Semua Bab The Alpha's Human Mate: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Ashley woke up the next day, stretching and yawning. She felt too lazy to get out of bed and totally forgot about what she had seen last night.She moved out of bed, dragging her feet to the bathroom. She picked up her toothbrush and began brushing her teeth.She stared into the mirror and smiled widely, remembering the time she and Enoch had shared. She was still very confused about her feelings.She seemed so attracted to Enoch, and at the same time, attracted to Derek. She didn’t want to admit she was attracted to Derek, but deep down she knew.Since he came into her life, she had peace of mind about almost everything. No bullies at school, no fears at all. She knew if anything happened, she had him to defend her always.She moved under the shower and opened the tap. She stood under the flowing water for a few minutes; she loved the way it ran down her body.She then made haste, and before she knew it, she was already out. She got to her room and picked up her neat, ironed clothes

They stepped out of the classroom and found Fighter waiting at the door.“Hi,” he greeted shyly, barely able to meet their gaze. His awkwardness came off as adorable to both Ashley and Maggie.“I like him. He’s the shy type,” Ashley said with a grin.Maggie nodded, still watching Fighter. “Yeah, he is. He’s cool. That’s why I’m friends with a junior,” Derek added proudly as they all started heading toward the school restaurant.Ashley and Derek walked ahead while Maggie slowed her pace so Fighter could catch up and she could talk to him.“Hi,” Maggie greeted again.Fighter offered a faint smile, eyes still avoiding hers. “Hi,” he replied, shy as ever.“What’s your name?” she asked.“Fighter,” he answered.Maggie reached out her hand. “I’m Maggie. Nice to meet you.”He shook her hand, noticing how soft her skin was and, for a second, not wanting to let go—but he did.“Actually, we’ve met before. Do you remember?” she asked.Fighter frowned and shook his head. “Really? I don’t think so.

Ashley finally arrived home, her body heavy with exhaustion. With a weary sigh, she dropped her bag by the door and trudged to her bed, collapsing onto it without bothering to change. The silence of the room wrapped around her like a blanket, but her mind refused to settle. She slowly turned her head toward the mirror on her wall, locking eyes with her own reflection.For a long moment, she simply stared at herself—tired eyes, messy hair, lips slightly parted as if stuck in the memory of something she wasn’t ready to admit. Something she’d told herself to forget.With a slow, deliberate movement, she sat up and made her way to the mirror, her bare feet padding softly against the floor. She stopped right in front of it, raised a hand, and let her fingertips gently brush over her lips. The image of Derek kissing her replayed in her mind like a loop she couldn’t break.Her chest rose and fell rapidly as she snapped herself out of it, shaking her head as if trying to physically toss the m

After dinner, Ashley and Derek volunteered to clear the table. It wasn’t just a kind gesture—they both knew exactly what they were doing. They wanted to give Maggie and Fighter some alone time.“How old are you, Fighter?” Maggie asked as they moved to the couch. She grabbed the remote and turned on the TV, but her eyes never left him. She wasn’t paying attention to the screen at all.“I’m 19,” he replied, looking directly at her, trying to catch her expression. He expected some sort of reaction—surprise, maybe disappointment—but she stayed calm.“Wow. I’m 19 too,” she said, and his jaw nearly hit the floor. He hadn’t expected that. He’d assumed she was around 22.“You look surprised,” she noted, raising a brow.“I just... thought you were older,” he admitted, and she chuckled softly.“Yeah, I get that a lot. People always say I look more mature than I actually am. I guess it’s just my face or something,” she said with a shrug.“It’s not a bad thing,” he replied, and she nodded.“Thank

“Why are they acting so strange all of a sudden?” Ashley asked, her brow furrowing in confusion.Maggie let out a soft chuckle. “Oh thank God, I thought I was the only one picking up on that weird energy.” She reached out and grabbed Ashley’s hand gently. “Come on, let’s just get what we came here for. Time’s not really on our side today.”They were just about to begin browsing through the aisles when the girl at the counter called out to them, halting their movements.“Excuse me, sorry to interrupt,” she said politely, “but do you happen to know those guys you were just talking to? The ones who left with that big black bag?”Ashley and Maggie exchanged a quick, puzzled glance.“What guys?” Maggie asked cautiously.“The two you were just chatting with. They walked out carrying a huge bag—looked pretty heavy,” the girl clarified.Again, the girls shared another glance, this time tinged with unease.“Why are you asking?” Ashley responded, her voice a mix of curiosity and concern.The co