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2,576,951	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":2576955}'	Yes	2024-12-03 19:07	active	1954	😍 🔥Attention! Do not read in public！👉	Jane William is his mate. The shy girl is his mate. The human girl that he had bullied for the whole high school is his mate. Alex Davis could sense everything about her, and it warmed his blood. However, the look of disgust on her face told him that she hated him. As a werewolf and a future Alpha, they are not a good fit, he knows that exactly. But he wants her, wildly. -------------------------------------------------------- The first class was English. It wasn't her favorite subject, but she still couldn't wait to get started, because this was her first class after she finally got rid of her miserable high school life and her biggest bully- Alex Davis. "Alright, class," the professor said as she walked into the classroom. "Let's begin." Jane watched her write her name on the Whiteboard in big letters: Professor Sitton. She was red-haired with bouncy curls that Jane envied and a sweet smile. "We're going over our syllabus today-" The door opened mid- sentence, and Professor Sitton glanced over with an annoyed expression. Jane's gaze followed her line of sight, landing on the person walking through the threshold. Everything in the room was still. Her mouth dried. Her heart jackhammered nervously against her ribcage. The world blurred around her. It was him. Alex Davis. The one boy she'd prayed to never see again. His dominant footsteps echoed against the concrete walls of the old building, his thick throat moved as he swallowed and scratched the edge of his jaw covered in a dark stubble. Professor Sitton grabbed her roster and glanced over at him. "Alex Davis, I presume?" Alex nodded slowly, but he seemed distracted, and Jane knew why immediately. Did he have some kind of animal magnetism or something? His dark eyes shifted toward her, and pinned her to the seat in the middle of the classroom. Cat turned around and glanced at Jane with both eyebrows raised to her hairline. Jane's fingertips tightened around the edge of her seat, and she shifted nervously. It was too late to transfer, and she wasn't that much of a coward to run, but it wasn't too late to switch classes. And she would do it to enjoy the next four years of her life. "Take a seat, Mr. Davis," Professor Sitton said while turning back to the board. "And grab a syllabus from my desk." Alex kept his dark gaze on Jane as he grabbed his syllabus and walked across the room to one lone seat in the very corner. Away from Jane as she'd hoped. If it were up to her, that would be the closest Alex Davis would get to her ever again. She promised he wouldn't torment her any longer, and that was one promise she intended to keep. Chapter 2 Alex He had to be wrong. Alex wolf pawed and spun circles, wanting out, wanting her-Jane William. No. Alex refused to believe that she was his mate. But he couldn't deny the pull toward her or the ungodly need to sink his fingers into her hair and his fangs into her neck. Everything she did growing up dug underneath his skin. Her smile. Her laugh. Alex hated her-and he never understood why. Plus, she was human. Alex was the next Alpha of his father's pack. Why would he get a human mate? Suddenly, being pissed off about Jane dating Patrick Kelly in eighth grade made sense. It didn't then, when Alex felt like ripping Patrick's arm off his shoulder for holding her hand. After that, everything she did pissed him off, but not as badly as the fact that she was human and had no idea the supernatural existed just like everyone else in the room. The neighboring packs, the ones that wanted to, attended the local college to stay close to home. Alex had been offered numerous scholarships throughout the states, but he needed to be close to home. Since his father—the alpha-had a few more years in his reign, Alex decided to go to college for a few years, until his father stepped down. He couldn't imagine stepping up to become alpha with a human luna. Mating with a human happened occasionally but not for an alpha. He rolled his eyes and sighed loudly. Why her? He took his seat and slung his backpack underneath his chair, while flipping through his syllabus. ‘Talk to her’, his wolf said. Don't be stupid. Alex slid his tongue across his teeth and tightened his hand into a fist on his thigh. He didn't want to talk to her, or even look at her, and yet, he couldn't stop from glancing over his shoulder at her blonde ponytail that she spun around her index finger. When she looked up, her green gaze seared him. The look of disgust on her face told him everything he needed to know. Jane wasn't going to give him the time of day, and it pissed him off even more. ‘You brought it upon yourself’, his wolf said. "Shut up," he hissed. Professor Sitton glanced over at Alex, her eyes narrowed to annoyed slits. "Did you say something, Alex?" He shook his head. "No, ma'am." She pursed her lips but went back to talking about the syllabus. Alex hadn't heard anything she said the entire period because he could sense Jane's heartbeat from across the room. With her being his mate, he could sense everything about her, and it warmed his blood. "Alright, kids. See you Wednesday. The books you need are listed on your syllabus in case you haven't already purchased them. See you then. Stay out of trouble. The first week is always wild." The students began to gather their things and walk toward the doorway. Alex wolf nudged him to go forward, to talk to her, but what would he say? "Hey, how was your summer? I knocked your books out of your hands on the last day of high school and booed when they called your name at graduation. Sorry about that." This was going to be one big pile of crap to dig himself out of this semester. Alex got up and walked over to her desk, his shadow hovered over her small frame. When she looked up, shock traveled over her pretty features. How had he not noticed how green her eyes were before? "Hey," he said. Jane stood up slowly, only coming up to his chin, but she didn't seem deterred from snarling at him. "You're in my way. Excuse you." Alex fingers tightened into fists at his sides, and a deep humorless chuckle lifted from his chest. "So Jane has grown some balls, has she?" Jane tilted her chin up in a defiant way that made Alex wolf howl. "I said. You're. In. My. Way," she said, shoving past him. Alex tilted back on his heels and watched as Jane walked out of the classroom without a glance back. The girl that sat in front of Jane snickered underneath her breath and chased after her. ‘That's what you get’, his wolf laughed. I like her. Alex barreled from the classroom, feeling his insides turn into an angry swarm of bees. His phone vibrated in his pocket, and he dug it out from the depths. "Hello?" he barked. "Ouch, what a way to talk to your Momma." He sighed and walked out into the sunlight, his skin loving the warmth of the Louisiana summer still lingering in the air. "I'm sorry, Momma. What's up?" "I was just checking on you. You haven't called to check in today." Alex sensed the underlying reason she called and didn't want to admit anything to her. She called every day since he turned eighteen two months before to ask if he'd found his mate. It was only a matter of time before she asked again. "I just finished my first class. I have to check in with the football coach soon, and then I'll have lunch. How's Dad? Any news about the rogue lycan he encountered?" "No, nothing yet. Your father is good. Good. Good," she said softly. Alex felt her energy shift, and when she couldn't wait another minute, she asked, "So … have you found her?" He gnawed at his bottom lip, debating on whether to tell his mother or not. It was definitely not love at first sight for them, and he was sure that she assumed it would be. Not hard. He stopped on the sidewalk and pinched the bridge of his nose. If he told her, he would have to tell her everything. How would she react to knowing he bullied his mate in school? Not good. Because ultimately, she raised him better than that. So, he lied. "Not yet, Momma. I'll let you know when I do. But I need to go. Call you later?" "Sure thing. Love you, son." "Love you." He hung up his phone and shoved it into his pocket. The fieldhouse was on the other side of campus, and he planned to pick up his game jersey before their first game that Friday. The scholarship he earned was a full-ride, and it's always been a way to release his stress in a way that wouldn't get him expelled. Alex walked down the sidewalk, feeling his stomach twist at the thought of having to win Jane over. Most mates fell into one another's arms and lived happily-ever-after. Maybe the chase would be fun? It'd been a long time since Alex had to work for a woman's attention. Being a werewolf, his charm- and his figure-drew female attention. Just like the brunette staring at him from in front of the fieldhouse. When he passed without giving her a second glance, he heard her let out an irritated sigh, but he couldn't act on it if he wanted. He found his mate, and if he denied his wolf his mate, he'd rip Axel in half to get to her-at any cost. "Davis!" Coach yelled from his office when Alex passed by the door. Alex turned and walked into his office. Coach Bear was the opposite of his name, small with a balding head and a furry beard. "Your jersey is ready in your locker. We have practice in the morning at six am. Don't be late. And I know it's just the first day, but stay on top of your work because it doesn't matter how good you are or not-bad grades, and you're benched." "Yes, sir," Alex said. Coach gestured for him to be on his way. He'd spent the entire summer training with Coach Bear, and Alex liked him well enough. Alex grabbed his jersey and bolted out of the fieldhouse toward his next class. He jogged toward the Science building when the wind shifted, and her scent blew against his skin. Unable to stop himself, he sniffed into the air, the quaint smell of an ocean breeze settled deep in his soul. Jane stood on the steps of the same building as their last class, talking to some guy. ‘Kill him’, his wolf hissed. ‘Go get her. Now.’ "Kill him? Seriously, Mr. Rational. I can't get into a fight on my first day." However, the sight of her talking to another guy while tucking a stray strand of blonde hair behind her ear forced irrational thoughts to filter through his head. Ways to take him out. When she took another step up the stairs, Alex felt her heart rate pick up, and she slowly moved her head to face him. He sensed the pulsating of her blood in her veins from a distance, but most of all, the anger building in her stomach at the sight of him. ‘Give her time’, his wolf said. ‘She'll be longing for you soon.’ Alex wasn't sure if Jane would ever want him like a true mate. But it wouldn't stop him from trying. Chapter 3 Jane's chest felt as if it would explode any minute. The look on Alex's face, the way his masculine jaw went slack-everything about talking back to him made her heart race. She couldn't let this boy dictate her life any longer. Even if standing up to him made her legs wobble. Jane made her way toward the coffee shop when she bumped into someone, sending her back onto her butt and palms. "Crap. I'm so sorry. Let me help you." She took the hand of the stranger staring down at her, his big brown eyes kind, and his smile lopsided. His blondish hair was short on the sides and longer on the top, making his jawline crisp and sharp. He pulled her up effortlessly, while picking up her backpack and handing it to her. "Are you okay?" he asked. She dusted off her pants. "I'm fine. Good thing I finished my coffee back at the shop, or that would have been an embarrassing stain." He smirked. "I'm Tegan." "Jane." "Nice to meet you, Jane. Are you a freshman?' She chuckled. "How'd you know?" He shrugged, running his hands into his hair. "I just haven't seen you around before. I'm in my third year." "You're almost finished. On the homestretch." Tegan smiled, his dark eyes watching Jane until she squirmed uncomfortably. "I better get going-" she said, taking one-step up. "Wait," he said, digging something out of his pocket. He pulled out a pen and scribbled down something. "Here's my number. There is a party tomorrow night, and everyone is invited. Text me, and I'll give you the address." Jane felt giddy at being invited to a party by a guy. She'd spent most of high school ostracized because Alex ruled the popularity meter at their school. Because he didn't like her, no one else did either. But not now. He didn't know these people, and he couldn't manipulate them. She had a chance of having friends and fitting in somewhere. "Sure thing. I'll give you a text." Tegan jogged off toward the sidewalk while she stared down at the card, catching the feeling that someone was watching her. She shoved it into her jeans pocket and glanced over to her right. Alex stood yards from her, staring a hole into the side of her head. Even from a distance, he looked like a Greek God, and she hated it-she hated him. What was up with his sudden stalkerish behavior? He had the nerve to speak to her as if he hadn't tormented her for the last four years. Ballsy, he was. She turned around, ignoring that he never moved from his spot, and walked into the building. Good riddance, Alex Davis. Your bullying no longer has a hold on Jane William. Jane nearly skipped to her car in the parking lot. Other than her high school bully showing up and ruining the day, she felt on top of the world. She couldn't wait to call her dad and tell him the news. She pulled out of the parking lot and sped toward her apartment a mile away from campus. The sun sat lower in the distance over the slew of trees on each side of the road. Jane didn't get creeped out easily, but something felt off in the pit of her stomach. She only had a few seconds to go, so she gripped her palms around the steering wheel and kept forward. That's when she noticed something on the side of the road. Jane's gaze traveled toward the blur of black, and the speed it gave off rivaled a cheetah, but she couldn't make out much more. The shadow of the trees covered it enough that she couldn't make out exactly what it was, only that it darted into the tree line and disappeared from her sight as quick as it had arrived. She swallowed the lump growing in her throat, and she nervously chuckled at herself. Shadows always played with her mind. Ever since she was little and would run around in their yard. She always felt like someone watched her when she was younger. Now those shadows of her childhood merely danced in the setting sun, and her imagination toyed with her. She was too old to believe in monsters. Those days ended a long time ago. Chapter 4 Alex swiped the empty seat at the end of the cafeteria table where all the football players sat. His roommate, Jaxton Phillips, sat beside him, talking to someone at the other end while smacking on his food with his mouth open. Freshman football players were required to stay on campus and always roomed with another player. He didn't mind. He grew up in a pack house full of rambunctious werewolves; these guys were nothing compared to them. "How about that fresh meat this year, Tibbs," Cash, the team's quarterback, said down the table. The running back Lincoln Tibbs chuckled. "I've noticed some promising ventures. There is a red head in my calculus class that's been asking for it." Alex zoned out on their conversation, not tempting himself with the idea of another girl. He knew what mates meant, and it meant he was stuck with Jane. Speaking of, he'd noticed her sitting in a corner booth with that girl from class moments before. She'd let her hair down her shoulders and wore cut-off blue jeans and a campus T-shirt. It suited her. So did that smart mouth she'd acquired. He hadn't expected it from her, but the fire she'd gathered over the summer made him want her more. That push to his pull made his wolf spin circles in anticipation of her finally letting her guard down. "Davis." Alex looked over from staring at Jane and toward Cash. "What?" Cash was a pretty boy with dark hair and light eyes; it didn't hurt that he was built like an NFL player. "What about you? Anyone caught your eye?" Alex swallowed his bite of food and shifted nervously in his seat. Everyone at the table stared at him as if he had two heads. "Nah," he lied. Jaxson snorted. "Let me guess? You're focusing on football?" Alex felt the urge to shove his fist down Jaxson's throat because of the tension growing inside of him due to his wolf. These guys had no idea the lightning coursing through him because he turned eighteen. "It's the first day," Alex said. "Sue me for not scoping out potential girls to screw in the eight hours I've been here." Some of them chuckled while Cash waved him off, his gaze settling on the other side of the room. "Now there is something I'm willing to bite. A true blonde." Shivers tiptoed down his spine. He didn't have to look to know he stared at Jane. His wolf howled, a territorial growl vibrated his chest, and he felt his fingers tighten around his fork until it snapped into two pieces. "Dude," Jaxson said, eyeing his fork. "Are you okay?" Alex swallowed down his anger, following Cash's line of sight to Jane sitting with Cat. "Too bad she's over there with Crazy Cat." One of the linebackers chimed in. "Girl was in my lab last year and stole the frog we were dissecting and ran across campus yelling for animal rights. She's looney." Alex didn't care about Crazy Cat. He cared about the way Cash hadn't taken his eyes off Jane from across the cafeteria or the way his heart rate picked up when she turned toward this table. First, the guy at the arts building, and now the captain of the football team. He knew Jane was pretty, but he hadn't thought she'd catch two guys' attention in one day. Though it was a smaller college, how long could he fight off numerous guys trying to get into her pants. ‘As long as it takes’, his wolf growls. ‘Beat his head in.’ Jane gaze traveled toward the table and landed on Alex, which made his body hum. She rolled her eyes and started eating again. He knew Cash noticed before he looked. "Freshman," Cash said. Alex glanced over, noting the look in his eyes and the crooked way he smiled. He took a lazy bite of food and pointed his fork toward Jane. "Do you know the blonde?" Alec leaned back in his chair and clutched his palm around his thigh to hide his anger. What he would do to smack the grin off Cash's face. "Nope," he said. "So random girls roll their eyes at your often, I see?" Alex grabbed his plate and stood up carefully. "See y'all at practice. I've got stuff to do." He left before anyone had a chance to call him out on anything. His wolf turned circles inside of him the further he walked away from Jane. He felt a bone deep need to touch her, to let all those bottled-up emotions out in a kiss that would rock her like no one else could. But he couldn't push her. Not only did he have to gain her trust, but he had to ease her into a world that she didn't realize existed. Nothing about mating with Jane would come easy, and he needed to figure out a way to pull her into it. The campus sat in the midst of a pine forest full of cicadas singing in the distance, and the only chance he had to shift and run while attending classes. The softball field sat in the far corner of the campus, right in the crescent of the woods. He scoped out the place months in advance for a path to run before he even filled out the application. He slipped into the midst of the trees, tearing his shirt over his head and stripping from the rest of them, and tossing