DOMINICK'S POV~
I gradually pulled away from her, taking a step back as I observed her features. Her once vibrant, green eyes that had captivated me during our first encounter now seemed dull, and I noticed that my words had struck a nerve. My chest tightened at the sight, and I despised the feeling—I hadn't experienced anything like it in a long time, and I refused to feel guilty.I meant what I said, and I didn't care if it made me an asshole. Since when had I ever cared about anyone?Why the fuck was she playing innocent too? Ignoring the turmoil in my heart, I pointed at the large table and watched as her eyes continued to redden. "Let's begin with the first steps. Tomorrow, you'll start classes, and these are the files you'll need to sign since you have no guardian to do it for you. The terms are also outlined here. You'll need to maintain high grades and pass the tests set by the school. If you succeed in our evaluations and exams, you'll graduate and be granted custody of your sister. That's the deal. Now, tell me, what better offer can match this?" I asked, tilting my head.She pressed her lips into a thin line but remained silent. However, my sharp eyes noticed how she repeatedly clenched and unclenched her fists. "Is there a problem, Miss Leila? Go ahead and speak," I urged, wanting to hear her voice. Something told me she had more to say than she let on."Can I pay monthly visits to my sister?" she asked, her teary eyes meeting mine, causing that unfamiliar clenching sensation in my chest once again, which I hated.I hardened my expression, throwing her an unbothered look. "That depends on whether you pass my tests. You'll be allowed to see her monthly, for now. Could you sign? I need some rest," I said, turning to walk back to the table. I retrieved a pen from the drawer and placed it on the surface for her to take.Like a predator observing its prey, I watched as she hesitantly made her way to the table and picked up the pen. My wolf stirred yet again, despite my attempts to calm him. He was drawn to her scent, and it irritated me. Long brown hair, pale innocent face and eyes that attract me like a moth to a fire. I had no idea why a young girl like her would look like she was already tired of living and I wanted to know, despite how much it was none of my fucking concern!The deal would be simple! Get her under my school, have them check if she's the right girl, use her abilities and then let her go once I was done getting what I wanted. I don't give a fuck to what happens to her afterwards.Time was no longer on my side and I needed this plan to work more than ever. I know I should be thinking about these plans but I couldn't help my eyes which had begun to trail across her body. She looked very curvy but the flair skirt seemed to hide those deadly curves and had perfect set of tits that her blouse must be hiding..Fuck! I shouldn't be doing this right now but I couldn't help it. She bent, scribbling her signature and the more she spent longer time on my desk, the more her scent wafted into my nostrils and I wanted nothing but to pull her to my desk, and have her trapped there, inhale her scent, have my hands wrapped around her throat as I licked her skin. I gulped heavily, and hastily stood, storming to the window to draw in some fresh air to calm my nerves. Shit! It was her fucking fault. Leila had interrupted me before I could fucking release my cum. “I'm done." Her sweet soft voice came yet again, making my eyes snap open. A growl erupted from my throat as I spun to glare at her. She stiffened, as she licked her pull pink lips and it made me even more miserable. I didn't want to hear her speaking. Not right now!Not when I wanted nothing but for her to go down on her knees right now, taking my cock while I praised her for being my good girl, my hands wrapped around her hair which I was sure was soft just like her skin, while she moaned. Or perhaps pressed against my desk, naked, while she screamed only my name. We stare down at each other, no one saying a word. A dark tension was brewing between us but all I could smell from her was fear!Very good! She needed to be scared. After all, I was nothing but a monster. A monster everyone should dread. A monster who wouldn't gobble down an innocent girl like her and taint her. And that would be if only she hadn't been completely tainted. Fuck! Enough! She's going to be your student!Before I could speak again, the sound of footsteps echoed, and I inhaled deeply, recognizing my Beta's scent. I calmly took my seat as he approached."Once you're finished, get some rest, Leila. Welcome to your new school," I said.She remained silent, turning her attention to Matteo, who regarded her with an impassive expression. She quickly excused herself and walked away. I frowned as I noticed her bare feet."She wears nothing on her feet," I observed, drawing a raised brow from Matteo."The nurses said she had slipped away to meet you," Matteo replied, to which I hummed in response.I dismissed him with a wave and poured myself a glass of liquor from the bottle on my table."She's here," Matteo announced, prompting me to look up.A shadow crossed my face before I gestured for Matteo to bring the person in.