The next morning at school, Riviera notice everyone is keeping a distant from her. She could see it in their minds and hear what they were saying about her.
It wasn't much of a gossip, but just that some fear her because of yesterday.
"Hey." Kylie greets, coming to sit at the desk beside her.
Riviera glances at her, looks forward, then said. "You aren't afraid of me, too?"
"You're my friend. Why would I be?"
Riviera shrugs.
"The Alpha deserved to get his ass kicked. I hope he loses some of his cockiness." Kylie tells her.
Just then, the intercom comes on. "Students, please make your way to the west gym for an unscheduled ability course session with the Alpha."
Groans go up, along with a few excited chatters.
"Why do I feel like the cause of this?" Riviera groans, shoving her books in her bag.
"Because you are, new girl." A boy tells her, but his voice doesn't hold any animosity.
Kylie bumps her shoulder int
"Hmm, yes." Riviera said.Murmurs go up around the room."I thought it would have been a male." Alpha Sabastian said."I do have a little brother, but no, it's me."His shock soon wears off and is replaced by anger. His nostrils even flair as he narrows his eyes."Why didn't your father declare that?"Riviera frown her brows, trying to match his expression."Because he never found it important."Sabastian gives a humourless laugh."So he just happened to leave out such a vital information because he didn't find it important?""And because he didn't want people to pretend to like me for the wrong reason."Sabastian scoffs."Be honest. Would I have got in trouble if you had known I was the true Alpha?""Exactly." Riviera said after a beat."And if you had known that I was the true Alpha, would you have allowed me to sit this out instead of trying to make me look bad in front of everyone?"
Sabastian gives a sly half smile, mimicking Riviera's action as she skips through the few pages.She rolls her eyes, but acts as if she doesn't notice him."Do you think the fish would be any good?" Kylie asks, not able to decide."I don't know, but I notice that there is a fishing village here, so they must have fresh catches."Someone comes by then to take Riviera and Kylie order."What can I get you two beautiful ladies?" The dashing young man, with warm brown eyes, asks.A growl comes from where Sabastian is sitting, causing everyone in the restaurant to gaze at him."Are you ok, sir?" The waiter asks."I think he just needs some water." Justin grins.The man nod, but turns his attention back to Riviera and Kylie, but he looks more at Riviera."I have never seen you here before. Are you new to town?" He asks.Sabastian grips the edge of the table, almost breaking it off as the human male stands before t
Riviera drums her fingers on her steering wheel as she waits outside the colonial-style house where Kylie lives.The other she-wolf comes running out, dressed in a white shorts and orange top, making Riviera suddenly feel under dressed. As she has on an oversized gray sweater, a pair of black jeans and black converse."Ready to go." Kylie said, after entering the car."Where to?""The beach. That's where all the teen parties are kept."At first, the two of them are silent."So, who is going to turn eighteen?""Jason, Keith and Audrey."Riviera said nothing until they arrive at the beach."Wow, seems as if everyone from school is here." Riviera said, noting that even those from the lower class are present."It's kind of a big thing. Everyone gets excited about it.""And a lot of underage drinking." Riviera said."What are you, the police?" A boy walking by with his friends stops."No, but she w
Kylie begins to squeal as her peers count down."This is so exciting." She said, grabbing Riviera by the upper arm and shaking her."Five, four, three." Kylie said.When it gets to midnight, Riviera glances around wondering what is suppose to happen now. Cheering goes up when Jason walks over to Joy, the girl Riviera, and Kylie saw him with.Kylie makes a whimpering sound.Riviera brushes against her. “Trust me, when your time comes, you will be too happy to focus on him.""Man, my little brother found his mate before I did. Now there is one more thing I won't be able to live down." Justin said.Sabastian scoffs, "trying being the Alpha."Kylie groans out of frustration."Riviera, can you take me home, please?" She asks.Sabastian gets up at the same time Riviera does."Justin, make sure this ends by twelve-thirty. I will make sure Riviera and Kylie get home safe.""There is no need. I drove he
Riviera tries to tiptoe up the stairs. Even though her parents were lenient with her coming home past midnight, she doesn't want to make too much noise to wake anyone up.Suddenly the lights switch on."Was that the Alpha?" Her father asks.Riviera freeze."Uh, yes, yes it was.""What did he want?""To make sure I got home safe.""Well, that was awfully nice of him.''Luca gets up and walks over to his daughter."He didn't do anything to you
