Birthday Invite

Chapter Five

Kai’s POV

“I think I like her,” Knight said with a wide smile.

I slowly turned to look at him.

The anger inside me was already rising.

My jaw tightened.

The image of that stubborn girl was still fresh in my mind.The way she ran after bumping into me for the second time.

And now Knight was smiling like he had found entertainment in my suffering.

When he saw my face, his smile quickly faded.

“Oh, I’m sorry,” he said fast. “I mean, that girl is rude and needs to be polished.”

I hissed softly and walked away before I said something dangerous.

Sometimes I wondered why fate gave me a Beta like him.

I entered the restroom and shut the door behind me.

I looked at my reflection.

My expression was dark. My eyes still carried irritation.

I removed my clothes and stepped under the shower, Cold water poured over my body, I closed my eyes.

Everything that happened replayed in my head.

The first time I saw her. The strange pull in my chest. The scent that made my wolf restless. The second time she crashed into me. The fear in her eyes before she ran.

I gripped the wall tightly, I had found my mate, there was no doubt about it.

My wolf knew. Every instinct in me knew, but one thing made no sense, why did she not feel it too?

Most mates reacted the moment they met. Some felt heat and some felt the bond immediately.

I opened my eyes slowly. “How is that possible?” I muttered.

Water ran down my face.

Could she be hiding it? Did she know and pretend not to care? Or was something wrong with her wolf? My wolf growled softly inside me.

After a few minutes, I finished bathing and dried myself.

I changed into fresh clothes. A black shirt. Dark jeans. Simple, clean, comfortable.

When I stepped out of the restroom, Knight was waiting outside like an impatient child.

The moment he saw me, he whistled loudly.

“Wow,” he said dramatically. “You look so good.”

I ignored him and walked past.

He followed behind me.

“You know,” he continued, “if I looked like you, I would break many hearts.”

“You already break my peace every day,” I replied coldly.

He laughed. “I’ll take that as praise.”

I stopped walking and turned to him.

“Do you know what I think?” I asked.

He smiled proudly. “That I’m handsome?” he asked 

“That you talk too much.” I replied 

His smile dropped immediately. Before I could continue, the door opened.

The scent of perfume entered first, then Selena walked in with uniform on her body. 

She moved slowly, like she expected everyone to watch her and many did.

Her chin was lifted high. Her heels clicked against the floor. Every step screamed attention.

She stopped in front of me and smiled.

“Hello, Mr.Handsome,” she said sweetly.

I looked away immediately like I did not want drama from her.

Selena always brought trouble. She loved attention and hated being ignored.

Knight, however, had no sense of danger, he stepped forward with a grin.

“Welcome, my princess,” he said, bowing slightly.

I glanced at him, He smiled like a fool.

Selena laughed softly, then turned back to me.

“I’m here to invite you to my party tonight,” she said proudly. “And you should feel honored.”

I said nothing, she continued.

“This is not just any party. It is Alpha Lycan’s only daughter’s private celebration. Important people will be there.”

Her smile widened.

“And I am personally inviting you as a guest.”

The way she spoke made it sound like a royal blessing.

I had no interest in her party, I opened my mouth to refuse. “I don’t think that—”

Knight quickly cut me off. “Oh wow, that sounds amazing,” he said loudly. “We will be there.”

I slowly turned my head toward him.

He smiled at Selena like he had just won treasure.

I wondered again how he became my Beta, sometimes I suspected fate made a mistake, but I guess he want the best for my Pack 

Selena’s eyes brightened, I could see how happy she was, especially because she thought I agreed.

“I’ll be expecting you,” she said quickly.

She gave me one last smile, turned around, and walked out proudly.

“This is going to be fun.” knight said 

I stared at him.I truly felt like ending his life.

“Why would you say yes?” I asked coldly.

Knight blinked. “Because it’s a party?” he replied with a smile. 

“I did not agree,” I said coldly.

“You didn’t disagree fast enough,” Knight replied with a grin.

I took one slow step toward him, ready to break his head. He quickly raised both hands in surrender like a dog giving up stolen food.

“Relax,” he said fast. “You look like you want to kill me.”