them to the side. His first shift had taken almost an hour, but as the years went by, they became easier and easier. Especially after he became closer to his wolf. Alex leapt into the air, shifting in one solid movement, and racing through the trees like a child at play. The moon hung low over the sky, brightening up the pine straw covered forest floor. The humid breeze pushed him faster, feeling the fingertip touches in his ebony fur felt like caresses from the earth. He ran for thirty minutes when he caught scent of something that wasn't human. It deterred him from his path and led him into the middle of the woods. The scent grew stronger, his wolf moving cautiously through the unknown territory. It wasn't until he made it near the tree line that he saw it. A lycan. They'd been enemies for years. For as long as he remembered, and all the history classes his mother gave the pups growing up. Lycans were dirty, ruthless, and a breed of wolf that was never good. Always bad. The lycan knew he was there because Alex sensed his alertness. He stood on two legs, his red eyes moving swiftly over the trees toward the area where Axel hunkered down behind an overturned tree trunk. Alex wolf urged him forward, but he kept his ground, a silent argument battling inside of him on what to do. But Alex was right. He needed to stay hidden because after a few moments, the lycan shifted and turned into his human form. He grabbed what looked like clothes, slipped them on, and walked right onto campus undetected. Alex wolf growled deeply, and he felt himself shiver in fear. Lycans didn't like wolves as much as wolves didn't like them. They always hated humans when werewolves didn't. So why was a lycan here on campus? He couldn't think of one reason why a lycan would want to attend a human university other than to kill one or to turn one. Alex's need to draw Jane close became an even bigger priority. With a lycan on the loose, he was her only chance of being kept safe. Alex had to keep his mate safe, or his wolf would slowly die of heartbreak. Chapter 5 Jane pulled her long blonde hair into a high ponytail and grabbed her keys. She spent an hour after her morning classes getting groceries before she had to go check in with Sydney at the coffee shop. She had so much pep in her step that she tripped on the last stair at her apartment complex and skinned her palms and knees. She didn't care because nothing could bring her down today- figuratively speaking, of course. She drove her small Honda toward campus and raced toward the library to check in with Sydney. She stood with her back to her, vigorously writing on a clipboard and speaking to a coworker on the other side of her. Jane cleared her throat, not wanting to interrupt, and smiled when Sydney turned around to look at her. "Hey! There she is. Jane, this is Delia. Delia, this is Jane." They exchanged greetings while Claire grabbed her apron and her coffee house T-shirt from underneath the counter. "Delia is working the morning shift, and you'll relieve her around three for the evening shift.” Delia seemed quiet with mousy brown hair and a quaint smile. "On busier days, like the weekends and Monday mornings, you'll work a double. I'll introduce you to other co-workers as you work with them. Today, I will work with you both, so I can train you. I will explain it all to you later, Jane. I'll have your tax forms to fill out when you get back. See you at three." "See you then," Jane said. She found herself wandering toward the library because she hadn't had a chance to look through the fiction section yet. In her free time, she enjoyed reading. She wasn't sure how much time she'd have to leisurely read but would take her chance when it came. The second floor to the library was full of rows upon rows of books and a few glass study rooms that weren't occupied. She walked down the rows one by one, her fingertips skimming the paranormal books that she'd grown accustomed to over the years. She snagged one from the third shelf up and flipped through the pages, wondering how an author came up with such a vivid story that had no real hold. She didn't believe in ghosts, goblins, or monsters. Even the sexy vampires and werewolves the girls fawned over in their spare time. Though they sounded magical, in real life, it seemed so ludicrous to think of seeing it in person. A deep chuckle slid down Jane's back. She dropped her book, startled forward, and fell against the shelf. She turned on her heel to see Alex standing inches from her. The last time that happened, it'd been after a school pep rally. He'd cornered her in the breezeway that led to the stairs and bleachers. She vividly remembered the smell of his spearmint gum as he told her how that skirt made her look fat and that she needed to stop taking up space so often. Alex bent down and snagged the book from the ground, his dark eyes scanning the pages and then the cover. It was a vampire romance, and it caused heat to crawl up Jane's cheeks. When he glanced up, he smirked. "Is this as close to a romance you've ever gotten, Jane?' he asked in that deep baritone that caused havoc months before. She snatched the book from him and shoved it back into its place. "Why do you care? Have you run out of girls to screw around with already? Are you really that bored you have to stalk me and make my life miserable?" Alex's gaze felt different than she remembered. The plush look of his lips were pink and inviting. What was she thinking? He didn't even deserve her fantasizing about him. He definitely didn't deserve her. He ignored her question and picked up the end of her ponytail and rubbed it in-between his fingers. He'd never openly touch her this way. If he shoved her into lockers or tripped her on the stairs, he never physically touched her in a way that seemed almost… dare she say flirty? She moved and took her hair with her, putting up her palm to warn him. His heated gaze traveled to her palms, and he reached out and grabbed her hand, cradling it like a precious child. Electricity snaked up her arms, causing goosebumps and heat to coil inside of her. It felt like witchery. "What happened to your hands?" he asked. Jane remembered tripping on the stairs, but he didn't need to know that. "I'm bored of you already," she said, walking back down the aisle toward the stairs of the second floor. Before she had a chance to make it from the aisle, four rough fingers slid around her wrist and halted her. She stared at him. "What?" He swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbed deep in his throat. 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2,576,954	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":2576955}'	Yes	2024-12-03 19:07	active	1954	😍 🔥Attention! Do not read in public！👉	Jane William is his mate. The shy girl is his mate. The human girl that he had bullied for the whole high school is his mate. Alex Davis could sense everything about her, and it warmed his blood. However, the look of disgust on her face told him that she hated him. As a werewolf and a future Alpha, they are not a good fit, he knows that exactly. But he wants her, wildly. -------------------------------------------------------- The first class was English. It wasn't her favorite subject, but she still couldn't wait to get started, because this was her first class after she finally got rid of her miserable high school life and her biggest bully- Alex Davis. "Alright, class," the professor said as she walked into the classroom. "Let's begin." Jane watched her write her name on the Whiteboard in big letters: Professor Sitton. She was red-haired with bouncy curls that Jane envied and a sweet smile. "We're going over our syllabus today-" The door opened mid- sentence, and Professor Sitton glanced over with an annoyed expression. Jane's gaze followed her line of sight, landing on the person walking through the threshold. Everything in the room was still. Her mouth dried. Her heart jackhammered nervously against her ribcage. The world blurred around her. It was him. Alex Davis. The one boy she'd prayed to never see again. His dominant footsteps echoed against the concrete walls of the old building, his thick throat moved as he swallowed and scratched the edge of his jaw covered in a dark stubble. Professor Sitton grabbed her roster and glanced over at him. "Alex Davis, I presume?" Alex nodded slowly, but he seemed distracted, and Jane knew why immediately. Did he have some kind of animal magnetism or something? His dark eyes shifted toward her, and pinned her to the seat in the middle of the classroom. Cat turned around and glanced at Jane with both eyebrows raised to her hairline. Jane's fingertips tightened around the edge of her seat, and she shifted nervously. It was too late to transfer, and she wasn't that much of a coward to run, but it wasn't too late to switch classes. And she would do it to enjoy the next four years of her life. "Take a seat, Mr. Davis," Professor Sitton said while turning back to the board. "And grab a syllabus from my desk." Alex kept his dark gaze on Jane as he grabbed his syllabus and walked across the room to one lone seat in the very corner. Away from Jane as she'd hoped. If it were up to her, that would be the closest Alex Davis would get to her ever again. She promised he wouldn't torment her any longer, and that was one promise she intended to keep. Chapter 2 Alex He had to be wrong. Alex wolf pawed and spun circles, wanting out, wanting her-Jane William. No. Alex refused to believe that she was his mate. But he couldn't deny the pull toward her or the ungodly need to sink his fingers into her hair and his fangs into her neck. Everything she did growing up dug underneath his skin. Her smile. Her laugh. Alex hated her-and he never understood why. Plus, she was human. Alex was the next Alpha of his father's pack. Why would he get a human