"Tell me about yourself, Sabastian.""You are the all knowing true Alpha. You should know everything about me."Riviera scoffs, "ok fine. Just like me see, that was your first kiss. Both of us acted out of impulse. You have been to two hundred and thirty-seven countries, mostly Europe. Your favourite colour is blue. You are the only child and your heart is racing a mile per hour because you never expected me to do this."Sabastian chuckles, "do you normally violate people like that?""No, it is something I don't enjoy doing because everyone deserves their own privacy. And I only scratch the surface so I didn't see much.""I was only joking. With me, it's totall
Riviera gets back home at around one pm. She immediately knew that someone had been in her room. She doesn't recognise the scent the person left behind. In fact, it doesn't smell like another wolf or any other creature she came across before.Riviera tries to use her power to sense out if she could pick up on who it was, but comes up with nothing.Riviera hurries downstairs to where her little brother is playing with his tablet and her mother is reading a book."Mom, did someone come here today?""No, why?""Someone has been in my room.""That's odd. I was by myself the entire time and never picked up on a
And even after two days, whatever was in the shadow never truly stepped out, but lingers just enough for Riviera to sense it.And now, today at school, Riviera can feel something stalking her from the dark."Keep it up and I'll be forced to destroy you." Riviera said to a dark corner as she passes by.The feeling of being watched immediately goes away."Hey bestie." Kylie said, running up to Riviera."You seem excited." Riviera notes."Because tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait for the stroke of midnight to see who my mates is."Riviera almost tells her friend to not get her hopes up, but she doesn't want to sound rude. Even though she doesn't want to see her friend get her feeling hurt again."And Friday is mine." Riviera gives a smile."This is so exciting." Kylie claps.The two walks to their next class, which was Math, to see Jason sitting by himself.He looks up then quickly looks down to avoid t
"I still can't believe that you knew we were mated to each other all this time."''Yes, but I was afraid to say anything. You know how the Fates are."Sabastian kiss Riviera as she sits cross-legged on the bed before him."After a week, and I still can't believe you are my mate." Sabastian said as he pulls away from her."Do you want to mark each other to make it more real?" Riviera suggests.Sabastian smiles, but it quickly fades.“Are you sure that this is what you want?""Sabastian, you are my mate. Of course, this is what I want."Sabastian nods, then removes his shirt.Riviera takes a deep breath to drink in his intoxicating scent. Then let her blouse fall off one of her shoulder to protect her innocent, as she is still virgin.Sabastian leans forward to kiss her neck, causing her to shiver and gasp."Your skin is so smooth, soft and smells so good." Sabastian said, running his lips back and fort
Riviera sits before her friend and her new found mate, as they spend most of the lunch hour making out.Riviera nods her head to unheard music, while trying to look elsewhere but at them.Kylie pulls away from Henson, then gasps."Riviera! I just remembered. Your birthday is tomorrow. Are you going down to the beach tonight?"Kylie pushes her mate away when he tries to pull her into another kiss."No, I told you before I'm not too interested in this and have my own traditions.''"Like what? You are so boring." Henson puts across."Not something a normal wolf like you would understand." Riviera tells him."Why did you say that?" Kylie asks, slapping her mate on the shoulder."Because it is true. You have all these awesome powers and don't show them off. You never go partying. So what is the point?""You can be an ass-hat sometimes." Kylie said, pulling away from him."It's fine. I mean, my boring lifestyle i
The morning before her eighteenth birthday, Riviera gets a call from Kylie, which wakes her from her sleep."Kylie, it's five in the morning." Riviera said into her phone."I know, but I think I can smell my mate."Riviera groans, "Kylie, you wake me up to tell me this?""Sorry, dumb I know, but I had to share it with someone.""And you chose me?""Yes, because my sister is in her room with her mate. Anyway, would you like to be a part of the midnight celebration as well?""No, I have my own traditions.""Will, if you should change your mind, you have until Thursday.""Bye, Kylie, I'm going back to sleep.""Wait, wait, wait. Will you be coming tonight?""I'm hanging up." Riviera said, pressing the call end button, then throwing her phone at the foot of her bed.Even though Riviera rolls over to find a better spot, she still can't bring herself to fall asleep again.Giving up, and knowing her p
