Gabbie POV
Kade and I didn’t speak for the rest of the trip. The second I got back from the trip, I went to Athena’s office. I needed to communicate with my mom. There was no way she would abandon me here. I found Headmistress Athena sitting at her desk with her head buried in a stack of papers. I guess it took a lot to run an institute like McGregor Academy.
“Miss Chambers,” she said. There was a hint of a smile on her wrinkled face.
Athena was a hard woman and she needed to be if she was going to keep alpha wolves in line. I was surprised she remembered me. I barely interacted with her and there were hundreds of students at the school.
“Do you have a minute?”
She nodded and pointed at the chair in front of me. “How may I be of assistance? You’ve had quite an eventful stay here so far.”
I looked at my black skirt instead of her pale blue eyes.
“It’s been
Gabbie POVKade kidnapped me after the day was over. He took me to the river where we were first intimate. I gave him another blowjob. This time, I could handle him a lot better. I took his entire length in the back of my throat. The sneaking around and subtle looks around the academy continued for days. Kade hated it every day, but he didn’t understand the situation I was in.I couldn’t wrap my head around how things would be when our secret was finally out.“This has to be the biggest exam of our lives, girls,” Emery said.“It’s just a cooking class, Emery,” Blair slammed.“Yeah, for the alphas. They want to be treated like royalty, and even that isn’t enough,” I said.Blair rolled her eyes. “I’m fine with being average.”Since many omegas worked at their respective alpha’s homes we needed to be skilled in various attributes. We would be graded on cooking,
Gabbie POVI watched her sleep. It sounded creepy, but I was her mate it didn’t count with me. I brushed her strawberry hair from her face. She was glowing. I smirked. I didn’t expect her to break into the alpha castle. I was shocked when she burst into my room. It turned me on. Her expression when she saw me naked was even better. I thought I’d have to stay mad at my little omega for the whole day but I couldn’t stay mad at her eyes.She rolled on her back and rubbed her eyes. She looked around the room as if she had forgotten where she was then her green eyes landed on me. She blinked a few times. Gosh, Gabbie was gorgeous and so tempting, how I had gone this long without mating her was insane.“Hey, sweetheart,” I said.“Hey… how long have I been out?”“An hour, why?”“I missed a class.” She sat up, holding the sheets to her chest.I growle
Gabbie POVThere was no time to go back to the quarters and get another thong, so I had to go to my next class which was sewing. It was a class didn’t require that much movement so I didn’t have to worry about doing anything risky that might expose my butt and vagina. This was a class that only women took. Blair wasn’t in this class because she was a year ahead of me. Emery was still here because she kept flunking this class.“Hand over your work by tomorrow morning. Remember, we have midterms in two weeks. Class dismissed.”“Mid-terms? Do we go home after that?” I asked Emery.She bobbed her head. “If you want to. Last year, Dixon pack gammas and betas were told to stay for extra training, because they were facing an invasion.”I get to see Mom.“If you do badly on your exams, you have to go to summer school. Imagine I had to be here just because of this stupid class!”I grimaced. I needed to make up for that hospitality class. I couldn’t stay here!“What did Kade do to Harlow?” She
Gabbie POV “Hey, what are you doing around here?” Alex appeared, stopping me in my tracks. He stood under the orange sky. Shoulders back and hands shoved in his pockets as he walked toward me.I tugged my coat around myself and stared at the rocks near my feet. Alex caught me going to the Alpha castle to see Kade. I hadn’t expected to bump into him.“Going for a walk. Trying to clear my head.” I shrugged.He closed the distance between us. The wind zipped through us, sending the scent of his cologne straight to my face. “That all, Gabbie? You don’t come this close to the castle.”“Yeah,” I swallowed the lump in my throat.“Mind if I join you then?”I shot a quick glance at the castle. Kade’s room was on the other side. I nodded, so much for seeing Kade tonight. Maybe this was the opportunity I needed to tell Alex the truth.He bumped my shoulder on our walk away from the castle. The action felt normal for friends, but I couldn’t shake the feeling that things had changed between us.