mate? Suddenly, being pissed off about Jane dating Patrick Kelly in eighth grade made sense. It didn't then, when Alex felt like ripping Patrick's arm off his shoulder for holding her hand. After that, everything she did pissed him off, but not as badly as the fact that she was human and had no idea the supernatural existed just like everyone else in the room. The neighboring packs, the ones that wanted to, attended the local college to stay close to home. Alex had been offered numerous scholarships throughout the states, but he needed to be close to home. Since his father—the alpha-had a few more years in his reign, Alex decided to go to college for a few years, until his father stepped down. He couldn't imagine stepping up to become alpha with a human luna. Mating with a human happened occasionally but not for an alpha. He rolled his eyes and sighed loudly. Why her? He took his seat and slung his backpack underneath his chair, while flipping through his syllabus. ‘Talk to her’, his wolf said. Don't be stupid. Alex slid his tongue across his teeth and tightened his hand into a fist on his thigh. He didn't want to talk to her, or even look at her, and yet, he couldn't stop from glancing over his shoulder at her blonde ponytail that she spun around her index finger. When she looked up, her green gaze seared him. The look of disgust on her face told him everything he needed to know. Jane wasn't going to give him the time of day, and it pissed him off even more. ‘You brought it upon yourself’, his wolf said. "Shut up," he hissed. Professor Sitton glanced over at Alex, her eyes narrowed to annoyed slits. "Did you say something, Alex?" He shook his head. "No, ma'am." She pursed her lips but went back to talking about the syllabus. Alex hadn't heard anything she said the entire period because he could sense Jane's heartbeat from across the room. With her being his mate, he could sense everything about her, and it warmed his blood. "Alright, kids. See you Wednesday. The books you need are listed on your syllabus in case you haven't already purchased them. See you then. Stay out of trouble. The first week is always wild." The students began to gather their things and walk toward the doorway. Alex wolf nudged him to go forward, to talk to her, but what would he say? "Hey, how was your summer? I knocked your books out of your hands on the last day of high school and booed when they called your name at graduation. Sorry about that." This was going to be one big pile of crap to dig himself out of this semester. Alex got up and walked over to her desk, his shadow hovered over her small frame. When she looked up, shock traveled over her pretty features. How had he not noticed how green her eyes were before? "Hey," he said. Jane stood up slowly, only coming up to his chin, but she didn't seem deterred from snarling at him. "You're in my way. Excuse you." Alex fingers tightened into fists at his sides, and a deep humorless chuckle lifted from his chest. "So Jane has grown some balls, has she?" Jane tilted her chin up in a defiant way that made Alex wolf howl. "I said. You're. In. My. Way," she said, shoving past him. Alex tilted back on his heels and watched as Jane walked out of the classroom without a glance back. The girl that sat in front of Jane snickered underneath her breath and chased after her. ‘That's what you get’, his wolf laughed. I like her. Alex barreled from the classroom, feeling his insides turn into an angry swarm of bees. His phone vibrated in his pocket, and he dug it out from the depths. "Hello?" he barked. "Ouch, what a way to talk to your Momma." He sighed and walked out into the sunlight, his skin loving the warmth of the Louisiana summer still lingering in the air. "I'm sorry, Momma. What's up?" "I was just checking on you. You haven't called to check in today." Alex sensed the underlying reason she called and didn't want to admit anything to her. She called every day since he turned eighteen two months before to ask if he'd found his mate. It was only a matter of time before she asked again. "I just finished my first class. I have to check in with the football coach soon, and then I'll have lunch. How's Dad? Any news about the rogue lycan he encountered?" "No, nothing yet. Your father is good. Good. Good," she said softly. Alex felt her energy shift, and when she couldn't wait another minute, she asked, "So … have you found her?" He gnawed at his bottom lip, debating on whether to tell his mother or not. It was definitely not love at first sight for them, and he was sure that she assumed it would be. Not hard. He stopped on the sidewalk and pinched the bridge of his nose. If he told her, he would have to tell her everything. How would she react to knowing he bullied his mate in school? Not good. Because ultimately, she raised him better than that. So, he lied. "Not yet, Momma. I'll let you know when I do. But I need to go. Call you later?" "Sure thing. Love you, son." "Love you." He hung up his phone and shoved it into his pocket. The fieldhouse was on the other side of campus, and he planned to pick up his game jersey before their first game that Friday. The scholarship he earned was a full-ride, and it's always been a way to release his stress in a way that wouldn't get him expelled. Alex walked down the sidewalk, feeling his stomach twist at the thought of having to win Jane over. Most mates fell into one another's arms and lived happily-ever-after. Maybe the chase would be fun? It'd been a long time since Alex had to work for a woman's attention. Being a werewolf, his charm- and his figure-drew female attention. Just like the brunette staring at him from in front of the fieldhouse. When he passed without giving her a second glance, he heard her let out an irritated sigh, but he couldn't act on it if he wanted. He found his mate, and if he denied his wolf his mate, he'd rip Axel in half to get to her-at any cost. "Davis!" Coach yelled from his office when Alex passed by the door. Alex turned and walked into his office. Coach Bear was the opposite of his name, small with a balding head and a furry beard. "Your jersey is ready in your locker. We have practice in the morning at six am. Don't be late. And I know it's just the first day, but stay on top of your work because it doesn't matter how good you are or not-bad grades, and you're benched." "Yes, sir," Alex said. Coach gestured for him to be on his way. He'd spent the entire summer training with Coach Bear, and Alex liked him well enough. Alex grabbed his jersey and bolted out of the fieldhouse toward his next class. He jogged toward the Science building when the wind shifted, and her scent blew against his skin. Unable to stop himself, he sniffed into the air, the quaint smell of an ocean breeze settled deep in his soul. Jane stood on the steps of the same building as their last class, talking to some guy. ‘Kill him’, his wolf hissed. ‘Go get her. Now.’ "Kill him? Seriously, Mr. Rational. I can't get into a fight on my first day." However, the sight of her talking to another guy while tucking a stray strand of blonde hair behind her ear forced irrational thoughts to filter through his head. Ways to take him out. When she took another step up the stairs, Alex felt her heart rate pick up, and she slowly moved her head to face him. He sensed the pulsating of her blood in her veins from a distance, but most of all, the anger building in her stomach at the sight of him. ‘Give her time’, his wolf said. ‘She'll be longing for you soon.’ Alex wasn't sure if Jane would ever want him like a true mate. But it wouldn't stop him from trying. Chapter 3 Jane's chest felt as if it would explode any minute. The look on Alex's face, the way his masculine jaw went slack-everything about talking back to him made her heart race. She couldn't let this boy dictate her life any longer. Even if standing up to him made her legs wobble. Jane made her way toward the coffee shop when she bumped into someone, sending her back onto her butt and palms. "Crap. I'm so sorry. Let me help you." She took the hand of the stranger staring down at her, his big brown eyes kind, and his smile lopsided. His blondish hair was short on the sides and longer on the top, making his jawline crisp and sharp. He pulled her up effortlessly, while picking up her backpack and handing it to her. "Are you okay?" he asked. She dusted off her pants. "I'm fine. Good thing I finished my coffee back at the shop, or that would have been an embarrassing stain." He smirked. "I'm Tegan." "Jane." "Nice to meet you, Jane. Are you a freshman?' She chuckled. "How'd you know?" He shrugged, running his hands into his hair. "I just haven't seen you around before. I'm in my third year." "You're almost finished. On the homestretch." Tegan smiled, his dark eyes watching Jane until she squirmed uncomfortably. "I better get going-" she said, taking one-step up. "Wait," he said, digging something out of his pocket. He pulled out a pen and scribbled down something. "Here's my number. There is a party tomorrow night, and everyone is invited. Text me, and I'll give you the address." Jane felt giddy at being invited to a party by a guy. She'd spent most of high school ostracized because Alex ruled the popularity meter at their school. Because he didn't like her, no one else did either. But not now. He didn't know these people, and he couldn't manipulate them. She had a chance of having friends and fitting in somewhere. "Sure thing. I'll give you a text." Tegan jogged off toward the sidewalk while she stared down at the card, catching the feeling that someone was watching her. She shoved it into her jeans pocket and glanced over to her right. Alex stood yards from her, staring a hole into the side of her head. Even from a distance, he looked like a Greek God, and she hated it-she hated him. What was up with his sudden stalkerish behavior? He