Chapter Four

School was dull as usual. While fiddling with my notebook in AP biology, I was staring at the window a few seats away. I didn't think anyone would mind talking to me or trying to strike up a conversation, but I was wrong. A new guy was looking down at me with a smile when I tuned back in to my surroundings. His presence was glaringly obvious when I felt someone tower over me. He scowled when I raised an eyebrow. I wondered if there was something I was supposed to do.

 

My book bag was on the seat next to me when he pointed there, so I removed it to make room for him. He sat down and gave his surroundings a thorough sniff. I felt a tiny shudder run down my spine. I realized he was a werewolf but wondered why he was taking such a long whiff of his surroundings. I could only think of one possible explanation, but I knew it couldn't be the case. When he turned to face me and I felt my form stiffen, he had this satisfied smirk on his face. He uttered the one thing I hated, after hearing it from one self-satisfied prince, in a low, husky voice.

“Mate.” 

 

He leaned on the chair and threw his arm at the back of my chair. I cringed and tried to back away from his arm. As much as I hated the prince, he is my mate, and I know that. Then why is this wolf claiming to be my mate? The bell rang for the next class, and I took my book bag and hightailed it away from the cringy male wolf. I didn't feel any pain like I should have if I ran away from my mate, which made it all the more confusing.

 

I rushed to my next class and sat in the back. I would have pulled a hoody over my head to avoid getting noticed, but I didn't have my hoody. Even so, I doubt it would be much help. Werewolves have a keen sense of smell, and if this wolf is an alpha, I should think of digging my grave.

“Alejandra Brown?” the teacher called.

“Yes.” I responded. 

“Someone wants to see you. Step away from the class, please,” she said.

 

I stared at her for a while and thought to myself, "Why would she sound so submissive?" But I went ahead and left the classroom. Today I am disguised as Alee, and Alee is shy and quiet. I should be shy and quiet, I thought to myself, but as I left the classroom, a strong arm grabbed me by my waist and took me into an empty classroom. Before I could breathe, a pair of lips pressed themselves on my lips, kissing me roughly. I couldn't think straight. All I could think of was how I was cheating on my prince. Would he be mad? I thought. I will tell him that it wasn't my fault. I would spit on this wolf when he was done. He wouldn't get angry after he found out what I did. His lips left mine and started trailing down my neck. He reached my ears and whispered huskily,

“I've been waiting for you. You can't blow me off like that and think you will get away with it.”

 

I felt him losing his grip on my arm, and I got ready to hit him.

“I'm not your mate, you idiot!” I screamed while throwing a punch in his face.

 

He stumbled away from me and whispered,

“What the hell?”

 

“Yes,” I said, seething with anger.

 

He made me break my facade. I hate both him and the prince, I thought. I will set things straight and go back to being meek and quiet.

“You will make a great Luna,” he whispered, snapping me from my thoughts.

 

I glared at him, but he stared at me with some sort of misplaced adoration. Sorry to burst your bubble, Alpha, I thought.

“I already have a mate, and even if the moon goddess was blind, she wouldn't lump me with two guys that I can't tolerate.” I said. 

 

“What? Who's he? Whoever he is, he's an imposter, a liar.”

 

For an alpha, he's actually calmer than what is expected of an alpha. I rolled my eyes and said,

“Sorry, I found my mate, and I can't tell you who he is.”

 

“You are lying then. You just hate me. There's no mate, and my nose doesn't lie. You are my soulmate.” He said it with conviction.

 

“If that is so, why can't I feel the bond?” He deflated, and a desperate look crept into his eyes.

“It can't be. I have waited for you for nine years. I can't lose you now.”

 

Nine years! I thought. That's pretty big for an alpha. He has tons of patience, I thought.

“Well, can you wait until you are sure that I am yours?" I asked. 

 

He hesitated while staring outside the classroom. He clenched his jaw, and his hands tightened into a fist.

“I have conditions if you want me to wait,” he replied.

“What are they?” I asked.

 

“First, you will stay with me in class, lunch, and anywhere at school. Second, you will move in with me. Third, don't see that other guy you refer to as your mate. I will kill him if I see him,” he said.

 

I snorted and thought, If you can. 

 

“Is that a challenge?” he said with a gruff voice.

"No, but I have got conditions of my own.”

 

He groaned and muttered,

“Name it.” 

 

“First, I have a twin, and I can't leave her to live with you. We have this thing going on, and so I will come to school today, and she will come the next day. That's how it's always been, and we can't change it.” I said. 

 

“Not even for your mate?” he asked.

“Especially not for your mate.” I said. 

“Is there any other thing?” he grunted.

“Secondly, don't hog my sister while I'm not around. She hates being dragged around by someone she doesn't know.”

“But I can get to know her as we will be family,” he said.

“Fair enough. Thirdly, respect my boundaries until I am sure they are yours.” I said. 

“Of course, but that imposter male should not come 5 meters close to you, or else I will kill him,” he replied.

I shrugged and said,

“Fair enough.”  

It's not as if the prince schools here. He would never know where I am, but a small part of me doubts that. He knew my name, and I hadn't told him or anyone else in the organization. How would he know?

“Let's get to class, Alee.”

 

I whirled around and turned towards him.

“How did you know my name?” I asked.

 

“Your name is Alejandra, right?" I just thought it would make a great nickname. What? Did I scare you?” he asked, smirking at me.

“No. That's what my twin calls me.” I said. 

“Oh,” he said.

 

With that, I went back to class, with him following closely. He wasn't kidding when he said that I should stick with him. He attended all my classes, and during lunch, I sat around wolves for the first time. They were rowdy, and I suddenly thanked my lucky stars that I never lived in a pack.

 

My day was exhausting. The stupid wolf—that I later got to know as Alpha Mason—tried following me to my house. I had to summon a huge cloud of dust to wash away my scent. Then I teleported myself back to the basement. Alee was frightened when she saw me suddenly appear in front of her, but she didn't say anything. She sat quietly in her corner and watched me.

 

As I prepared supper, I wondered what I would do this evening. I was suspended from work until I finished my mission, and I knew what that meant. Money would be far-fetched for me for a few days, and even if I had enough, I wanted this mission to be done and over with. I decided to kill him tonight. Tonight is the full moon, and werewolves are usually out of control due to the presence of the full moon. His basic instinct would be to kill, but I will use his unthinking ability to my advantage. He wouldn't realize that I was his mate, and it wouldn't matter. Once he is dead, I will never have another mate. I am meant to be happy about this, but why do I feel so sad?