All Chapters of ENTANGLED WITH MY STRANGE MATE: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

|Oliver|I went back to class like nothing happened after straightening my shirt and Annabel welcomed me with a warm smile, which I returned cheerfully. It would be a hassle if she finds out Bernard had disturbed me once again so I decided to just put an act up.During the classes, I could sense Bernard’s eyes on him. He kept staring at me and anytime I turned back to confirm, I was right.“It’s best you enjoy the fear of the unknown,” the end of my pen connected with my mouth as I chewed on it wickedly.****After school, I realized that my mother had sent over invitations for my birthday to the school. Only specific people were invited and I realized that Annabel and Bernard had gotten an invitation, thanks to their parents’ influences.“I still have to give her one by myself.” I concluded and waited in front of the dining hall till she came for dinner“My birthday is next Saturday. I am inviting you as my special guest, do you want to come?” I extended the red envelope to her in f

The party was in full swing, but Oliver’s sharp senses remained attuned to Bernard’s every move. Bernard’s smug demeanor and territorial attitude grated on his nerves so he didn’t let him escape his radar.This was Oliver’s night, his chance to set the tone for his future as Alpha, and Bernard needed to be reminded of that. However, he was doing all he could to hold back since he wouldn’t want to put the whole pack in danger just because of his own greed.He was coming back from where he went to greet the elders of the council when he witnessed Bernard dragging Annabel to the quiet side of the hall. Quickly, I followed them to see what it was all about and ended up hearing him lash out at her.“You told me that you were done with him? Why are you suddenly rushing to greet him alone back there? Were you hoping he would hug you and hold you in his arms?”Annabel didn’t say a word to all that he was saying. She just folded her arms across her chest and watched him fume and rant till he w

The morning sun broke over the horizon, casting a golden glow on the expansive training grounds where Oliver would begin his ascension tests. The air was crisp, alive with anticipation. This was the day he’d been preparing for and the day to prove his worth as the future Alpha of the pack. Despite the weight of expectation, Oliver stood tall with his chin up.He had prepared for this all his life and had come this far not to be intimidated by the scary tests. He just have to do his best and let the heavens deserve the rest.“Do you like your clothes? Or would you like to get it changed?” his attendant whispered by his side but he just shook his head“This is perfect” his gaze fixed on the mirror in front of him.As he adjusted the cuffs of his shirt, the soft sound of footsteps reached him. He turned to see his mother approaching, her presence was commanding yet comforting. Her auburn hair was swept neatly into a bun, and her eyes held a warmth that cut through the tension in his ches

Annabel sat at her desk in the back corner of the classroom, staring blankly at her notes. The words on the page blurred together as her mind wandered, consumed by thoughts of Oliver. She hadn’t seen or heard from him since his birthday celebration, and the tension gnawed at her. Was he okay? Had the tests begun? The questions plagued her, but she couldn’t allow herself to reach out. Her father’s expectations and Bernard’s constant presence weighed heavily on her.Across the room, Bernard’s voice broke through her thoughts. “Annabel,” he called softly, leaning closer. “You’ve been quiet all day. Are you feeling alright?”She forced a polite smile, nodding. “I’m fine. Just tired.”She didn’t have any strength to fight him. The more she ignores him or frowns, the deeper he would press so it was better for her to just give out the smile he wanted to see.Bernard didn’t seem convinced even with the smile but he left. Later that afternoon, he approached her in the hallway, holding out a

The corridors of the school buzzed with the usual energy as students prepared for the final stretch of exams. Oliver walked through the hallways with quiet determination, his focus set on his studies. After the whirlwind of emotions and confrontations at his birthday party, he had resolved to put his energy into his academics and let other matters settle themselves. His decision wasn’t easy, but it was necessary.A lot was going through his mind as he found his way to class. So many tasks were ahead of him. Once the final exams were out of the way, he would have to advance to Alpha classes. He would be attending meetings with his father, ruling over some affairs, and learning several things before his ascension in six months’ time, when he’s expected to have found a mate.He wasn’t sure if anything would change between him and Annabel because she seemed to have made her resolve and was firm with it. She suddenly became distant and would not even spare him a glance. The fact that she c