Amber’s POV
"Y-Yes, Dad, how late are you going to be?" I asked my father over the phone, trying to hide my nervousness. "Like an hour," he responded. "Alright, I will wait," I said, taking a deep breath before walking back into the school. I found a wooden bench and distracted myself with games on my phone, but I couldn't shake off the feeling of being watched. The sound of loud footsteps filled my ears, and I looked away from my phone as my eyes landed on Xavier. I swallowed hard, it was like I was swallowing a rock, and his handsome face was mirroring the emotions tearing through him. "Mate!" Raven automatically recognized him as our mate, but I was taken aback by his cold demeanor. His face turned red with anger as he stood in front of me, accompanied by two other students, who seemed to be his minions. "Mine." My wolf's declaration seemed unbelievable, considering his aggressive behavior. He approached me with a demanding tone. "I told you to come and see me after school, didn’t I?" he questioned, grabbing my right arm without waiting for my consent. "Let go of me! Who the hell do you think you are? Why would I meet up with you? I barely even know you, even if you happen to be my fucking mate!" I responded, pulling my hand away and stepping back. He was taken aback by my defiance, but his green eyes burned with fury, and lava was literally coming out of his ears. "I'm Xavier, your fucking mate and prince charming, all the she-wolves are dying to be my mate, you ungrateful bitch!" he yelled, attempting to brush a strand of hair from my face. "I don’t give a damn who you are, or if other she-wolves are dying to be with you, I want nothing to do with you, so just leave me alone!" I yelled back, my voice all sharp edges. But my words landed on deaf ears as he took another step closer to me and attempted to touch me. Unable to contain my anger any longer, I slapped him hard across the face. His head flew back, and he held his right cheek in pain, glaring at me as his eyes turned yellow. "No girl has ever dared to hit me, and it won't start with you. You ugly shit, I was just trying to manage you," he growled like a bulldog and snapped his fingers. His minions both came forward and stood behind him, their faces expressionless, and he seemed to whisper something to them, and their eyes lit up, and a creepy smile appeared on their faces. "Leave me alone!" I pleaded, trying to escape, to run away from them. But before I could run, he caught up to me, lifting me in his arms with little to no effort. "Let go of me, you jerk!" I screamed as I pounded my fist on his back, but he didn’t budge. He carried me forcefully into the nearest classroom, while one of his henchmen locked the door behind us. My heart was a pounding mess as I fought back, hitting his back and yelling for help. "Help! Help! Help! Somebody, help!" "Put me down! Why are you doing this to me? I am your mate, for goodness’s sake!" I shouted, but he ignored my pleas. He placed me on an empty desk, and one of his goons held my hands above my head, trapping me in place. "I wanted to accept you as my mate, despite your rank, protect and look after you, but you just have to make things hard, don’t you?" He questioned, his voice getting on my nerves. "Let’s have a look at your precious little tits." His words sent cold chills down my spine, and blood rushed to my head. "P…Please," I managed to say, but he didn’t listen. Xavier started to unbutton my shirt, and fear coursed through my veins. I desperately fought against them, twisting and struggling to free myself from their strong grips. One of my hands slipped out of the hold of his minion, and I slapped Xavier across the face again, harder this time. Red blood oozed out of his nose, and he retaliated with a quick, harsh slap that left a sting on my cheek. "Let me go!!" I cried out, but he silenced me by shoving his handkerchief into my mouth. I felt violated and helpless as he removed my jacket, exposing my inner shirt. Panic climbed up my throat, and the ringing tone of my phone cut through the air, and without even looking at my phone, I could tell that it was my father calling. "Let me go, you sons of bitches!" My words exploded with frustration as I fought even harder, driven by the determination to break free. Xavier stood beside me, unbuckling his belt, while the other minion ogled. But just as Xavier approached, I gathered all my strength and remembered all the last night's lessons of martial arts with Daniel and kicked him in the manhood. He let out a high-pitched scream, clutching his dick in pain. Without wasting much time, he and his minions were distracted. I quickly got off the desk, grabbed my jacket, hit the other minion who tried to stop me in the face, and ran out of the classroom as fast as I could. "Alpha