had the nerve to speak to her as if he hadn't tormented her for the last four years. Ballsy, he was. She turned around, ignoring that he never moved from his spot, and walked into the building. Good riddance, Alex Davis. Your bullying no longer has a hold on Jane William. Jane nearly skipped to her car in the parking lot. Other than her high school bully showing up and ruining the day, she felt on top of the world. She couldn't wait to call her dad and tell him the news. She pulled out of the parking lot and sped toward her apartment a mile away from campus. The sun sat lower in the distance over the slew of trees on each side of the road. Jane didn't get creeped out easily, but something felt off in the pit of her stomach. She only had a few seconds to go, so she gripped her palms around the steering wheel and kept forward. That's when she noticed something on the side of the road. Jane's gaze traveled toward the blur of black, and the speed it gave off rivaled a cheetah, but she couldn't make out much more. The shadow of the trees covered it enough that she couldn't make out exactly what it was, only that it darted into the tree line and disappeared from her sight as quick as it had arrived. She swallowed the lump growing in her throat, and she nervously chuckled at herself. Shadows always played with her mind. Ever since she was little and would run around in their yard. She always felt like someone watched her when she was younger. Now those shadows of her childhood merely danced in the setting sun, and her imagination toyed with her. She was too old to believe in monsters. Those days ended a long time ago. Chapter 4 Alex swiped the empty seat at the end of the cafeteria table where all the football players sat. His roommate, Jaxton Phillips, sat beside him, talking to someone at the other end while smacking on his food with his mouth open. Freshman football players were required to stay on campus and always roomed with another player. He didn't mind. He grew up in a pack house full of rambunctious werewolves; these guys were nothing compared to them. "How about that fresh meat this year, Tibbs," Cash, the team's quarterback, said down the table. The running back Lincoln Tibbs chuckled. "I've noticed some promising ventures. There is a red head in my calculus class that's been asking for it." Alex zoned out on their conversation, not tempting himself with the idea of another girl. He knew what mates meant, and it meant he was stuck with Jane. Speaking of, he'd noticed her sitting in a corner booth with that girl from class moments before. She'd let her hair down her shoulders and wore cut-off blue jeans and a campus T-shirt. It suited her. So did that smart mouth she'd acquired. He hadn't expected it from her, but the fire she'd gathered over the summer made him want her more. That push to his pull made his wolf spin circles in anticipation of her finally letting her guard down. "Davis." Alex looked over from staring at Jane and toward Cash. "What?" Cash was a pretty boy with dark hair and light eyes; it didn't hurt that he was built like an NFL player. "What about you? Anyone caught your eye?" Alex swallowed his bite of food and shifted nervously in his seat. Everyone at the table stared at him as if he had two heads. "Nah," he lied. Jaxson snorted. "Let me guess? You're focusing on football?" Alex felt the urge to shove his fist down Jaxson's throat because of the tension growing inside of him due to his wolf. These guys had no idea the lightning coursing through him because he turned eighteen. "It's the first day," Alex said. "Sue me for not scoping out potential girls to screw in the eight hours I've been here." Some of them chuckled while Cash waved him off, his gaze settling on the other side of the room. "Now there is something I'm willing to bite. A true blonde." Shivers tiptoed down his spine. He didn't have to look to know he stared at Jane. His wolf howled, a territorial growl vibrated his chest, and he felt his fingers tighten around his fork until it snapped into two pieces. "Dude," Jaxson said, eyeing his fork. "Are you okay?" Alex swallowed down his anger, following Cash's line of sight to Jane sitting with Cat. "Too bad she's over there with Crazy Cat." One of the linebackers chimed in. "Girl was in my lab last year and stole the frog we were dissecting and ran across campus yelling for animal rights. She's looney." Alex didn't care about Crazy Cat. He cared about the way Cash hadn't taken his eyes off Jane from across the cafeteria or the way his heart rate picked up when she turned toward this table. First, the guy at the arts building, and now the captain of the football team. He knew Jane was pretty, but he hadn't thought she'd catch two guys' attention in one day. Though it was a smaller college, how long could he fight off numerous guys trying to get into her pants. ‘As long as it takes’, his wolf growls. ‘Beat his head in.’ Jane gaze traveled toward the table and landed on Alex, which made his body hum. She rolled her eyes and started eating again. He knew Cash noticed before he looked. "Freshman," Cash said. Alex glanced over, noting the look in his eyes and the crooked way he smiled. He took a lazy bite of food and pointed his fork toward Jane. "Do you know the blonde?" Alec leaned back in his chair and clutched his palm around his thigh to hide his anger. What he would do to smack the grin off Cash's face. "Nope," he said. "So random girls roll their eyes at your often, I see?" Alex grabbed his plate and stood up carefully. "See y'all at practice. I've got stuff to do." He left before anyone had a chance to call him out on anything. His wolf turned circles inside of him the further he walked away from Jane. He felt a bone deep need to touch her, to let all those bottled-up emotions out in a kiss that would rock her like no one else could. But he couldn't push her. Not only did he have to gain her trust, but he had to ease her into a world that she didn't realize existed. Nothing about mating with Jane would come easy, and he needed to figure out a way to pull her into it. The campus sat in the midst of a pine forest full of cicadas singing in the distance, and the only chance he had to shift and run while attending classes. The softball field sat in the far corner of the campus, right in the crescent of the woods. He scoped out the place months in advance for a path to run before he even filled out the application. He slipped into the midst of the trees, tearing his shirt over his head and stripping from the rest of them, and tossing them to the side. His first shift had taken almost an hour, but as the years went by, they became easier and easier. Especially after he became closer to his wolf. Alex leapt into the air, shifting in one solid movement, and racing through the trees like a child at play. The moon hung low over the sky, brightening up the pine straw covered forest floor. The humid breeze pushed him faster, feeling the fingertip touches in his ebony fur felt like caresses from the earth. He ran for thirty minutes when he caught scent of something that wasn't human. It deterred him from his path and led him into the middle of the woods. The scent grew stronger, his wolf moving cautiously through the unknown territory. It wasn't until he made it near the tree line that he saw it. A lycan. They'd been enemies for years. For as long as he remembered, and all the history classes his mother gave the pups growing up. Lycans were dirty, ruthless, and a breed of wolf that was never good. Always bad. The lycan knew he was there because Alex sensed his alertness. He stood on two legs, his red eyes moving swiftly over the trees toward the area where Axel hunkered down behind an overturned tree trunk. Alex wolf urged him forward, but he kept his ground, a silent argument battling inside of him on what to do. But Alex was right. He needed to stay hidden because after a few moments, the lycan shifted and turned into his human form. He grabbed what looked like clothes, slipped them on, and walked right onto campus undetected. Alex wolf growled deeply, and he felt himself shiver in fear. Lycans didn't like wolves as much as wolves didn't like them. They always hated humans when werewolves didn't. So why was a lycan here on campus? He couldn't think of one reason why a lycan would want to attend a human university other than to kill one or to turn one. Alex's need to draw Jane close became an even bigger priority. With a lycan on the loose, he was her only chance of being kept safe. Alex had to keep his mate safe, or his wolf would slowly die of heartbreak. Chapter 5 Jane pulled her long blonde hair into a high ponytail and grabbed her keys. She spent an hour after her morning classes getting groceries before she had to go check in with Sydney at the coffee shop. She had so much pep in her step that she tripped on the last stair at her apartment complex and skinned her palms and knees. She didn't care because nothing could bring her down today- figuratively speaking, of course. She drove her small Honda toward campus and raced toward the library to check in with Sydney. She stood with her back to her, vigorously writing on a clipboard and speaking to a coworker on the other side of her. Jane cleared her throat, not wanting to interrupt, and smiled when Sydney turned around to look at her. "Hey! There she is. Jane, this is Delia. Delia, this is Jane." They exchanged greetings while Claire grabbed her apron and her coffee house T-shirt from underneath the counter. "Delia is working the morning shift, and you'll relieve her around three for the evening shift.” Delia seemed quiet with mousy brown hair and a quaint smile. "On busier days, like the weekends and Monday mornings, you'll work a double. I'll introduce you to other co-workers as you work with them. Today, I will work with you both, so I