2-Ari, 18F, Mated???

Ari’s POV

A 16-hour flight, 2-hour bus ride and I’m standing outside the gate of Conrad Pack.

“Name?” The guard asks.

Out of habit I reach for the information card my parents had made me for.

My name is Ariella Zillard. I am mute.

Juliet- We don't need these anymore.

I inhale deeply and smile.

“Ariella Zillard,” I tell him. I hope no one puts together the royal last name. Most people have no idea we even have a last name.

He checks a list, asks for ID before scanning it and opening the gate.

“Kale,” he calls to a Warlock who comes over. “This is Ariella Zillard. She is in Philmore Hall.”

Juliet- Yummy!

Me- Mate?

Juliet- No, but I approve of this snack.

“Kale,” He holds out his hand and smiles.

I smile and take his hand, “Ari.”

He takes my duffle and puts it in the back of the ATV. Then, we are off up a steep hill. When we peak, I see the school.

There is a large courtyard with a fountain.

Kale stops the ATV and points out the building.

“As a freshman, you will be mostly in the all-white building over there,” He points to his left and I see a four-story white building. “Once you decide your major, you will be there and whatever area of study you chose. The dorms are all over here.”

He points to the right and I see several multi-story buildings.

“WOW,” I say amazed.

“Yeah, everyone lives on campus, including the future Alphas, who can see their packhouse from here.”

He points off in the distance and a very large stone building sits on a hill overlooking the valley between us.

“The pack,” Kale tells me. “Is on the other side of the house in the next Valley. But if you want some night life we can head into Syracuse. It’s only 45 minutes away.”

“I’m not much of a party animal,” I laugh.

“Well, you are living at the Philmore, so all the rooms are soundproof. Hopefully your housemates won’t disturb you.”

“Only werewolves in Philmore?” I ask as he starts to drive down the road again.

“Nope, VIPs, so are you an Alpha’s daughter?” He asks.

I nod. I don’t want anyone to know I’m actually a princess. I see how people react to Alicia when they find out and I don’t care for that kind of attention.

Juliet- I want it from him. I can feel the magic. You know, if we take birth control, we could totally have that magic inside.

Me- I thought wolves only wanted their mates.

Juliet- I don’t know why I am so horny for this guy. Just a feeling he is important.

When we arrive at a brick building, Kale parks and helps me out. He carries my bag to the foyer. There are four elevators, and we enter the first one to open.

“Your Dad must be important. You are on the same floor as the Alpha Triplets, the top,” Kale hits the 8th floor and up we go.

Kale takes my bag and leads me up to a door. He unlocks it and opens it for me to go in.

“Thank you,” I smile at him.

“You’re welcome,” He hands me the key.

I have an apartment! WOW! There is a full kitchen, living room, balcony and I see a king size bed through the open French doors.

“Would you like to come in?” I ask.

He checks his watch.

“I’m off duty,” He smiles. He is about 6-foot tall, muscular build, not like my brother but still he is not scrawny.

“So, where do you live?” I ask, closing the door.

“Scruggs Hall,” he smiles. “Where the normal folk are.”

“What does that mean?” I ask, checking the kitchen. The pantry and fridge are stocked well. “Pop?”

“Sure,” He sits at the bar.

I take out two and let him choose.

He takes it.

We chat about school. I find out he is a sophomore, his father is a Warlock of a Coven in Jamaica, we like the same music, and he really loves his family.

I tell him about my past but only the good stuff.

“It’s almost dinner time and I need to return the ATV, want to go to the dining hall? Or are you too good for the dining hall?” He smirks.

“Bring it on,” I smile, and we head out.

“So, Germany, what are you going to miss most?” He asks as we drop of the ATV and start the hike back to the campus.

“The woods, I think. I shifted in January and will miss the woods for running. Juliet and I like to get out,” I use up a lot of energy to say all that at once.

Kale picks me up seeing I’m struggling and carries me to the dining hall.

When we get there, he puts me down.

“I’ve been wanting to ask all day. What happened to your voice?” Kale asks, holding the door for me.

“I had an accident before I got my wolf. I was mute for 14 years. My wolf is healing me as best she can,” I whisper, not wanting to hurt my voice.

Kale and I had been talking for hours now and my voice was tired to say the least.

Kale leans down and whispers in my ear.

“I, personally, hope she never heals it beyond this. You have an awful sexy voice.”

I giggle and blush.

Kale shows me the ropes of the dining hall and I pay for my food before joining him and few others at a table.

“Hey everyone, this is Ari, she doesn’t talk much but she is really nice,” Kale tells his friends. “This is Andra, Melissa, Courtney, Jacob, Carl and Lewis. Melissa and Courtney are a couple and the rest of us are single.”

I nod to everyone.

“Werewolf,” Andrea smiles. “I was so worried I would forever be the only one in this group!”

I smile.

Jacob and Carl are vampires, but they seem friendly. Lewis, Melissa and Courtney are like Kale.

It’s nice to meet them and chat.

Jacob and Lewis live at the Philmore, and the others live in Scruggs Hall. They are all sophomores.

“Hey, want to take the tunnel to the dorms?” Jacob asks.

“There are tunnels for Vamps, to stay out of the sun,” Kale explains.

“That sounds fun,” I smile and take Kale’s hand. He is coming with me for sure.

Juliet- If we give him our virginity, I’m good. Just let me come forward a little to enjoy it.

Me- Down girl.

When we enter the tunnel, Lewis asks me to growl. I let Juliet forward and her growl echos.

“Wicked!” Jacob laughs. “Andra, that is a growl.”

“She is an Alpha, her growl is bound to be better,” Andrea rolls her eyes.

“Hey, party is my place bitches,” Lewis tells us.

I look up at Kale and snuggle into his arm. He kisses my head.

“Want to take a breather in your room first?” He whispers. I nod.

When we get to my hallway, an Alpha growl makes us freeze.

Juliet- MATES!