Xavier, are you okay?" I heard his henchmen asking him in the classroom. "Leave me alone and go after that bitch, you moron!" Xavier screamed at the top of his lungs. My breaths rushed out in ragged pants as I ran to the massive gates of the school with all my might. I looked over my shoulder and saw one of his minions chasing after me, yelling at me to stop, but I didn’t listen. Adrenaline pumped harder through my veins and kicked my heart into overdrive as I ran out of the open gates as if my life depended on it, and maybe it did. Fat tears rolled like pearls down my cheeks, and my gaze drifted to my father. He rested against the door of the car, concern engraved on his face, waiting for me. I squeezed my eyes shut, trying to catch my breath. "L... let’s go home," I managed to say, avoiding his questions and confusion. "Um, I…" I couldn't find the words to explain what had just happened. My father seemed puzzled, but he obliged as I climbed into the seat next to the driver’s. He entered after me and put on his seat belt before starting the car and driving away from the school. Once we arrived home, I stormed out of the car and slammed the door shut and made my way into the house. My mother tried to speak to me, but I completely ignored her. "What’s wrong, honey?" she questioned, her eyes filled with concern. "I don't want to go back to that stupid school!" I said, my voice rose until I was yelling. "The people there are all sick in the fucking head!" "Language, pumpkin. What do you mean you don't want to go back?" My father cut in, his face serious. "What did they do to you?" Daniel inquired, joining the conversation. "Two he-wolves. They... they tried to…to…" I stammered, unable to say anything as hot tears burned my eyes. My mother pulled me into a tight hug, offering comfort and support, but it did nothing to ease the way I was feeling. "Calm down, my dear. We will find a way to make things right," she whispered soothingly. "I hate how they treat me. They bully me because I'm different," I sobbed, the weight of the torment bearing down on me. My family listened attentively, anger and concern engraved on their faces. "Are you serious?" she whispered, her voice filled with disbelief. "Yes, Mom," I sobbed, seeking solace in her comforting hug. "I won't…I can’t…return to that school." "We shouldn't rush into anything. Tomorrow, we will report this to the teachers and take the necessary steps," my mother suggested, gently pulling away from the hug. Daniel joined the conversation, his hands squeezed into fists. "Tell me what those bastards looked like so I can find them and make them pay," he growled, his fangs bared. "Let's not make hasty decisions," Mom intervened. "I think you should report this to the authorities tomorrow, that’s the only way to get back at them." "I hate that this happened, but going back to that school isn't an option," I insisted, storming off to my room and slamming the door shut. The horrible day’s events came over me from the inside out, like giant jaws opening to swallow me whole. My legs buckled beneath me, and my back slid against the wooden door. I pulled my feet up on the floor and hugged my arms around my knees, holding as my eyes welled up again. My family’s voices echoed through the door. "They have pushed her too far," Daniel remarked. "We thought that school would be the best for her, considering its reputation, but it seems it’s nothing to write home about," Mom responded, her voice filled with regret. As they pondered the situation, my mother knocked on my door. "Honey, please open up. Let's talk," she pleaded. However, anger and fear held me captive inside the walls of my room. I was determined—I would not return to that school.Author’s POV "Pumpkin, why do you want to be the girlfriend of a strange man?" Mrs. Darlington questioned, her voice shaking with both disbelief and concern. Amber didn’t hesitate. “Because he is the only one that can save us now,” she answered. Alpha Mason gave a tight-lipped smile as he turned to face her parents. “Nice to meet you, Amber’s parents. I’m sorry I had to disturb you today, but this girl right here is mine.” His arm shot out and yanked Amber closer, possessive as any alpha claiming his mate. “She can’t be yours. She doesn’t like white he-wolves, and neither do we. We can’t accept this relationship,” Mr. Darlington declared, stepping forward with a protective reflex. “I didn’t ask for your opinion, ungrateful soul,” Mason growled like a bulldog. “Your daughter is going against her will for you, and still, you don’t accept her decisions. Do you want to sleep on the streets?” “You are too young to hurl insults at us! Didn’t your parents teach you how to respec
