NOAH'S POVProfessor Rex led me out of the school like he owned the place, walking with his usual confidence and not bothering to explain where we were going. I had to practically jog to keep up with his long strides."You know, for someone who just saved me from a disciplinary hearing, you could at least tell me where we’re headed," I grumbled, trying not to sound out of breath."You’ll see soon enough," he replied without sparing me a glance.I rolled my eyes. "Mysterious and broody. Got it."We stepped out into the parking lot, and I barely had time to register the sleek black sports car parked at the entrance before he unlocked it with a press of a button.I blinked. "Wait… this is yours?"He gave me a sideways glance before getting in. "No, I stole it."I scoffed, opening the passenger door. "You’re hilarious, Professor."The interior smelled like expensive leather and something distinctly him;cold, fresh, and something dangerously addictive. As we pulled onto the road, silence s
NOAH'S POVBy the time we returned to the restaurant, I was still burning with embarrassment. Professor Rex had single-handedly humiliated me in the most outrageous way possible. The way he smirked at me, the way his golden-amber eyes held nothing but pure amusement, it pissed me off.I needed to reclaim my pride.As we stepped back inside, my eyes landed on a waitress walking past our table. She was pretty; long wavy brown hair, soft hazel eyes, and a charming smile that grew even wider when she met my gaze.Perfect.Prof. Rex sat down, completely unfazed as if nothing had happened. But I wasn’t going to let him win this round.With a confident smirk, I called the waitress over. "Hey there, Gorgeous. What's your name?"She blinked in surprise before giggling. "Lily.""Lily," I repeated, letting her name roll off my tongue. "You know, I couldn’t help but notice how your beauty outshines the chandeliers in this place."Her cheeks flushed. "Oh, wow. That’s… charming."I leaned forward,
ARES' POVThe moment I stepped into the castle, I felt like I was walking through fire.Every muscle in my body was tight with tension, my golden eyes bloodshot from the torment surging through me. My breathing was heavy, controlled,but barely. Each step I took downstairs the grand hallway felt heavier than the last. My vision blurred slightly, but I ignored it, masking my pain as I strode past my subjects, my usual intimidating aura keeping them from questioning my state."Welcome back, Alpha" they greeted, I just replied with a gentle nod I had been restless since the beginning of the day, my wolf pacing with an unsettling urgency. A low growl had been rumbling in my chest all day, my patience running dangerously thin.And yet, when I was with Noah, it only got worse. That was why I couldn’t bring myself to ride with him. I was afraid I might lose control in front of him. I barely managed to hold my self together throughout the dinner. I needed a distraction, which is why I initia
ARES' POVThe moment I stepped into the university hallway, I felt it.His presence.My steps slowed, my senses sharpening, my instincts roaring to attention before my mind could catch up.I turned my head, and there he was.Noah.He was standing at the other end of the hallway, his stormy gray eyes locking onto mine the second I looked his way.A strange, electric tension rippled between us, thick and suffocating. His gaze was searching, curious, as if he was trying to figure me out. As if he knew–felt–that something was off between us.My jaw clenched.I held his gaze for a moment too long before forcing myself to look away. Coldly. Dismissively.Then, without another glance, I walked past him and into the classroom. Ignoring him totally.I didn’t care if he followed. I didn’t care if he noticed my deliberate avoidance. Whatever strange pull I felt toward him was a mistake. It's was an illusion created by my starved mind.And I wasn’t making the mistake of indulging it.I strode to
NOAH'S POVI stood frozen in place, watching as Professor Rex pulled the new lecturer away.His hand gripped her wrist firmly but not forcefully, leading her through the hallway with a sense of purpose.There was something off about the way he held her—possessive, yet distant.And then I remembered.Before he took her away, he had said something. A word so faint I almost missed it."Mate."My brows furrowed.Mate?Were they former classmates? Old acquaintances?Something about the word didn’t sit right, but I shook it off. It wasn’t my business.At least, it shouldn’t be.So why couldn’t I stop thinking about the way he held her?Like she belonged to him.The thought left a bitter taste in my mouth.I exhaled sharply, shaking off the ridiculous feeling creeping up my spine. This wasn’t jealousy. It wasn’t.It was just… curiosity.Yeah, that’s it.Pushing the thought aside, I made my way back to my friends.Penny was already waiting, her arms folded, a teasing smirk plastered across he
ARES’ POV I was sitting in my office, lost in thought, when someone walked in. Lifting my gaze, I saw Birdy. "Someone finally decided to pay me a visit," I said, leaning back in my chair with a smirk. "Is it true?" she asked, skipping the pleasantries altogether. I raised an eyebrow. "Is what true?" I played dumb, though I already knew what she was talking about. She rolled her eyes. "That you found your mate." I exhaled through my nose, tilting my head slightly. "How did you find out?" "News spreads like wildfire among wolves," she answered smugly, folding her arms. I gave a slight nod. "It’s true." Birdy’s face immediately lit up. Her eyes gleamed with excitement as she leaned forward, nearly bouncing on her feet. "Really? That was quick! You know, when they said the Moon Goddess finally gave you a mate, I didn’t believe it at first. But now, this is amazing!" she gushed. I shook my head, amused. "You still haven’t changed, Birdy." Her smile dropped into a scowl. "I’ve to
