Semua Bab Falling For My Basketball Alpha!: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Hailey's POVI clenched my fists, struggling to keep my emotions in check as I watched Nikki's exaggerated performance. Her face twisted into a theatrical mask of pain, and I could barely stifle the scoff threatening to escape my lips. Blood trickled from the self-inflicted wound on her hand, a morbid display meant to turn the narrative in her favor."Hailey stabbed me!" Nikki cried, her voice trembling with feigned anguish as she collapsed onto the hospital bench. She clutched her hand dramatically, as though she'd been mortally wounded. Her lips quivered, her eyes wide with faux innocence.My heart sank, a sinking ship in a storm of frustration. I opened my mouth to refute her claims, but Paxton was already marching toward us, his brows knitted in concern. His dark eyes flicked between the crimson streak on Nikki’s hand and my stunned expression."Nikki, what’s going on here?" he demanded, his deep voice laced with authority.Nikki sniffled, lifting her wounded hand toward him like

Hailey’s POVI couldn’t shake off the unease in my chest as I watched Paxton clutch his side, barely holding himself together. His assurance earlier, “I’m fine, Hailey,” replayed in my head, but his strained voice and the way he stumbled off the court told a different story. Beads of sweat glistened on his brow, his breathing labored. His normally confident stride was replaced with a limp, and I knew deep down he wasn’t fine.I shouldn’t have come to this game. The crowd’s cheers and jeers echoed in my mind, but they were a distant hum compared to the pounding of my heart. This wasn’t just a game—it was dirty, brutal, and downright nasty. When I signed up as an intern nurse for the team, I didn’t know I’d be walking into something that felt more like a battlefield than a basketball court. But now, seeing Paxton, I couldn’t ignore my duty.“Paxton,” I called softly, stepping onto the court as the referee signaled a timeout. My voice trembled, but I pushed forward. “You need to sit down

Hailey's POVMy breathing was shallow, each breath coming out in ragged gasps as I sat trembling in Mr. Williams' office. The principal had escorted me here, her arms still wrapped protectively around my shoulders after my earlier episode. The lingering cold from the night air hadn’t left my body, and I felt as though I was encased in ice. My mind raced with the image of those glowing eyes—the rogue wolf, its snarl etched into my memory."I saw... I saw a rogue wolf!" I finally managed to croak out, my voice trembling as I clutched the edge of the chair like it was my lifeline. My heart hammered against my ribs as if trying to escape.The principal knelt beside me, her expression calm but firm. "Hailey, it's common to have hallucinations in times of high stress. Rogues have been gone from this area for years. There’s nothing to be afraid of." Her voice was soothing, but I shook my head in defiance.“No,” I whispered, my voice breaking. “I know what I saw. It was real.”She sighed, her

Hailey's POVThe ride to school was quiet, an uncomfortable silence lingering between Paxton and me. As we neared the school gates, he broke the silence.“How are you feeling now?” His voice was soft, but there was an edge of concern. “Do you remember anything about last night? Anything at all?”I sighed, staring out of the window. “No,” I replied honestly. “I took some medicine at the school hospital before going to the hostel. That’s all I remember. I’m feeling better now, though.”He nodded, his jaw tightening. His grip on the steering wheel was firm, almost like he was holding himself back from saying more.As we pulled into the school parking lot, I unbuckled my seatbelt and reached for the door handle. “Thanks for the ride,” I muttered, opening the door.“I’ll walk you to the court,” he offered.I shook my head quickly. “No, it’s fine. I need some time alone,” I said, avoiding his gaze.He hesitated but eventually nodded. “Be careful,” he said, his voice laced with something tha

Hailey’s POVI was still sitting in the stadium, lost in thought about everything that had happened with Paxton. The feel of his hands on my waist, the way his eyes held mine—those moments kept replaying in my head like a broken record. I couldn’t help but wonder what I was getting myself into.But my spiraling thoughts were interrupted by a tap on my shoulder. Startled, I turned with too much force, ready to snap at whoever it was.It was Dimitri, again! I thought he left few minutes ago.“Hey, Hailey,” he greeted, flashing me his signature grin—the one that always seemed to carry a mix of mischief and charm.I groaned inwardly, already bracing myself for whatever nonsense he was about to say. “What do you want, Dimitri?” I asked, folding my arms across my chest.“I have something to say to you!” he said, his tone light but oddly serious.I scoffed. “This should be good.”“Come on,” he said, rubbing the back of his neck. “I got caught up in the moment. Look, everyone cheering me on—i