“I am calm,” I said.

Knight took a deep breath before speaking again.

“It is not just about you. Think about the benefits for our pack. You cannot say no to Alpha Lycan’s offer.”

I stared at him for a moment. Sometimes Knight acted like a fool, but sometimes he was right.

I turned and walked away.

“Find what we are going to wear for tonight’s party,” I said without looking back.

Behind me, I heard his excited laugh.

“I knew you would listen to wisdom!”

I ignored him.

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Night came quickly.

The party was already alive when I drove into the large compound. Bright lights covered the building, and loud music poured from inside. Expensive cars were parked everywhere, while students stood outside laughing, talking, and taking pictures.

The moment my car stopped, the whole area became quiet for one second. Then everyone turned toward us.

Since it was a student party, I expected noise.

And I was right.

“Oh my goodness, Alpha is here!”

“He came in person!”

“Look at him!”

Whispers and excited voices rose from every side.

I stepped out of the car calmly. Knight came out from the other side, fixing his jacket like he was the important one.

Girls stared openly. Some boys stepped back. Others looked at me with respect.

I hated attention but knight on the other side waved like a celebrity.

I walked forward while he proudly followed beside me.

Before we reached the entrance, Selena appeared.

She walked toward us with a bright smile, dressed in a shining silver gown that hugged her body. Her makeup was perfect, and her long hair rested neatly on her shoulders. She looked pleased with herself.

“I knew you would come,” she said sweetly.

Knight smiled. “Of course. How can we miss this?” 

I said nothing.

Selena did not seem bothered. She moved closer and led us inside.

The hall was large and beautifully decorated. Crystal lights hung from the ceiling. Soft music mixed with laughter and conversation. Students from powerful families filled the room. Drinks were served, and long tables were covered with expensive food. Everything screamed wealth.

Selena led us to a private sitting area in the corner, away from the crowd.

We sat down. She chose the seat beside me without asking. Knight sat across from us, already eating snacks like he had not seen food in days.

Selena leaned closer.

“I’m happy you came,” she said softly.

I gave a small nod. Before she could continue, my phone rang.

I stood up immediately.

“I need to take this.” I said and walked away from the table, searching for a quiet place. The music was too loud near the hall, so I moved down a side hallway where the sound became softer.

But before I could answer, the caller hung up.

I looked at the screen, Unknown number, I frowned.

Then I heard voices nearby. Female voices speaking in low tones from the next room.

“Don’t worry. She will pass that way,” one voice said. “Just make sure you deal with her.”

I paused, It was none of my business. I should have walked away, but something inside me stopped me.

A strange feeling. Like danger was close. Like someone important was about to be harmed.

I stayed still and listened, another voice laughed.

“Make sure you record her too. Poor thing like her will learn when to keep quiet when I speak.”

The voice sounded familiar.

Then she continued. “She just got a scholarship and already thinks she matters.”

My eyes narrowed, scholarship, new student, my mind went straight to one person.

I stepped closer to the wall, silent as the night.

The same voice spoke again. “Yes, she’s going to pass through the old road to school. That’s the direction I gave her.”

My body stiffened, I knew that road well. Dark. Empty. No streetlights. No guards. No cameras. Perfect for an attack.

I heard footsteps moving inside the room, without wasting another second, I turned and walked fast. Then faster.

By the time I reached the hall, Knight was licking sauce from his finger. “We need to leave now,” I said sharply.

He blinked in confusion. “What? Why? The party just started.”

“Now.” My tone made him stand at once.

Selena rushed over. “Kai? What happened?” she asked 

“I’m leaving.” I said. 

“But—” she wanted to stopped me 

“I said I’m leaving.” I said coldly 

She froze at the coldness in my voice.

Knight quickly followed me out.

We entered the car, and I drove out of the compound at high speed. The tires screamed against the road.

Knight grabbed the handle above the door.

“Should I be scared?”

he asked.

“Yes.” I replied 

My hands tightened on the wheel.

My heart was beating harder than it should. I did not understand why. "Why did the thought of my mate in danger affect me this much?." I said like a whisper but it was loud to hear.

"Mate?" Knight asked