NOAH'S POV The moment my eyes met Professor Rex’s in the crowd, he winked at me. I grinned, unable to help myself, before turning away and stepping off the court. The game was over anyway, thanks to that weird, out-of-nowhere incident. As soon as I exited, Penny and Nathan rushed toward me, their faces painted with worry. "Oh my God, Noah! Are you okay?" Penny practically shrieked. "That ball was coming at you so fast! I thought you were going to get hit!" Nathan frowned, arms crossed. "That was definitely intentional. I swear those guys threw it on purpose." "I'm fine, guys," I reassured them with a small chuckle. "Seriously, you worry too much." Penny huffed. "Of course we worry! You could have been hit! Do you know how much your pretty face is worth to me?" I rolled my eyes. "Let’s just go." As we walked down the hallway, still chatting about the bizarre moment on the court, we turned a corner and bam, nearly collided with two figures. Professor Rex. And the new lecturer,
ARES’ POV A strange, buzzing energy coursed through my body, making me feel more alert than I had in a long time. I sat up, running a hand through my hair. This was… odd. Yesterday, after using my time-freeze ability during the game, I had been completely drained. That power always came with a price—crippling weakness, exhaustion that left me barely able to move. The last time I used it, I couldn’t even leave my suite in the castle for three days. It was the reason I rarely used it. As an Alpha, showing that kind of vulnerability was a disaster. But now? I felt fine. No, not just fine, better than fine. What the hell happened? I tried to piece things together, but my memory was hazy. I remembered being weak, barely able to stand. But how had I even gotten home? I didn’t remember mind-linking Jason or any of my men. Was it Birdy? No, it couldn’t be. She didn’t even know where I stayed when I was in the city. A faint scent lingered in the room, something familiar yet strangely unre
NOAH’S POVThe moment we stepped into the gymnastics room, the scent of sweat and rubber mats greeted us. Today’s activity was all about letting off steam, yoga, boxing, cardio, lifting weights. You name it. But apparently, Penny wasn’t a fan.“Oh, hell no,” she groaned dramatically, fanning the air with her hand. “I hate the gym. The awful smell of sweat irks me. All this weight lifting and gross stretching. I already have a slender figure, Nathan’s body is literally carved by angels, and you, Noah...” she narrowed her eyes at me and poked my side, “...you’re too tiny for all this. I can’t let you break your bones trying to lift some dumbbell.”I shot her a playful glare, but I could barely keep a straight face when Nathan bit back a laugh, clearly trying not to choke.“Let’s just ditch this place and go eat,” Penny added with an exaggerated sigh. “We should focus on making Noah bigger. He’s basically snack-sized.”Nathan finally let out his laughter, patting me on the head like I wa
UNKNOWN POVA low hum echoed through the cold, steel-plated corridor as I stepped into the restricted lab—my boots clicking against the floor like the ticking of a clock counting down to chaos.I halted before the row of iron cages, my lips curling into a wicked smile as my eyes gleamed with triumph. The beasts inside stirred, snarling lowly under their breath, their eyes glowing a feral red in the dim lighting. My creations. My monsters. My genius."They’re calm today," I noted as he approached, his white coat stained with blotches of dried fluids. He, too, wore a look of pride—like a man who believed he had created perfection. He wasn’t entirely wrong. But he wasn’t the mind behind it all. That was me."That’s because of the new serum I developed," He said coolly, motioning toward the cages. "Watch this."He turned toward the beasts, eyes flickering with excitement. Then he issued a single command through the mind-link: “Growl.”The result was instantaneous.All seven beasts erupted
NOAH’S POVThe sun was slowly beginning to sink beneath the horizon, casting a golden glow over the beach and painting the ocean in shades of orange and pink. Laughter echoed through the salty air, mixing with the crashing of waves. Everyone seemed to be having a great time, and for once, I allowed myself to relax—just a little.Nathan was out in the water, surfing like he was born to ride the waves. His moves were clean and confident, earning cheers from the crowd each time he caught a good one. He looked carefree… in his element.Penny, on the other hand, was doing what she did best, flirting. She stood near the bonfire, tossing her wavy hair over her shoulder, her voice sweet as honey while she talked to two ridiculously good-looking guys from another department. The poor guys were clearly enchanted, their grins growing wider with every flutter of her lashes.I chuckled under my breath.If only they knew...Penny was deeply in love with her fiancé, to the point of writing sappy poe
