Chapter 57HUNTER"Stop right there," a voice sounded from behind me forcing me to come to a complete halt. Groaning, I spun on my heel ready to bust whoever's teeth with my bare knuckles.But I was taken aback when I see Axel, and not another damn guard trying to get in our way.His cold gaze grows colder when he spotted Ava in my arms. Raising a brow, he shoots me a glare, "Where are you taking her?" He asked gruffly, taking one step closer as he peered at Ava still clutching me for dear life."Home," I respond, hoping it was enough to get the guy moving and leave us the fuck alone.His arched brow raised higher, rage suddenly marring his features."But it's already the second period, so why the fuck would you take her home?" He barked, balling his hands into fists. 'We're wasting fucking time!' Lucien exclaimed in exasperation before letting out a thunderous growl.Axel responded with an equally ferocious growl, landing a big foot in front of me as if to attack, when suddenly Ava
AVAMy eyes fluttered open, blinking warily at the white porcelein ceiling above me. The walls, equally painted clear white, blinding me almost as I stared confusedly at the magnificent walls."She's up! Quiet, you two! Better yet, remove yourselves from here if you want to start a fight," Amy's sharp yet stern voice split the air cautionlessly, creating a hushed sound that spread across the room in an instant.I blinked, allowing my vision to clear up before Amy's face appears before me."How are you feeling?" She whispered softly.I gave her a small smile and when I tried to move, my head spun suddenly, as if I had been thrust into a spiraling portal that slammed me onto a dark consciousness.Groaning, my hands darted to grip the edge of the bed. Amy catched me in time, but I feel two other pairs of hands holding onto me. Two on each shoulder.Forcing my eyes open, I looked up only to see Axel and Hunter glaring each other down in what seemed like a deadly staring battle.Amy rolled
HUNTER "So, what is this all about, Hunter?" The sound of my name from her lips made my skin crawl and my blood run colder. My hands are trembling, and all I could think of is her strapped tightly onto that chair. The moment I left that room, I headed straight to Scarlet's house. Her parents were never home. She made me well aware of that when she sneaked me in countless of times to just have a good fuck. I sighed. Closing the door with a bang, I twist the knob and lock it. This time, I'm not letting this bitch go. At least not without a compromise. I whip around, locking eyes with Scarlet fucking Tate. The bitch who thought she could lay a finger on my possession and get the fuck away from it. Just like that. "Don't fuck with me. You know damn well what this is all about," I spat.With one, large stride forward, I wrap my hand around Scarlet's skinny throat, pinning her against the far wall as I lift her body off the floor. "I warned you," I growled lowly, my voice coming out h
AVAHours after Hunter left, my bestfriends Axel and Amy escorted me out of the building. The fresh bite of the cool night breeze slammed me back into reality, and I took in a deep breath.Amy gripped my arm, whilst Axel held onto my waist. "Are you sure you're okay?" Amy asked, looking at me worried.I nodded, smiling."And your wounds?" Axel added. "I'm fine you guys, I just... I just want to go home," I say truthfully. "Sorry, you even had to skip class," I sighed and hung my head."Don't be. If anything, you probably did us a huge favor. I mean I'd rather be here with you than listening to Mr. Gordon's boring lecture for an entire hour," she giggled and we laughed. Axel opened the door for me to the front passenger seat, but I insisted on sitting at the back. He reluctantly nodded and let Amy in instead.I don't know what's going on but I feel a heavy tension going on between these two.I wanted to confront Amy about it, but I decided to shut my mouth until I could get her alo
AVA I gazed deep into Axel’s cerulean orbs. His eyes sparkled a strange, bright light, and I felt a knot tighten in my stomach. I gulped, not breaking eye contact with him once. “You’re a good friend, Axe.” I finally say, and with each word I felt my heart skip a thousand beat. I would have collapsed had I not glued my feet to the floor and had my body not remained frozen in gravity. Axl’s jaw tightened right after the words left my lips in a whisper. Holy shit. This is it. I’m indirectly rejecting my two-year long crush, and my fucking best friend at that. With one last smile, I averted my gaze before heading back to the car. My heart raced more forcefully in each step, but I ignored my raging heart and slipped into the backseat. “What happened back there?” Amy asked looking at me curiously. I smiled at her. “Oh it’s nothing,” After several more minutes, Axel returned to the driver’s seat and revved the engine. “Let’s get you home,” He said, momentarily swaying his gaze ove
AVA “We’re here.” Axel blurted just as I was about to doze off with my head pressed against the window. “Oh,” I turn my head, looking at my surroundings. He pulled up at the driveway of one of the most luxurious and breathtaking houses I have ever seen in my life. I’m not even exaggerating. This house? It’s large enough to be called a freaking mansion that could house 5 families in it. Nonetheless, I took a deep breath, turned to Axel and said, “Thanks for driving me here, Ax.” Usually, Axel would flash me his brightest smile, but this time, he just nodded without even looking straight into my eyes. I held in a frustrated sigh, nodding at Amy before getting out of the car. After bidding our goodbyes, they left the driveway and I stood there motionless. The wind gushed through my hair, and as I turned around the smell of lily seeped into my senses. “Ava?” It has only been weeks. Yet, my heart ached painfully at the thought of never being able to see my mother again. Turning ar
AVA“Excuse me?” Tell me I didn’t hear that right. He did not just suggest—“One other option I shall reward you if you do not want to leave my son, is to give your life to me and become my brand new luna.” He said in a calm and collected manner that only irked me to the bone. Stories about Alpha Marcus’ wife and luna tell us she died in a fire seven years ago. They never found the body, and I heard some people say the Alpha never once shed a tear for the mate he had lost in that fire. It was tragic. I guess that is why Hunter never mentioned his mother before, and I realized, why have I never spoken to him about it? And that’s when it hit me. We never really spoke about it, because I was too focused on shaming him for being the most horrible person I thought he was. I was selfish. I never took the time to genuinely get to know him, nor did I care.I guess that makes me the horrible person here. I blinked at him, not giving two shits if I stared right into one of the strongest alpha
AVA"You were listening?" I couldn't keep myself from asking.It is considered a huge disrespect to disobey an alpha's orders, especially one who owns the strongest pack known to were kind.He nodded, taking a step further into the room and checking if Alpha Marcus has already gone, then locked the door before facing me."Ava, it pains me to say this but, I appreciate Hunter for what he has been doing for us," He said in a slightly softer voice, surprising even me because my dad never shows vulnerability. Ever."But why here?" I don't understand... Why did Hunter choose this place to put my parents in when the Alpha of our own pack could have arranged some place for us to move into? I don't know much of the details because I was never bothered to dig up old stuff but I was sure my father was the Alpha's best friend in the past. They were inseparable, I had heard. So why is it when it came to dad's time of need, the alpha didn't give a damn to even lend a hand? Dad opened his lips lik