4. Annoying Ex

The hall fell completely silent, with all eyes on the person walking through the aisle of the hall. His steps were measured, heavy with dominance.

His gaze was firm, and people instinctively lowered their heads in submission.

Principal Rowan cleared her throat, her voice steady but noticeably softer than before.

“The next Alpha of the most powerful northern pack, Alpha Kael of the Blackstorm will be joining us this year.

A wave of whispers rippled through the hall.

“Did she say Blackstorm”

“It's Alpha Kael”

“He is actually here”

Beside me, Ivy’s elbow jabbed my side “he is so fucking hot” she gasped.

“You mean terrifying” I corrected her.

“That's not what I mean”

“He looks dangerous,” I added.

“Exactly, dangerous is what makes him hot, and that’s the perfect combination” she grinned.

I gave her a look “You seriously have issues”

“Come on, he is hot just admit”

Ivy might have been right, he was hot but in a terrifying way.

“I wonder who he will be matched with”

I blinked “matched? What do you mean?”

“You haven't been informed,” she asked and I shook my head “The matchmaking program is used to find the Alpha’s future Luna”

“That sounds ridiculous,” I replied.

“Sounds amazing to me” Ivy hummed.

The principal then continued.

“With the new scholarship program, I will explain our special school tradition, the match making system”

That caught everyone’s attention.

“Each male Alpha and each she wolf will undergo a blood test,” she explained, and the system will match them based on compatibility. Physical, mental, and emotional data. The pair that scores the highest and is trained together to become the future leaders of their pack. The system has proven for generations that matched pairs produce the strongest heir. ”

Ivy leaned closer “So basically they are pairing people up like a dating profile but with blood”

I nodded “Yeah, I think so”

Principal Rowan kept on going.

“If you’re not matched, you may improve your standing through academics, combat performance, or leadership challenges. Once matched, the she-wolf will move into her Alpha’s dorm to strengthen their bond before graduation. In addition to regular classes, matched pairs are required to attend mating courses together. She-wolves are only allowed to mate with their designated Alpha."

A few students exchanged knowing looks.

My brows shot up“Special course? Does she mean mating courses”

“Sex, yes” Ivy replied.

The principal’s voice rose again. “All new students must complete their blood testing before tomorrow evening, when the match results will be announced.

The crowd began to buzz again, half excited, half anxious.

I leaned back in my seat “This is insane”

“Do you mean matchmaking or the blood test?” Ivy asked.

“Everything” I replied

“It sounds okay to me though” Ivy stated.

“Don’t you think it's weird telling us to get tested just to mate with an Alpha” I pointed out.

“Every girl wants this, imagine being mated to an Alpha, do you know how amazing it is”

“Tell me about it,” I drawled.

“I mean look at the good side of things, you get to be a Luna, and most of the alphas are hotties”

I rolled my eyes “like that will change anything”

“Believe me you will love it,” Ivy said and stretched “Come on let’s get our blood tested and get it over with, I'm starving.”

The testing room was filled with a faint scent of antiseptic and the sound of small glass vials clinking together.

I was told to fill a file, then the nurse pricked my finger, drew a few drops of blood, and labeled the sample with my name before waving me off.

I stepped into the corridor, waiting for Ivy, but she had been pulled into another line. The hallway was quieter now, the air heavy with the scent of adrenaline and nerves.

That was when I heard his voice.

“Never thought you would shamelessly follow me here”

I froze. That voice sounded all too familiar and I knew I could not be mistaken.

Turning around, I found myself face to face with Theo. His golden hair was perfectly styled, his lips curled in that same arrogant smirk I used to think was charming.

“Theo,” I said, my voice devoid of emotion.

He scrutinized his gaze on me “still pretending you don’t care huh”

“I don't” I stated flatly.

“You should thank me, you know without me, you would still be stuck in that tiny town, miserable”

I crossed my arms “Thanks but I prefer small towns to small men”

His smile thinned “If you beg me I will consider taking you back”

I scoffed “in your dreams”

“You think you’ll get matched? With your bloodline? You’ll be lucky if they don’t send you back home by next week.” he retorted.

I took a step closer “I don't care if I'm matched or not but one thing is for sure I dumped you and will never look at you again”

His smugness cracked for just a moment before he sneered. “Keep telling yourself that.”

He got closer towards me and grabbed my wrist “Do you think you will be able to survive without me”

My skin crawled as he held my hand.

Pain shot up my arm as his grip tightened “Let go, Theo.”

“Make me.” He was cocky.

“You are hurting me” I responded.

“Beg me” his voice made me more pissed

I tried to release myself from his grip but it was too strong, so instead I kicked him hard in between his legs.

He groaned, stepping back as he released my hands.

“I don’t want you and never will,” I concluded.

As I turned to leave and I bumped into a wall, I staggered backward, holding my head as I looked up and noticed it was not a wall but a person.

The air shifted as I stared at the person before me.

Standing before me, Sharp jawline, his gaze sharp, and his face void of emotions.

He looked eerily familiar

“Kael….” I heard Theo stutter behind me, I could tell he was nervous.

Kael smiled coldly “Hello, little brother”