chapter 6

Zena's POV

"What do you think you’re doing, pimple face? Stay away from my roomie, or I’ll make sure to pop those little bumps off your face myself." Cade steps in like a hero from a movie.

He doesn’t even look at me, but he stands so close I can smell the pine scent coming from his body.

I flinch for a second, blinking to confirm this isn’t a dream. The mean twin is actually helping the person he calls a caveman?

My heart beats against my ribs dangerously and I don't have time to process what’s happening.

I only see the red face of the boy standing over me. His eyes are wide with sudden fear because Cade looks like he's really about to bite someone’s head off.

The bully’s hand stays midair before he drops it, looking Cade up and down in defeat.

He takes a small step back. The two look similar in stature, but Cade is taller and with Caleb standing behind him, they look like a force to be reckoned with.

"Did you call your two bodyguards to fight for you, little winnie princess?"

The bully hesitates, his voice shaking even though he tries to act tough.

I hate to admit but his look sends shivers down my spine, like he wants to kick me the moment the twins aren't looking. I ain't no pushover so I make sure to meet his eyes before he finally backs down.

"This isn’t over!" he roars, leaving with his group of minions who follow him like lost puppies.

I let out a breath and my shoulders drop in relief.

How great! My first day and i already have one bully.

"Grow some wings, caveman. I just saved your butt." Cade snorts, crossing his arms over his broad chest. I can tell he’s hiding a laugh behind that straight face.

"I—" I start to protest because I didn't ask for his help, but he places his index finger on my lips to shush me before tossing his meal toward me.

The tray hits the table with a loud clatter. I see a big piece of meat and some bread sitting there and i let out a delighted sound.

"I don't want our little caveman to go hungry," He walks away, dragging Caleb along by the arm like he’s in a massive hurry to leave.

Caleb mutters a "sorry" as he’s pulled away. I stand there in silence while the juice dries on my skin.

I barely notice the hundred pairs of eyes staring at me like I’ve committed a crime. My stomach growls loud enough to remind me to quit wasting time standing in the middle of the dining.

Cade isn’t so bad after all. Maybe our mate really does have a soft heart under all that acting, Skye whispers in my head. She’s wagging her tail so much I can feel the tickle in my brain.

I agree with her, but I don't want to dwell on it. Thinking about mates makes my stomach hurt more than the hunger. I walk to a quiet corner .

I’m starving. Even though I feel uncomfortable with the attention from these Alphas and strong Betas, I keep my head down and find a place to rat quietly.

A hungry wolf is a dead wolf, and I don't feel like dying just yet.

After dinner, I walk back to my dorm with berries wrapped in tomato sauce soiled paper.

I hesitate for a while before going into the room and I take a deep breath to settle the butterflies in my stomach.

When I finally push the door open the air is filled with the smell of sweat and expensive body spray which feels a bit overwhelming at the moment.

Caleb seems to be streaming online on a social media platform while he sits at his desk with a bright ring light and Cade is gyming on the other side of the room.

They are both shirtless and the sight of all those freaking smooth muscles makes my head spin until I feel dizzy.

I wonder if i can cope with seeing my mates shirtless in the same room every single night without my face turning bright red.

The light from the window hits their skin and makes them look like golden statues and for a while there i imagine trailing my hands down their chest and breathing in their scents.

My silly imagination is cut short as Caleb looks up and his eyes go wide with a mischievous spark.

Before I can even step back he reaches out and his hand is warm on my arm while he drags me to his livestream. I nod in protest and I try to pull away but fuck it, he is too strong.

It's already too late because I am in front of the camera and the comment section is moving so fast it makes me want to puke.

“Beauties meet my roommate Zane. He's going to be in my livestream from today so you all better be nice to the new guy. Get used to his pretty face because he is staying right here with us”

Caleb laughs and the sound is vibrating through my arm while i let out an awkward smile. I feel like a deer caught in the headlights and I'm sure i look pathetic.

Most of his followers are girls from different packs and they are obviously drooling over him and calling him their love in the comment section.

I see the hearts and the little icons popping up everywhere and omg the gifts they send are insanely expensive.

How dare they drool over our man and act like he belongs to them when he has a mate right here. Skye scoffs possessively in my mind.

Luckily he ends the livestream before i say a word and the bright light finally turns off which makes me feel like I can breathe again.

I look down at my hands and realize I'm still holding those berries.

"Good job! Zane" he says and he reaches out to ruffle my messy hair which makes want to hold him close for a moment.

"The fans loved your eyes and they kept asking if you were single." I swallow hard and I don't know what to say because if those girls knew I was a female they would hunt me down and kill me for being near their idol.

Cade grunts from the corner while he drops a heavy weight. The sound makes the whole floor shake.

"Stop scaring the caveman Caleb" Cade says and he wipes the sweat from his neck with a dark towel. "He looks like he's about to pass out just from being looked at." He walks over and his scent is even stronger now.

I hold out the berries to them and my voice is small while I try to thank them for the dinner.

"Thanks for... you know... helping me earlier" I whisper and I look at the floor because I can't handle their intense stares.

Cade takes a berry and pops it into his mouth while he watches me with a look I can't read. He leans in close until I can feel the heat coming off his chest and he whispers something that makes my blood run cold.