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The Mate I Can't Have 0058.
IVORY'S POV I watched Hilda leave the room, a feeling of thrill still buzzing in my veins while pacing back and forth, imagining every step of our plan falling into place. My mind was a turmoil of pictures of Niylah's face, proud, self-assured smile faltering as she realized that everything around her was slipping away.The more I contemplated it, the better it sounded. I had to watch her for too long walking around like she was greater than everyone else, like she was some sort of untouchable princess. She wasn't different from any of the rest of us, though. And I would be the one who'd make her see that.I couldn't wait to get started, but I knew I had to tread with caution. I couldn't afford for one single moment to raise suspicion that it was Hilda and I behind it all, or else we'd face the punishment instead of Niylah. That thought alone was enough to make me slow down, take a deep breath, and rethink every step in my head."Patience, Ivory," I said slowly, my fingers tightening
The Mate I Can't Have 0059.
NIYLAH'S POV I sat alone in the quietness of the library, trying to get into the book in my hands, but my brain just would not stay off Liam. I couldn't help it. He has been so distant lately. He rarely spoke to me during training, and anytime we saw each other, he would make a reason to leave quickly, skirting around me.It stung more than I cared to admit. I was used to his smile, to the way he could always get me to laugh or lighten the world by his presence. Now, it was as though there was this invisible wall between us, there even when it could not be seen, beginning to be felt because of its heavy, suffocating feeling. I tried telling myself it was all in my head, that maybe he was busy, stressed, or whatever; nonetheless, that feeling just would not budge.I let out a sigh, setting the book down on the table and resting my head on my hand as my mind began to wander. What was going on? Had I done something wrong? Was he mad at me?"Hey, Niylah.”A familiar voice stirred me from
The Mate I Can't Have 0060.
Evelyn's POVThe loud buzz of the hallway was reassuring for the sole fact that it was familiar chaos. I adjusted my backpack, looking around at all the new faces of my classmates. It was great to finally be here, but the nerves still humming in my body were hard to ignore. I wasn't sure how it would feel after so much time away from Liam.Then, there he was.Standing by his locker, Liam looked no different yet was somehow different. His expression was a little more somber, like something inordinately heavy weighed upon his mind, yet at the very sight of him, a smile crept onto my face. I pushed through the crowd, walking up to him, and couldn't help the laughter that bubbled up as I greeted him. "Hey, stranger!”Surprised, he turned, and then his face lit up. "Evelyn?" he said, his voice full of incredulity and a delight I hadn't seen in ages. "What are you doing here?""Surprise!" I chimed, throwing my arms playfully. "I transferred here. Guess you're stuck with me now.Liam's smile
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Hilda's POVI glanced down at the photo on my phone, a sly smile spreading across my face. Liam and Evelyn in a warm embrace. The minute I saw them in the hall, I knew this would come in handy. Less than a minute at our school, and Evelyn's already getting all chummy with Liam. What she didn't know, though, was there was a little more to this story than she could have known.I quickened my pace, till I reached Ivory. She was waiting by the library, hidden behind one of the high shelves, her arms wrapped over her chest, and a look of impatience on her face. When she saw me, she raised an eyebrow, expecting me to tell her just what I had discovered."Well?" she asked in a quiet yet commanding voice.I held up my phone, showing her the picture of Liam and Evelyn. Her eyes widened just a bit, and a satisfied smirk formed on her lips. She took the phone from me, studying the image, then looked up, her gaze sharp."Perfect," she whispered to herself almost. "This will be exactly what we nee
The Mate I Can't Have 0062.
Niylah's POVI couldn't ignore the feeling in my stomach that something felt wrong. All day, I had been catching Hilda and Ivory looking at me with these weird looks. I ignored it, thinking maybe they were just being their usual cold selves. Still, something was nagging me in the back of my head that this was quite different. It was almost like. They had planned something.I glanced over at them as I left the class. They were talking in low tones, huddled together like they had some secret nobody knew. When Ivory's eyes met mine, she looked away quickly; her face settled into an innocent expression quickly, too practiced. My heart thudded a bit faster. Whatever they were up to, I had to be ready.Later that afternoon, on my way to my locker, I found a small note tucked inside, folded over. I frowned, picking it up. The handwriting was neat, almost too neat. It said: *Meet me in the old library wing after school. Alone.*My heart probably skipped a beat. It was from Liam, but something
The Mate I Can't Have 0063.
Niylah’s POVHenry and I had just reached the main building when a loud, angry voice called out behind us.“Niylah! I turned to see Liam, his face dark with anger and hurt, his eyes locked on me.I froze, my pulse stopping, as I watched his hatred. He also ignored Henry and did not inquire. He just marched over, grabbing my wrist tightly and pulling me away from Henry, who watched with wide eyes.“What’s going on? I stammered, trying to keep my balance as he dragged me down the hall.He just didn’t reply, and his hand on my wrist wouldn't let go, as he dragged me out there, out of sight. As soon as we were left by ourselves, he relaxed, and I nearly toppled back. I aimed at supporting my injury on my hand touch where his fingers tightened too forcibly; thus, I wretched and stumbled backward, holding on to a step on the side in my hand’s way.“Liam, what is going on? I asked, my voice trembling.He shoved his phone in my face, his look a mix of hurt and rage. “Explain this,” he demande
The Mate I Can't Have 0064.
Niylah’s POVI just shut my locker, and suddenly, a cold jolt ran over me. Out of nowhere, I was drenched with a splash of icy water, the shock stealing the breath from my lungs as I gasped. I looked around, dazed, and saw Hilda and Ivory standing nearby, smirking in satisfaction.“Guess you needed a little refreshment, didn’t you? Hilda taunted, her eyes glinting with malice.“Why are you doing this? I asked, my voice breaking slightly from both the chill of the water and the sting of their words.Ivory’s laugh was sharp and mocking. “Oh, please, Niylah. Don’t act so innocent. It's time you knew your place, "I can hear them say as, before I know it, they push me roughly into a small storage room and slam the door shut behind me.I dashed to the door and hammered it as hard as I could. “Let me out! I shouted, my voice echoing against the walls. However, I could almost hear the laughter as they turned away, disobeying my cries.I did a faceplant next to the door and shivered as the col
The Mate I Can't Have 0065.
Niylah’s POVHenry and I had just reached the main building when a loud, angry voice called out behind us.“Niylah! I turned to see Liam, his face dark with anger and hurt, his eyes locked on me.I froze, my pulse stopping, as I watched his hatred. He also ignored Henry and did not inquire. He just marched over, grabbing my wrist tightly and pulling me away from Henry, who watched with wide eyes.“What’s going on? I stammered, trying to keep my balance as he dragged me down the hall.He just didn’t reply, and his hand on my wrist wouldn't let go, as he dragged me out there, out of sight. As soon as we were left by ourselves, he relaxed, and I nearly toppled back. I aimed at supporting my injury on my hand touch where his fingers tightened too forcibly; thus, I wretched and stumbled backward, holding on to a step on the side in my hand’s way.“Liam, what is going on? I asked, my voice trembling.He shoved his phone in my face, his look a mix of hurt and rage. “Explain this,” he demande
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