I wasn't expecting the fight to escalate as such. Jin Kisaragi, the embodiment of calmness, fighting fist-to-fist with that bloody troublemaker called Kieran was something I wasn't expecting.I remember Nadia telling me about the enmity between them but I wasn't expecting it to be this heaty. Hell, they fought like high school boys. One wouldn't have thought grown-up college guys could fight like teenagers in the school’s hallway. Yet, knowing I started it by choosing to talk back at Lucille instead of just ignoring her was the cause of all of this. Perhaps, if I had taken Nadia’s hands, I wouldn't have been caught trying to get in between two hollering and fist-throwing guys right now, urging them to quit hitting each other.The worst thing was not Jin and Kieran tearing into each other, it was the comments from the students hanging around. “Is Kieran fighting for his sister or girlfriend?”“Look at her standing there after causing such trouble.”“I heard she's a gold digger.”Some
Jin and Kieran were in hot water. Although Jin and I were not so close and had not seen much of each other since the guy seemingly always had to work, he was still nice to me. So, I wasn't enthusiastic that he was being grilled in the Chancellor’s office but Kieran?Hell, I wished the man could return every punch the rascal had delivered on Jin back on him. But come to look at it, Jin seemed to have the upper hand in the fight.Did that mean Kieran was all talk and lesser power? Tch. Why was I not surprised?I grabbed Nadia's arm, proceeding forward urgently. "Come on, faster! We need to find out what's going on in there!"Nadia, however, dug her heels in with a frown creasing her brow. "Why do we need to find out anything, Nimue? Did you see how everyone else scattered like startled pigeons? Even Lucille hightailed it out of here.""So?" I scoffed. "They're scaredy-cats. Besides, wouldn't you want to know what the chancellor is currently doing to those two? Do you think he’ll make th
The silence after Jin's departure was deafening. Kieran was still clutching his cheek as he glared at me like a cornered badger. My own hand throbbed from the slap, but the fading sting was nothing compared to the wildfire of emotions consuming me.Dude’s cheeks felt like it was made of steel and not flesh and bones."Well?" I spat, crossing my arms defiantly. "Anything else you'd like to say, Mr. Perfect-Brother? Or are you going to continue spewing your pathetic lies?"Kieran opened his mouth to retort, but upon seeing that we were no longer alone in the corridor, he huffed and puffed vigorously, hate burning in his eyes at me. He shut his mouth with a snap, his jaw clenching tight. Umbra practically vibrated inside me with a venomous hiss. "See that, Nimue? All bark and no bite. Boy’s a chihuahua with delusions of grandeur."Luna countered with a sigh. "Umbra, maybe this isn't the time. He looks like he might explode."Kieran, as if he could hear those silly wolves argue again too
"So," Nadia said with mischief, "shall we grab some lunch and swap embarrassing childhood stories?"I grinned. "Sounds like a plan. Though, knowing me, my most embarrassing stories are probably from this very day."“Oh, I'm sure you can top anything I've got." She chuckled.As we rose from our seats, the bullies reappeared, swaggering down the aisle like they owned the place. Brock shot us a menacing glare. "Leaving so soon, pipsqueaks?" he sneered. "Just a friendly reminder to watch your backs." Nadia and I exchanged a speechless glance, then simultaneously winked at each other. This seemed to confuse the bullies, leaving them as they called us freaks from behind. Bloody humans.We exited the classroom, laughing at their empty threats. "So," I said, stepping out into the radiant afternoon sun, "where do you live? Maybe we can be neighbors." Nadia shook her head, her blonde ponytail bouncing. "Not a chance. Different creatures, different digs. Vampires tend to prefer the south s
“The idea of having a step-brother irks me out. I swear, I'll hate Mum after this!” The rust eaten car door groaned as I slammed it shut. It made such a stupid jarring sound that only reminded me of the agitation boiling up to a point inside of me. The Alpha’s mansion stood before me with its dark stones shading the weak afternoon sun. It wasn't welcoming. It was more like a fortress guarding some unknown treasure. And like hell, I hated it! I could not wait to rat both of my wolf’s ears out once we were alone. This wasn't Ravenwood Pack– my home. Nah, this was a place that reeked of cold power and city nonsense. "This is insane, Mom," I grumbled, throwing my hands in the air. "Why do you have to take this Luna position? We were perfectly happy back in Ravenwood." My mom turned to me with pleading eyes. "Honey, this isn't just a position. It's an honor being chosen as Luna by the Alpha Council." "Honor?" I scoffed. "More like a cage I am being forced into. Ravenwood is goo
I walked through that epic door and my jaw literally hit the floor. This mansion wasn't just big, it was on another level. Everything was straight-up fire. The foyer was like, SO extra. Polished marble floors reflecting light from this epic chandelier that looked like it belonged in a museum. And then there's this staircase curving upwards. The hallway at the top just vanished into the distance. This wasn't just a house, this was a whole freaking palace! My gaze darted around, searching for my obnoxious ‘brother’ from earlier, but instead landed on a group of men standing amidst the grandeur. One was a tall and imposing figure with a mutton chops beard. He radiated an aura of power that instantly screamed ‘Alpha’. This had to be him, the one my mother had shown me countless pictures of – Alpha Viktor. Behind him stood what appeared to be a guard detail – men clad in black with forbearing expressions. And then, there was him… … standing closest to the Alpha was a man who tru
A month and a half later, Jin stood in front of me, his hands, clothes, and face dripping with fresh blood while the human boy from lay lifeless behind him. “Done, Nimue. I told you there's nothing I can not do for you. All you have to do is ask.” A maleficent grin broke across his face. No, I did not ask for this. I never wanted for him to kill him. I just said I needed his help, not this. I gulped, shuddering with fear that went down to my bones, wondering what the Alpha council would make do with this if they found out. I was sent to this hellish school because of a trivial scandal. Now that I – we had blood on our hands, what would become of our fate when they found out? I was not allowed to brood further when Jin sped toward me. His blood-stained hands pulled down my sleeve over as he lowered his neck to face me. “It's almost time for your transformation. I can not wait for it and fuck you in your asshole while you scream my name into the night.” He whispered, his bre
Kieran stood behind me, Alpha Viktor in front of me, and Mum beside me. My head was hung low in shame. Within the course of five days in this mansion, I had managed to cause a scandal.How? I had no freaking idea. But I bet you, I had a very very good guess about the source. Apparently, falling and being caught by the Beta was a crime in this place.Well, I could not blame them much. Whoever took the pictures of Mr. Kisaragi catching me back on the balcony that night sure made it seem like we were engrossed in some romantic shit.Two days after the incident on the balcony, pictures of me and the Beta were swirling across the internet in waves.“Throw them out, Dad. I told you they are opportunists. They arrived here just a few days ago and the daughter is already doing dirty things with a man. Jin of all people.” Kieran scoffed. “What is the assurance that the mother will not sleep with the Gamma next? They are just looking for opportunities to exploit us!”His words were all shades o