บททั้งหมดของ The Apex: Ascend or Be Consumed: บทที่ 31 - บทที่ 40

I had been alone for days. No one spoke to me in classes or agreed to duels with me. I wasn't even invited to any House social gatherings. It wasn't like it was much of a big deal. I had been used to alienation since I was a child. What truly hurt was that Lucan was ignoring me too, and none of his Alpha friends came to visit. I missed Eryx so much it ached; if he were here, I knew I wouldn’t feel so alone. He had always been the perfect companion. Certainly not Lucan, the liar. He hadn’t come to see me like he promised. Had he even promised? “I’ll see you soon,” I recalled his words, and my heart sank heavier with the memory. He had been avoiding me completely. Even in Supernatural Combat classes, he was cold and neutral, treating me as though I were just another student. I waited behind after class one day, hoping to speak to him but he disappeared in front of me like he hadn't noticed my presence. I was aching for a glance from him and it was making me lose my mind.

I knew I could never fully understand the weight of the decision I had just made with Irina, but it would save my life and others. If controlling the destructive energy within me could protect people, then the consequences didn’t matter. I’ve weathered storms before; I won’t be troubled by small rains. With that in mind, I slipped the array into my pouch and pushed open the doors. No one looked twice as I entered except Mistress Lune. “You are late.” Her voice followed me as I slid into a seat. “I’m sorry,” I replied, fixing a fake smile on my face. “Isn't she always late?” “She must think she's all that because she enchanted an instructor with her face.“ “Is she even worth it?” “She shouldn't be allowed to study among us.” “With someone like Instructor Lucan as a backer, I’m afraid we don't have a say.” “Shameless.” “Whore.” Echoes of the malicious students’ voices reached me but I didn't act like I could hear them. It wasn’t the first time they condem

“You mean to tell me you don’t know any of this?” I had to ask because I was dumbfounded. “I thought you all were Blackcroft secret leaders.” “Secret?” Dominic chortled. Corin sighed heavily before he began to explain to me softly. “Blackcroft has no leader except Veylor. You already know he's the High Chancellor. The academy itself is a magical realm. We- as the school’s most powerful Alphas had to form the Apex Circle. The Apex isn’t just the highest cultivation level for Initiates, it's also a secret society in Blackcroft that only accepts the top 1% of students — geniuses, prodigies, or legacies.” I blinked, confused. “I don't understand,” “Haven't you been taught all of these in History class?” Dominic responded, his brows furrowing as he flagged my other side. My head hung low as I replied, “I’m not allowed in History class anymore.” “The tragic incident happened on her first day in History of Power,” Lucan put in. While Corin folded his hand and studied me more deepl

Our wolves continued sprinting until we reached a big tree full of Golden berries. It was the same as the ones I ate earlier. Maureen looked at it, her eyes glinting with curiosity. I had tasted it earlier, and I would rather she didn't eat it at all. Lucan howled, his gaze fixed on the tree. “You want to eat some?” “I shouldn't eat these. I can't stay in this form for long,” Maureen replied to him in the wolf language too. “It would induce you to stay longer. I want you to,” He countered in a persuasive tone. I was somewhere in her mind like she usually was. The difference was that I couldn't communicate with her like she could with me. I didn't know if that was because my mortal body was weak. Lucan used his huge paw to kick the tree and several berries fell from it. He grabbed one, licked it, and brought it to her. Lucan lifted his massive paw and struck the tree with a single blow. The bark splintered, and a small cascade of berries rained down onto the mossy grou

Lucan’s mouth claimed mine once again as he pulled down my skirt. I cried out his name when his thick cock thrust inside me in one deep shove. He filled me completely. It was so good. I didn't know why I hadn't just shut him up with a kiss earlier to enjoy this incredible sex. My pussy walls gripped him, straining to take all of him. I moaned as the sharp burn of the stretch gave way to an almost unbearable pulsing ache. Only because I had braced myself to it, but nothing could have prepared me for the way it felt: the thickness, the heat, its pulsation, and the way he possessed me so utterly I could barely draw breath—it was utterly hot and consuming “Lucan…Lucan..” I chanted his name like a prayer. “Shh…don’t speak.” He groaned, pulled out then slowly slammed in. I bit back a scream, raking my nail down his back. I couldn't stop his skin because he was wearing his usual armor. When we shift, whatever we are wearing stays on. This was unlike the Silverclaw pa