My basketball hit the ceiling. I couldn’t believe she didn’t show up. I threw the ball in the air the second it reached my palms. I kept her thong on my nightstand for her to see when she walked in.But she never came. I can’t believe she blew me off.I went downstairs to grab something to eat before I stepped out.“Alex, babe, have you heard?” Leiah purred.I poured myself a black coffee when I overheard her.“What?” Alex snapped.Interesting tone. What had him in a mood?“You’re in a mood. I just thought you’d like to know your little omega best friend has a mate.”The mug in my grip was seconds from breaking.“What? Who? What are you talking about?” Alex blasted.Gabbie didn’t tell him and Harlow managed to convince her friend not to tell Alex about what happened with Gabbie in the woods. Not that she could without implicating herself. Leiah didn’t know Gabbie and I were fated mates in her mind, she was my bedm
My father waited for me in Athena’s office. My father wasn’t the type for social visits. I hadn’t seen him in six months. When I walked into the office, he cracked a smile. He wasn’t the type to smile often. I didn’t know which way to interpret this.“Son, you look good.”“Dad, what are you doing here?”He reclined on Athena’s chair like he owned the place. He might as well, considering the amount of money Sanders' pack donated to the academy.He chuckled and stood, “Kade, always straight to the point. How are your preparations for the battle season? You haven’t come home for your ritual.”My father had started going grey, and the laugh lines around his eyes were defined. He was counting on me to take over as alpha as soon as I graduated.“I don’t need to do that, Dad.”“You were intent on it a few months ago,” Dad raised his br
Gabbie POV“You told your father about us?” My hands trembled.“Harlow did,” Kade mumbled.He stood between Athena and me. My principal had a duty to hand me over to one of the most powerful alphas in the shifter community but my mate had a duty to protect me. I had the will to live and wouldn’t let myself die.The classroom was on the second floor of McGregor Castle. It would be quite a drop, but if I hung onto the window and climbed into another room, I would be out of the frying pan and onto the counter. I didn’t need my belongings, I needed safety.While Kade and Athena conversed, I scurried to the window. A tall, wide window without burglar bars. I unlocked the latch and heaved it up.“Gabbie?”“Don’t—” I plastered myself against the wall.“I won’t let him hurt you.”“He’s your dad, and Athena has to obey him.”“This is still my school. There’s a bus waiting for you at the front gate. It’s going to take your home.”“How do I know I can trust you? You could still hand me over.” I
Gabbie POV“Don’t worry, love, you’re safe now. Get comfortable, it’s going to be a long bus ride,” The man driving the worn-down bus smile.“They aren’t going to come after us?”He shook his head, “We’ll be fine.”I dozed off. Kade was an Alpha wolf, and those were his pack members; they wouldn’t kill him. I had to convince myself they hadn’t injured or killed my mate. I couldn’t kill the fear of never seeing him again, though.I woke as the bus screeched to a halt, jolting me forward. I rubbed my eyes and peered round the seat to the windscreen. I caught sight of trees illuminated by front porch lights. The house next door was black with only the light from the neighbours shining on it.“This is your stop, dear.”I swallowed. “Are you sure?”He nodded. The bus doors opened. I didn’t have a bag to carry. All I had remained at the academy.“Take care,” the bus driver said.I nodded and gave him my thanks. I rubbed my hands as I walked to the front door. The light from the neighbour’s
Gabbie POVDad grabbed my arm and dragged me towards the lake.“What are you doing?”“Can’t you hear them?”This wasn’t an ideal time to tell my Father that I had a mate. Kade must have believed I was dead. If he joined forces with Alex, I can imagine how bad things got for him.“I know them!”“Not now, Gabriella, get into the water. Wolves hate water,” he ordered and shoved me two feet into the water.I hate water too!Dad pulled out a silver blade as long as my arm.“Dad, stop!” I yelled as two wolves burst through the trees.The black one, who was Alex, ground to a halt while my hot-headed mate didn’t stop to pull back his teeth, all he saw was red. I doubted he saw the silver blade my Dad held.The water yanked me backwards as I tried to run out and stop Dad from killing Kade. Dad ducked under the wolf and held his blade out. Alex watched in wolf form as the battle went on.“Both of you! Quit it!”Alex shifted into a naked human.Kade knocked the blade out of Dad’s hand, and I bre
