5

ALANA

That morning, I woke up with a heavy head that throbbed painfully, as if someone was stabbing it repeatedly.

Soft morning sunlight filtered through the gaps in the window curtains.

I glanced at the wall clock and saw that it was already six in the morning.

My body felt extremely weak. With great difficulty, I tried to sit up on the edge of the bed while holding my dizzy head.

That was when I realized a thick blanket was covering my body.

This blanket wasn’t mine. The material was soft, expensive, and carried a scent… that felt very familiar.

A strong, warm, masculine scent with a hint of wood.

The exact same scent as last night—Connor Savagaz’s scent.

Shit!

“Why did it have to be me?” I whispered in frustration.

Without thinking, I quickly threw the blanket off with a harsh motion and tossed it onto the floor as if it could burn my skin.

My heart pounded violently. Vague memories from last night began flashing through my mind.

“Good morning, Alana,” Barry’s gentle voice greeted me from across the room. He was standing near the study desk, holding a cup of coffee. “You’re awake?”

“Are you okay? You were really drunk last night. I was so worried.”

I stammered, my voice still hoarse. “Y-Yeah… I’m fine, Barry.”

Barry smiled awkwardly as he walked closer to my bed. “You came back in pretty bad shape last night. According to Alpha Connor, he was the only one in the room when you returned. I was out looking for you around the academy complex. I was afraid you’d gotten lost or something.”

The moment I heard Connor’s name, the memories from last night flooded my mind with vivid clarity.

I remembered how the door opened, how my body was lifted so easily, the hot breath on my neck, the strong hands gripping my hips, and… how something hard and hot belonging to Connor pushed deep inside my pussy with one powerful thrust. It felt so full, so hot, and so deep.

I could still feel the throbbing inside me.

Damn!

I was so shocked that I let out a loud scream without realizing it.

“Kyaaaa!”

Barry panicked instantly. He quickly set down his coffee and rushed toward my bed.

“Alana! What’s wrong? Are you hurt? Wait, I’ll get you some water!”

He grabbed a glass of cold water and handed it to me with slightly trembling hands. “Drink this first. Calm down. What happened? Why did you suddenly scream like that?”

My hands shook violently as I took the glass.

The cold water slid down my throat, but it did nothing to ease the storm raging in my chest and stomach.

How could I forget the crazy thing that happened last night? I came to this academy for revenge, yet I ended up with Connor on top of me.

OH MOON GODDESS!

The man I hated the most had entered my pussy!

I lowered my head deeply, not daring to look Barry in the eyes. My cheeks burned with embarrassment. Shame, confusion, and anger mixed chaotically inside me. I couldn’t even remember how I ended up getting so drunk. It was all because my three new omega friends forced me to drink alcohol to “celebrate” my first day at the academy.

Barry sat on the edge of my bed with a worried expression. “Are you really okay? If you’re not feeling well, just tell me. I can call a doctor.”

I only shook my head weakly. “I… I was just startled. It was only a nightmare.”

Barry looked at me with concern and said softly, “Alana, if you’re not feeling well and still not okay, you can rest here for now. I can help you get a permission letter so you don’t have to attend the scholarship student orientation today.”

I suddenly remembered that this morning was the mandatory orientation day for all omega scholarship students. It was an important event that couldn’t be missed.

I shook my head at Barry.

“It’s okay, Barry. I’ll go. I don’t want to miss the first day.”

Even though my head was still spinning and my body felt weak, I forced myself to get up from the bed.

I started tidying my bed with slightly trembling hands.

While arranging the pillow, my eyes unconsciously glanced toward Connor’s neatly made, empty bed. It looked cold and far too big for one person.

I gathered the courage to ask softly while fixing the bedsheet, “If I may ask… where is Alpha Connor?”

Barry, who was folding a towel, answered without hesitation, “He has a habit of going out every morning at five for his training. Alpha Connor is a real morning person. Even on holidays, he rarely sleeps until sunrise. He says morning is the best time to train both body and mind.”

I didn’t say anything else. I only nodded slightly while trying to hide the anxiety on my face.

I walked toward the small closet to get my towel and toiletries. But before I could enter the bathroom, Barry called my name carefully.

“Alana…”

I stopped in my tracks, my heart racing as I wondered if he knew what had happened between me and Connor last night.

No. No.

I hoped not.

“Hm, may I ask why you went to Club Gezi last night?” he asked.

The question made me freeze for a second, but I also felt relieved.

Thank goodness—it seemed he didn’t know about the disgusting thing that happened between me and his brother last night.

“That place is forbidden to visit, you know!” he added.

I stayed silent for a moment, my heart beating faster. There was no way I could tell him the truth—that I went there to look for clues about the Lunar Sword.

I forced a silly smile and answered as if I knew nothing, “Oh really? I didn’t know it.”

Barry sighed softly while looking at me seriously. “Yeah, it is. Club Gezi and several other areas are strictly forbidden for new students, especially omega scholarship students like you. That place isn’t just for fun, it’s also frequented by seniors who like to cause trouble.”

He continued in a lower tone, “And if he finds out you went to forbidden places… punishment might be waiting for you.”

My eyes widened in shock. “Oh yeah? He? Who do you mean? The teachers?”

Barry shook his head slowly.

“Alpha Connor,” he answered.