All eyes in the room were fixed on the guy whom I had assumed was mute and couldn't talk.
"What's wrong, son?" the woman asked, gently touching his hand."Yes, what is it?" The man sitting near the woman impatiently asked, giving him a stern look."What, uncle? I just want to talk to her for a minute," he replied coldly."I'm sorry, but uncle?" My thoughts slipped out, earning me a side glare from my father, telling me to be quiet."Yes, dear," his uncle gave me a warm smile that didn't feel entirely genuine.‘Calm down, Ashley. I know your imagination might have made him look bad, but don't let it cloud your judgment about him,’ my inner voice advised."So where is the lycan king?" I curiously questioned, ignoring my father's glares."He is dead," his mother replied sadly.Before I could speak again, my father's voice interrupted me."Ashley, be quiet, okay?" My father finally spoke, shooting me a stern glance, making me realize how awkward my question sounded."You see, my son is going to be the next lycan king," his mother proudly stated, having a proud look on her face while caressing her son's hair."Yes, he will be crowned king after his marriage to this beautiful lady," his uncle added, clearly referring to me."Can I talk to her for a minute?" the soon-to-be lycan king repeated, his voice filled with command, showing no facial expression."Sure, love, you can talk to her," his mother calmly agreed."Go on, Ashley, take the prince to your room," my father sheepishly said, making the adults burst into laughter except for me and the prince, who had a frown on his face, showing he wasn't happy with the engagement, and neither was I."Ashley," my father called my name."Fine, let's go," I mumbled, urging the prince to follow me before walking away, making my father frown."She is really something," I heard the queen say from behind."I just hope she won't be a problem in the future," the uncle added.I walked towards my room and stopped in front of my door. I could hear footsteps from behind, which made me turn to see the lycan prince standing in front of me.I couldn't help but wonder why he wanted to talk to me before opening the door and entering inside, with him following from behind."Okay, what do..." My words were cut off by the heavy slamming of my door. What the heck!"What's wrong with..." My words hung in the air when I saw his claws were now visible, and his eyes were glowing dark red."Oh my goodness, you're an alpha!" I exclaimed, totally stunned. My facial expression made him smirk evilly."Yes, I am," he growled, revealing his fangs, making me flinch a little, which made him sneer as if looking down at me."Now listen to me, little girl, you...""I'm sorry, little girl?" Yes, it was my turn to interrupt now."Don't interrupt me when I'm...""Who are you calling little?" His voice rang out, but I couldn't care less as I purposely interrupted again, looking straight into his eyes."Lower your eyes when I'm talking to you!" His voice was so commanding that before I could say anything again, he spoke."You dare speak again, and I'll slit your throat open," he threatened. I won't lie; his aura was intimidating, and the way he was breathing heavily indicated he wouldn't even blink before killing me.I stood quiet for the first time in my life, with my gaze down for some reason."Good girl," he said, and I stood quiet, completely shocked by my new behavior.‘What's going on? Why am I obeying him? Could it be because I'm scared of him? Why was I obeying this jerk in front of me?’ I thought inwardly.I have never felt so weak in my life before, like the way I'm feeling now. No, I can't let him treat me like this. I raised my head to meet his gaze piercing into my soul."Who..." Before I could say anything, his words made me bite my tongue, stopping me from talking."Reject the engagement."Taking a deep breath, I tried to steady myself despite the fear coursing through my veins. His red eyes were still fixed on me, and I couldn't help but feel a mix of apprehension and curiosity about this mysterious prince."Reject the engagement," he repeated, his voice firm and unyielding."Why should I?" I managed to say, my voice trembling slightly. "Why should I do what you say?"A sinister smile spread across his face, revealing his sharp fangs. "Because I am the next lycan king, and what I say goes. You don't have a choice."His words should have angered me, but a strange feeling washed over me, a sense of submission I had never experienced before. I tried to shake it off, reminding myself of my own strength and independence."No, I won't just blindly accept what you want," I said defiantly, trying to regain some semblance of control.His eyes narrowed, and his claws dug into the wooden door behind me. "You dare defy me? I could crush you with a single thought."I swallowed hard
His intense gaze was fixed on me, making me feel like I was the crazy one for not remembering him after our little argument in my room."You're soon to be king," he said, flicking my head playfully."Argh!" I groaned, rubbing my head to soothe the pain.“What are you doing?" he asked, curious about my actions.I shrugged, trying to look for my father and uncle, but they had disappeared. Great, they left!The prince continued to stare at me oddly. "What?" I frowned, feeling a bit defensive."Why were you eavesdropping?" he questioned."None of your business," I retorted."Don't forget what I said before, turn down this engagement or else," he threatened, before walking away."Or else what, you..." I trailed off, relieved that he didn't respond. I didn't have the strength to confront him.Now, what should I do?‘That jerk wants me to call off the engagement for some mysterious reason, which I can't comprehend. Many people would kill to get engaged to me, so what's his deal? I can't imag
