Amber's POVThe moment we both strolled into the cafeteria, I felt it. Every pair of eyes turned to us, me and Alpha Xavier, our hands intertwined. Gasps of shock filled the air, high-pitched and bitter, as whispers moved around the room like a breeze across a still river. The students never missed a change in relationship dynamic, and it felt like they were all up in my business.“They are,” Raven commented. “You are the only omega in this elite school who has managed to catch the attention of the two most powerful alphas here.”“What is going on? The number one bad boy, Alpha Xavier, also known as the ultimate school bully, is dating that Black omega now?” One student snorted, clearly forgetting I could hear perfectly well.“I don’t buy this bullshit,” another whispered bitterly. “He is dating that ugly duckling? I have been crushing on him since last winter, and he has never even looked at me, not even once, but here? I must say he has poor taste in women.”Xavier leaned d
Amber’s POVI took the smoothie from Alpha Xavier with both hands, smiling wider than I probably should have. I had forgotten today was the day I was supposed to give him my answer. And guess what? I still didn’t have one.“What do you mean you don’t have one?” Raven questioned in my head. “The answer is as clear as day, this Alpha is hot as hell, and he is also our mate. What more can we ask for? Or are you in love with Alpha Mason or something? Do you like that toxic alpha?”“I don’t like any of the Alphas!” I snapped back at her and shut her off.Moon goddess, save me now.“Can you leave us alone?” Xavier inquired, turning to Nate. His voice wasn’t aggressive, but it had that harsh undertone, that Alpha-like growl he did when he was trying to act calm.Nate leaned into me, his breath warm against my earlobe. “Should I go?”I hesitated and nodded, not trusting myself to speak.“Okay,” he murmured, but before leaving, he did that thing with his two fingers pointing at his eye
Amber's POV Watching Daniel and Bella kiss in front of me was like getting hit in the face with a wet sock. I mean, seriously? Right in front of me? I rolled my eyes so hard I thought they might get stuck in their sockets. My wolf gave a low growl of frustration inside me.“Why do they keep shoving their relationship in our face? They are mates who are lucky to be together, we know.” Raven lamented. It’s not even about Daniel, he is my brother, but seeing them together just reminded me of what I didn’t have. No, mate. No love. No attention except the undesirable kind from Alpha Mason and the puzzling type from Xavier. Was I supposed to like Xavier? Should I accept him? Ugh. I didn’t know. And I hated not knowing. “Good evening, my love,” Daniel mumbled, kissing Bella on the lips like we weren’t all standing right there. His lips parted hers in a soul-reaching massage, and she succumbed to the forceful domination of his lips. He kissed the pulsing hollow at the base
Amber's POVI waited for the last class to finish before rushing in to grab my bag. The moment the bell resounded in the halls, I ran into the main hall like a hungry wolf chasing after prey. My nose twisted, everyone’s scent still lingered in the hallway, strong and overwhelming, but I picked out Nate’s scent immediately as I walked into the courtyard.He was standing in the middle of the courtyard, talking to Elsa. Were they… friends?I walked over sluggishly, catching the sound of her loud giggle. She was laughing at everything Nate was saying, like he was the funniest person she had ever met. “Are you guys friends?” I questioned, squinting at her. My voice came out sharper than intended. “No offense.” “None taken, we just became friends,” Nate replied quickly, flashing me a toothy smile. “Elsa, meet Amber, my best friend.” He nudged me, and my eyes widened in astonishment. Best friend?I tried not to smile too much, but my cheeks betrayed me. “Nice to meet you, Elsa,” I be
Author's POV “I can’t try. I’m scared of rejection, and I haven’t found my mate either, maybe it’s for the best,” Nate remarked, his voice soft, like a pup confessing a forbidden secret.Amber smiled gently at him, her yellowish-brown eyes shiny underneath the dimly lit cafeteria. “Just try. There is no harm in trying and seeing if this fantasy of yours can become a reality,” she beamed, her tone filled with warmth and the pale growl of reassurance only another wolf could pick up on. Nate hesitated, rubbing his hands together nervously. “So… when should I try?” he questioned.“Tomorrow,” Amber replied resolutely, stretching her arms above her head with a small yawn. Her muscles ached from the stress of the day, and her wolf moved inside her, restless. “I can’t believe I have a friend who accepts me for who I am,” Nate commented with a ruffle of his ear, his eyes glossy with tears.“I don’t care about your sexuality. I like you for who you are,” Amber said, nudging his shoulder. “
Amber's POVI reached forward and handed the chef my food card, trying to keep my voice calm even though my heart was going haywire and the smile stretching across my face was impossible to control. “No, you don’t have to,” I beamed, my eyes flickering toward Xavier. “I will pay myself.”The chef hesitated for a beat, glancing between both cards.“Take mine,” I repeated more determinedly.“No, take mine,” Xavier urged, pushing his own card closer. “My card is unlimited.” “Um, I will just take your boyfriend’s,” the chef murmured, reaching for Alpha Xavier’s.A blush tinted the apples of my cheeks. “What?! He…he is not my boyfriend,” I protested, but it was already too late.“Let it go,” Xavier stated, grabbing his card back from the chef like it was nothing. “It’s a little something to win over your heart, soon you will be mine.”“I am already yours, Xavier,” Raven replied in my head. “Say it, girl, this is your chance.”I rolled my eyes and completely ignored her. Nate stepped u