Chapter 4: Party and Fun

Kila – POV

I walked down the hallway toward my next class, my mind racing with the words the brothers had said. “We’re mates, and the mark shows we are.”

The idea wouldn’t leave me. I couldn’t shake the feeling that something deep inside me had shifted.

Growing up, my mom would tell me stories about wolves—about their packs, their bonds, and the power they held. Every time she did, something inside me stirred. Something I never fully understood.

And now... now it was like those stories were coming to life.

My mom left when I was younger. Everyone else believed she died, but I never bought that story. Not for a second. I always knew she was somewhere out there, watching over me.

“Hey, watch out!” A voice snapped me from my thoughts.

I collided with someone, a young girl around my age, and we both squatted down at the same time. Our heads bumped.

“Ouch!” she winced, rubbing her forehead.

I was too distracted to apologize right away. My words seemed to vanish, swallowed by the whirlwind of my thoughts.

I hurriedly picked up my book and adjusted my skirt, trying to gather myself. “I’m… sorry,” I managed, but my voice felt distant.

Before I could walk away, the girl gently grabbed my arm. “You must be the human girl.”

I froze. The rumors had already made their way through the campus? Already?

I nodded, hesitant. “How did you know?”

She flashed me a playful grin, her silver eyes glimmering with amusement. “I sniffed it out.”

I blinked at her. She was stunning. Silver hair, silver eyes—everything about her was flawless, like she’d stepped out of one of those wolf stories my mom used to tell.

“Let’s set that aside for now,” she said, her voice light. She bent down to pick something up and handed me a small card. “Here. Fresher’s party night. Tonight. Don’t miss it.”

I stared at the card in my hand. A party? My chest tightened at the thought. I hadn’t been to a party since I was a teenager, long before everything changed. I had always kept to myself, hidden in my own little bubble, away from the world.

But something about this girl—about her invitation—stirred something inside me. Maybe I needed to stop hiding.

I glanced up at her again. She was waiting, expectant, like she already knew what I was thinking.

Would going to this party mean stepping out of my comfort zone? Maybe. But maybe it was time to stop hiding and accept the fate of the real world.

I glanced at the card in my hand, still unsure. “I... I’ve never been to a party before.”

Rhea’s silver eyes softened, a knowing smile curling on her lips. “Well, it’s about time you get out of your shell, then. You might find more than just a party waiting for you.” She tilted her head slightly, as if contemplating something, before extending her hand to me. “I’m Rhea, by the way.”

I hesitated for a moment, staring at her hand. There was something almost magnetic about her, like I was drawn to her without even trying. But I pushed it down, shaking off the feeling.

I took her hand, the coldness of her skin surprising me. “Kila,” I said, my voice steady despite the flurry of emotions swirling in my chest. “Nice to meet you.”

She grinned. “I know, Kila. Everyone’s been talking about the human girl who’s got the whole school in a frenzy.” Her grin widened. “But don’t worry. They mean it in the best way. You’re the new mystery around here.”

“Great,” I muttered, trying to suppress the rush of self-consciousness that immediately hit me. “That’s exactly what I wanted.”

Rhea laughed, the sound light and unbothered. “Trust me, you’ll get used to it. Or, better yet, you’ll make them get used to you.” She winked, her silver hair catching the light as she stepped back. “You don’t have to decide about the party right now. But think about it. There’s a lot more going on at this school than you might think.”

I looked at the card again, my heart racing. A part of me wanted to say no, to keep to myself like I always had. But something inside me was calling for more. Was it the pull from the brothers? Or was it just time to start living?

Rhea noticed the conflict in my expression and her smile softened. “No pressure, Kila. Just... remember, you’re not alone here, even if it feels that way.”

I nodded slowly, trying to take in her words. “Thanks,” I said quietly. “I’ll think about it.”

“Good,” she said, turning to leave. “I’ll see you there, then. Don’t chicken out.” She gave me one last grin over her shoulder before walking off, her silver hair shining in the sunlight.

I stood there for a moment, staring after her. There was something magnetic about Rhea—something that made me feel both nervous and curious at the same time. And then, just as I was about to head off to class, my mind flashed back to the words the brothers had said.

We’re mates.

