All Chapters of Bonds at War: The Untouched is Mine: Chapter 41 - Chapter 50

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Chapter 39: Everyone's Target

ARDEN“Hey, are you really—” I weaved through the crowd of people who kept quizzing me about my virginity once again. The moment it was revealed, people didn’t take it lightly. I darted out of the swimming pool with Tessa hot on my heels, and as soon as we reached our dorm, the information was already plastered on Echo for the entire student body to see. I genuinely dreaded coming to class this morning, and for good reason. Nearly everyone had their eyes on me—curious, disdainful, and worst of all… hungry. “Can’t they get the memo that you’re not interested?” Tessa muttered under her breath after I shooed away yet another man—someone I had never even talked to before—blatantly asking me for sex. “They understand that,” Owen chimed in, looking up from his lunch. “That won’t stop them from trying, though.” “Wow, that’s the first time I’ve heard you speak,” Tessa remarked casually before pivoting back to the topic at hand. “If you think about it, the point system has always favored

Chapter 40: Still Mine

ARDENI turned around and saw the only man I have ever loved standing before me. However, the safety I once felt in his presence had now been replaced by a twinge of fear, and the butterflies in my stomach that once soared with giddiness now felt more akin to dread.“Arden,” he said my name in the same way he always had, yet his tone starkly contrasted with our last two encounters. We were alone in this maze-like garden, and I instinctively took a step back. To my relief, he made no move to close the distance between us. “Where’s Sienna?” I finally asked, my voice taking on a slightly mocking tone that emerged unconsciously.He sighed deeply and ran his fingers through his hair. “Sienna and I… we’re not together.”My eyebrows shot up in disbelief. “Oh, so it was just a one-night stand? You were merely messing around?”He pressed his lips together, hesitating. “I just—”Then he stepped forward, his gaze locked onto mine with a sincerity I never believed him capable of anymore. “You kn

Chapter 41.1: Good Match

ARDEN“So, we’re going to have an assessment today,” Miss Loveson announced, her gaze lingering on me from time to time. It seemed that the teachers were aware of the tension in the air as well. “Two weeks after the Ivory Solstice, we will hold a competition in our school, inviting every eligible university to participate in various contests ranging from sports to academics.” “This assessment will be focused on general knowledge—it’s the main event of all the quiz bees. From both the freshman and senior levels, four representatives will be chosen for this category.” “Fort, Sienna, please help me distribute the papers,” she instructed. The two of them stood, grabbed their stacks, and began handing them out to the members. I opted to sit alone at the very back. However, just then, someone abruptly pulled the chair next to me. I initially ignored them, but the persistent glances forced me to acknowledge his presence. With a small sigh, I turned to him. “Can I help you?” I muttered, m

Chapter 41.2: Good Match

ARDENBoth of us turned toward the door to find Elias standing there, leaning nonchalantly against the door frame with his arms crossed. Kyle quickly released me and darted glances between Elias and me. A look of understanding crossed his features, and then he bowed slightly. “Sorry, Alpha,” he mumbled. “I didn’t realize you had already claimed her.” My frown deepened. “Nobody has claimed me,” I insisted, but it seemed Kyle was already convinced otherwise. “I’m going back,” he stated, leaving Elias and me alone. I sighed and shook my head, intending to leave when he unexpectedly seized my arm again. He leaned in, bowing his head slightly so our eyes met. I didn’t back down this time; I held his gaze, offering him the same heated glare. “I knew it,” he muttered. “It is you.” He brushed my hair away from my neck and poked at the mark there, his finger lingering for a few seconds before finally withdrawing. “I saw it the first time we met,” he said, smiling. “What?” I asked, frus

Chapter 42.1: A Grand Incentive

ARDEN“So, all of the Alphas have approached you now?” Tessa asked as we entered the assembly hall. For some inexplicable reason, Mr. Winters had called all students together for an important announcement, thereby canceling our first class of the day.At that moment, I spotted the True Alphas sitting at the front, divided by their respective factions. It was as if they sensed my presence, for they all turned to me in unison. Rowan shot me a playful wink. Jaxon narrowed his eyes, projecting an air of possessiveness. Elias wore a smirk that hinted at his amusement. Cade, however… swiftly averted his gaze, appearing completely uninterested.“It doesn’t matter,” I replied to Tessa. “They’re no different from the other men in this school.” “Even me?” Owen interjected.“You’re different. You just want to graduate without any hassle, like me.” Owen shrugged, a casual acceptance in his demeanor. “That’s true.”With that, we navigated our way to the very back of the hall. The stares of othe