can train you. I will explain it all to you later, Jane. I'll have your tax forms to fill out when you get back. See you at three." "See you then," Jane said. She found herself wandering toward the library because she hadn't had a chance to look through the fiction section yet. In her free time, she enjoyed reading. She wasn't sure how much time she'd have to leisurely read but would take her chance when it came. The second floor to the library was full of rows upon rows of books and a few glass study rooms that weren't occupied. She walked down the rows one by one, her fingertips skimming the paranormal books that she'd grown accustomed to over the years. She snagged one from the third shelf up and flipped through the pages, wondering how an author came up with such a vivid story that had no real hold. She didn't believe in ghosts, goblins, or monsters. Even the sexy vampires and werewolves the girls fawned over in their spare time. Though they sounded magical, in real life, it seemed so ludicrous to think of seeing it in person. A deep chuckle slid down Jane's back. She dropped her book, startled forward, and fell against the shelf. She turned on her heel to see Alex standing inches from her. The last time that happened, it'd been after a school pep rally. He'd cornered her in the breezeway that led to the stairs and bleachers. She vividly remembered the smell of his spearmint gum as he told her how that skirt made her look fat and that she needed to stop taking up space so often. Alex bent down and snagged the book from the ground, his dark eyes scanning the pages and then the cover. It was a vampire romance, and it caused heat to crawl up Jane's cheeks. When he glanced up, he smirked. "Is this as close to a romance you've ever gotten, Jane?' he asked in that deep baritone that caused havoc months before. She snatched the book from him and shoved it back into its place. "Why do you care? Have you run out of girls to screw around with already? Are you really that bored you have to stalk me and make my life miserable?" Alex's gaze felt different than she remembered. The plush look of his lips were pink and inviting. What was she thinking? He didn't even deserve her fantasizing about him. He definitely didn't deserve her. He ignored her question and picked up the end of her ponytail and rubbed it in-between his fingers. He'd never openly touch her this way. If he shoved her into lockers or tripped her on the stairs, he never physically touched her in a way that seemed almost… dare she say flirty? She moved and took her hair with her, putting up her palm to warn him. His heated gaze traveled to her palms, and he reached out and grabbed her hand, cradling it like a precious child. Electricity snaked up her arms, causing goosebumps and heat to coil inside of her. It felt like witchery. "What happened to your hands?" he asked. Jane remembered tripping on the stairs, but he didn't need to know that. "I'm bored of you already," she said, walking back down the aisle toward the stairs of the second floor. Before she had a chance to make it from the aisle, four rough fingers slid around her wrist and halted her. She stared at him. "What?" He swallowed, his Adam's apple bobbed deep in his throat. 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2,577,027	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":2576309}'	Yes	2024-12-03 19:08	active	1954	❤️🔥Best Friend Divorced Me When I Carried His Baby	Kelly's POV Was it a blessing to marry your best friend? I was not very sure what Pierce thought but marrying him was a dream come true for me. And now what was more exciting, we were going to welcome our first child. “It’s a good thing you’re cautious. You could’ve lost your baby, Miss Monroe.” The GYN told me seriously as she could see the shock in my eyes. I subconsciously touched my belly, and still couldn't believe a baby was lying there. Had I heard it right? I was pregnant? I was pregnant with a baby for Pierce! My best friend and my first crush! On the way out of the hospital, I couldn’t wait to tell Pierce about our baby. I wondered what his reaction would be. Would he scream in happiness? Would he kiss me and all? God! I couldn’t contain my happiness. I cupped my red face as I fantasized. But the moment I felt the cold from the simple ring on my finger, my wildly beating heart calmed down. I almost forgot that Pierce wasn't the type to be keen on having children, especially when our marriage was arranged by his family. Pierce was a complete gentleman, both as a friend and a husband. Every time we had sex, he was considerate but cautious, saying there was no need to add extra shackles when we were not ready. This baby, in a way, was out of plan. My mind was becoming restless as I sat in my car. Would this be good news for him? What if Pierce was still not ready for the baby? "Ma'am, is everything okay? Do you need to call the Boss?" My private driver Luke asked worriedly as he noticed my frown face. Luke was reliable like a family but if I chose to share, I still wanted Pierce to be the first to know this news. He's my baby's father. "No," I shook my head, giving Luke a reassuring smile. "He's on the flight. I'll talk to him later myself." So that I could sense his answer directly from his raw expressions. I was always good at that. I closed my eyes recalling the first day we met. His bright smile in the sunlight was so dazzling, he was a Prince. Long before we became best friends, I fell in love with him at first sight. But it was only an unrequited love, I knew it well. I slid down the car window to get some fresh air but accidentally caught a glimpse of our old high school. That bitter feeling filled my chest once again. Pierce is my first love but I'm not his. In high school, I was only a boring nerd in other's eyes while Pierce Anderson was the shining Quarterback. Everyone was surprised that we could be friends. Though enmity rose, I enjoyed being around him. I slowly realized that I didn't want just to be his friend. However, right when I was about to confess my feelings to him, another girl came into his life. I shook my head trying to get rid of those sad old memories. I gripped the cold wedding ring on my finger, telling myself the past was past. Pierce said they were over and I was his wife now. I was his wife who was carrying his baby now. I wiped the tears from the corners of my eyes and opened the door to our house. My heart calmed down as I breathed in the scent of home. Our home. It wasn't as luxurious as his family's villa but cozy. Pierce and I decorated it together with our own hands. We enjoyed it. Yes, I must have been overthinking. That woman had been out of our lives for a long time and my marriage with Pierce was as beautiful as a fairy tale for the past three years. I glanced at the clock on the wall. At this point, Pierce should have gotten off the plane. He was over a month of traveling for the sake of our family’s business. Pierce was the President of ADE, the leading fashion magazine company all over Asia, and I was actually the Vice President of the company. We were not only life partners but also good partners at work. I really missed him. I dialed his number immediately. I really wanted to hear his voice now, to know when he would arrive home. I would prepare a good meal for him and he would prize me with a sweet kiss. And then we might have passionate sex like what he gave me the night before his business trip. Oops, I almost forgot I was pregnant now. I needed to tell him this first and then we could do something else instead. I was happily envisioning our lovely reunion and my heart dropped when a woman's voice came over the line. [Hello?] I snapped the phone as just one word came out. My phone fell to the floor and my body started shaking uncontrollably. NO! It couldn't be her! It couldn't be Lexi! She was already out of our life! I must have misheard. I rushed to the fridge in an attempt to calm myself with the aid of some alcohol. But the moment I touched the wine bottle, I was reminded of the doctor's words and my baby. I needed to be cautious for my baby's sake. I turned to get a box of milk and walked toward the sofa. I didn't know what made me recognize that as Lexi's voice at that moment. I meant Lexi and I were never close. Lexi Gilbert was a typical blonde beauty that men would go crazy for. She was the popular cheerleader in high school while Pierce was the star quarterback. Better match than he and a nerd like me, right? It wasn't surprising that he had fallen for her. My pride couldn't stand watching the man I loved go crazy for another woman. So I had once tried to stay away from them silently but Pierce refused to quit from my life. Every time I drowned myself in a sea of books and studies to forget them, Pierce would appear at my doorway asking me out. I couldn't say no to his charming smile; I couldn't say no when he claimed it was his duty as my best friend to take me to enjoy the real world. To not ruin our friendship, I could only hide my broken heart, silently playing the role of his best friend by his side and watching his happy face for another girl. I finally got up the courage to study abroad as I learned that Pierce was planning to propose to Lexi. However, I never expected Grams would call to beg me back. I returned in a hurry only to see a lifeless Pierce. His heart was harmed badly, by Lexi. My beloved sunshine boy was nowhere to be seen, and my heart was bleeding. I started to hate Lexi from that moment. I gave up my cherished man to her, and how dared she harm him so badly! That witch! Pierce didn't tell anyone what happened except he was over with Lexi. Grams arranged our marriage. I didn't understand why he agreed until the day I heard him say that marrying anyone but Lexi would be the same for him. It was so fcking hurt but I still walked into this marriage