Все главы The Ice Alpha’s Mate: Глава 11 - Глава 20

RYDERAfter my second interaction with Professor Denver, I head straight to the headmaster's office, since he's the only one who can resolve this situation. The whole time, I'm asking myself why I'm doing this. There seems to be no logical explanation—the girl can't seem to stand me.If I had to guess, I'd say that what drove me to get this matter dealt with was how she accused me. She was certain that I was the one who sabotaged her, and that simply won't do.Deep down, I know there's more to it, but I'll ignore it for now.Our headmaster, Dr. Lyle Edwards, sees me right away. When I stride into his office, his hands are clasped together in front of him and he has a curious look in his eyes. "Mr. Drexel. What brings you here? I have to confess that I'm surprised by your visit."I briefly explain Aria's entire situation, and when the introduction is out of the way, I say, "I want the complaint erased from the books, and I want her back on the team."He straightens his glasses. "Well,

RYDERI'm about to do the most stupid thing in the world.It's completely unlike me and I'd never tell a single soul on this planet—not one—that I did it. I'm the future Alpha of our pack. I'm supposed to be the embodiment of maturity.That doesn't stop me from hurting myself on purpose so I can have a chance to talk to the medic.I land hard on my arm and instantly regret my decision. What if I got seriously hurt? Pain runs all along my arm, and my teammates try to help me to my feet.The other day, I was pissed about the fall I took. Now, I'm doing it to myself. How does this make any sense?"You okay, Drexel?" I hear Coach ask. "Need to get it checked?"I nod, and the look he gives me burns right through me, and I wonder fleetingly if he can see through all my schemes. "Two minutes tops," he grits out as he jerks his head in the direction of our sick room.As I skate toward him, I ask, "Is that enough time?"His anger grows and his face is merely inches away from mine when he respo

ARIA"Are you crazy!?" I burst out. "Why did you do that?"I can't even control my surprise right now. Actually, there's a lot of fear mixed in there, too. Tyler was about to open the door when he sped away, leaving him stranded in the parking lot.Ryder shrugs carelessly and I swear that he's fighting off a smile. He doesn't look at me when he answers, "I didn't want him in my car. I didn't offer him a ride."My mouth is agape. "And why is that? He's your teammate."Ryder doesn't answer me, and I start panicking. I realize that this is exactly how girls like me could get into trouble. I'm in a car with a guy whose intentions are unclear to me, and we're supposedly headed to this place where I won't have any friends.I was counting on Tyler, but I don't know if he'll be able to show up."I thought you were friends," I remark. "That you were all friends.""You thought wrong.""What?" I ask, surprised. "What's wrong with Tyler?""What isn't wrong with him?"At this point, he's just toyi

ARIAI turn my body away from him and stare out the window instead.We haven't exchanged a single word since we left the beach, and I must admit that things are...awkward between us.I make a mental note to never again get close to him, regardless of what happens. My number one mistake was agreeing to let him drive me there. Honestly? This whole situation has been a waste of time.I could've been home, enjoying my day. Instead, I'm here with a guy whose intentions are unclear to me, and who I have a reaction to that doesn't make any sense.I've tried and failed to figure out what's wrong with me.It seems I can't think whenever he's around me.I'm pulled out of my thoughts when the car makes a strange sound. My head snaps in his direction and I watch his face. He looks just as confused and alarmed as I am."Something's wrong with the car," he claims before parking on the side of the road. In the same second, smoke starts billowing from the hood of the car.Ryder steps out of the car

RYDERAs soon as I open my eyes, I realize that I have to get away from her.Like right the fuck now.I'm not sure how it happened, but our bodies are pressed together, and I have an arm around her waist. My nose is pressed right against the back of her skull, and every breath I take is loaded with the sweet smell of her hair. Of her.The scent is fruity and exotic, maybe pineapple, and there's a trace of that other scent—the one that keeps me on her tail, needing to get another hit of it like a drug addict.Aria stirs, and her body moves against mine, grinding right into me. I lengthen against my thigh, knowing that if she wakes up, she'll be aware of what's happening right behind her. Teeth clenched, I try to create some space between us, but she shifts again, a light moan leaving her lips in her sleep.My heart starts beating faster. Aria turns to lie on her back, and then she turns on her side again, facing me, all with closed eyes. I stare back at her in surprise, knowing she's a