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SKYLA. Azura’s words keep replaying in my mind as I trudge toward Aleric’s office. My footsteps echo off the tiles. With the rumours going around, I don’t think him choosing his office for detention is wise, and I don’t think I want those rumours to get to Dad. Me and the professor I’m rumoured to be having an affair with alone in his office. Hmm, office sex sounds hot, and I wouldn’t mind him showing me his dominant side by bending me over that desk of his… I smirk. Regardless of if that sounds appealing or not, I don’t plan to get down and dirty with him. Not after that talk with Azura. That really has made me see reason. The halls are empty as everyone is either in training, outdoors, or just chilling since school's out. They’re lucky to be doing whatever shit they want for the rest of the evening. Then there’s poor me, heading to detention, without even a morsel of food to satiate the pang of hunger that fills my stomach. How sad. Ok I’m not that hungry and we’re usually a
SKYLA. The sound of a doorbell ringing makes my eyes fly open, and I sit up, looking around my room which is now bathed in darkness. When did I even get home… I rub my head, trying to remember the last thing that had happened… I left Aleric’s office and was meant to head to training with Royce, but I didn’t feel too good. I had messaged Royce that I felt sick and asked if we could cancel…. I remember just about managing to find Malevolent and then… Then I bumped into Aleric as he was leaving, and he offered to drop me at home… Yes, that’s what happened… I don’t remember getting home though, or how or when I got into bed… My shoes are off, and the duvet is pulled up over me. Malevolent isn’t in the room, and the bedroom door is open. I hear a loud knocking on the door and curse. “Who is that?” I groan, dragging myself out of bed as I try to wake up fully. I grab my phone from my pocket and see I have several missed calls and a shit tonne of texts. Dude, can anyone just let m
SKYLA. He looks away first and places his jacket aside, cocking a brow at me. “Are you alright?” He asks. “Yeah…” I say, shaking my head. He had reminded me of Reign, it threw me. I guess he and Aleric are twins but… Running my fingers through my hair, I clear my head. I’m about to close the door when Royce reaches over, his arm brushing mine as he closes the door. Focus Sky… “So, what was wrong earlier?” He asks, looking me over before he looks away. So cute. “I just felt suddenly sick and sluggish. I don’t know.” I frown, it does sound weird… “It was strange.” “Yeah… You’re a werewolf, unless there was something in your system you wouldn't have fell ill so suddenly.” He says, and I can’t help but appreciate the slight pause before he said the word werewolf. He is still being careful around my own family. He has a point, even if we get ill, there's a reason and we recover far faster than normal. “Yeah… but everything was fine. Classes finished, then I ran into Rivers and t
SKYLA. A short while later, I stretch as the music begins playing. There’s another break before the final round and it gives them time to heal. That’s why these games are the best. These fighters could go for hours and duel it out. I stand up, “Alright, you guys get the table and stuff cleared up and I’m going to go make us hot drinks so we can have some doughnuts. One box belongs to me and me alone.” I declare. “Hah you wish, you’re the shortest and smallest here, so you get the least share.” Theo shoots back as I gather the plates. No, I’m not. Let me shift to my Lycan form and I’ll tell you who’s the biggest. “Ass” I counter before carrying the plates out, glancing at Malevolent, who is sleeping beside Royce. I scrape the food off the plates, emptying them into the bin before placing them in the sink. Washing up is one of the rare jobs I actually don’t mind. I find it oddly therapeutic at times. If I’m in the mood, otherwise nah. Hearing footsteps, I turn to see Renji and Ro
ROYCE. My heart’s racing as she sits there in front of me, looking the perfect image of the sexy little thing she is. Her seductive, tantalising behaviour is luring me in and I’m falling. Just the way I began falling for her without seeing her… the reason I began to struggle to connect with my ex… I’m not falling because I know I’ve already fallen for someone I shouldn’t fall for. And this time, I know she’s not flirting on purpose. It’s not to get to me, but if only she knew this got to me more. I want to yank her close and kiss her senseless, but how do I do that when I’m the worst thing for her? Being a part of my life is nothing I’d wish on anyone… even if I wasn’t her teacher, being with me… would be hell. My gaze dips to those plump lips, the corner smeared with cream that I just want to lick right off… But I don’t- I can’t. Instead, I reach up. Brushing my thumb across the corner of her mouth, she turns her head instinctively and licks the cream off my finger. Those pre
ROYCE. Sick of this family, I stand up.“Excuse me.”“Royce!” Dad snarls.“What do you mean by that, Royce?” Mom asks sharply.“Why don’t you ask your mate and favourite son exactly what they’re up to?” I growl. “Come on Charlotte, I’ll buy you some takeout.”Charlotte jumps up.“Ok.”“Sit down.” Dad snarls at her before his gaze turns to me. “The both of you!”She hesitates, glancing at me as I wait for her, before Mom takes hold of her wrist, forcing her to sit down, a pleading expression in her eyes.I shake my head and storm out of the dining hall.Dad shouts at me to stop, but I can’t.I’ve had enough.Walking down the hallway, I frown, lost in my thoughts.Just thinking about Skyla saying she felt sick and tired. Why do I feel Aleric did something?For how long do I stay silent, when I know they are hurting those important to me.Mom, Charlotte, Sky…Fuck…I look at the gold-framed portraits of the past Alphas of this pack, each one proud and powerful.The similarities between
ROYCE. “Royce!” I turn to see Charlotte run over to me. I can see she’s near to tears as she latches onto my arm. Concern fills me as she buries her head in my chest and I wrap my arm around her, rubbing her back. We may argue often, but she’s still my little sister. “Hey… it’s going to be alright… The offer to get out of here still stands?” I offer gently. She nods, moving back and taking a deep breath. “Yeah, I don’t want food, though. I want ice cream from one of those poor hygiene places.” I cock a brow. “They may be smaller places, Charlotte, but that doesn’t mean the hygiene isn’t good.” She shrugs, “Ok, can we go?” I nod, “Sure we can.” I’ll face the consequences later. I know I will, but tonight I’ll aim to make one of us have a good end to the day. “Let me go grab my keys.” I say to her, “I’ll get them!” She says quickly. “I need to grab my coat!” “Sure. Grab my wallet too.” I say, as she skips upstairs. I shove my hands into my pocket, staring at the blank space
SKYLA. I shut the door after he leaves and I lean against the wall, resting my head back. I’m unable to wipe this stupid smile off my face. Royce Arden… My stomach does a flip, and my smile vanishes. I’m falling for him… even if he isn’t Reign… I’m somehow falling for him, which means… I’m going to have to tell Aleric… I’m so fucked up… “Sky! If you’re done flirting, do you want to actually come and watch?” Jayce calls. “I’m not flirting. He’s gone.” I say, rolling my eyes and heading to my bedroom, I quickly change out of my dirty clothes. I wipe my face and neck, my heart skipping a beat as I remember how his hands had run along my throat… Fuck… I close my eyes, holding my shirt against my neck, as I inhale deeply. His scent lingers… “Fuck, that one must have hurt!” Ares curses, snapping me from my thoughts. Tossing my clothes in my washing hamper, I head to the lounge. I’ll shower later… I don’t mind his scent lingering on me a little longer, even if I do feel a little st