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—Drakun, the closest to Leila's father and one of the most corrupt."Long time no see, Dominick," he muttered before taking a seat, and the rest followed suit.I cracked my neck before humming, "What would you like to have? Unfortunately, I'm out of liquor." I saw his eyes darken with anger when my lips curled in amusement.Everyone could see the numerous bottles of liquor displayed on the glass shelf, and he needed no one to tell him how unwelcome he was."Where's the girl?" Drakun cut to the chase, his gruff voice resonating through the room.I reclined in my chair and quirked a brow at him. "Excuse me?"I noticed the council members' eyes darken immediately."Alpha Dominick, if I were you, I wouldn't play stupid games with the council. We aren't as blind as you assume us to be," he said, prompting a dark chuckle from me."Humor me," I clicked my tongue. "If you weren't blind, as you claim, you'd know I don't have the girl!"Drakun swiftly rose with a snarl, causing Matteo to react quickly by touching the hidden gun in his holster. I raised my palm to stop him.My eyes crinkled with my usual wicked smile."Give me the girl and stop playing games! I need her to answer my fucking questions! She killed her father, one of us! She also put a soon-to-be Alpha in a coma, and you're going to let her run loose?! Give her to me!" he roared.My eyes instantly narrowed, a darkness overcoming them. Something seemed to grip my heart—a bad premonition spreading through me. I couldn't help but wonder if Drakun had other plans for Leila that I didn't know about. Was he aware of her abilities, like I was? Perhaps he wanted her for his selfish purpose! My blood slowly chilled, and I slowly leaned forward in my chair. A strange possessiveness overwhelmed me, and I snarled back at the werewolf who had dared to raise his voice at me."Just because you're a council member doesn't give you the fucking right to raise your voice when you know I can easily snap your neck!" I growled, noticing the other six council members uncomfortably shifting in their seats. The cruel light in Drakun's eyes slightly dimmed before he sat back in his chair. "You want rules? Go feed them to those werewolves who lick your feet, unlike me, a Lycan Rogue. You wouldn't dare come to my school, my property, and yell at me!"Drakun said nothing but grit his teeth at me. He knew I wasn't joking. Just because I hid my identity didn't mean that no one knew I was a Lycan—perhaps the last of my kind, as the werewolves felt threatened around us.With numerous attacks here and there, I knew I had inadvertently drawn battle lines between the council members and me. I needed to be extra careful with my plans and how to conceal more of my true identity."Once I have information on the girl, I won't hesitate to give it to you," I said. Drakun's lips curled into a cunning smile before he nodded, laughing."Of course, you would, wouldn't you, boy? Just because you hide under that Lycan identity doesn't mean we won't uncover the real you. Once we do, you're done for. You better cover your trails perfectly because our eyes are wide open."I hated the way he referred to me, he sounded very much like my father, which brought back memories. Cruel memories rushing into my head. I gritted my teeth as I watched him stand, followed by his lap dogs. I watched as they turned to leave, Drakun pausing before reaching the door. He turned to me with a crooked smile on his face."And Dominick, we know how important this school is to you, as you're taking very good care of it on behalf of your brother. But don't forget, the council members could raze it down in the blink of an eye. The girl belongs to us now; bring her and let the trouble go. Or else..." A wide, crazed smile spread on his lips. "You'll lose everything, like you once did."My breath slowed as the door beeped upon their exit. I maintained my calm, not letting my turmoil show, and slowly stood to retrieve a bottle of liquor."I said it. This is so, so bad," Alessia muttered and fell silent. I was grateful she didn't say more, as I was on the verge of losing my cool."I need some time alone," I said to them, and without hesitation I heard their footsteps as they made their way toward the door. “You look very bothered and I'm not pleased." Charlotte murmured as she came to stand behind me, her hand leaving trails on my arms. "You're included as well, Charlotte, leave!" I growled but she didn't bulge, instead there was a seductive smile on her face. “When you're stressed, you need a good hot fuck and that's how your body calms. Let me help you, Alpha." She said and slowly moved to my front and got to her knees. I stared deep at her face and couldn't help but wonder why she didn't bear any semblance with Leila. Perhaps I would have readily agreed to fuck her anyhow she wanted. Fuck! My head was messed up right now, and filled with the thoughts of Leila, and my wolf wasn't helping. I thought of how Leila smelled, my wolf growled at that. Her soft plum body. How perfect she fitted in my arms, those full lips. Angrily, I growled, pounding at the frame of the shelf and heard the drinks in there shake, the glass cracking. But Charlotte didn't jump away, she was the longest sex partner I've ever had and recently I've realized how obsessive she had gradually become and I didn't intend to keep her any longer. But aside that, she had been one of my strongest ally and would do anything to please me. “You'll suck me like the whore you are, and you'll gulp down my cum and you'll thank me." I grated out and saw her giggle in excitement before nodding. My hand tightened on her hair, my gaze moving to her hands that were unbuckling my belt. “Desperate slut!" I hissed, watching her pull the waistband of my pants. She steadied my length with both her hands at my base, and after a couple of seconds of admiring my cock, she finally dipped down her head to pull my tip into her mouth.I didn't let her adjust to my length before pushing her head down until my tip hit the back of her throat, and when she gagged.Images of Leila appeared in my head and I fucking cursed, imagining Charlotte as her.“That’s it, baby. Keep that mouth open so I can fuck it,” I ordered and her eyes widened in surprise. I've never called Charlotte by a sweet name and I didn't intend to. I wasn't a romantic man. I was crude, and animalistic. I wondered how she would react on knowing that I was picturing another woman instead of her. I held her still with both my hands cupping her head, then I started thrusting my hips upward, fucking her mouth hard, hardening every second at the thought of Leila's mouth on me. Fuck! Just this last time and I'd get her out of my fucking system!Whatever Leila was, was fucking dangerous.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
LEILA'S POV~I hate myself. I hated this life as well. I hated that each day I woke up, I was in the same body, living the same life. Standing in front of the large school gate, I felt my stomach knot. Firstly, I alone knew how this place was a place of hell for me, filled with ugly memories. Secondly, it was because three times now I've seen a strange man wait outside the school compound and his icy eyes piercing into mine, it always unnerved me. Tall, and extremely huge, had a black large cap that shielded his face and it was eerily. I had no idea why a strange sensation always creeped into my skin, whenever he was near. I gulped hard before forcing my eyes away and my heavy legs into the school premises.I bowed my head as I walked, trying to stay as invisible as possible. The class corridors were filled with lots of students, much to my horror, which made my heart sink. I hated every single second here.The moment my sandals seemed to tap on the tiles of the large hall flooded w
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
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