without a second thought. My cherished boy was broken and I wanted to fix him, not caring if I would ruin myself in the process. I fell asleep at home feeling so insecure and worried. I woke up in the middle of the night when I felt someone caressing my cheek. Slowly, I opened my eyes and I realized I had fallen asleep in the living area. Someone lifted me from the couch. I immediately recognized his scent and touch as I looked at him with heavy-lidded eyes. “Peirce…” “Hmm,” he hummed as he walked towards the stairs. “Why did you sleep on the couch?” I stared at his face when he gently put me down on the bed. He caressed my hair and kissed my forehead. He was always so gentle and that was why I loved him so much. Even when making love, he was very considerate of my feelings. We'd been apart for over a month, my body missed him and my heart wanted him. “Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you,” I said as I caressed his cheek. “Just met a friend. You said you were waiting for me, is it something urgent?" Looking at his gentle face, suddenly I didn't want to ruin the moment. so I closed my parted lips and swallowed the truth back in my stomach once again. Tomorrow, maybe tomorrow, I will have the courage to face all the puzzles. I shook my head and pouted, telling him that I was sleepy. He chuckled and carefully carried me to the bed. The moment he was about to leave me after giving me a goodnight kiss, I panicked for some reason. I then quickly grabbed him and kissed him with all my passion, trying to undress him, trying to make him touch me more and deeper. I missed him. I wanted him. I felt that the only way I could feel at ease was to let him put himself inside me again. To make sure he was still mine. "Wait Kels," Yet he stopped me by pinning my crazy hands on the bed. "I thought you said you're sleepy and you need to rest." "But I think I miss you more now." I looked at him with innocence and I could catch desire flashing in his eyes but I didn't know why it faded soon. He used to be happy when I became the initiative one. As if noticing my confusion, he chuckled and playfully pinched my nose, “I’ll just take a shower. I smell alcohol.” I just nodded and watched him as he walked toward the bathroom. But drowsiness struck again so I closed my eyes to take a nap. However, it was already morning when I opened my eyes again and Pierce was beside me, putting a tray of food on the bedside table. “Hey!” I greeted and smiled when I realized what he’d done. He prepared breakfast for me. In bed. The sweetest. He smiled and sat on the bed. “Good morning.” I grinned as I sat on the bed. He carried the tray and put it beside me. I shot an eyebrow up and tilted my head as I stared at his handsome face. His eyes are deep brown. His eyebrows were thick and black, complimenting his beautiful eyes. His nose was proud and pointed and his lips were red and thin. He literally looks like a sexy bad boy. Even Damon Salvatore would be embarrassed to stand beside him. No one stands a chance against this man. “What is this? Is this a bribe? You stood me up last night, bad boy.” He didn’t laugh. He heaved a sigh and gently tucked my hair on my ears before he held my hand and stared into my eyes. “I have something to tell you.” I felt my heart race. I thought about our baby in my womb. He’s got something to tell. I have something to tell him too. “W-What is it?” I asked as I felt my voice tremble. He took a deep sigh. “You know you’re important to me, right?” I slowly nodded with parted lips. I couldn’t answer. I’m scared of what he’s about to say. I have a bad feeling about this. “You were my best friend before we got married. You are one of the few people I treasure…” I hid my balled fists under the sheet. I don’t know why he’s telling me all this but I felt tears pooling in the corner of my eyes already. “Kelly…” he paused and squeezed his eyes closed before he looked at me again in the eyes. “I-I think it’s time for us to divorce.” “P-Pierce…” I felt my heart clench. He smiled. “I know you don’t have feelings for me either. You just married me because of my grandparents. You just did this because you love them. Now it’s time for our real happiness, Kelly.” I shook my head, “W-What are you talking about, Pierce?” “Lexi is back, Kelly. My first love is back.” Chapter 2 It Never Rains but It Pours Kelly’s POV I got off the bed and tried to leave but Pierce grabbed my hand. I immediately wiped the tears that rolled down my cheeks before he could see them. He stood in front of me and looked at my face as I tried so hard to look down and avoid his eyes. I felt my heart breaking into pieces. I thought… I thought I could make him fall in love with me within those three years together. I thought his feelings would level up and would see me as a woman rather than just a best friend. I was stupid for hoping and dreaming so high. I failed. No matter how hard I tried, his heart belonged only to his first love Lexi. “Kelly…” I sucked my breath and swallowed the pain as I looked at him. I faked a smile, “I need to wash up before eating.” He stared into my eyes as if trying to figure out what I was thinking. I know he knew me too well so I tried so hard to hide my pain and smiled at him. He sighed and let go of my hand. “Okay. I’ll wait for you here. Let’s eat and go to work together.” Together? How cruel could he be? He still wanted us to get along like he didn’t ask for a divorce? He wanted us to stay the way we were right after he told me that his first love was back and he wanted to divorce me? Oh Pierce, what was going on in your head? If I used to be able to force myself to stay in the seat of his best friend wishing him happiness, I no longer had that courage after the three years we'd shared. There's no way I could endure that kind of torture again, especially when I'm carrying his baby. The baby...I had thought it was good news for us but now...it would be more like a burden to him, I guess. A burden that would prevent him from getting his true love and freedom. I knew how an unwanted child to grow up. My parents were divorced even before my mother died and the new family of my father hated me and it hurts like hell. I don’t want my baby to experience the same thing I felt. I need to keep my baby away from it. I faked a smile again. “We can’t. I need to visit the studio for the photoshoot of our new models…” “I’ll go with you—” “No.” I pushed his hand. His eyes followed my hand before he lifted his face to look at me again. “You have some documents to sign. Our schedules are already organized, remember?” “But…” “I have a personal driver, Pierce. I’ll be fine to go alone.” He sighed and slowly nodded. I turned my back on him and entered the bathroom. I immediately opened the shower and stood under the cold water. Tears cascaded down my cheeks as I covered my mouth to suppress my sobs. My shoulders were trembling really badly and when I thought about my baby, I swallowed hard and tried to calm myself down. I wiped my face and caressed my belly. I need to be strong. I need to stay calm. I shouldn’t put my baby’s life on the line just because I got my heart broken. I have to deal with this smartly. I sucked my breath and finished my bath. When I got out of the bathroom, I was shocked to see Pierce was still there. He was struggling to fix his tie in front of the full-length mirror. I also noticed my pair of heels and dress on the bed. “Hey! I picked your dress for today.” Since our marriage wasn't public, Pierce said he would try to do little things for me as a husband. He did it well and I used to enjoy these sweet moments but now, it was going to kill me. I grabbed the dress and went inside the walk-in closet. I felt him following me. I put the white dress back and picked a red one. When I faced him, his forehead was creased. I smiled. “I prefer red today. I’d feel beautiful in this dress.” His eyes went to the dress I was holding and his face immediately calmed down. He nodded and walked towards me. “I see. Help me fix this first.” I put my dress on his arm and started fixing his tie. I could feel his eyes staring intently and it was making my heart beat so fast. I took a deep breath and chewed my bottom lip as I struggled to fix the tie. My vision is becoming blurry again. Damn! “Kelly…” I jumped in shock. “Hmm?” “Are you okay?” I looked at him and smiled, “Yeah.” “I have another thing to say.” I finished fixing his tie so I immediately grabbed the dress from him. I glanced at him before I walked past him and spoke… “Let’s just talk some other time. I'm going to be late.” I heard him sigh as he followed me again. I grabbed my underwear and got dressed while he was standing behind me. He’s silent the whole time as if he’s thinking about something. “You should eat before you leave.” I faced him and nodded. “I will. You should go now.” “Kelly, we’re on the same page, right?” I stared at him. No, Pierce. We’re never on the same page. All of these are just my stupid fantasies. I thought you had feelings for me and I was so wrong. “If it’s about the divorce, I understand everything, Pierce. I know what I have to do. Just give me some time because I’m really busy with the company. I will not run away.” “Kelly, I’m not just doing this for myself. I’m also doing this for you. You’ve been caged with me ever since we got married. I know you’re not happy because deep inside, you also want to find the man you deserve. Someone who will really love you. Not me. Not someone who’s half-hearted.” “I understand what you’re trying to say, Pierce,” I said and tried to turn my back but he held me by the waist, keeping me in place. He did everything to capture my eyes and he succeeded. He looked at me worriedly. “You are my best friend. I don’t wanna lose you, Kels. You’re one of my few people…” “I know,” I said out of frustration. He looked shocked, so