Chapter 5

Sadie Simmons pov

The entire hall grew quiet as the principal welcomed the newcomer.

“The next Alpha of the most powerful North American pack - Jaxon of the Blackstorm Pack, will be joining us this year!”

The crowd erupted in hushed murmurs as they shook hands on the stage.

Leaning towards me Nina gasped, “Oh my Goddess, he's so HOT!”

“He looks dangerous,” I muttered.

Grinning mischievously she said, “Exactly. That’s what makes him so hot. I wonder who he’ll be matched with.”

Eyeing her strangely I mumbled, “Matched?”

“You don't know?” She snickered before she explained, “The Academy’s matching system is used to find an Alpha’s future Luna. Some get matched, others don't.”

At a loss for words, I gaped at her while she was poking a page in the handout we received.

"I'm reading about it now."

“But I am an omega and no Luna?!”

Shushing me, she pointed at the principal, trying to regain the crowd's attention.

“With the new scholarship program, I’ll explain our special rules again. The Coveted Matching System. After blood testing, the system matches Male Alphas and She-wolves based on physical and mental data. If you don’t get matched, you can improve your stats through studies, competitions, or combat tests. The system has proven for generations that matched pairs produce the strongest heir.

Once matched, the she-wolf will move into her Alpha’s dorm, and the two can form a bond before graduation. In addition to regular classes, matched pairs are required to attend mating courses together. She-wolves are only allowed to mate with their designated Alpha. ”

“Mating courses?" I baulked in disbelief.

Giggling, Nina chirped excitedly, “Yep, good ol' sex.”

The principal reminded all new students to complete their blood tests before Thursday evening, and then the results would be announced on Friday evening during the assembly.

“This is completely insane,” I murmured.

Nina laughed, “Come on, it's better to just get it over with. I’m starving. Let's go to the nurse, get our blood drawn, then head to the cafeteria for some dinner. I will even buy it.”

We headed to the nurses' station to finish our blood withdrawal, then Njna told me to follow her to the cafeteria.

“Find us a place to sit while I go get us some chow,” she said softly.

Nodding I scanned the table and chairs, saw an empty one, and hurried toward it.

Just as I was about to sit, I heard my name called then turned to see my ex standing there.

He eyed me incredulously and said, “You really went to great lengths to win me back, huh, babe.”

I scowled at him as he stepped closer to me.

“You won't be matched with anyone here, Sadie,” he then reached out to brush back my bangs before adding, “We could keep seeing each other secretly.”

Gobsmacked over his arrogance I laughed mockingly before shoving him away.

“I don't care who I'm matched with here but I will NEVER look at you again, Justin,” I growled.

As I turned to walk away to another table I realized that Jaxon was standing directly behind me.

“Jaxon…,” Justin mumbled nervously.

Jaxon smiled coldly, “Hello, little brother.”

My eyes widened as I glanced between the pair in shocked confusion.

“Hello, little brother,” Jaxon repeated again but in a more mocking tone.

Forcing a grin, Justin said, “I didn't expect to see you here.”

“Yeah, me either,” Jaxon replied then asked, "How is your father?”

Hesitating, Justin answered, “He…he’s fine.”

Narrowing his eyes at me Jaxon sneered. “I'm sure he’s doing well, otherwise how could he afford to fulfill your wishes to send your lowborn harlot into the academy?”

Jaxon clearly mistook me for Jason’s sugar baby or some girl who bought her way in.

Frowning I growled, “Hey, I’m not…”

“I was talking to my brother,” Jaxon interrupted with a dangerous tone.

I curled my lip angrily and eyed him with disdain.

Justin stammered, “I’ve got things to do. I’ll be going now!” and hurried off, leaving me alone with the devil of a man.

Jaxon turned to leave, but I called out after him, “Hey, I don’t care who you are, but I got in here with my own abilities!”

Jaxon stepped closer, close enough for me to smell his intriguing cologne and feel his breath on my face.

“You’re interesting, little white rabbit,” he said with a faint smile. “We’ll meet again.”

He then turned and strode off like he was hot shit.

“What a self-absorbed butthead,” I muttered, and Stormy snickered in my head.