Chapter 42.2: A Grand Incentive

Gasps echoed across the hall, and students began animatedly discussing the incentive. However, I felt the familiar tightness coil in my stomach once more. At the end of the day, it all boiled down to points—and the reason Mr. Winters spoke about purity in the very beginning was because he knew the stakes. The points tied to my virginity still held the most value, and even the highest-ranked contenders in the preliminary examinations would not be able to reach the top without claiming my purity. “That is all,” Mr. Winters said, beaming with satisfaction. “For the remainder of the first period, go ahead and rest! Our school, while prioritizing excellence, also values your mental health! Have a good day, everyone!” With that, he descended the stage to the sound of students clapping in approval. Sensing my discomfort, Tessa grasped my wrist and pulled me out of the hall, disregarding the calls of my name. Owen trailed close behind, ready to protect me. I was grateful to have them there.

Chapter 43.1: Ivory Solstice

ARDEN It was here. The Ivory Solstice.The day I had dreaded from the moment Tessa first introduced the concept to me. The day when the fantasy of neutrality ended, and everyone had to make a decision—alight with a faction or be left to the mercy of chaos. I hadn’t left my dorm much the past week, slipping in and out of classes like a shadow, working shifts in near silence at the Evermore café. Rowan stopped by every shift with his sunny charm and flowery words. Elias made his presence known with a smirk and a riddle I never asked for. Jaxon hovered, tense and growling at anyone who so much as looked my way, and Cade… Cade remained distant. Except for that day when he shattered my walls only to ask for something that hollowed me out.“Do you think if I break my leg, I won’t have to go?” I muttered as I sat on the edge of my bed, tugging a comb through my hair. Tessa glanced at me from the mirror, already in her gown—sleek, navy, and far more glamorous than mine. “You could try. B

Chapter 43.2: Ivory Solstice

ARDENHe pressed a final kiss to my temple, then walked off, back toward the hall, leaving me standing there like I was made of leftover pieces. I wiped my face with the back of my hand and forced myself back into the hall just as the headmaster raised his voice over the gathering crowd.Mr. Winters stood at the grand podium in his silver-trimmed robes, arms open like a benevolent god presiding over judgment day.“Welcome, students, to this year’s Ivory Solstice,” he began, his voice booming across the ballroom. “The night you all officially enter the factions of our system. The foundation of our future governance, of peace and structure, begins with you.”Behind him stood four towering columns—each carved with a different emblem, representing the factions. In front of them sat four glass boxes, crystal-clear and glowing faintly from within.“The factions are here not to divide,” he continued, “but to connect. Unity in diversity. Collaboration through structure. We believe that by cho

Chapter 44: Breaking Point

ARDENAfter I uttered those fateful words, the world around me froze. The first person I noticed was Mr. Winters. I couldn’t help but notice how his pleasant, polished smile faltered, giving way to confusion. The other teachers exchanged stiff, silent glances—each one a reflection of the disbelief coursing through the room. In an instant, whispers ignited like wildfire. “She didn’t choose?” “Can she do that?” “She’s mad—what on earth is she doing?” The crowd began to shift nervously, faces turning toward one another, and then toward me. Some appeared confused, others curious, but most looked wide-eyed with shock, as if I had just torn the sacred fabric of this place in two. Out of the corner of my eye, I spotted the True Alphas. Each one stood still, yet none appeared the same. Jaxon looked stunned, one hand slightly lifted, his mouth agape in disbelief. Elias narrowed his eyes, not in anger, but in genuine curiosity. Rowan wore that irritating, flirty smirk of his, but this t

Chapter 45: Beneath the Vent

ARDENThat kind of man was placed in power in the United Factions? I couldn’t believe it. All the stories I had heard about him being an advocate for students’ rights slipped through my fingers like water. It was clear he was just another man in a position of power.As I stepped out of his office, I suddenly understood what I had become. Fodder. A factionless freak.Still, I held my head high as eyes landed on me. The badges on everyone’s collars glimmered like silent warnings, signaling that I was an outsider in a world where conformity ruled.By the time I reached our first class, the atmosphere hadn’t improved. “Hey!” Rowan greeted, wrapping an arm around my shoulder. I sighed, turning to meet his gaze, trying to muster as much sincerity as I could. His eyes showed something—concern? With that, he slowly withdrew his arm.“Thanks,” I muttered, redirecting my attention to the board. I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was an unwanted presence.By the first break, I found myself all

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