And even after two days, whatever was in the shadow never truly stepped out, but lingers just enough for Riviera to sense it.And now, today at school, Riviera can feel something stalking her from the dark."Keep it up and I'll be forced to destroy you." Riviera said to a dark corner as she passes by.The feeling of being watched immediately goes away."Hey bestie." Kylie said, running up to Riviera."You seem excited." Riviera notes."Because tomorrow is my birthday and I can't wait for the stroke of midnight to see who my mates is."Riviera almost tells her friend to not get her hopes up, but she doesn't want to sound rude. Even though she doesn't want to see her friend get her feeling hurt again."And Friday is mine." Riviera gives a smile."This is so exciting." Kylie claps.The two walks to their next class, which was Math, to see Jason sitting by himself.He looks up then quickly looks down to avoid t
Riviera gets back home at around one pm. She immediately knew that someone had been in her room. She doesn't recognise the scent the person left behind. In fact, it doesn't smell like another wolf or any other creature she came across before.Riviera tries to use her power to sense out if she could pick up on who it was, but comes up with nothing.Riviera hurries downstairs to where her little brother is playing with his tablet and her mother is reading a book."Mom, did someone come here today?""No, why?""Someone has been in my room.""That's odd. I was by myself the entire time and never picked up on a
"Tell me about yourself, Sabastian.""You are the all knowing true Alpha. You should know everything about me."Riviera scoffs, "ok fine. Just like me see, that was your first kiss. Both of us acted out of impulse. You have been to two hundred and thirty-seven countries, mostly Europe. Your favourite colour is blue. You are the only child and your heart is racing a mile per hour because you never expected me to do this."Sabastian chuckles, "do you normally violate people like that?""No, it is something I don't enjoy doing because everyone deserves their own privacy. And I only scratch the surface so I didn't see much.""I was only joking. With me, it's totall
Riviera tries to tiptoe up the stairs. Even though her parents were lenient with her coming home past midnight, she doesn't want to make too much noise to wake anyone up.Suddenly the lights switch on."Was that the Alpha?" Her father asks.Riviera freeze."Uh, yes, yes it was.""What did he want?""To make sure I got home safe.""Well, that was awfully nice of him.''Luca gets up and walks over to his daughter."He didn't do anything to you
Kylie begins to squeal as her peers count down."This is so exciting." She said, grabbing Riviera by the upper arm and shaking her."Five, four, three." Kylie said.When it gets to midnight, Riviera glances around wondering what is suppose to happen now. Cheering goes up when Jason walks over to Joy, the girl Riviera, and Kylie saw him with.Kylie makes a whimpering sound.Riviera brushes against her. “Trust me, when your time comes, you will be too happy to focus on him.""Man, my little brother found his mate before I did. Now there is one more thing I won't be able to live down." Justin said.Sabastian scoffs, "trying being the Alpha."Kylie groans out of frustration."Riviera, can you take me home, please?" She asks.Sabastian gets up at the same time Riviera does."Justin, make sure this ends by twelve-thirty. I will make sure Riviera and Kylie get home safe.""There is no need. I drove he
Riviera drums her fingers on her steering wheel as she waits outside the colonial-style house where Kylie lives.The other she-wolf comes running out, dressed in a white shorts and orange top, making Riviera suddenly feel under dressed. As she has on an oversized gray sweater, a pair of black jeans and black converse."Ready to go." Kylie said, after entering the car."Where to?""The beach. That's where all the teen parties are kept."At first, the two of them are silent."So, who is going to turn eighteen?""Jason, Keith and Audrey."Riviera said nothing until they arrive at the beach."Wow, seems as if everyone from school is here." Riviera said, noting that even those from the lower class are present."It's kind of a big thing. Everyone gets excited about it.""And a lot of underage drinking." Riviera said."What are you, the police?" A boy walking by with his friends stops."No, but she w