure her blood was boiling with rage.Somehow, a faint nervousness crept into my chest. Not because I feared her but because I knew she wouldn't let this go. Stelle wasn’t the type to accept defeat easily. She had been humiliated in front of her friends, and I was certain she would find a way to get back at me. But no matter who you asked, I did nothing wrong. She was the one spreading lies about her and Xavier.My thoughts were abruptly cut off when Xavier suddenly grabbed my wrist and pulled me away from our original path. Instead of heading toward the cafeteria, he led me to a more secluded area behind one of the buildings where hardly anyone went."Xavier, why are we here?" I asked, following his hurried steps, but he didn’t answer.When we reached the spot, he wasted no time. In one swift motion, he pulled me into his arms and kissed m
AliyahI believe in Aunt Avery. As we agreed, I knew she wouldn't say anything to my parents yet. I knew that whatever we talked about would remain a secret between the two of us. Even if Xavier knew, that was entirely different.I wanted to tell her about my mate bond with Xavier, but I respected my beloved’s decision. If this was what he wanted, I had no choice but to wait for the right time. Just like my family, he only wanted to keep me safe. I was already hiding my true identity from him, so this was no different.Besides, I didn’t want Aunt Avery to worry, which she definitely would have if I had told her Xavier’s reasons for keeping our relationship hidden.Every time I left the house, Aunt Avery always had a reminder for me, and I always responded with a bright and reassuring smile, assuring her that I would always be careful and cautious. If that was the least I could do to give her peace of mind, then so be it.∘∘∘Wednesday.I was on my way to the cafeteria to meet Janice an
AliyahMy relationship with Xavier was going so well. Honestly, I had never been this happy. It felt like I was living in a beautiful dream, one that I never wanted to wake up from.We agreed to meet at the bungalow at least once, sometimes even three times a week.Being with him was the best feeling in the world. I wanted to stay by his side all the time. I would want to move into his pack and live there if I could. But he wouldn’t allow it. He said he was afraid for my safety. He wanted to make sure that everything was okay before he truly claimed me.Even though I was worried because he still didn’t know the truth about me, I was a witch and a princess. I couldn’t stop being completely happy whenever I was with him. Just the thought of his smile made me feel like I was floating in the air.But despite all that happiness, something had been bothering me.The man I accidentally bumped into a week ago. I hadn’t seen him again since that day. It made me wonder if it had even happened at
AliyahI kept walking nervously, my heart pounding in my chest. I didn’t dare look back at the man. Something about him unsettled me, but I forced myself to focus on my phone as I typed another message to Xavier.Me: I’m on my way to your house.The bungalow that was our safe place.After sending the message, I called Janice, needing the comfort of a familiar voice.“I’ll go ahead,” I told her. “I have to stop somewhere first.”“Okay, take care,” she replied.“Thanks, you too. Bye.”Hanging up, I picked up my pace, eager to leave the university grounds. My usual route home passed by a bookstore, and I took comfort in its familiarity. The road was straightforward until the Y-shaped intersection. The right led to the apartment I shared with Aunt Avery, while the left took me to Xavier’s bungalow.But before I could reach the bookstore, I suddenly stopped.A shiver crawled up my spine.My eyes darted to the right, where a motorcycle was parked by the side of the road. A familiar one.The
Aliyah"I want to see you, baby," Xavier's text read. A smile spread across my lips. I felt the same way.Yes, I agreed to what he wanted, to keep it a secret now that I was his mate and had accepted him.No wonder I was so drawn to him. It was because the Moon Goddess had paired us together.He told me that what I was feeling was the pull of the mate bond. He assured me I didn't need to worry because he felt the same.The first time he saw me, he already knew. He said he was in the woods near the school oval that day because the wind had carried my scent to him. And thank the moon goddess for that. If not, that rogue might have killed me."Same here," I replied, smiling while typing. If anyone saw me, they'd probably think I was losing my mind."When can I meet you?" he texted again.I walked toward my department building, occasionally glancing around. My sense of smell wasn't strong, so I had to rely on my sight to know who or what was before me.It had been eight days since we last
I'm happy for my Beta because, like me, he finally found his mate. Now, we can talk about our feelings without getting jealous of Pete, whose mate is Riza. Yep, he and Adrian ended up with mates who are just 17. That means they both have to wait before they can claim them."Why are you two grinning like idiots?" my Gamma and a close friend asked. We were in the Alpha's office; I had called them today for a meeting.The three of us had been inseparable since we were kids. Our fathers were the same way, best friends even before we were born.They were strong together, unstoppable even as rogues. No matter what fight they got into, they always came out on top.And just like them, we always have each other's backs."Guess what," Adrian teased, turning to Pete with a smirk.Pete just rolled his eyes. He already knew how much of a troublemaker our Beta was."Come on, take a wild guess..." Adrian pressed, clearly enjoying himself.I chuckled as Pete shot me a look, silently telling me to make
Xavier"Where have you been?" Adrian asked when I returned to the pack house. He stared at me as I walked toward my office, and he followed.I noticed him sniffing slightly, probably trying to figure out where I had been. But too bad for him, I took a shower in the bungalow before returning to the pack. I didn't want anyone to smell Aliyah's scent on me. It wouldn't be safe for her."Why are you still here?" I asked. It was already late, and normally, he'd be home by now unless I gave him something to do."You didn't answer my question," he said."I didn't know I had to report to you," I replied, sitting in my chair and looking up at him."If you hadn't suddenly disappeared, I wouldn't have asked. Stelle disappeared too and came back late but only to tell everyone that she was going home.""Stelle?" I asked, confused.He nodded. "Everyone thinks you were with her. Jessica said she saw you both leaving the university after you told her that Aliyah was okay.""Jessica saw me with Stelle
Mature ContentAliyahI was touched by what he said. I know the responsibility of being an Alpha, and the fact that he chose me over that means so much to me.But I also know that he shouldn’t be doing this. I’ve seen how his pack members respect him and how he treats them. Even Chloe admires him as an Alpha."Baby, I know it’s hard for you to accept the setup I can offer. But believe me, this is for your own safety, too."He held my face gently, stroking my cheeks with his thumbs. It felt so good whenever our skin touched."I assure you, there's no one else but you. I’m not using the pack as an excuse to betray you. You can visit the pack anytime you want, and I want you to know that my father knows who you are to me."Was that why his father welcomed me so easily when I was at their pack house? Somehow, knowing that his father acknowledged our bond made me feel proud.I never expected Xavier to dislike the palace, especially the royal family, since his father, Lucio Bloodworth, was k