“You're transferring!" Emily's voice burst out, her face displaying sheer astonishment.A heavy sigh escaped me as I closed my locker; I turned to face her, finding her gaze already locked onto me."Before you say anything, just hear me out," I began, attempting to assemble my thoughts coherently."Go ahead, then," Emily retorted, her arms crossed firmly, her expression resolute."I know you're mad," I started, but she cut me off before I could continue."Mad doesn't even cover it. You swore we'd graduate side by side and pick a college together…" Emily started listing off our shared promises, a gleam of nostalgia in her eyes as if she were replaying those moments.Those promises had been made when we were kids, barely teenagers; to be honest, they'd slipped my mind over time."I get it, I really do," I interjected, knowing full well she could list those promises for hours if I let her."So, why are you leaving me?" Emily murmured, her eyes turning slightly glassy, a hint of puppy-dog
The girls wore identical expressions of astonishment upon hearing Ashley's words."What did you say?" Emily, Ashley's best friend, was taken aback, her tone shaky despite her efforts to remain composed."I said I'm transferring to Elite," Ashley declared confidently, eliciting gasps from the school hallway.A sudden rush of students surrounded Ashley and the girls."Who's going to Elite?""Is it really you, Ashley?""Did you join the high-ranked wolves secretly?""Can you take me with you?"The questions came pouring in as everyone's attention shifted to Ashley, who couldn't help but smile smugly."Quiet!" Ashley finally commanded, and the hall fell silent.She began pacing, with everyone waiting eagerly for her next words, including Emily."Well, you see, I'm transferring to Elite High School," Ashley proudly announced, a beaming smile on her face."Wow!""Ashley!"A group of students erupted in cheers and chants of Ashley's name, leaving Emily feeling envious as she quietly exited t
Ashley had just about prepared to glance at her phone when a sudden commotion erupted in the cafeteria. It was as if a pack of wild wolves had just discovered their long-lost mates. “There she is!” one of the girls cried out, pointing towards the table where Ashley and Emily were peacefully enjoying their lunch. Panic washed over Ashley as she leaned in to whisper to Emily, "What’s going on?" Emily's shudder in response indicated that she was just as clueless. The group of girls encircled Ashley's table, their predatory gazes locked firmly onto her. In the tense atmosphere that followed, Ashley and Emily exchanged anxious glances. The cafeteria's other wolf students began murmuring to each other, sensing trouble. “Sarah, what’s happening?” Emily whispered to their friend, Sarah, who stood beside her. "Apparently, they heard about Ashley transferring to Elite…" Sarah began to explain before she was abruptly silenced. “Silence!” a girl from the group shouted, splitting the pack int
Ashley's POV In the whirlwind of the moment, it had completely slipped my mind that I wasn't among those privileged girls who had chauffeurs waiting to whisk them away from school. How could I have been so naive as to hop into a stranger's car without a second thought?"I'm so sorry," I stammered, directing my apology toward the stern-looking young man before me, whose age seemed to fall somewhere between 18 and 20, though I couldn't quite pinpoint it."Would you mind getting out of my car?" he demanded in a commanding tone that sent a shiver down my spine. His face remained stoic."I'm so sorry," I repeated, facing the car door. I turned the handle, ready to make a hasty exit when I noticed the curious gazes of many of my former classmates fixed on me. Instinctively, I closed the car door, reevaluating my decision."I thought I told you to…"I acted swiftly, placing my hand over his mouth to cut him off. His eyes widened in surprise, a look of shock crossing his face as he stared at
The morning unfolded with a series of sensations that danced through my senses. I awoke with a slight wave of nausea clinging to me, a reminder that my stomach was on a quest for sustenance. Simultaneously, hunger growled within, signaling the need for fuel. Today was the pivotal day that had long hovered on the horizon—a day that carried with it the promise of transformation. It marked my entrance into the renowned Elite High School, a place rumored to hold the power to redefine destinies for the better.In the quiet of my room, a familiar melody pierced the stillness. The opening strains of "Save Me" by BTS spilled from my lips as if on impulse, the lyrics capturing the unspoken emotions that swirled within me. Music had always been my sanctuary, a faithful companion that offered solace when words failed.Drawn by the song's cadence, I embarked on the familiar ritual of awakening. My bathroom beckoned, offering a haven of purification and renewal. Shedding the constraints of clothin
The face behind the wheel belonged to none other than the enigmatic guy who had dropped me off the previous day. Surprise and disbelief washed over me as I gawked at him.He flashed a mischievous grin, his lips curving in a way that sent a shiver down my spine. "Fancy meeting you here," he quipped, his eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that made me uneasy.I managed to collect my wits, though my heart still raced. "What are you doing here?" I demanded, my voice laced with a mix of irritation and curiosity.He shrugged casually, as if this encounter was entirely ordinary. "Just thought I'd give you a lift to school," he replied, his tone nonchalant.I crossed my arms, skeptical of his intentions. "Why would you do that? We barely know each other."He leaned closer, his eyes never leaving mine. "Maybe I want to get to know you better," he suggested, his voice low and seductive.My heart fluttered despite my reservations. This guy was undeniably attractive, and his sudden interest