ANNABELLA’S POV
Today’s lunch break was the shortest, at least, that was how I felt.
I was really enjoying my time with the girls, but the bell had to go off, and I didn’t have a class with any of the girls aside from Wade.
‘ Ahhhh,’ Eve growled internally, showing her discomfort, but what was there to do? I was the type to skip class, at least not because of him.
When it was time for the last class, I packed my books and headed to the lab. It was the same class I shared with Wade Jackson, the bad-boy player.
I didn’t know why I was not into biology today, maybe because I was a little bit distracted. I couldn’t wait for school to be over.
A sigh left my lips as I sat in my usual seat at the corner of the lab, ready to start the last period, which was standing between me and Roman’s surprise.
What could it be?
I didn’t know what to expect but I knew Roman wouldn’t disappoint me.
The teacher entered in no time and started the class.
Biology was one of my favorite subjects, so I normally enjoyed every bit of the teaching till the last moment, and today wasn’t an exception. ” Get your textbooks and open page nineteen.” The teacher said and everyone pulled their book from their bag and started flipping the pages. ” Wade Jackson, join Bella if you didn’t bring yours.”
My head turned to the side and there he was, staring at me with those eyes. I thought he didn’t come to class as he was fun of skipping class and doing whatever he pleased.
His eyes met mine for a few seconds before he left his seat towards me. Wait! Why me?
‘ He could have said no.’ Eve said, irritated.
” You don’t look happy.” He said as he sat beside me in my seat. What has me not looking happy got to do with him?
” Maybe because I enjoy my space a lot,” I whispered.
” What did you say?”
” Did you come here to chit-chat?” I raised a brow and he sighed, shaking his head.” Have it your way.” He mumbled under his breath with a tired look in his eyes.
What is up with him? Eve noticed the change in his attitude, but I ignored him.
The class went on, and after a few minutes of discussion, a test was put on board, which I finished within ten minutes.
” Where is your work?” I raised my head to look at the arrogant boy sitting beside me. ” What, yearning for my attention?” He said sarcastically and I frowned.” In your dreams.” I sent my work to the teacher’s table and came back to my seat, making sure to leave a reasonable space between us as I pushed my seat to the side a little.
We only had thirty minutes to be done with school for the day and the teacher was looking through our books.
I grabbed a storybook I picked from the library the previous day to kill time. Maybe I would be able to get my mind off Roman for a while. I couldn’t believe I was this eager to see him, was it because of the surprise he had in store for me?
I doubt it because it has always been him and Jo one else.
‘ We still got minutes on the clock and it’s not even running fast enough.’ Eve growled, and I smiled, happy that I wasn’t the only one looking forward to seeing the beast alpha.
What was with the deal of riding with him?
Well, I feel more safe, happy, and secure with him. Most of all, I feel loved.
I stopped reading the book in my hand as the scene from this morning pulled at the forefront of my head.
We had a shower together!
I could feel a chill running down my spine at the mere thought of us being naked under the shower. It wasn’t the first time he had a shower with me but this one was my favorite.
No sex, just cuddling and talking.
He didn’t get angry even when he was supposed to. I couldn’t believe I got angry to the extent of locking him out; I sighed, unknowing I was being watched by the arrogant Casanova of the entire Rivers.
” Bella.” The teachers called, and I slammed out of my thoughts at once.” You did a great job with Brooke, Rivers is proud to have a student like you.” He said with a smile. ” You guys have gone through a lot in the hands of those rogues, but don’t worry this time; we will succeed in driving them away for good.” He said, and I nodded, though I didn’t know what he meant.
” Ok, heard Alpha Roman was there to rescue you?” He asked, and I nodded; a smile formed on his face before he turned back to look into the books before him.” He might have been very scared when he heard you were stuck in there.” Wade spoke, so I turned my head.
” Wasn’t he?” He fiddled the pen in his hand and raised his brow to look at me.” He was; the fucking mate bond seemed to be more powerful than we ever imagined.”
” What are you saying?”
” It’s surprising that someone like Alpha Roman will give a fuck about you.” He scoffed and I frowned.
” I guess no one can say no to the mate pull.” He added before getting on his feet and leaving the class.
My gaze followed his back until he was out of sight.” I think the couples are fighting.” Someone whispered from behind.” Wade seemed pissed, what do you think they were arguing about?”
” Isn’t Wade Jackson a player, why is he staying faithful to her? What is even special about her?”
” She is a healing wolf, every alpha will kill to claim her for her powers.”
” Do you think Wade is planning to claim her?”
” I think so.”
‘ He is just a jerk trying to get our attention. He is not worth your attention.’ Eve was quick to throw shade at him and I couldn’t agree less with her.
She was right but I doubt he needs attention for anything. Anyway, I wasn’t that girl anymore. I wasn’t the girl who gets bullied by others so I would teach him a lesson.
If he thought it was okay to talk trash to me and get away with it, then he was mistaken.
I followed his scent down the hallway and finally found him at the backside of the school building on the third floor with a stick of cigar.
He was too busy to notice me or anyone.
” Do you need anything, princess?” He turned to me and I cursed myself.
Okay, since he saw me I think I should do what I came here to do and get the hell out of here.
” You talked about the mate pull.”
” Do you now agree with me?”
I shook my head and a smirk appeared on his face.” If you must know, the mate bond is not for the weak and selfish ones.” I told him and was about to walk away when he grabbed my arm.” Kelly told you, ahh?” I narrowed my eyes.
” She is my best friend.” I tilted my head to the side as if challenging him, and he cursed under his breath.” Kelly is just a beta and didn’t deserve Luna if you must know. “Was he explaining himself to me?
” Tell that to the dead chickens, do you know what I think?” I pulled my hand from his grip and stepped back. Who the hell was he to call her names and judge her?
” I think your brother is just desperate like you are.” I stepped back, making sure to put a reasonable distance between us before turning to walk out.
The ball went off just as I got inside the class; the teacher was gone, and some of the students had yet to leave.
I picked up my bag and left the school building, but to my disappointment, it wasn’t Roman who came to pick me up.
” Roman have an emergency ”
” What kind of emergency?” I was curious to know what could make him ditch his own words.
He promised me a surprise and I have been looking forward to it the whole day.
What a disappointment! I frowned
” Juliet…”.
” It’s okay, let’s go.” my mood suddenly changed taking a huge turn to worse as I walked over and sat in the front seat instead of the back seat with a sad look in my eyes.
I couldn’t believe he had once again chosen her over me. As much as I didn’t want it to bother me, I couldn’t help it. I pulled back the tears that were threatening to fall as I sat silently in the car with my eyes thrown out the window.
” I can take you wherever you want to go.” Zackery proposed but I didn’t blink. I was already exhausted and only wanted to get on my bed.
The car halted in front of the pack building and jumped down. It was best for everyone. I got inside and hid myself in my pillow because I wasn’t feeling good anymore. Maybe a good rest would calm me down after all; I have had a long, stressful day. ” Bella….” Zachery was about to say something when the notification bell of my phone rang.
I intended to ignore it, but Zachery suggested I check it, and when I did, the tears I was holding back suddenly crushed down my cheek like a falling rain.
My gaze fixed on the screen of my iPhone 15 pro max which I remember was gifted to me by Roman the first time I entered this pack.