When I walked into the dorm, I found my friends finishing up their showers and getting ready for the day. When Aggy saw me, she gasped. My eyes were already swollen from crying on the way back."Bern? What happened? Did you fight with Shirley again?" Aggy asked.I shook my head and collapsed onto the couch. Piper hurried over. "Are you hurt?""What did they do to you?" Zach, Jasher, or Genesis?" Paige added, her voice sharp with concern.I didn't answer right away. I wasn't sure how much I could tell my best friends. Part of me was still afraid—afraid to open up about everything that was happening between Zach, Genesis, Jasher, and me.But honestly? I was exhausted from keeping it all inside."Zach, Jasher, and Genesis all claimed me as their mate," I said softly.The three of them looked at each other."Yeah, we know that," Piper said, nodding. Aggy and Paige followed suit."They've all marked me. At different tim
When Zach returned to the cafeteria, he didn't say a word. He focused on his food and only half-listened to Genesis's chatter. I wasn't really paying attention either—I was too busy trying to steal glances at Zach."So, what do you think, Bern?" Genesis asked suddenly.I blinked at him, confused. "I... I'm not sure.""Why not? Wouldn't it be better to switch to a class that matches your interests?"Oh, Genesis was talking about switching classes. I quickly shook my head. "I'll work hard in the class I'm in now.""Speaking of hard work," Zach cleared his throat. "I'll give you a schedule, Bern. I'll be giving you extra classes to help build your skills, and I want you to record your progress in a journal.""Drawing? Or writing?" Jasher's snarky voice chimed in.Zach sighed. "I'm serious."I saw all three of them tense up from the table where Aggy, Paige, and Piper were sitting. They were probably afraid that another fight
I stood up, locking eyes with Bernice. A shy smile tugged at her lips as she looked down and began packing her books. That smile made my heart race even faster.I quickly walked over to her before her friends could pull her out of the classroom. The three girls eyed me suspiciously but stepped aside and waited by the doorway."Didn't they get suspicious about where you were last night?" I whispered.Bernice looked awkward. "I told them I fell asleep in the library.""Ouch! That hurts."She looked at me and asked, "Why?""Why didn't you say you were with me? Do I not mean anything to you?"Bernice looked confused and nervous. "I...""It's okay. I'm just kidding."God, I wanted to kiss her—those soft, pink lips must taste so sweet. Ugh! I want to pull her close, press her against the wall, and pour all my desire into her."Bern! Let's go!" one of her friends called out, snapping me out of my thoughts."
I'm happy.For the first time in my life, I've experienced something so warm and beautiful. I'm officially an adult werewolf. That just makes me feel like I'm floating.Then, Bernice's face flashed through my mind. What we had done! Oh, Moon Goddess! I'm embarrassed, but I loved it.'Oh, do I smell cotton candy and see rainbows today?'"I sighed, ignoring Eldar's sarcastic jab.I gathered my books and walked out of my room, passing other students who were also heading to class. I rushed through the corridor toward the teacher's office. I needed to see Alpha Kenneth.'So, you're rejoining the STEM class?' Eldar cleared his throat mockingly.I nodded quickly.'Because of Bernice? You're getting back into that class for her?'"Uh-huh. Bernice needs me."'How sweet…'""Shut up!"As I reached the first floor, Eldar suddenly growled. We felt a surge of rage coming from the main entrance of the acade
"Zach… what if this is the biggest mistake you'll ever make?"He shook his head. "Then it's the one thing I'll never regret.""I love you too, Zach..."We kissed again, more passionately and wildly, deeper this time. The pain I had carried for so long melted into something warmer, something real. Zach held me as if I were precious as if he couldn't believe I was still here.His hands in my hair were gentle, and his kisses were slow and meaningful. I could feel his heart beating against my chest. At that moment, I wasn't broken. I wasn't cursed. I was simply loved.That may have been enough to save me.Zach's lips moved down my neck, tracing it and giving me little bites that made me shiver.He squeezed one of my breasts and began unbuttoning my shirt. He quickly undid my bra clasp. With his other hand, he lifted my skirt, slipped his hand inside, and rubbed my private parts.I closed my eyes as I felt Zach's touch, which
"Bernice! Wait!"I ignored Zach's call and ran down the hallway toward the library. But when I reached the corner, I slammed into someone, and we both fell."Shit!" she hissed.I looked up and saw Shirley scrambling away from me, terror in her eyes."I'm sorry!" I said quickly."Get away from me, you freak!"As we stood up, Zach finally caught up to us. Shirley glared between him and me, her eyes sharp with disgust."Stay away from her, Zachary! For your own sake," she snapped."Shirley cut it out," Zach replied calmly. "Why do you keep going after Bernice? She's been through enough.""Then why are you defending her? Don't you know she's a monster?""Monster?" Zach turned to look at me, then back at Shirley. "How can you say that?""Oh, so you've been hiding it, huh, Bernice? You didn't tell Zach how you knocked out the entire student body with your wrath?"Zach's eyes shifted, and for a split second