Gabbie POVMy back hit the watch and the current sucked me under. The icy cold water attacked me at every angle. I was powerless to fight my invisible enemy. The rush of the water dragged me forward. There was nothing for me to hold on to and no air to aid my attempt to stay alive. The dark blue abyss of water threatened to make a permanent resident of its mysterious abode.My need for air intensified. I kicked my legs and pushed out my arms but I couldn’t reach the surface in time.***I felt like a rundown car trying to start. Every time I tried to wake up, my body protested. My bones cried, and I couldn’t stop trembling. The orange sky was my last memory before I blacked out.When I fluttered my eyes open again, I felt heat on my back. My clothes were still wet, and my hair stuck to my face. A large jacket covered my chest and part of my face.“You’re finally awake,” a deep masculine voice said.I gasped and jumped up. My bones scolded me for the sudden action.I scooted against th
Kade POVI just declared myself as an Alpha King contender and I wanted to tell Gabbie, but she was stuck doing a dumb punishment. I didn’t know how long she would be doing it, and I bet she would be exhausted when she was done. I couldn’t wait to nurse her back to health in the privacy of my bedroom.I set the weight down and reached for my water bottle. It’s been over five hours; shouldn’t she be done now? My wolf was impatient. Its appetite for Gabbie was larger than most days today. I couldn’t blame him, our mate was gorgeous.She was more than gorgeous. She’s funny, brave, and she’s my peace. That’s why I couldn’t lose her. My suspicions of what Gabbie might be only intensified after she told me about her latest episode of illegal blows. I couldn’t bring myself to say it. I hated to think of us apart but it might be better for us if she left the school.I grabbed a towel and walked out of the gym with it hanging around my neck. I bumped into Alex walking out of the Henry pack gym
Gabbie POV“These forests are full of all sorts of animals. You can’t be sure it was the beast,” Ivan said.“But look at—”“You can’t be sure, omega. You’re not getting out of this that easily.”“Frankly, I don’t feel safe,” Leiah said, straightening her spine.“Yeah Ivan, we should be careful.”“Enough. We were given orders and we’re going to follow through. If the beast comes through here, we’ll take care of it.”“Don’t be cocky Ivan. I’ve come against it and it’s incredibly powerful.”“You’re a beta. I’m an alpha. See the difference?”I frowned. Ivan’s judgment was clouded by his inflated ego, and it could put the rest of us in danger. I hoped Ryan would push the issue, but he nodded and walked out of the hanging vine door.“Five hours,” Ivan reminded us.“Dick,” Leiah muttered.“Yeah.” Finally, we could agree on something.Minutes later, I had my boots and rubber gloves on, trying to rake up the leaves, but there was too much mud to do it quickly. I wasn’t thrilled about cleaning
Gabbie POV“Kade,” I said between kisses. “Slow down.”“I can’t,” he said between kisses. “We might not make it back to the Alpha Castle. Unless I carry you.”I giggled. We made it halfway from the bonfire. Kade stroked my thigh, sending tingles throughout my body. He kissed my neck. He led me to a tree and pinned me there.“Kade,” I moaned.He grunted with satisfaction. He bit the soft flesh on my neck. I sunk my claws into his back. I melted into him. We wouldn’t make it to Kade’s bedroom, and then I remembered the wolf I came face to face with. My heart slammed forward. Kade felt it and pulled back. He cupped my cheeks and held my gaze.“What’s wrong?”“Kade, I saw it. The wolf. It attacked me.”“What?” He blasted, and I cringed. “Why didn’t you tell me?”“Sorry, I just— I kicked its tail.”Kade’s features stilled. He swallowed. “Another illegal blow, Gabbie.”Kade’s a wolf. I wasn’t surprised he was concerned about my new bad habit.“I didn’t know what else to do. It lunged at me.
