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 "Where am I?" Mason asked bluntly, his voice rough, carrying the natural authority of an Alpha. "You are in the extra room in our club. Your friend put you here last night," the bartender explained. His eyes widened in surprise, as if the words had slipped out against his will. "Friend? Who are you talking about?" Mason questioned, resting one hand on the doorframe. "I remember coming here with my girlfriend, where is she?" The bartender shifted back automatically, intimidated by the weight of Mason’s gaze and the Alpha aura that pressed on him like an invisible hand. "Um, I-I can't disclose the name of the person due to club policies, but it's just a well-wisher; that's all I can say," the bartender stammered before running away to avoid further questioning. Mason’s wolf growled inside his chest. "He is lying to us. Whoever put us in here did something nasty to us while we were asleep. I can feel it." His jaw tightened as he walked out of the hotel room, his
Author’s POV Nate yanked the omega away from Alpha Mason, his claws half-exposed in annoyance. “What the fuck is your problem?” the girl demanded, tugging her hand free from his grip, her eyes flashing yellow. “Go away, slut,” Nate snapped, his voice carrying a small roar that made her whimper. “Asshole,” she cursed, turning on her heel and storming off. Nate’s gaze drifted back to Alpha Mason, who was walking on air and clearly drunk, staggering unsteadily as he pushed himself up from the chair. The Alpha’s usually intimidating stance was gone. His legs wobbled, his alpha aura dancing in and out. Nate smirked and moved to steady him. Mason opened his tired eyes and glared at him. “Let go of me, man,” Mason mumbled, his voice inaudible, even as Nate held his waist to keep him from falling. “You are drunk. I will take you home,” Nate offered, his tone deceptively calm. “Let me go, you are gay. I don’t trust you,” Mason mumbled again, shoving him away. He staggered f
Author’s POV “Stop talking about that nincompoop. I am here with you,” he declared, his voice cracking ever so slightly. His hand slid around her tiny waist, pulling her flush against his chest, the warmth of his body piercing into her. Amber’s pulse pounded in her ears, her cheeks heating until they flushed red under her warm brown skin. “Kiss me,” Alpha Xavier murmured, his tone so low it was almost a growl meant only for her ears. Amber’s eyes widened, stunned. “Stop, what has gotten into you? We are outside, in public,” she whined, though Raven tried to take over. Xavier had never acted this forward before, not even during their months of relationship. “I don’t care,” he replied, his alpha aura escaping into his tone. Before she could push him away, his lips closed the distance, brushing against hers in a featherlight kiss that made her chest tighten. She felt the faint scrape of his fang against her lower lip before his tongue pressed for entry. An electric shiver
Author’s POV Amber glanced at her roommate, her yellowish-brown eyes catching the tender sparkle of moonlight through the dorm window. “Do you have dinner plans?” she inquired. “Yes, I am going out with my boyfriend,” Linda replied, tucking a strand of dark hair behind her ear. Amber sighed and rose from the bed. “I will have to find a good restaurant to eat alone then,” she muttered, hiding the hurt in her voice. “Oh, I almost forgot. I have a letter for you.” Linda reached into the inner pocket of her jeans, pulling out a folded note. She handed it over, and Amber snatched it with a speed only a she-wolf could manage. A smile curled across her rosy lips before she even opened it. Daniel often sent her letters to remind her that he was still in her life, still her protective big brother. She broke the seal, expecting his name, but instead found a short message in bold handwriting: "Meet me outside at 8:00 p.m." No name. No signature. Amber’s brows furrowed as she lift
Author's POV Amber’s voice was hush but firm as she pressed a hand to her chest. “Yes, I do, more than ever. I just need to look for a way to escape from his clutches. I am not an object, I am an able-bodied she-wolf, not a pawn in his twisted games.” Raven howled inside her at the mention of “Clutches,” seething at the idea of being owned. "We don't belong to anyone, especially that alpha asshole, who doesn't give a damn about anyone and just wants to satisfy his sexual urges." Raven commented with a growl. “Who said you are an object?” Nate questioned, arching a perfect brow. “No one did, but that’s the way Alpha Mason is treating me,” Amber mumbled. “I just need my parents to get the property papers for our house, and then I can be free from him.” Nate’s frown deepened, one hand unconsciously stroking his chin as though calculating a strategy. “What does your house have to do with Mason?” Amber’s lips pressed into a thin line. “Um, he has the authority to make my pare
Author’s POV The sharp smell of the chemical still stung her nose, making her eyes water. "Brownie, are you okay?" Xavier asked again, stepping closer. His forest green eyes scanned her over, concern engraved on his face. Amber’s arms were wrapped tightly around herself, the fear and shock getting the better of her. "Don't touch her. You guys need to go wash this chemical off your coat and hair," the teacher remarked. Amber didn’t hesitate. She rushed to Mason’s side, her fingers wrapping around his warm, strong hand. His aura was safe and grounding, though she hated to admit it. "Let's go," she commented, though deep down, she wished she could have taken Xavier’s hand instead. Xavier’s heartbeat jacked up in his chest as he watched her lead Mason out of the laboratory. The feeling of being ignored by the love of his life and mate hit him like a punch to the ribs. "What are you waiting for? Go!" the teacher barked, giving Xavier’s shoulder a shove. Amber escorted Mas