~. ~"I swear this is a very bad idea," Alessia declared as her voice cut through the air, her frustration evident. Meanwhile, a blonde woman silently continued to unbutton my shirt as I sat on the expansive sofa in my office. "Dominick, do you know what you're doing? Why did you bring the girl here? You're leading the council members to us—to your true identity! What if they find out what you really are? All the lies, the undercover work, the money we've invested into this—it will all be for nothing!"Despite her frantic protests, I maintained my composure, my gaze fixed on the large mirror before me. My calm demeanor stood in stark contrast to Alessia's distress. In the dim light of my office, I now sat bare-chested in front of the mirror, tracing the raised, jagged line that marred my torso. The scar was a gruesome souvenir of a time when life had almost slipped through my fingers. It began just below my Adam's apple, an angry, purple gash that twisted its way down my chest, across my ribs, and finally ended near my navel. The skin around it was puckered, like a valley of flesh surrounded by the hills of my otherwise smooth skin.Memories flooded my mind as I examined it—the cold steel, the sharp pain, the scent of blood. It had been years since that fateful day, but the scar remained, a permanent reminder of how deadly my revenge would be. Alessia's worried gaze remained locked on me as she stood beside Matteo, who quietly listened to the conversation, his fingers resting thoughtfully on his lips."The girl stays, and that's why you're here," I stated coldly, causing her to halt her pacing. "You'll be her guardian and monitor her. She's the only witch we can use to track this down and move forward. Unless you have another plan?" I questioned, my breath catching as Charlotte, the blonde woman, placed a kiss on my chest, close to the scar. My expression darkened."Jeez, Charlotte! Can you do this after we're done?" Alessia snapped at her before taking a seat next to Matteo.Charlotte giggled, throwing me a flirtatious smile as she traced lacy patterns on my chest. She then moved away to retrieve the concealer and began to apply it to my neck, hiding the scars as she always did before my public appearances. Only these three individuals knew the truth about me."Braxton is alive. The hospital where he was transferred says he has started breathing again, unlike in the previous days. The girl is fortunate she didn't kill him," Matteo informed us. Alessia let out a derisive scoff."So this girl is the serial killer, and you're handing her over to me? There's no way I'm taking in a witch!" Alessia snarled. I shot her a dark look, signaling her to be quiet."What's your problem with the girl, Alessia? Let it be. Dominick knows what's right, and you don't get to dictate things here," Charlotte said, giving Alessia a mocking look. Alessia retaliated with a furious glare.The tension between the women was palpable, as if they were on the verge of a vicious argument. If I weren't present, I was certain they would have shifted into their wolf forms and torn each other apart."If you want me to discard her quickly, then give me the best results, Alessia. The girl isn't aware that we're testing her. Once she matches the blood, I'll get rid of her as you wish. So, you better speed things up by taking her in and keeping your mouth shut," I growled. Charlotte snickered at Alessia, who quickly gulped and pressed her lips together in silence. The room turned silent as Matteo's phone began to beep, capturing our attention. We watched as his shoulders tensed, his face displaying a look that suggested the news wasn't good."What's wrong?" Alessia whispered, trying to peek at his phone.Matteo glanced at me before heaving a deep sigh. "Alpha, I think the council members are here."Alessia's expression paled.DOMINICK'S POV~Fully dressed once again, I sat in my office, my dark, predatory eyes fixed on the door, awaiting the arrival of the council members. Alessia appeared unsettled, which annoyed me. I didn't want her expressions giving away any hints to those snakes. Charlotte sat away from Alessia, since she could no longer sit on my lap as we were in the midst of serious business. Matteo was in charge of handling the men, keeping an eye on the approaching council members to ensure they didn't try to sneak into the school premises.As the sound of footsteps grew closer, our eyes focused on the door, followed by a knock. I pressed the button under my desk and watched the door automatically unlock.Seven men, all donning long black coats with cold expressions on their faces, entered my spacious office. Nobody bothered to greet them; they merely glanced around the room before fixing their gaze on me.With a cruel, lopsided grin, my eyes settled on the most familiar figure among them—Draku
LEILA’S POV ~The bell rang, signaling the end of the chemistry class. Every nerve in my body froze, and I wished the class could go on forever. I didn't want to leave my seat.It had been three weeks since I started attending this new school, and each day felt like a nightmare.As the chemistry teacher put down his marker and reminded us to study for the next topic, students started to murmur, their chairs screeching, their feet shuffling as they began to pack. My heart was pounding so loudly I feared it would burst out of my chest. "Hey, idiot! Are you going to wet yourself? You look ridiculous!" a girl snickered. My breath caught in my throat. I followed her gaze and noticed that my limbs were trembling. Anxiety began to suffocate me.The girl next to her nudged her, "I've told you before, we're not supposed to talk to these kinds of people. She's a rut and the girl is disgusting." They both got up, giving me nasty looks as they walked past. I let out a deep sigh of relief as they
