Chapter 37

Scarlett's POV

My heart didn't stop thumping the whole night. Even in my sleep, I could feel it racing hard and fast. Knowing that Thane was in the room didn't help either.

He had turned on buttons in me I never knew I had. I wanted to memorize the taste of his lips, and the feel of his tongue. I could not get it out of my head.

It just kept replaying, and instead of giggling and blushing, my heart was racing. Probably because it's my first.

I had woken up almost ten minutes before Thane stood up from his bed, but I didn't stop, because things were definitely going to be weird. I could not bear looking at him without having my breath seized.

I couldn't even think about the kiss without hyperventilating. The way his hands ran through my body, the way he kissed my neck, the way he released soft guttural growls. Michelle was right to say that it could be addicting.

I only stood up from the bed about ten minutes after Thane had left the room. I hurriedly had my bath and changed into fresh clothes. I stormed out of the room, looking to avoid Thane for as long as I could. At least, until I can figure out what exactly it is that I should do about it.

I had fifteen minutes till my first class, so I took the opportunity to call Michelle. I hid in a secluded area, and video called her.

“You guys did what?!” Michelle squealed, and then laughed.

“Michelle, it's not like that.” I groaned, and she laughed.

“You're blushing really hard.” She giggled, and that was when I realized that my cheeks hurt.

“What should I do?” I asked after telling her all that had happened.

“You guys can start something casual.” Michelle advised with a shrug. “It wouldn't be bad if he was your first.”

“And girl, he's hot! What exactly is the complaint here?”

“I don't know.” I said, chuckling and blushing really hard.

“How painful is it?” I asked.

“Your first time depends.” Michelle shrugged. “But for me, it was as pleasurable as it was painful.”

“Okay, maybe I'll think about it.” I said, and she squealed.

“Look at you, about to start getting some dick.” She said, and I laughed.

“Relax. I've not decided yet.” I rolled my eyes, and she rolled her eyes.

“And how about our pretty beast?” Michelle asked. “Are you going to cheat on him?”

“Please, don't guilt trip me right now.” I hissed, looking round to be sure that no one was coming.

“What? I'm not doing anything.” Shs rolled her eyes.

“He's not so hyped up to shift back to his human state.” I sighed.

“Maybe it's because he doesn't want to raise his hopes.” Michelle shrugged. “In the words of a wise woman in the Marvel Universe, ‘always expect disappointment, so you never really get disappointed’.”

“Or maybe he's just ugly and doesn't want you to see.” She said, and I hissed.

“Girl, I can swear on my existence that he's very handsome, and I'll make sure I prove it.” I said, walking out of where I was. She was definitely right about his mental state. Why would anyone want to get their hopes up when they've lived in such denial for long?

“Okay. I have to go now, I have a class.” I said. We said our goodbyes, and she flashed her boobs at me before I ended the call. I only laughed, walking to my classroom.

On the way, I saw a poster of my picture with the prize money on it. Matthew had increased the bounty on my head.

I got to class just before the bell rang, and Alpha Harry was the one teaching in the class. I hissed, wishing I had just missed the class. I should have just stayed outside, or in the library.

I was scared that he'd soon figure out my true identity, and before that happens, I need to have some sort of leverage against him. That seemed to be the only way to get on the same ground with him , and also get him off my back.

I sat beside Zion as that was the only class we had together. We'd always have the Alphas on rotation, and Alpha Harry was next.

I didn't have any form of peace throughout the class. He'd throw several questions at me, and I was only lucky to know them. It built me a very good reputation almost immediately. It was almost like I was going head to head with an Alpha.

When the class was over, I sat on Zion’s table, and he looked up at me with a chuckle.

“What's going on?” He asked, rolling his eyes.

“With a little bit of training, you'll be able to roll your eyes better than ladies.” I laughed, poking at his chest.

“What can I say? Having you as a friend is enough training.”

“I bumped into the King.” I said, still re-living the moment like it just happened.

“Oh damn.” Zion gasped, looking at me with disbelief.

“Hmm hmmm.” I said, dancing with my head. “He was jogging, and I just bumped into him, right in the hallways.”

“How was it? What does he smell like?” Zion asked, and I was even shocked that he was interested in such a thing.

“He was very sweaty, but his golden eyes were so beautiful.” I muttered, shaking my head slowly. “I'd have given him my life in exchange for just a stare into my eyes.”

“The royals are so lucky that they all have golden eyes.” Zion sighed. “I'd do anything to have such eyes.”

Zion stood up holding his bag so we could leave, but I was struck by an insight.

“Wait a minute…” I muttered, looking at Zion.

“What is it?” He sighed, almost looking tired.

“Franklin also has golden eyeballs.” I muttered, breathing really hard.

“Like, Franklin the beast?” Zion asked, and I nodded. I realized that I never really mentioned his name.

“Is that a normal beastly thing or that was the color of his eyes right before?” I asked, and he shook his head.

He opened his bag and brought out the book that was with him. He was reading the one I had read before.

He flipped open one of the pages and read from it.

“The only parts of a beast that are retained from his human state are his eyes and his tongue.” Zion read, and my eyes widened. “A beast that's made from royalty never loses his memory…”

“Franklin is a royal beast.” I gasped, feeling myself almost lose consciousness. “And he knows, but he has been lying to me.”

“Scarlett.” Zion muttered. “Is that why the king is here?”