But how could that be true? I was just a human. And they were... they were wolves. The marks on our skin, the pull between us, it all seemed so unreal.

Still, something about it felt so right.

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Later that Night – The Fresher’s Party

The music thumped in my chest as I stepped into the crowded room. Neon lights flashed in every corner, and the air was thick with the hum of laughter and voices. It was my first time at a party like this, and the chaos made me feel both excited and completely out of place. But something about the night—about this night—pulled me forward.

As I walked through the crowd, my eyes searched the room for Rhea, but instead, I was met by the four brothers.

They stood near the bar, their presence undeniable. Adam, Caleb, Dax, and Ryker. Each of them exuded power and intensity, drawing the attention of everyone around them. But it wasn’t the way they looked that held me captive. It was the pull—the connection I couldn’t ignore, no matter how hard I tried.

I hesitated, my heart pounding in my chest. Should I turn around and leave? Was I really ready to face whatever this was?

Just as I was about to turn away, I felt a hand brush against my shoulder.

“Kila,” Adam’s deep voice rumbled, sending a shiver down my spine. He was standing behind me, his warm breath a whisper against my skin. “You came.”

I turned around, meeting his gaze. His eyes were dark, but there was something softer behind them, something... inviting. My pulse quickened as I looked at him. He wasn’t just an Alpha. He wasn’t just someone who made my heart race with his presence. He was mine.

“Yeah,” I said, trying to hide the tremble in my voice. “I thought about it, and... here I am.”

A smile tugged at the corner of Adam’s lips, but it didn’t quite reach his eyes. There was something deeper, something more intense behind the way he looked at me. He reached out, gently taking my hand.

“I’m glad,” he said, his voice low, almost a whisper. “You’re meant to be here, Kila.”

Before I could respond, Caleb stepped forward, his eyes gleaming with mischief. “You didn’t think you’d get away without talking to us, did you?”

I froze, my gaze flicking between them. It felt like I was surrounded, not just physically, but emotionally, by them. Each of them seemed to have a hold on me, a magnetic pull I couldn’t resist.

“Come on, Kila,” Ryker said, stepping closer, his voice playful yet somehow tender. “You can’t stand there like you don’t know what’s happening.”

I opened my mouth, but the words got stuck in my throat. What could I say? How could I explain that every part of me was screaming to be near them, to let go of everything holding me back?

Dax, always the quieter one, moved closer, his hand brushing against my arm. “We won’t bite you,” he teased softly, his voice a soothing balm to the nervous fluttering in my chest. “Unless you want us to.”

A light laugh escaped my lips, and I felt the tension in my body melt away, just a little. These guys—these Alphas—were everything I had never known I needed. They were strength, and tenderness, and something else I couldn’t quite explain.

“I—” I started, but words failed me again.

Adam stepped closer, his fingers brushing mine, sending a bolt of electricity through my body. His gaze softened, and for a moment, the world seemed to fade away, leaving just the two of us in a bubble of quiet, intimate silence.

“You don’t need to say anything, Kila,” Adam murmured. “Just feel it. This... this bond. It’s real.”

I nodded, my heart hammering in my chest. My skin was on fire where our fingers touched, and I couldn’t deny it anymore. I couldn’t ignore the pull that was leading me straight to them. All of them.

Caleb stepped forward, his smile more intense now. “You’re not just human, Kila. You’re ours. And we’re yours.”

There it was again, that impossible connection. That feeling of being meant for each other.

Dax reached out, gently brushing a strand of hair behind my ear. “This isn’t a mistake, Kila. You don’t have to fight it. We’re not going anywhere.”

I met his gaze, my lips trembling with the weight of their words. And then, without thinking, I stepped closer to Adam. My heart raced, my body moved on its own, driven by something beyond my understanding. But in this moment, it didn’t matter. Nothing mattered except the way they made me feel—like I was home.

Adam’s lips brushed mine in a soft, tentative kiss, as if waiting for me to pull away. But I didn’t. I leaned into him, my hand sliding up his chest to rest on his shoulder. The kiss deepened, and the world around us seemed to dissolve.

I was no longer just a human girl trying to find her way. I was their mate. And tonight, for the first time in my life, I felt exactly where I was supposed to be.