Chapter 5

ALICIA

I stood there and watched as the principal tried to wrap her head around Alexander's revelation.

The smug look on Claudia's face was nowhere to be found, and I could tell she was starting to panic. The overly composed Claudia was no longer comfortable, her face a mixture of fury and fear.

“So I guess we'll just have to take a look at the footage, won't we?” Alexander's voice was calm, too calm, making it clear he had the upper hand now.

The truth was about to come out and there was no way Claudia could lie her way out of it.

"N-No, that won't be necessary," Claudia stammered, brushing her hair behind her ear in a poor attempt to salvage the situation before it got out of hand. "It was probably just a... misunderstanding."

"A misunderstanding? Really? That's the best you can come up with, obviously." My voice came out louder than intended and I instinctively placed a hand over my mouth

"I'll handle this," Principal Scarlet stiffly turned towards Alexander. "I apologize for the accusation. There clearly needs to be a thorough investigation carried out."

Alexander smiled one of those sharp, dangerous smiles that made it clear he wasn't buying any of the crap the principal was selling.

And in my opinion? That's a lot of crao to give anyways.

"Investigation or not, my sister stays. And if this ever happens again..." His voice was low, his lips curving into a smile like he was going crazy at this moment. "I might have to involve my father. And I'd really hate that for the school."

"Of course," the principal replied, voice slightly shaky.

It was here I understood the real meaning of power and the authority that came with it.

And the fact that he was one of my mates made a shiver run down my spine.

“Don't forget I'm the one you're dating, not her. You should be taking my side Alex.” She yelled into space as she walked away banging the door while my eyes swooped all over the whole class.

Ain't this crazy? I just wanted to stay low-key but I'm pretty sure everyone is updating their tweets with me all over it.

I couldn't stay here, at least not now.

As Alexander walked out of the classroom,. I took the liberty to walk out as well.

"You didn't have to do that," I mumbled in a low voice once we were alone in the hallway.

"I didn't. But I did anyway, just be grateful about it." He replied, not sparing me a glance and I wondered where the person who just defended me flew to. "Just stay in your lane. It's being two days and you're already making it to most popular of the year." I scoffed as the words left his mouth, gritting my teeth to stay put together.

“Maybe you should put a tight leash on your girlfriend, you think I love the attention?” I snapped when I felt his strong arm around my waist hold me in place before pushing me against the locker. Not this again.

“Don't you though?” His strong body pressed against mine as he took in my scent.

"You know getting into trouble the first week of school is a bad record, right?" his voice husky as he pressed a slow deliberate kiss on my neck.

His lips were so soft and delicate. I wanted to break free, to resist his touch, but instead, I found myself wanting more of him, his scent intoxicating.

His lips moved with so much ease over my neck, my breath hitched in my throat, my entire body on fire.

How could someone smell so good? I took in a sharp breath, and I heard him growl.

Then I suddenly felt his hands under my top, caressing the corners of my boobs. We were in the school hall. What if someone saw us? But none of that mattered to him right now.

I couldn’t resist even when I wanted to. I felt pleasure and powerlessness all at the same time.

His touch, firm and gentle, ignited something wild and uncontrollably within me. I knew this was wrong for God's sake, I am mated to him and his brothers, and anyone could walk in on us.

But then his fingers moved... oh. Damn, his warm breath fanning my skin made it impossible to think straight; my mind was a foggy cloud.

"You're desperate for attention, little doll" his voice filled with desire and mockery? "Even your body confirms it and betrays your words.”

I bit the bottom part of my lip, stopping myself from making any sound.

I was almost expelled, now here I was, almost being fucked in the hallway. I was losing every bit of sanity I had left.

I dug my fingers into his thick, luscious hair, and the sound he made made it obvious he liked it.

What was I doing? It felt like I was no longer in control of my own body.

I swallowed hard, my lips parting, but I didn't say anything. Instead, I let out a shaky breath, my hands gripping his hair tighter.

He pulled back, eyes dark and intense, filled with a hunger that mirrored my own.

"Say the words," he whispered, his thumb across my cheek, "and I'll stop."

But I didn't say anything. I couldn't, because I shamelessly didn't want him to stop.

A door slammed somewhere down the hall, evating his attention. He suddenly composed himself, stepping back.

“See you at home sister,” he said, walking away. He walked casually like nothing had happened, leaving me with shaky legs and a heat spreading through my body.

That night, I just sat on the porch, watching the stars. I wanted to forget the fact that I was mated to my three stepbrothers.

I knew Claudia wasn't done with her schemes, and this was only the beginning.

I was honestly too young for all the trash happening in my life right now.

I just lay on the hammock, thinking about how Alexander had defended me in school. If I was being honest, it felt kinda good, and the look on Claudia's face brought a smile to my lip.

The next day in school, everyone watched me curiously and whispers flying in the fair, but I heard it all.

“You should have seen how Alexander stood up for her.”

“Oh, I wish I was her right now.”

High school girls were a bunch of bitches these same girls called me a slut just a couple of days ago. Now they wanted to be me.

“Hey girl,” I heard that annoying voice behind me. I didn’t need a soothsayer to tell me it was Bella.

“How does it feel being the sister of the Triple A?” She rasped in my ears, throwing her hands over my shoulder.

“Damn, you have to stop scaring me like that.” I stated and she just stared on inquisitively.

“It feels fine,” I replied simply.

Bella followed behind me as I made my way to the cafeteria. She kept going on and on and on about how amazing it would be living with the Triple A. If only she knew.

Seated opposite each other, I could see my stepbrothers from the corner of my eyes, and all their attention was on me. I pretended as if I was having a serious conversation with Bella to avoid their intense gaze.

I started stuffing my face with my lunch. Can they just stop looking at me?

I kept eating my food when my stomach made a weird sound, and I felt an insane pain. I held my stomach as I fell to the ground.

The pain was unbearable. I cried, pressing my hands on my stomach. I felt strong arms around me, but my vision was already a blur, and the darkness took over.