All Chapters of The Mate I Can't Have: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

NIYLAH’S POV "Grun-grun-grun!" The alarm jolted me awake, and I sat up in bed, clutching my chest as hot sweat poured from my body. I glanced at the small portable clock beside me and realized I was three minutes late. I had set the alarm for 6 am, but my lengthy dream caused me to oversleep. I got up, not paying much attention to the dream I just had. After all, it's not the first time I've dreamt about it. Since I turned 18, I've been having this dream at least three days a week. The dream never changes, always starting and ending the same way. I've tried to see the face of the demon chasing me, but I can't. I stopped keeping track after I had the dream for the 150th time. I don't want to burden my parents, so I've kept it to myself, not talking about it. Today should have been the happiest day of my life. Getting admission to the most popular school in New York is a blessing. I was thrilled when they sent me the message, and I've been counting down the days until the start

NIYLAH'S POV I swiftly turned my head to the other side, hoping she wouldn't notice me, but it seemed she already saw me because I could hear her scoff from where I stood. In the midst of not knowing where to sit, it felt like the whole class was against me. "Niylah, come sit here," Nova's voice called out, and I shifted to her side. She gestured to the seat beside her, and I nodded before walking over to sit beside her. "So, your name is Niyla," Liam remarked as I passed by him. I nodded before taking my seat beside Nova. I placed my notes on the table, feeling the heat seeping out of my body as the lecturer began the class. The topic felt oddly familiar to me; I had been researching my department's work ever since I got admission to this school. As a business student, studying felt like second nature to me. If they gave me an exam today, I'm sure I wouldn't fail. I listened carefully to the lecturer, absorbing every bit of knowledge. Learning never ends, right? As the

NYLAH'S POV. I wonder why Alpine pretended as if she hadn't met me before. When I was coming home, I encountered her on the way, and she completely ignored me. Even though I wondered why, I'm still happy. I'm tired and suffocated, just one class, and I feel like I've attended three classes. I took off my clothes, leaving only my bra and panties. I walked to my closet, planning to bring out a dress when I heard a knock on the door. I knew it would be no one but my three small gods. If I decided to change before I opened the door for them, I might as well face a penalty from them. I walked to the door and opened it, but I met what I wasn't expecting. “Hi,” the stranger said, I faxed from his leg down to his head, wondering who he is here for. But I know it will be either Ivory, Hilda, or Nova. "Who are you here for?" I asked, I haven't seen his face before, but instead of him answering me, his gaze was only on my body, and that's when I remembered I was only in my panties

NIYLAH'S POV Jack!!!!!" Nova screamed, rushing into the room. ******** Henry immediately left the room. "Wait," I called out, but he didn't stop. I watched him disappear into the crowd, feeling both relieved and confused. What was that spark I saw in his eyes? Why did he save me? I shook my head, pushing the thoughts aside. Jack stood up, adjusting his belt, and I followed suit, instinctively covering myself with my hand. For some reason, my gut told me Nova(my roommate)would blame me. When she burst into the room, her anger directed at me, she demanded, “What's going on here?” “I don't know.” I tried to explain, tears streaming down my face, hoping Nova would believe me. Her gaze shifted to Jack, questioning him. “Is that what happened?” she inquired, but Jack responded with a smirk, “Did you just question me because of what this thing said? You don't trust me? You think I will force myself on this dirty pig?” He then turned to me, his eyes cold, “Find proper

Henry’s POV. I plopped down on the couch, glaring at Liam, who returned the look with pure hatred. I know he can't stand Ivory, but that's who I love. I love Ivory, and I can't imagine letting her go for anything. The same goes for Liam; he's my best buddy, and I don't want anything to come between us. He's always told me to stop bringing Ivory around, but I don't think that's possible. I can't push Ivory away from me. I might only have Ivory for my sex desire, but she's the only one who truly satisfies me, creating a special place for her in my heart. I know Liam had a lot on his mind, trying to figure out where to start, and I was in the same boat. I don't get why he had to bring up that dirty pig. I heard him clear his throat and sit properly on the couch. "Henry," he called, and I raised a brow. "How many times do I have to tell you not to bring Ivory to this house? Seeing her at school is enough," he said, his eyes blazing. "And why's that? Why do you hate her so much? What