Nick POV I arrive at the food court. I go to the table where my friends are sitting, and I take the seat next to Logan, bitch ass. He turns to look at me, then stands up and snaps. “Why the fuck do you smell like Mariah?" Logan growls. “You better watch your fucking mouth.” I growl. “Or what? What are you going to do, Nick?" Logan snaps. "Logan, calm down. I’m sure my brother has a perfectly good explanation for it.” Rose says. "Yeah, Logan,

Nick POV“Fuck.” I said and punched the door. Josh guides me out the door; once we are out, he crosses his hands and glares at me.“What the hell was that in there? Why did Mariah look like she was about to cry?” Josh says, furious.“She saw Mila kissing me.” I respond, annoyed.“You fucking cheated on her?” Josh snaps and grips me by my shirt.I grabbed his arms and yanked them off of me.“You’re lucky you're my best friend and beta, because if you were someone else, I would have beaten your ass a long time ago for disrespecting me.” I growled. “And about cheating on Mariah, I would never, man. I love her. I know you probably don’t want to hear this, but it’s the truth; I would never hurt her. I was waiting for her in my room, so I left the door to my room unlocked, so she could come in. When I came out of the shower, my door opened, and that’s when Mila came in crying, saying she missed me, and out of nowhere she kissed me, that’s when Mariah walked in and saw her kissing me with no

Mariah POVI’m getting dressed after having a few rounds of sex with Nick. I can feel his burning gaze behind me, making the hairs on the back of my neck stand. I feel him get closer, and suddenly he wraps his arm around my waist and pulls me against him.“Never come to the club without underwear again.” He growls in my ear.I turn around to face him; his hand doesn’t leave my waist, and I raise an eyebrow.“What happens if I don’t listen to Alpha?" I say it seductively.He leans close to my ear, causing me to shiver, but I try to act like he isn’t affecting me.“Then I would have to punish you.” He growls in my ear, sending shivers through my body.I try to compose myself, and I gather all my strength and push him away from me. I can tell he wasn’t expecting it; I can see his shocked expression, and I smirk.“I do whatever I want, Nick; remember, you don’t own me.” I say it firmly and turn to leave.I hear a growl from behind me. I turn to look, but by the time I turn, he is already

Mariah POVBack to school today. I spent the whole weekend with Nick. Logan hasn’t answered my calls or texts since the incident on Friday night. I know he is mad at me, so I’m trying to give him some space. Hopefully, I will see him in school today, and we can clear the air. Rose and I are getting ready while Nick and Josh wait downstairs for us. I am wearing a white crop top with a jean jacket, skinny jeans, and some white sneakers; my hair is in a high ponytail, and I only have eyeliner and some lip gloss on.“I’m done, ready to go down?” I asked Rose.“Yeah, I’m ready. Let’s go.” Rose replies."Are you ready for everyone to see you and Nick holding hands today?” Rose asks.“I’m ready to show everyone he belongs to me; even though we are not fated, or at least I don’t think we are, he will always be my chosen.” I answer and smile.“I’m so happy you guys don’t have to hide anymore.” Rose says so and smiles.“Me too, girl, me too.” I respond.We reach downstairs, and Nick sees me and

Mariah POV Today is my 18th birthday. We are currently getting ready in one of the guest rooms. My mom is getting her hair done, Rose is getting her makeup done, and I am getting my nails done. A few hours later, we were finally done and looking gorgeous. My mom is going to wear a black A-line off-the-shoulder sleeveless long floor-length charmeuse dress with a smokey eye make-up look, some nude lipstick, straightened hair, and some silver heels. Rose is wearing a black cut-out front ruched split thigh backless halter dress, a gold smokey eye, and burgundy lipstick with some nude heels. I’m wearing a red elevated attraction maxi dress, and my makeup consists of a red smokey eye with a wing liner and red lipstick. I have black heels on, and my red hair is straight. I’m feeling like a million dollars today. We head to the ballroom, and I gasp when I walk in. The decoration looks amazing—better than I imagined. As I walk in, people start congratulating me. I smile and tell them thank you