CHAPTER 2

(Ash’s POV)

I’ve always imagined what my mate would be like. Would she be gentle and kind, or fierce and wild? Would she be someone I’d need to protect… or someone strong enough to stand beside me?

I sighed, staring at the ceiling. Maybe I was overthinking it.

Just then—BAM!

The door slammed open, and in walked the biggest menace in my life—Aiden.

“Pack your bags, brother. We’re changing schools.”

I frowned. “What? Why?”

Aiden grinned, completely unbothered. “Because I beat the hell out of some idiot.”

Of course, he did. I sighed, rubbing my temples. “You’ve got to be kidding me.”

He flopped onto my bed. “Nope. Dad says we’re transferring. Some fancy academy. Sounds boring as hell.”

I groaned. New school, new people… great.

“You coming, or do I have to drag you out?” Aiden smirked.

I scowled. “I hate you.”

“Love you too, bro.”

I stormed downstairs, my jaw clenched. There was no way I was doing this without a fight.

“Mom!” I called, stepping into the kitchen. She was humming, completely unbothered. Aiden, the traitor, was already there—half-hugging her like a little kid.

“Oh, my babies,” Mom cooed, running her fingers through Aiden’s hair. He leaned into it, smirking at me.

I crossed my arms. “Mom, we’re not babies.”

She gasped dramatically. “You’ll always be my babies.”

Aiden grinned. “You hear that, Ash? You’re Mommy’s little baby.”

I shot him a glare. “Shut up.”

Mom chuckled. “Now, what’s all this fuss about?”

I exhaled. “Mom, a human school? Seriously?”

She wiped her hands on a towel, her expression soft but firm. “Yes, Ash. It’ll be good for you boys. You need to learn how to live among humans.”

“We don’t belong there,” I argued. “It’s a waste of time.”

Mom raised an eyebrow. “And what, staying here all day sparring with your brother is more productive?”

Aiden snickered. “She has a point.”

I scowled at him. “You’re the reason we’re in this mess!”

Mom sighed, placing a hand on my cheek. “Just give it a chance, sweetheart.”

I groaned, knowing I’d lost.

Aiden patted my back, grinning. “Come on, bro. Maybe we’ll meet some interesting people.”

I highly doubted that.

FIRST DAY AT A NEW SCHOOL 🔥

The moment we stepped into the school, I knew I didn’t belong.

The halls were filled with humans—chatting, laughing, completely unaware that two werewolves had just entered their world. Aiden, of course, looked thrilled.

“Man, look at all these people. This might not be so bad,” he mused, scanning the crowd.

I just sighed, pulling my hoodie up. I wanted to be anywhere but here.

Then—I saw her.

A girl with long silver hair, walking through the hallway, completely unaware of the chaos she was about to cause in my life.

The second our eyes met, my wolf roared.

"MATE."

A deep, possessive growl rumbled in my chest, and I had to grip the locker beside me to stay in control. My wolf wanted out. Now.

Not here. Not now.

I forced myself to look away, breathing heavily. But Aiden was already watching me.

“What the hell was that?” he whispered.

I clenched my jaw. “Nothing.”

He raised an eyebrow. “Ash, I know you. That was not nothing.”

I exhaled sharply, lowering my voice. “She’s my mate.”

Aiden’s eyes widened. “Wait—what? You’re mated to a human?”

I nodded stiffly. “And she might not even feel it.”

For the first time, Aiden didn’t have a snarky comment. He just stared at me, realizing exactly how messed up this situation was.

And I had no idea what to do next.