Mate

Well, that was close. God knows what would have happened had his mate not stopped him. I sit back in my seat as everyone else dispatches, and the teacher also entered right at that moment.

I think it's high time I left the pack.

I've been thinking about leaving for some days now, ever since the changes started. I can only hide them for a while. I don't know what will happen once they are discovered. Today was a close call, and I can't afford for them to know. It could lead to my death once discovered.

Luckily for me, I was soon forgotten because of the excitement in the air. Mrs. Johnson even added a bonus to my salary because of it, which I was grateful for since I can now add more to my savings.

The day went by quickly, and classes were over before we knew it.

When I got to the packhouse, everywhere was filled with preparations, and I knew for one that I would definitely be ignored for the rest of the day and mostly tomorrow also hopefully. I quickly went down to my room and locked myself in for the rest of the day. I hear our guest will be arriving at midnight, and the celebration will start once he arrives.

As I lay in bed, I listened to all that was going on in the packhouse and discovered that the guest that was coming was the heir apparent to the throne of the werewolves. I also couldn't help but feel excited when I learned so. I have never in my life seen any of the royals, much less attend the same school with one. Hopefully, I will be able to catch a glimpse of him when he arrives here. I heard their looks were otherworldly, and they all possess unique abilities, and those abilities are only known to those close to them. The royals consist of five: the king, the queen, the two princes, and of course the princess.

It was said that King Indulf wanted to pass the throne over to the crown prince, Prince Zeid, but couldn't because Prince Zeid had yet to find his mate.

It was generally known that the throne can only be passed to the crown prince the moment he finds his mate, as he needs the support of his mate to rule the entire werewolf pack.

I suddenly hear the pack members telling one another that Prince Zeid has arrived and that everyone is required to welcome him. I know by everyone, I'm not among them, so I didn't bother joining them. Not long after I heard them start the party, I could feel the celebration in the air and the excitement of everyone to be able to be in the presence of a royal.

My stomach grumbles out, reminding me I haven't eaten since lunch break. I check the time and notice it's past 1 am. I got up from my bed and quietly opened the door to my room. I check the basement and see that they left it untouched, like they are trying to ignore the existence of the basement.

I walk to the entrance of the basement, quietly open it slightly, and peek through it. I noticed that it was empty, meaning they are all in the courtyard where the party is taking place.

This is quite good for me because I will be able to sneak out to get some food without being noticed.

I take a deep breath and step out from behind the door.

The moment I stepped out, my wolf started becoming restless. I pause for a bit wondering why she's like that—she hardly reacts to anything, which makes things perfect for me in covering her up.

Today was an exception that got me worried I tried communicating with her but she ignored me and continued being restless.

No problem, two can play the game

I chose to ignore her also and headed to where I know the foods are kept. She tried diverting me in the opposite direction, but I didn't want to and continued in my initial direction. She tried taking control from me, but I didn't let her.

She growled at me but told her to stop growling at me and that I would only listen to her if she told me what's wrong. But she chose to be silent.

At least this is much better than the way she was acting just now.

As I got to the table full of varieties of foods, she started acting up again. This time around more than before. I tried talking to her, but she wouldn't listen.

I sigh. Decided to take her for a run when things are more settled around here. It's been so long since I let her out; maybe that's why she's restless.

I pick up a plate and was about to serve myself some food when my wolf suddenly calls out a word I never imagined I would ever hear.

MATE...

at the same time she said it, I hear a deep voice also say the same word

"MATE"

I stood frozen for what seemed like forever and only came back to my senses when the plate I was holding fell from my hand and shattered into pieces on the floor.

I slowly turned around to confirm if what I just heard was said to me or not.

As I turned, my gaze fell on the most handsome guy I've ever seen in the whole of my life.

He stood at 187 cm tall with broad shoulders complementing his height and looks. His chiseled face was framed with crystal blue eyes, a sharp-pointed nose, lips that would make one want to kiss it forever, and brown short hair that looks like it has been finger raked several times. Giving him an enticing look.

He stood rooted six steps away in front of me, and we both stared at each other as though we were entranced by what we saw. Making everything around us dull out.

"Prince Zeid...what's wrong?" We only came to be when someone called out to him, breaking the connection between us.

I quickly diverted my eyes when I found who it was that called out to him and what his identity is.

I ran away out of fear, not caring I might have offended him by not acknowledging him, and also because I didn't want to have a confrontation with the alpha once he sees me.

Yes, it was the alpha that called out to him.

I heard the alpha's growl at me as I ran, but I didn't stop and kept running just to avoid them.