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HENRY'S POV

I burst through the door, running inside the house. My body was reacting strangely, feeling hot inside while shivering. I stripped off my clothes, revealing my naked chest, and collapsed heavily on the couch.

I felt the same way as I did a few hours ago when I met that girl.

Maybe she could be my mate.

I'm celebrating my 22nd birthday soon, and I've had my wolf since I turned 18. Since then, I've been searching for my mate.

My urge for her grew stronger the moment I saw her, leading me to seek solace in other females.

My dad took his time to explain how you feel when you first meet your mate, and since today, I'm having the symptoms.

It's funny how my wolf groaned when I set my eyes on the strange girl.

I just met her today, and my wolf is already craving her.

It's evident in her demeanor; she's a mere omega.

I wonder how she gained admission to our school.

Liam gave her my favorite jacket today, which prompted me to get closer today.

I wanted to follow her to her hostel to retrieve my jacket, but my wolf kept growing restless.

If I stayed near her for one more minute, my wolf might take control over me and do something reckless.

Tomorrow, I will make sure to control myself and find out if she's truly my mate.

I heard the creak of the door, and Liam entered with a determined expression.

I've done him a real messed-up thing by taking the car home while his wallet is inside, and he also did me dirty by giving my favorite jacket to a random stranger.

"Why'd you bring the car home when you know my wallet's inside?" He screams, catching me off guard.

I sit back on the couch.

"Tell me more about it. You gave a stranger my fav jacket today, and you don't want me to do the same? Are you kidding?" I retorted.

Liam grabs a cigarette and lights it up.

"But she is in need of it, can't you see people are mocking her," Liam said.

"Then the same goes for me. I needed to come back home early, that's why I brought the car, and I had no idea your wallet was inside," I fibbed.

Liam has been my buddy since we started elementary school.

His mom was a wolf, and his dad was from a rival pack.

Their pack rivalry tore them apart.

That's why my dad agreed to raise Liam from birth.

"Liam!" I called out.

"She's an omega. Why?" He replied.

“Yes, I can sense it by the way she was bullied and humiliated on her first day at school,” I retorted.

Sadness washed over me.

I couldn't fathom being mated to a mere omega.

Even if I accepted, my parents would never approve.

There's no law supporting love for an Omega.

"Is she your mate?" Liam asked.

I furrowed my brows.

"Why did you ask?" I inquired.

Liam smiled.

"You're interested in her which isn't like you unless there's something special about her," he explained, and I took a deep breath.

“I'm still doubting if she is my mate or if it's just my curiosity, but I will confirm tomorrow,” I stated.

“If she is your mate, will you reject her?” Liam asked.

I narrowed my eyes.

“Can you see me, a powerful Alpha engaged to an Omega?”

"Are you sure your wolf can resist that?" He inquired, rising and grabbing the car key from the table.

"Once I reject her, then everything will be sorted," I affirmed, and he nodded.

"I'm coming," he stated before heading out. I didn't need to ask where he was going; I already knew.

Liam grew up as an orphan, despite my parents raising him, it didn't change his background. He showed his gratitude by visiting the orphanage, and the kids there adored him.

I accompanied him a few times, but I eventually stopped going for my own reasons. I sank into the couch, hand on my forehead, weighed down by the thought of rejecting my mate. If I confirmed she was my mate, I wouldn't hesitate to reject her.