All Chapters of UNTAMED FATE: Chapter 1 - Chapter 5

NOAH’S POVThe scent of pancakes and eggs filled the air as I sat at the dining table, absently pushing my fork through my food. Gavin was already stuffing his face like a starving wolf, while Lucas, as usual, sat stiffly, barely eating.Breakfast at our house was usually loud, filled with Gavin’s teasing and Lucas’ occasional grumbling. But today, the air was heavy.Lucas finally cleared his throat, setting his fork down. “Noah,” he said firmly.I paused, glancing up. “Yeah?”He exhaled slowly, his fingers tightening around his mug. “From today onward, you’ll be dressing as a guy.”I blinked. For a moment, I thought I’d misheard him.“What?”Lucas met my gaze for half a second before looking away. “It’s for your safety.”My stomach twisted. “My safety?” I scoffed. “How exactly does pretending to be a guy keep me safe?”Neither of them answered immediately. Lucas simply cut into his pancake with calculated calmness, avoiding my eyes.A cold, bitter feeling settled in my chest. “You’re

NOAH'S POVThe moment Professor Ares walked out of the hall, something in me urged to follow him. I had no idea why, maybe it was the way he had looked at me, like he was trying to see through me. Or maybe it was the intense aura around him I hesitated, gripping my backpack strap. What was wrong with me? He was just a professor, a ridiculously good-looking, intense, and way too smart professor.Then why did I feel hot air on my skin every time he looked at me?I shook the thought away, trying to ground myself, but my focus shattered when a bright, chirpy voice interrupted."Hi! I'm Penelope, but you can call me Penny! And you must be Noah, right?"I turned to see a petite girl with bright eyes and a contagious smile, standing far too close for comfort.I hesitated, adjusting my voice to maintain a deep, masculine tone. "Yeah… that’s me. Nice to meet you."Penny beamed. "I knew it! New face, clueless expression, classic signs of a newbie. I know what you must be thinking, ‘Oh, great,

ARES’ POVThe night was cold, the air crisp as I walked through the empty halls, my mind tangled in thoughts I couldn't seem to unravel. The weight of responsibility pressed down on me, the expectations of an entire pack resting on my shoulders like an iron shackle.Then, I heard it.A muffled cry. A whimper.I froze, my entire body going rigid. My sharp ears picked up the faint, trembling sound, my instincts sharpening like a blade. The scent of distress, fear, and something else–something that made my wolf snarl, hung in the air.Someone was in trouble.Following the sound, I moved swiftly, silent as a predator, until I reached the dimly lit corridor leading to the restroom. That’s when I heard them.Laughter. Cruel. Mocking."Pathetic human.""Stealing all the attention.""Can you believe my mate is even crushing on him too?"A low growl rumbled in my chest, my wolf stirring violently beneath my skin.Wolves.I didn’t need to see them to know what kind of cowards stood on the other