Gabbie POV“Where have you been, Gabbie? We have to go?” Blair yelled.“I was—”“You have to get dressed. Your outfits are on the bed.”“But—”“Emery’s been itching to do your hair.”“Gabbie!” Emery appeared wearing a petite flowy denim skirt and a white tube top.She styled her hair into massive coils. She brought our dangling earrings and a black choker. Emery never missed an opportunity to dress up.She sat me down and set my ponytail free. With all the buzz happening, no one would listen to me about the beast. Would it come back after I hurt it?“We don’t have much time. Were you with Kade?” She asked.“N-no. Forget it. I’m sorry.”“You’re going to look great! Blair’s dancing around the bonfire, so we need excellent seats.”“She is?”“Yeah, Blair’s been here a long time.”“Right. Glad I don’t have to dance though.”Ten minutes went by quickly, and then I was ushered to the bathroom to change. Emery and I were the last ones in the dorm. The whole school was supposed to be there. Th
Gabbie POV“Gabriella.”I cringed. Every time someone called me by my full name it meant something was wrong.“What?” I turned around to find Alex leaning on the bookshelf.The library was quiet especially since it was late afternoon. Even the librarian wasn’t in. With classes suspended, there was no need to study, though I wanted to keep myself busy. The Omega dance ceremony was tonight which involved petite skirts, tops barely covering our breasts and old folk songs. Plenty of food as well. A huge bonfire would be lit to welcome battle season.A day after the ceremony would be a ceremony where the betas would be pre-chosen for their Alphas. A lot of food would be involved as well.“Shouldn’t you be learning dance steps?” Alex smirked.“I’m not dancing. The older omegas are doing it.”“You’d look hot in those skirts.”“We’re all wearing them.” I shifted on the spot. Communicating with him was still weird because of all that happened between us.“Look Gabbie, I’m sorry. I went overboa
Gabbie POV“Kade?” I asked as he dragged me along the hall of the Alpha castle. “Slow down.”I stumbled, but Kade didn’t stop. He only paused to jam his key into the hole and drag me inside.“Sorry, but things are complicated. I have to start training, and my opponents for Alpha will turn up soon.”“Alpha King?”“No, Babe, for Alpha of Sanders pack.”“You have to fight for that too!”He took my hands and tugged me close. I snuggled into him.“I do if there are any challengers.”“Do you think there will be any?” I asked.“Baxter might but he’s too cocky I’m not worried about him.”“I’m worried about this monster wolf and… it smelling like me. Kade, what if it comes back and someone notices?”He rubbed the back of his head. He opened his mouth to speak, but he closed it.“What?” I probed.“Gabbie.”I planted my hand on my hip and glared at him.“Alex knows. I don’t like that he knows your scent. He knows I set the field on fire.”“You did!”“I had to! I couldn’t risk someone else puttin
Gabbie POV“We have to go.”Kade appeared as I picked up the teacup. I hadn’t gotten a chance to try the blueberry muffins yet.“Where to?” I asked.“Your trial. It’s right now.”My palms sweat, and I set the cup down.“I thought it was tonight,” I said as I stood from the comfy patio chair.Eva and Gareth stared at us in disbelief.“I meant it when I said I would testify about when Harlow and Leiah attacked you the first time,” Eva said.“Are you sure you want to do that, mate?” Gareth said, rubbing her arm.“I’m not scared of them.”“Thanks, Eva, but Harlow did most of the attacking.”“It still shows that she’s capable of attacking you again,” Eva replied.“I have a strong and compassionate mate,” Gareth said and planted a kiss on Eva’s lips.She blushed and giggled.Kade hauled me away. I had no idea what to expect. I knew for a fact I would be punished because I used illegal blows but if I didn’t, I would be dead. Kade squeezed my hand as we neared the castle.“Don’t worry about i