*Aria*Rebecca eyed me cockily, she wasn’t even in a fighting stance yet - just awaiting my response. I squared my shoulders and put my arms up, eyes fiery. “Come get me then,” I said cooly, and the red-haired girl looked momentarily surprised but it quickly morphed into fury. I completely focused on Rebcca’s movement, I had admit that it had been a long time since last time I fought her with all my almighty, I decided to left all others things behind and did my best, I know she is strong, but I can handle her with my skill and as long as I could deal with her special ability.I could dodge most of her attacks, but she always used it when I was about to dodge it so I was hit every time she used it. But I don’t care, I would give her a lesson this time no matter what it could cost.“Stay still, Aria.” She ordered, and I couldn’t help but obey—my limbs locked in place as Rebecca’s blow hit my shoulder. It fell back with a sickly snap, and I groaned. The ability wore off as qui
*Atlas*I beamed at my mate proudly. I knew she could do it but I was happy she finally went through with it. “I knew you could do it, I’m so proud of you.” I said to her and she looked like she was fighting a smile, I chuckled at her. “Your mom would be proud to.” She smiled proudly and nodded to herself, glancing down with a blush. I went and grabbed the salve on the table next to Aria, holding it up and looking at her inquisitively. “Want any help with this?” I asked and Aria shook her head. “No, I got it.” She said cooly and I chuckled at her again before grabbing her arm to apply the salve. She tensed under my touch before relaxing into it. “Where else does it hurt?” I asked lowly and she shivered. She shook her head and I noticed the way her eyes followed my hands as they worked. My mate was adorable, trying to deny the way she felt about me. I remembered how she was while in the north. It would be so much more bearable there with her. She could make any place better.
As I expected, as long as Scott knew I was in the academy too, he wouldn’t leave me alone. He kept contacting me and asked me to get back to him, but I refused every single time and tried my best to avoid him.The situation lasted for a few days and stopped, when I finally felt relieve and started to enjoy my school life, Scott found me again in a hallway, I turned around an wanted to leave, but Scott grabbed my arm, there was a smug on his face, which gave me a bad feeling.“What do you want? I told you we are over.” I asked with an alert.“I heard some interesting rumors, said you are wolfless, is that true, Aria? ”Though It was crazy to think that someway, somehow, Scott knew that I was wolf-less. Rebecca and some of the others must have told him and spread the rumor around with the people who knew of me in the class. It seemed to bring joy to him in some way to know that I was somehow on a lower level or rung than he was. In the hallway before the classroom, he stood there with
I never thought the moon could be so beautiful, casting shadows that seemed to reach out like branches from a large tree. But here I am, trapped in its eerie glow, my heart pounding like a drum behind my chest. Life had a funny way of always keeping more on my feet. There’s always a surprise, something that I can’t even predict. Atlas stood beside me, his presence a faint glimmer of comfort in the darkness. His hand brushes against mine as he adjusts his posture, crossing his hands over his chest. I glance up at him, searching for answers in his stormy, glowy eyes. But all I find is uncertainty, mirroring my own. I could no longer keep quiet."Do you know who did this?" I ask, my voice barely a whisper. The answer was obvious, especially in the way Atlas was tense beside me. But he didn't say anything, his jaw clenched tight as his fist was. His veins were visible, popping out against the low light.“Rebecca, I think, who else it can be if it’s not her. She warned me last time
The principal sat there with a stern look on his face, a mix of anger and disappointment in the fact that one of his students would ever resort to such actions. But he was a swift man, wanting to get to the bottom of everything in one straight shot. The two girls still looked nervous—they were stiff, eyes barely blinking, taking shy breaths. It was satisfying to see in real time.“Who told you girls to do something like this? Unless you’d care to admit which one between the two of you pulled off a dangerous stunt like that.” The principal urged, sitting forward. He was getting impatient judging by the stiff look on his face.“Someone told us to do it!” One of the girls yelled as if she’d been backed into a corner. “There was a third person and this someone told us to do it or they’d expose some of our secrets.” She was whining, sounding as if she was crying from the top of her lungs. I tried not to enjoy it so much. I forced a hand over my mouth to keep from smiling or giggling.
I looked over to Judy who was mirroring my surprised expression. Rebecca had a proud smile on her face before she started circling me like a shark. She stopped in front of me and Scott walked over to join her with a disgusted look on his face. What an asshole. “No one is ever going to like a girl like you,” Rebecca spat out venomously. Scott nodded and put his arm around Rebecca, it snaked around her pilates-toned waist, and my lip curled up at the sight. The idea that I was ever with a man like Scott made me sick. “I don’t want you anymore, I can’t believe I ever did.” Scott said and then continued. “A wolf-less wolf doesn’t deserve a man like me. I deserve someone like Rebecca, her wolf is strong and she actually comes from a good family - unlike you.” Rebecca looked confused but didn’t stop her tirade. “Even with a father like Alpha Rick, you’ll never measure up.” Rebecca proclaimed proudly. “You’re trash.” She added and spat on the ground in front of me. Now it was Scott’s
It wasn’t hard to believe that Arthur was involved in this. Briefly I considered checking my Instagram to see if there was proof of them having dated, but didn’t want to see what people were saying. There were so many people on campus that knew I was wolfless. I sighed and Atlas frowned at me, going to start running his hands through my hair gently. I continued looking at my phone and a notification popped up. It was a news article from some trashy tabloid with the title. ‘BREAKING’: Unnamed Elite Family Member Still Wolf-less.’ I rolled my eyes. The fact that this was considered news. So far, my parents have not reached out to me… but if it continues down this road, it may become a full-blown scandal. The idea of this affecting my father and his campaign made me sick. I closed my eyes and blew air out of my nose, clicking my phone off. There was no way to prove that Arthur was involved, really, but the fact that this would directly benefit his father’s election was pretty damnin
I looked down at my phone at the time. I was nervous not just because he was late but because he was my professor. The sound of birds filled the air as I waited. Just then a car pulled up in front of my dorm building and Atlas stepped out in a sharp suit. I blushed at how handsome he looked. It was a gray suit with a crisp blue shirt, and a thin tie to match everything. We were mates, it’s fine to go on a date with your mate right? Especially when he is such a handsome mate…He stepped out and opened the door, gesturing for me to get in. I walked over and got into the BMW. Atlas closed the door.“You look beautiful.” Atlas complimented and I smiled, glad he liked my choice. I’m glad I didn’t take Judy’s suggestion. It would have been too much. “Thank you,” I responded. “You look very sharp yourself.” He chuckled and started driving out of campus. Luckily the windows were tinted so people couldn’t see us in the car. The large iron gates of the academy started opening slowly and we