Chapter 8

The one day I tried to fight Emily back, I ended up with a broken rib and a broken arm. Dad had been so worried and scared. I remember watching him on the sick bed, watching him weep and calling out my mum’s name, he was crying about how he didn’t know how to do it like her. And that was when my perspective changed. I realized I wasn’t only human at physical but I was also human at heart. I never wanted to hurt someone like Emily had hurt me. I never saw myself hurting anyone. I wanted to make people laugh, not be the reason for their tears.

Emily had watched me groan. The werewolves that had been around had done nothing. They didn’t laugh, but they loved the thrill of watching someone weaker than them struggle with strength. I realized then, that I wanted to be human. One of the reasons I didn’t want to be with Prince Adam. He was everything I didn’t want to be, everything I hated. And now, he wanted me to mate with him and be his princess. Never. If that was the last thing I was going to do on earth, I wouldn’t do it. I would never mate with prince Adam.

Nightfall came sooner than later, I had spent my day shifting from reading novels, to watching K drama movies. There was just something addicting about Koreans and their movies. I tried many times not to think about what had happened. Prince Adam was like a band aid stuck to my forehead and was refusing to remove. I groaned. I was about to drink out of the tasteless concoction Adam brought me when I saw another initial there. A. It looked awfully familiar. I had seen it somewhere before. My memory flashed like a failing electricity for almost two minutes before I could finally remember. The same necklace Adam had been wearing had the initials. Maybe it was his second name, I didn’t care.

I closed my eyes, ready to settle into the land of bliss when I Dad walked in.

“Hey, little one. I came off work early today.” Of course, dads getting off work early was coming back by 7pm. I couldn’t complain though.

“What is that on your hand?” Dad spoke up again and I closed my eyes. Oh no.

“It was given to me by Prince Adam.” I cleared my throat, now weirdly uncomfortable.

Dad’s eyelids almost bulged out. “You mean to tell me Prince Adam was here in our house?” I was almost convinced I saw him fanboy for a bit. Dad was a big fan of Adam’s. I could tell this was going to be a disaster already.

“He even ate your pancakes.” I added for dramatic effects and this time, Dad sat on my bed.

“So what did he think about it? Did he like it? Did he find it sweet?”

“Oh gosh no. Goodnight dad. I need to sleep and this is the last thing I want to see this night. Trust me, Prince Adam is just a normal human. Or rather, a normal Lycan. Bye, dad.”

Dad frowned a bit, stood up. I heard him whisper a “you are going to have to give me more details, tomorrow young woman. How would you let a boy in the house?”

Oh so dad was using other means to blackmail me.

“You were the ones fangirling few minutes ago dad” o screamed after him.

Morning walked briskly with a bit of mist. It was windy and cold. I sighed, as I wished I could remain in bed today, but that wouldn’t let that. Me on the other hand, I was dreading school with all my might. I didn’t want to see anyone. I wish I could avoid the Prince but that was nothing I could do. He seemed to know every of my step. I just needed to make a straight face and keep the day cool, like I am.

“Why are you speaking to yourself, princess?” Jimmy’s voice sounded much more lighter than it was the previous day.

“Jimmy!” I exclaimed and hugged me.

“I missed you too, princess.” Jimmy hugged me back and I smiled.

“How are you feeling now? Are you sure you aren’t having any headache anymore? You don’t have to walk in fear, Emily won’t try that again.” Jimmy held me by my arms and walked me into school.

Psychology class was fun as always. This was one one course I really felt like myself in. As a kid, studying people had been my hero ability. I loved to look at people, and generalize their personality by their behavior or character. It was a class where by I alwyas expressed my own free will. I was going to enjoy this class.

At least I thought I was, my mindset changed as soon as i perceived the form of Adam and his gang. Adam was wearing white today. It seemed like his signature was more of black and a mixture of white once in a while. Remy was next to him, her fingers laced around with Martin’s who was walking from the back. Edward and Ella also followed suit.

What amused and irritated me the most was when they all took a sit at the back of me and Jimmy’s. I felt my nerves quicken. Adam was sitting directly at the back of me.

I could feel every breath he took behind me. My senses were on haywire. I was going insane slowly. Adam’s scent filled every bit of my nostrils. The only thing I could breathe in was him. Remy nodded at me as a sign of greeting and I smiled genuinely. She looked really pretty in her flower printed dress. How she managed to dress like it was was summer when it was cold was beyond me. Before I could say something, Martin whispered in her ears and she immediately ignored me. I shook my head in amusement.

“Don’t worry love, you can talk to me anytime. I won’t ignore you. I’m all ears everytime.” Adam whispered to my ear from the jack of me and I froze.

Mr Bennet was casually teaching the class and me turning my head was a risk of being sent out of the class.

“Can you just stop it? I don’t want to be sent out of class.” My voice was very quiet this time but I was very sure he could hear me properly.

“No.” He whispered. This time, his breath fanned my ears. If he would stick his tongue out, it would directly touch my ear. I was very sure he was leaning forward in his seat.

I glanced around briefly and noticed that one was actually paying attention to us. The rest of the students had themselves placed at the front seats. It was only because me and Jimmy loved back seats we were now there. Now look where that got us.

Adam continued to breathe down my breath and I was trying my possible best to ignore him. It wasn’t helping. The mate bond was slapping harder at this moment. I felt my insides start to quiver. My blood rushed in between my veins, hot red blood. I was panting and he was just breathing down my neck. What was happening to me?

“You know love, I smell a lot of things. I’m a Lycan, my smell isn’t limited. I can smell your hair, I can smell your cologne and I can..” Adam paused and I held my breath.

“I can smell when you are turned on.” Adam’s tongue brushed the outer part of my ear a little bit and I shivered. I swear I shivered. I turned red immediately. Adam knew I was turned on by him and he didn’t fail to make it known that he had an idea. I wanted the ground to swallow me. But I was more desperate.

Adam used his fingers to caress my hair. It was slow and tender. It almost felt affectionate. He used his fingers to trace my ear to my hair. I wanted to sigh in relief. But I didn’t. This wasn’t only a fight against Adam, it was a fight against the bond the both of us shared. He knew what he was doing. Adam was totally enjoying and bidding his time. I felt Jimmy smile next to me and I was now more than embarrassed. I could tell the other Lycans were staring at us now. I just knew it.

“How are you feeling, today?” Adam casually changer the topic.

“Fine.” My voice resounded raspy and I cleared my throat.

“I guess you are feeling better right now. I’m glad. You look beautiful this morning.” Adam’s arms came to surround my back. I swallowed. Again. He remained like that till the class was finally over.

I threw out all the thoughts of not avoiding Adam iut the bucket the moment the lecturer left the lecture room. I didn’t even wait for Jimmy. I scurried away like a shy rat. I heard Adam laugh as I almost slipped on air. I wanted to curse him but I didn’t have it in me. When I got out of the door, I ran as I felt Adam call out to me.