ARIAHe walks out of the main hall, making his way through the crowd, carrying me in his arms. I clutch his black shirt in my grip, holding onto his strength with everything.Jay Manchester not only saved me from Watson but he dragged his father into this and threw Amina out of the academy.I never knew my worst enemy, my bully, would become my savior.He steps into the garden near the lake and gently puts me down on the wooden bench. The sound of the serene lake calms my nerves.“Thank you,” I say, looking up at him.He sits beside me, leaning back, relaxing.“We had a deal.” His deep voice replies.My brows furrow.“We both want to find the Alpha son, remember?” He looks into my eyes, his head still resting on the headrest.I nod in response.“What about your real mate?” He drifts his gaze from my eyes, turning his head to the lake before us.“You don't have one?”“Some wolves are born without mates.” Words come out of his mouth.The wolves born without fated mates are considered c
ARIAAll the heads in the room turn to him, curious, confused, and shocked. As the lights fall upon him, revealing his presence to the crowd, he slowly walks over to me.The sound of his black polished boots clacking against the white marble floor, and whispers replenish the entire academy.Is that Jay Manchester?Why is he stopping the ceremony?As expected from the troublemaker.What is he even planning?He is dressed all black like a grim reaper, coming closer to claim my soul.The sound of his boots echoing through the huge walls pumps up my chest, and my heartbeat only grows louder.Slashing through the crowd, he stands before me, looking deeply into my eyes.The surroundings slowly start to fade away.I can smell his scent of cinnamon, so powerful and so strong, replacing the unbearable scent of Alpha Watson.“Jay, what's wrong?” Amina asks, stepping forward, and drawing his attention.The entire academy is waiting for an answer.“Hailey is my mate.” He announced.My gaze shifts
ARIAMy gaze traces the calm look on her face. Though she has a sweet smile on her lips, something doesn't feel right.“If I run away, you all will be in danger.”“So you will marry that old Alpha?”“That's my only choice for now.” “Let's go then.” A breath slips free of her lips.I couldn't figure out Dalia at all.The rumours about her are the worst. She's a bully, and my eyes have witnessed it. Dalia comes from a rich family. Her mother passed away when she was five, and her father took in a new wife with a son.The son gets everything without asking but she is ignored in the family.Zen Richards, Dalia’s stepbrother and a member of the disciplinary committee.They don't get along.There's a rumor in the academy that Dalia has been in love with Jay Manchester since childhood. No one knows if it's true.As we step into the main hall, all the heads turn to me immediately. Through the crowded gazes, mine stops at him.His eyes are on me just like everyone else.I keep looking into h
ARIAFacing the choice, he looks at Kelly, trembling beneath the claws. The seven guards had surrounded us, blocking every way out.The other Alphas are in his support.I was waiting for him to look in my direction but he didn't bother. The choice had made him abandon me.Whatever happened between us in the woods and in the music room meant nothing to him.“Let her go.” He asks the guard who is threatening Kelly's life with his claws.With his choice, I lost hope.Maybe his wolf really made a mistake in recognizing his mate. Kelly is the one, not me.The moment the guard releases Kelly, he holds her in his arms, while the old man pulls me closer, placing his palm on my waist.“We're doing the ceremony today.” He announced to the crowd.As you wish, Alpha.” Amina bows her head.“I don't want to marry him.” My voice argues.“You have no choice.” He glares into my eyes.Amina walks over to me and takes me from his strong grip. The guards are still surrounding us, protecting Alpha Watson.
ARIAI keep my head low and stand in line with the other girls. As long as they don't see me, none of them will choose me.The Alphas keep choosing a girl.Ella tightly grasps my palm, anxious and scared. She doesn't want to be part of this ceremony just like me.Four girls have already been chosen. Now, one more and the ceremony will end.Suddenly, Kelly barges into my personal space, grabs my wrist, and pulls me out of the line. An evil smile glints on her lips.“Welcome to the academy, Alpha Watson.” She bows her head in respect.He is an old Alpha, around sixty.“I just mated with my boyfriend. Please give us your blessings.” “Give birth to a healthy heir.”“Thank you, Alpha.” She smiles.The entire academy is watching us. I am puzzled, unsure of her intentions.“Her name is Hailey Randle. She's a new admission but very intelligent. How about you choose her as your Luna?”My heart drops to my stomach.“Your Blood Shed pack is the most powerful after Kezent Moon. Hailey will take
KELLYI saw her rushing out of the music room. Her dress was messy and so was her hair. Curious, I stepped into the room and found Rizz on the floor, unconscious.He was shirtless, mumbling something.“Mate.” “M-Mate.”My blood runs cold.Only a fool wouldn't understand what had happened between them. His wolf recognized her as his mate.“Why Hailey?” Tears stream down my face.Ever since she entered the academy, my life has gotten worse. Rizz is compelled by her.“How could she?” Rage ramps up in me.That bitch is always with my Rizz, trying to seduce him with her slutry tricks. I couldn't afford to lose against her.Messing with my dress, I sit beside him, entangling my fingers with his. For some reason, she ran away.Even last time, she didn't tell him what happened in the woods.It was risky but I had to take the chance.“Maybe she is keeping it a secret because she wants Jay as well.”No matter what, Rizz is mine.As he regains his senses, he holds me tighter, not remembering H