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LEILA'S POV~I watched Brandon's disbelief as he stepped back, his gaze fixed on my faded clothes, making me feel ashamed. If only I had known I'd meet my mate today, I would have dressed better—although I didn't have any nice dresses!Stammering, he asked, "Y-you're... You're my mate?" He scrutinized me, making me want to shrink and vanish.Like an idiot, I timidly nodded, and his jaw dropped in shock. Neither of us could believe it.Brandon was an Alpha, soon to succeed his father's throne after graduation. Wealthy, desired by many, and a known playboy, I knew I wasn't his type of girl, not to mention the future Luna."Bloody shit! What sort of stupid fate is this? You, of all people? A rut like you? Naïve, dresses worse than a nerd, dirty, weak, and barely able to speak for yourself? I'd rather die than accept you!" he roared, anger flashing in his eyes.Like a frozen statue, his loatheful glare pierced me. The world faded away, replaced by a chilling emptiness. A coldness gripped
LEILA'S POV ~A teacher began to unlock the chains around my wrists and legs, her voice soft and cautious. "Are you alright, dear?"I recoiled in fear, trying to get away from her, but hit the headboard and froze. "Don't be scared," she said as she pulled away, and I rubbed the sore spots on my wrists.I hurriedly made my way out of the room when the teacher stopped me. "The principal wants you to meet her tomorrow. Don't forget that."Ignoring her, I ran out of the strange room and raced toward the hallway. Other students were casting wary glances at me and moving away.I ran with all my might from the school compound, the security at the gates letting me go, and when I reached the bus stop, I realized I had left everything behind at school. Frustrated, I broke down in angry tears as I began to race home, my heart pounding with fear.Wiping away my tears, I began to race home. Just before I could try to cross over the road, I felt my head collide with something hard. Before I could
DOMINICK'S POV~“We've found the girl, Alpha." The door to my room instantly banged open and I growled in utmost annoyance at the person who dared to interrupt my privacy. Matteo froze at the doorstep before he gulped and quickly turned away. Looking down at the woman who was entirely naked and in between my legs and my cock into her mouth, the earlier pleasure instantly turned to disgust as I pushed her away from me and stood. Her face flushed in embarrassment but she dared not talk.“Scram!" I barked, before walking to the lamp stand, and threw a large bundle of dollars to her and saw her quickly pick it alongside her dress before scrambling away naked. Fuck! Just right now I was about getting a goddamn rest. "You found who?" I snarled at Matteo, who maintained an expressionless face."Leila Morgan, Alpha. We traced her and discovered she attends your former school..." His voice trailed off as I stiffened.My eyes widened as I turned to Matteo, my hand about to grab the liquor b
DOMINICK'S POV~When I pulled her back away from the car, Matteo and I shared a look. Matteo gave me a confused look, but I swallowed hard. Where the hell had I seen this familiar mark before? I had no idea why seeing it on her had weakened me."Leila! Leila!"The sound of a little girl's voice reached my ears, and I stiffened. It was followed by the slamming of a car door and hurried footsteps."Get back here!" an angry voice called after the little girl had shouted.I saw Leila stiffen before she began to thrash, wanting me to let go of her, and I didn't hesitate to release her. I was in a state of confusion because I had no fucking idea what I had done. I had just put myself in danger to save a girl, something I had never done for any woman. What was wrong with me?"Oh my God, Elena!" Leila cried out, rushing to the girl who appeared to be her little sister."Have you been sentenced to death?" the girl, Elena, asked, examining Leila's body. I could see how Leila's eyes dimmed insta
LEILA'S POV ~The steady beeping of a machine jolted me awake. I tried to sit up, but two strong hands held me down, causing me to scream in terror. My heart jumping and my heart racing. "Shh! It's alright, dear. You're okay," a warm, soothing voice reassured me, and my racing heart began to slow.I turned to see two nurses peering down at me, their faces etched with worry. The tears I had been holding back spilled over."You're safe," the nurse repeated, but I found it hard to believe. Safety had never been something I could rely on in this world."Where am I?" I asked, my voice cracking."You're in the school's clinic. The principal brought you here, and you're alright now. You fainted," one of the nurses explained, taking a step back and releasing me.My throat tightened, and I struggled to form words. "What school am I in?" I asked, my brows furrowed."I'm sorry, dear, but the principal wants to explain things himself. It's an order," the other nurse spoke up while the first nurse