Alpha Bait

EVEWhen I stepped into the packed freshman orientation at V.G. Hill University, a wave of nervous excitement damn near knocked me off my feet.I was prepared, but slightly apprehensive.Okay, really apprehensive.This was my first time away from home, away from my overprotective Father and stepmother.Navigating through the crowd, my attention was suddenly captivated by a commotion at the front.An extremely tall, muscular guy with shaggy brown hair and deep brown eyes was arguing with the staff. He was wearing khakis and a blue polo, which all the student-athletes were required to wear on days like these. He was at least six inches taller than anyone else around him. As a result, his frustrated voice boomed through the auditorium, making it sound like he was standing right beside me as he spoke. "I'm a junior. I've got better things to do than sit through this bullshit again!" he barked.Despite his volatile frustration on clear display, there was something undeniably intriguing abo

"On the couch? I thought you were far more refined than that." I teased with a wink.He pouted and said, "And what do you mean by that?" I couldn't hide the giggle as I said, "I just never imagined someone with a last name like StClaire would do this type of thing on a couch." Drake's smile and eyes turned radiant as he pulled me closer for another intense kiss. He wrapped his muscular arms around my waist, effortlessly lifting me off the couch. Instinctively, I wrapped my legs around his waist, clinging to his neck as he carried me across the room to the bed. Our lips and tongues moved in perfect harmony even as he stumbled from the amount of alcohol he had himself.I quickly realized why we ended up back on the couch. It was closer, and he was trying to hide how drunk he really was. I pulled away, looking into his eyes. "Do I need to make sure you're of sound mind and can consent to this?" I asked.He just smirked.As he set me down on the bed, the blast from the air conditio

As the clock neared 3 AM, I summoned an Uber to transport me back to the dorm. Walking alone through the deserted off-campus streets was not wise. The car arrived swiftly, and I was quickly back at the dormitory.They had boarded the front door up with plywood. Even touching the outside keypad would set off the campus-wide alarms, so the first-floor RA was camped out by the door, opening and closing it for everyone from the inside. She looked up at me as I waved at her through the remaining window. With a sigh, she let me in. "Sorry," I mumbled."Don't worry about it, girl. He's actually far calmer these days, believe it or not. Happy birthday. I'm sorry he decided to act like that on tonight of all nights," Marley remarked. She was one of the few people who seemed okay with Kha. She was the sole reason I could get him up to my dorm as often as I did. I figured she was sweet on him or something. I commented that to Kha one night after she let us pass, ignoring a 6'9 tall individu

Returning to the stands, I slid back beside Rissa. "I saw the girl Kha slept with in the bathroom."Rissa shook her head. "You need to drop that boy," she advised quietly."I already broke up with him, remember?" I reminded her. I didn't even believe the words as they left my lips. I had just called him my boyfriend in the bathroom. It was clear where my mind was still. Rissa laughed. "I highly doubt he thinks that's true."The game continued with its share of high-tension and thrilling plays. Drake excelled on the field. His athleticism was undeniable as he scored and assisted with compelling precision.True to form, Kha was a chaotic mess of energy and aggression. His tackles teetered on the edge of recklessness, drawing penalties and reluctant admiration from the crowd.For all the chaos he caused daily, this was one of the many reasons the school loved him. Few could justify celebrating his personality while on the field while simultaneously shunning it in daily life. I instin

KHA - I forced him to witness the hurt we had caused, keeping him pinned to the forefront while he thrashed against it. He didn't get to hide in the shadows this time. He didn't get to retreat. If I had to live in this mess, so did he. Holding her, all I could think about was how desperately I needed to make things right. "Please stop crying and listen to me." I stepped closer. "I can tell you everything now. Everything. But we have to let the delivery get here first." "Why do we have to wait for the delivery?" Her hands twisted in her lap. "Because things might get a little crazy after I tell you, and I don't want anyone coming around." I rubbed at my face. Vance chuckled darkly. "Smooth job again there, Ace." She started to panic, and I internally cursed. Vance was a mess, his chaotic thoughts mirroring my own. "No, no, shit. It's nothing you have to fear... fuck, I'm messing this all up." Eve grabbed my hand, her touch instantly silencing Vance's howls. "Okay, we can wait. C