ARIAHe didn't even bother to take off his boots, lying so comfortably in my bed as if he owned the mattress and the sheet.His arms are crossed behind his head, his upper back is leaning against my pillow, and his boots are resting on the warm blanket.As our eyes lock, I instantly walk over to him.“What the hell are you doing here?”“Didn't you just go back?”A smirk comes across his face.“You didn't invite me in, so I had to barge inside through the window.” He shamelessly mutters the words, teasing me with his eyes.“Why are you even here?” “Just wanted to see your room.” He slightly tilts his head, holding onto the smirk on his lips.“You have seen it, right?”“Yeah. The room's not that special. Mine is much better than yours. ” His gaze roams through the walls.A sigh escapes my lips.“Then please do me a favor and leave.” I point my finger at the door.He stands tall, stretching his arms.“We can sleep together tonight. I'm too lazy to go back to my room.” “Are you crazy?”
ARIAHe walks out of the main hall, making his way through the crowd, carrying me in his arms. I clutch his black shirt in my grip, holding onto his strength with everything.Jay Manchester not only saved me from Watson but he dragged his father into this and threw Amina out of the academy.I never knew my worst enemy, my bully, would become my savior.He steps into the garden near the lake and gently puts me down on the wooden bench. The sound of the serene lake calms my nerves.“Thank you,” I say, looking up at him.He sits beside me, leaning back, relaxing.“We had a deal.” His deep voice replies.My brows furrow.“We both want to find the Alpha son, remember?” He looks into my eyes, his head still resting on the headrest.I nod in response.“What about your real mate?” He drifts his gaze from my eyes, turning his head to the lake before us.“You don't have one?”“Some wolves are born without mates.” Words come out of his mouth.The wolves born without fated mates are considered c
ARIAAll the heads in the room turn to him, curious, confused, and shocked. As the lights fall upon him, revealing his presence to the crowd, he slowly walks over to me.The sound of his black polished boots clacking against the white marble floor, and whispers replenish the entire academy.Is that Jay Manchester?Why is he stopping the ceremony?As expected from the troublemaker.What is he even planning?He is dressed all black like a grim reaper, coming closer to claim my soul.The sound of his boots echoing through the huge walls pumps up my chest, and my heartbeat only grows louder.Slashing through the crowd, he stands before me, looking deeply into my eyes.The surroundings slowly start to fade away.I can smell his scent of cinnamon, so powerful and so strong, replacing the unbearable scent of Alpha Watson.“Jay, what's wrong?” Amina asks, stepping forward, and drawing his attention.The entire academy is waiting for an answer.“Hailey is my mate.” He announced.My gaze shifts
ARIAMy gaze traces the calm look on her face. Though she has a sweet smile on her lips, something doesn't feel right.“If I run away, you all will be in danger.”“So you will marry that old Alpha?”“That's my only choice for now.” “Let's go then.” A breath slips free of her lips.I couldn't figure out Dalia at all.The rumours about her are the worst. She's a bully, and my eyes have witnessed it. Dalia comes from a rich family. Her mother passed away when she was five, and her father took in a new wife with a son.The son gets everything without asking but she is ignored in the family.Zen Richards, Dalia’s stepbrother and a member of the disciplinary committee.They don't get along.There's a rumor in the academy that Dalia has been in love with Jay Manchester since childhood. No one knows if it's true.As we step into the main hall, all the heads turn to me immediately. Through the crowded gazes, mine stops at him.His eyes are on me just like everyone else.I keep looking into h
ARIAFacing the choice, he looks at Kelly, trembling beneath the claws. The seven guards had surrounded us, blocking every way out.The other Alphas are in his support.I was waiting for him to look in my direction but he didn't bother. The choice had made him abandon me.Whatever happened between us in the woods and in the music room meant nothing to him.“Let her go.” He asks the guard who is threatening Kelly's life with his claws.With his choice, I lost hope.Maybe his wolf really made a mistake in recognizing his mate. Kelly is the one, not me.The moment the guard releases Kelly, he holds her in his arms, while the old man pulls me closer, placing his palm on my waist.“We're doing the ceremony today.” He announced to the crowd.As you wish, Alpha.” Amina bows her head.“I don't want to marry him.” My voice argues.“You have no choice.” He glares into my eyes.Amina walks over to me and takes me from his strong grip. The guards are still surrounding us, protecting Alpha Watson.
ARIAI keep my head low and stand in line with the other girls. As long as they don't see me, none of them will choose me.The Alphas keep choosing a girl.Ella tightly grasps my palm, anxious and scared. She doesn't want to be part of this ceremony just like me.Four girls have already been chosen. Now, one more and the ceremony will end.Suddenly, Kelly barges into my personal space, grabs my wrist, and pulls me out of the line. An evil smile glints on her lips.“Welcome to the academy, Alpha Watson.” She bows her head in respect.He is an old Alpha, around sixty.“I just mated with my boyfriend. Please give us your blessings.” “Give birth to a healthy heir.”“Thank you, Alpha.” She smiles.The entire academy is watching us. I am puzzled, unsure of her intentions.“Her name is Hailey Randle. She's a new admission but very intelligent. How about you choose her as your Luna?”My heart drops to my stomach.“Your Blood Shed pack is the most powerful after Kezent Moon. Hailey will take