NOAH'S POVThe moment we stepped into the restaurant, the rich scent of grilled meats and exotic spices wrapped around my senses like a warm blanket. My stomach growled in anticipation.Penny inhaled dramatically, eyes fluttering shut like she’d reached nirvana. “Food is life,” she moaned. “I keep telling you guys!”Nathan just shook his head at her antics, though the corner of his lips twitched with a smile.We made our way to a table near the window. I let Penny take the lead with ordering, since she practically memorized the entire menu within two minutes. As we waited, the din of the restaurant filled the air, cheerful and loud, students buzzing with excitement from the trip.“I swear,” Penny grumbled, pulling her ponytail tighter. “I’m going to punch your handsome roommate. Sebastian is driving me nuts.”I chuckled softly, “He’s not that bad, Penny. You literally said that he was nice.”“Yeah, like a psycho on a dating app,” she retorted.Nathan glanced between us. “You seem to
ARES' POVSteam still clung to my skin as I stepped out of the bathroom, towel-dried hair damp and messy, a black bathrobe wrapped loosely around my frame. The marble floor was cold under my feet, but the chill that prickled down my spine wasn’t from the temperature.I wasn’t alone.Noah was already gone. I heard his quiet footsteps tiptoeing out earlier, probably thinking I wouldn’t notice. But someone else was here. The scent hit me a second later...sweet, vanilla faintly spiced. Familiar. Unwelcome.Elsa.My jaw tightened.What the hell was she doing here?Before I could call out, she stepped into the bedroom like she owned it, that signature smile plastered on her lips, overconfident, too perfect. Her long white-blonde hair cascaded down her back, bouncing slightly with every step. Her pale blue eyes sparkled, but there was something off in her aura...something new, faint but unmistakable.My wolf stirred, sensing it too.I folded my arms, expression unreadable. “What are you doin
NOAH'S POVMy head felt like a marching band was stomping through it. I groaned, pressing my palm to my forehead as I blinked against the sunlight pouring through the large glass doors. Okay, it's official—alcohol is not for me. Ever again. Just two damn glasses and it feels like my brain's been spun in a blender.Bits and pieces of the night flashed behind my eyelids. Playing that stupid truth-or-dare game, laughing way too hard with Penny and Nathan... then feeling overwhelmed and going out for air. Then I saw...professor Rex?My eyes widened slightly. Yeah, I remember seeing him standing by the sea, just brooding and godlike like always… but after that? Nothing. Just blank. A total wipeout.It felt weirdly familiar. History repeating itself. Except this time, I didn’t even know whose room I woke up in. My arms stretched across silk sheets that didn’t feel like mine. My room had soft cotton, and an average size bed. I sat up slowly, and the headache groaned along with me.The inter
ARES’ POVI still couldn’t shake off the image burned into my head from this morning.That damn hug.I’d tried everything to distract myself—sparring with Birdy, drowning in paperwork, even meditating, for goddess’ sake. Nothing worked. Rex, my wolf, was brooding in the corner of my mind like a child denied candy. The pull I felt toward Little Leister was suffocating, and seeing another man's arms around him had sparked something feral in me.So, like a lost idiot, I wandered toward the sea, hoping the salty breeze would numb my raging thoughts.Humans said the ocean calmed the soul. Maybe it did, for them. But I wasn’t human. I was a werewolf Alpha. Powerful, lonely—and right now, pissed beyond belief.I stood at the edge of the shoreline, eyes locked on the restless waves crashing beneath the moonlight. My thoughts were loud. Too loud. His face kept flashing in my head—those stormy gray eyes, the stupid little smirk he wore when he teased me, the softness in his voice when he whispe
NOAH’S POVThe softness beneath me felt unfamiliar—too gentle, too clean. I blinked against the golden light pouring through the curtains, mind foggy, muscles oddly relaxed. For a second, I didn’t even know where I was.Then two sharp green eyes stared down at me.I jolted upright. “Penny!”My voice cracked, and I nearly headbutted her in my haste. Without thinking, I lunged forward and wrapped my arms around her, burying my face in her shoulder.God, I missed her.Not even a full day had passed, but the silence she left behind had pressed on my chest like a weight. It was too still, too empty. As though something essential had been scooped out of me.She didn’t hesitate—just hugged me back, warm and tight, like she always did. Penny never cared about the rules. Never made things complicated. Whether I was Noah the boy or the girl I really was, she loved me anyway.When I pulled back, I found her studying my face with concern.“Where were you?” I asked, breathless.“Nathan said you ha
ARES' POV I sat in the backseat of the black Mercedes, fingers clenched into a tight fist on my lap. The air in the car was thick, suffocating almost, as I replayed the scene from earlier—over and over again. That damned image. Sebastian’s arm wrapped around Noah. Little Leister The protective, almost possessive way Sebastian held him. My jaw clenched. He had no right. No one did. How dare he let someone touch him like that? A low growl vibrated in my throat as I leaned back against the leather seat. The engine purred softly, and yet, the rage burning within me roared like a wildfire. I was this close to snapping earlier—if Sebastian had said one more word, if he had looked at me with that smug glint in his eyes—I might have ripped him in half. "Noah doesn't know who Sebastian is" Rex tried to reason But the rational voice in my head was quickly drowned out by the fury. I didn’t care. The passenger door opened abruptly, and Penny slid in, dressed in a chic white