Semua Bab She’s The Alpha King: Bab 21 - Bab 30

_Kael’s POV_The last thing I expected to see when I heard Zephyr’s scream and rushed over was him being wrapped in Elias’s arms.But there he was, wide-eyed and frozen like a deer in headlights. And Elias? He looked way too comfortable holding him like that. Like it wasn’t the first time. What the hell?I stopped walking and I felt my jaw tense.“What’s wrong?” Barrett asked beside me, following my gaze. Then he let out a low whistle. “Well, would you look at that? The prince works fast.”I didn’t answer, my eyes stayed locked on them, even though I didn’t want them to. Elias was laughing while Zephyr looked like he was about to combust from embarrassment, and for some reason, that made my chest tighten in the worst way.Zephyr hurriedly got away from Elias and stood on his feet again, his face turning bright red. Why the hell was he blushing?He was a man for crying out loud!And why was I pissed that he was blushing for that Elias and not me?Oh goddess. The more I thought about it

_Zephyr’s POV_Smoke filled my nose, the air was hot and dry, and every breath burned like it was trying to scrape the inside of my throat.I coughed and stumbled, managing to stand up to my feet and dragging Elias with one arm. His weight leaned heavily on me, and my body screamed in pain, but I couldn’t stop now. The fire was chasing us, cracking through dry leaves, snapping branches, and roaring louder with every second. If we stopped, it would swallow us whole and kill us here.“We have to go,” I said through gritted teeth. “Elias, you have to move. Please.” I nudged him heavily, wanting to wake him up.He groaned, barely keeping his balance. When we stumbled again, he fell forward, hitting his head against a root sticking out of the ground.“Elias!” I dropped beside him, but thankfully, his eyes fluttered open and he groaned again.“I’m okay…” he whispered, but I could see how pale he looked. I tried to help him up, but he could barely move. I was about to try again when I heard

_Kael’s POV_I took slow purposeful steps towards the final year students’ wing, my focus aimed at that room located at the end of the hallway.Each step I took felt heavier than the last. My fist clenched as I tried to keep my anger at bay, but it was far from working. When I got close enough to my destination, the door opened in tow and the pathetic son of a bitch stepped out. He was laughing at something I didn't give a fuck about, his arm still wrapped in a thick bandage. I knew well that his injuries had healed up, courtesy of his wolf. Sian hadn't gotten his wolf yet. He was just a third year student. His injuries would remain there, just like Zephyr's.When Vaelen's eyes met mine, his laughter died and he froze in place. His mouth opened, about to say something, but I wasn't here to listen to his stupid words. I came to return a favor.Before he could voice out whatever rubbish he had prepared to say, I reached for his shirt collar and pulled him close before delivering a gut

_Zephyr's POV_Kael's words echoed in my head all night."There's something about you. I just can't pinpoint what it is."I barely slept. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw his face in the evening light, the way he'd looked at me like he was trying to solve a puzzle or something.The next morning came too soon.I dragged myself out of bed, wincing as my injured leg protested. The limp was still there, but I forced myself to walk as normally as possible. I couldn't afford to show weakness. Not today.The Great Hall buzzed with nervous energy when I arrived for breakfast. Students clustered in tight groups, whispering about the hunting results. About who would be recognized. The best three.Guilt crawled into my heart remembering that alot of students couldn't get their items because of the fire, and I was the reason for the fire.Even Kael seemed to have abandoned his for me.I grabbed a tray and loaded it with simple fare, some bread, fruit, and water. My stomach was too twisted to ha

_Zephyr's POV_I woke up to a familiar, unwelcome cramping in my lower abdomen.“No. Not now.” I pressed my face into my pillow and groaned softly. Of all the times for my two month cycle to start, it had to be today, the day of our most intensive combat assessment. The day Kael would be watching every move I made again. And thankfully, unlike humans, the she-wolves get theirs every two months. Not monthly.The cramping intensified, and I bit down on my lip to keep from making any sound. The others were still asleep and my room wasn’t sound proof. I couldn't afford to make any noise.I forced myself to sit up slowly, one hand pressed against my stomach. The healing salve from Kael had worked wonders on my bruises, but it couldn't do anything about this particular kind of pain.“Think, Zephyr. You've managed this before.”I had, but never while trying to maintain my cover as a male student. Never while hiding bindings under my uniform. Never while knowing that any sign of weakness migh