Author’s POV "I don't need your help. We can solve our family problems without your help," she replied boldly, her yellowish-brown eyes twinkling with defiance. "Girl, let's go, we don't have to waste our time on this piece of shit," Raven remarked in her head. Alpha Mason stood a few feet away, leaning casually against his black sports car, his presence exuding the cold order of an Alpha. He twirled his car keys between his fingers, thrilled. "Are you sure you don't need my help?" he inquired, his voice carrying the quiet threat of someone who knew he held the upper hand. Amber halted in her tracks. "I don't need you," she muttered under her breath, fangs barely kept at bay. Mason’s sharp canines sparkled as he smirked. “Are you sure you don't want to hear my offer, Brownie?” His tone dropped, lower and more disturbing than before. She turned slowly, flipping her curls in the air, hiding the panic slamming into her chest. "What do you mean by that?" she demanded, narr
Amber’s POV Alpha Mason stopped mid-step, the frosty night breeze tightening around us like a booby trap. I felt his eyes before I even inhaled his familiar scent. My stomach bottomed out as I turned and saw him standing a few steps away, eyes locked on Xavier and me in front of the girl’s hostel. “I will call you,” Xavier beamed, his bright smile making my heart flutter. “I will be waiting,” I replied, trying to stay present, even as my skin burned under Alpha Mason’s gaze. I blew Xavier a kiss, and he chuckled, catching it mid-air with exaggerated grace. But Mason… he was seething. I caught it in the twitch of his jaw, the rigid line of his shoulders. He pulled out his phone, muttered something low under his breath, and stormed past us. His aura slapped me in the face. Dominant, destructive, and dangerous—three fiery Ds. "He thinks he owns us." Raven said in my head. "His goddamn wolf is calling us theirs." I walked into the hostel with my nerves babbling, threw my bag
Author’s POV “Stay back. Have you forgotten the reason we are here?” Xavier’s voice was soft but firm as he stared at Amber with pleading eyes. "You are here for a swimming lesson, I can't let you off so easily." Amber sighed, her body still shivering from the cold water and the thoughts swirling in her head. She had to be there for her best friend. But she stayed in the pool beside Xavier, her bare feet brushing his under the surface. Across the room, Alpha Mason dropped Elsa’s hand quickly. His wolf howled in fury inside him. He had only half-listened to her ruthless insults, but hearing Amber referred to as an "ugly duckling" had cut deeper than he expected. His reaction wasn’t logical. It was—it was impulsive. His wolf took offense as if the words had been directed to them. “What happened to you back there, huh? You didn’t utter a word and allowed that Black bitch to bad-mouth me,” Elsa hissed, her nails digging into her palm as she glared up at him. Alpha Mason ran a
Author's POV “Wow, who is that girl behind him? Isn’t she the model in that commercial?” one student whispered. A loud whistle spread across the pool with the combined scent of arousal and envy. Amber’s appearance oozed quiet charm, her dark curls draping over tiny shoulders, curves wrapped in the most elegant confidence. She looked nothing like the bullied omega they all once ridiculed. “Damn, now that’s what I call curves and beauty,” muttered a tall, broad-chested he-wolf beside Alpha Mason. Mason’s jaw clenched at the comment. He didn’t respond, but his narrowed green eyes said enough. Every male gaze on Amber made his blood boil. Even Alpha Xavier’s golden eyes lingered a second too long on Amber’s hourglass body, and Mason’s wolf groaned in anger. Elsa caught the way attention turned to Amber and instantly felt the sting of jealousy. Her wolf tensed up as she glared at Amber like a territorial challenge. “Isn’t that Amber, the omega we always used to mess with in c
Author’s POV Amber stood in the doorway, slightly uncomfortable. "No, no, it was actually my fault. I didn't knock," she explained, brushing her wet palms on her skirt. "No, it's not yours. I forgot to lock the door. Please refrain from telling anyone what happened here, I don't want anyone separating me from my girlfriend. You can come in," the girl beamed casually, her aura calm and collected, definitely Beta-ranked, Amber could sense. Amber strolled into the room, relaxing a little. "What is your name? Aren't you going to class?" she inquired, curiosity touching her gaze. The girl flipped her long ponytail, her scent was floral with a touch of honey. "My name is Linda. I don't have a class this morning, so that's why I was...you know, having fun," she muttered. "Which faculty are you in?" Amber questioned, her nerves finally settling as she smiled from ear to ear. "I'm in the art faculty," Linda answered. "Wow, I’m in science," Amber replied. "That's good. I can se