All Chapters of The Alpha's Forbidden Obsession : Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

I grip my backpack tight, the leather straps digging into my shoulders as I walk down the crowded hallway of Cedarville High School. The scent of freshly waxed floors and stale air fills my lungs. Then I feel it, his gaze on my skin, like a whisper of warm breath on the back of my neck. It's a sensation I've grown accustomed to since the first day I stepped foot here. Evander Lloyd, the boy with dark, piercing eyes that seem to see right through me. He's the star of the football team, ridiculously handsome, and darkly captivating. We'd never crossed paths before, but since my first day of school, he's been watching me with an unnerving intensity. He looked at me like he couldn't get enough of me. At first, I thought it was just my imagination; there's no way a guy like him would want to look at a girl like me, but as I turn to look, his eyes meet mine, and he doesn't look away. Instead, he stares at me with such an intensity that makes my knees weak. Th

I still remember the day she walked into school - the way the hallway seemed to quiet, the way every head turned to follow her. I was no exception. From that moment on, I couldn't help but notice her, my eyes drawn to her like a magnet. There was something about her that captivated me and I couldn't take my eyes off her, even if I tried. I was stuck in place, watching her every move. My eyes kept drifting back to her, a habit I couldn't shake. It was infuriating, really. I didn't want to notice her, didn't want to be drawn to her. But I was. Her face was etched in my mind like a work of art - the sharp angle of her jawline, the slight upturn of her nose, the full lips that seemed to pout even when she wasn't trying. I knew every curve, every contour, every freckle on her face. My sharp eyes taking in every detail of her. The shape of her eyes, like almonds, with a sharp outer corner and a soft, rounded inner curve. The color, a deep, rich brown that seemed to sparkle, taunting

I sat in class, lost in thought, as the teacher delivered the speech they give every summer. The room buzzed with excitement; we'd finally made it through the semester, and summer was just around the corner. We were all restless to get out of school. But my mind wasn't on the impending break. I was worried about Evander. It had been a week since he'd abruptly run away from me, and I couldn't stop blaming myself. I wouldn't have hugged him if I knew he would react like that. But Evander's reaction had been unsettling. Had I really freaked him out that much? His absence from school only added to my worry. He hadn't been to school since then. I tried to ask Liam, his friend, about Evander's whereabouts, but he'd warned me to stay away. As the teacher handed out our test results, I was surprised to see I'd earned an A-. I had never gotten an A in chemistry before. But it only increased my guilt. It was all thanks to Evander.

Sitting cross-legged on my bed, I watch Vanessa and Riley debate over which dress I should wear to the bonfire party – an event I still hadn't agreed to attend. Summer break was finally over, and I was surprisingly eager to get back to school. Who would have thought I'd miss school that much? With my parents both busy at work and Vanessa and Riley away for most of the break, I was ready for some action. I was bored at home, but a bonfire party with people I barely knew didn't sound like my thing. I raised an eyebrow. "You guys know I'm not going, right?" They paused, exchanging a look, then Riley spoke up. "Oh, you're going." Vanessa clasped her hands together, giving me her best puppy eyes. "Jo, come on! It's our last party before school starts. Pretty please?" I rolled my eyes; she knew I couldn't resist the puppy eyes. "You guys are impossible. Fine, I'll go. But if I end up bored out of my mind or stuck alone, I'm blaming you two." Vanessa squealed, pouncing on me with a

As I pulled into the school parking lot the following Monday, the morning sunlight cast a warm glow over the scene. Cars filled the lot, and students poured out of their vehicles, chatting excitedly as they made their way to the school entrance. I grabbed my backpack, locked my car, and joined the stream of students heading toward the building.The air vibrated with the hum of conversation, laughter, and the occasional shout of greeting. I exchanged smiles and waves with familiar faces, feeling a thrill of excitement for the new school year. As I pushed through the crowded hallway, the sounds and smells of the school hit me—the clang of lockers, the endless chattering, and the faint scent of freshly waxed floors.I made my way to my locker, where Vanessa and Riley were already waiting, leaning against it as they chatted. I grinned. "Hey, guys!" I said, dropping my backpack onto the floor as I opened my locker."Took you long enough," Riley said grouchily.