I calmed myself down. “I-I know. You don’t have to worry. I’m just stressed about work. It’s not about our divorce.” His lips parted and he slowly nodded as if he was able to breathe properly. He walked towards me and I froze when he gently kissed my forehead… “Thank you, Kelly," he whispered. My heart clenched. It had been three years but I was still such a coward. Why couldn't you just tell him that you love him, Kelly? He's your husband and you're carrying his baby! Tell him and he might change his mind! I swallowed hard and was about to tell him but his phone rang. I didn't miss the caller ID. Again, it was Lexi. " I gotta go." He scratched his head in apology and I didn't miss the upturned corners of his mouth. "I called Luke and he’s waiting outside. Eat before you go, okay?” With that, he left our room. The tears I had managed to suppress burst out again. Why would I think I could have a chance? He made his choice already the moment he asked for the divorce, didn't he? Whenever it came to Lexi, I was always the one he would abandon. Chapter 3 Stiff Upper Lip Kelly’s POV I entered the studio wearing just two-inch red heels and a red dress. Everyone was looking my way as I walked along the hallway. They’re all greeting me with a smile but my face remains stoic, not showing any emotions at all. The conversation with Pierce this morning was still lingering in my head, but I couldn't let it affect my work. I couldn't fail my work after I failed my marriage. I took a deep breath to adjust my condition. However, when I entered the photoshoot room, I could notice everyone was in chaos. “We can’t! She’s not answering her calls. What should we do? The Vice President is coming today. She’d get mad.” “We can just tell her the truth. She’s nice.” “Not in this situation, Lily! She’d scold us—” “What’s happening here?” I asked as I graced the room. The staff were now looking at me with worried expressions and I knew then that there was a problem. “G-Good morning, Miss Monroe.” Miss Monroe. Of course, no one knew that Pierce and I were married except for our families. I felt a pinch in my heart because of that truth. It hurts. I stared at her blankly, “What?” “W-We have a problem, Miss Monroe. Miss Chen, our model has been refusing our calls. She said she heard that we’re changing our model so…she doesn’t want to come here. She’s even…threatening to file a case against us.” She bowed his head. I gritted my teeth and roamed my eyes around. “Where’s the marketing manager?” “S-She’s still trying to convince Miss Chen, Miss Monroe.” I massaged my forehead and squeezed my eyes closed. I grabbed my hair and screamed in so much anger. I felt everyone around me jump in shock. I groaned and sucked my breath before looking around. “Miss Monroe…” “What is this, Miss Hayley? You are the marketing manager, what is happening?” “Miss Monroe, I don’t know how it happened but Miss Chen heard that you are changing our model. She’s about to file a case against us—” Changing the model? How come I didn't know about this? Miss Chen had always been our trustful partner and if not necessary, changing models for a commercial shoot on short notice would only cause a lot of trouble for the company. I would never allow such a cheap mistake. “I never asked for that. You must be mistaken." I cut her words to save time, " Fix this mess or I have to fire you!” "Miss Monroe...It's Mr. President who asked us to change it." Hayley spoke hesitantly. "He ordered that as soon as he came back from his business trip yesterday." I was hit by the truth. Pierce's order? Why didn't he tell me? He used to discuss every major decision with me first. "It shouldn't be..." I was confused. Pierce was not a clueless businessman. He kept a clear distinction between work and relationships, which was why he always succeeded. And that was also why he chose to keep our marriage a secret. "Yes, Kelly. I gave the order." The voice pulled me back. “M-Mr. President…” Hayley bowed with respect as she saw the man who suddenly appeared behind me. "I think you owe me an explanation, Pierce. About changing the model!" I gritted as I turned around to question him. He knew clearly how much effort I put into winning this project. I hardly had a good sleep those days and Miss Chen was the ideal one for us to work with. I remembered he agreed on it too. But now...he just changed the model as he liked without telling me in advance. I felt like a hard slap on my face. "Go ahead for the work. I'll make it clear to her." He pacified the staff first, ignoring the anger that was about to spew out of my eyes. "Answer me, Pierce! Why do you change the model so suddenly?" I couldn't hold my anger and he just touched my shoulder whispering to me, "This is not the place to talk. Let me explain it to you in the car." I looked around to notice others sneaking glances at us. Then I shook away his hands and walked toward the parking lot. But along the way, my heart was heavier and heavier. I had a feeling that I was not going to enjoy his explanation. "Now, say it." I blurted it out as we sat in his car. He stared into my eyes as if weighing my emotions. I looked away again. I couldn’t stand his stares. I couldn’t withstand his eyes that never looked at me the way I wanted him to look at me. He has no feelings for me and it hurts so much. “I-I…” he paused and sighed. “I replaced Miss Chen because Lexi wants to be our model. She’s also fit to be our model so I agreed—” “What?” I asked in disbelief. He pressed his lips together and looked away. He messed his hair up before he shook his head and held my hand. “I’m sorry I didn’t tell you sooner. It was just so sudden. She asked for a favor and I can’t say no.” I took my hand back and looked at him in both pain and anger. “You can't say no to her so you'd rather harm the company, our company. You betrayed me, Pierce.” “Kels, come on. You know how much I love her. She’s my first love.” Painfully, I closed my eyes. Oh yes, she's your first love. She's always the one you want no matter what it takes. As long as she frowned a bit, you could turn a blind eye to the pain and effort of others. You are so heartless, Pierce. “Well, you’ve decided. I don’t have a say in this since you’re the President. Just go. I’ll be in the office.” I said coldly as I opened the car door to walk out. “Kelly…” I looked him in the eyes. “Go home early. Let’s talk about our divorce at home tonight.” Chapter 4 Left High and Dry Kelly’s POV I was playing with the wedding ring on my finger. I told him to go home early but he didn’t come home completely. He wasn’t even answering my calls. Well, now Lexi was back, this house was probably not home in his eyes anymore. My eyes turned to my pregnancy report on the table. What a mockery. I was still naive to hold a glimmer of hope that things would be different if I told him about the baby. But forget this baby was out of his plan. Sure, Pierce was not the kind who would force me to have an abortion. But he couldn't cut out his obsession with Lexi either. He might stay in this loveless marriage if his parents asked. But all I had would only be an empty shell. That's not a Father what I wanted for my baby. I wiped off the tears collecting at the corner of my eyes and collected the report. It was 5 am already when I looked at the clock on the wall. I tried to dial his number again, but still busy. What was he busy with? Was he busy making love with Lexi? He must have missed her a lot, didn't he? I still remember the day when he came back after his first private vacation with Lexi. His joy was unmistakable. Nearly at once, I could tell they made love. The same day I returned to my room, I cried out loud as I took off my makeup. Nothing I did worked. I could never replace Lexi in his heart. I felt like hundreds of pounds pressing my chest. I decided to get a shower to wash away all the miserable emotions but the moment I opened the wardrobe, our intimate clothes were snuggled together bringing me back to the memory of how Pierce and I had sex here last time. It was that time he didn't use contraception. He was so passionate that I thought he finally accepted our marriage. I once believed his return from this business trip would be a fresh start for us but actually, it was a start for us to fall apart now. Unable to suppress my feelings any longer, I crouched down crying loudly. Why? Why am I always the one they choose to abandon? Why don't I deserve to be loved? I didn't remember how I fell asleep. When the alarm clock went off, I subconsciously touched the pillow beside me. Cold as last night. He didn't come home yet. I sneered at myself as I caught my reflection in the dresser mirror. The dark circles under my eyes were so clear and my hair was a total mess, looking like a ghost. See, Kelly? That's what happened when you stepped into such a loveless marriage without a second thought. You would only break yourself if you continue on the wrong path. Just get a divorce. Spare him and yourself. Your baby needs a strong mommy. Suddenly a wave of nausea flooded my stomach and I realized I hadn't even eaten anything last night. Feeling sick again, I run to the sink and puke. I spit yellowish liquid and it tastes so bad. I washed my mouth immediately and stared at my own reflection in the mirror. I shook my head and cupped my forehead as soon as I felt like throwing up again. I spit yellowish liquid again and while I’m washing my mouth, I feel a warm hand caressing my back. I immediately lifted my face and met a pair of brown eyes looking at me through the mirror. Standing behind me with a worried face was my husband Pierce. I’ve always been thankful that I have him as my best friend and husband but now…I’m losing him. Hopelessly losing him. “Are you okay? Are you not feeling well? You should’ve told me.” I stared at him through the mirror. “You didn’t answer my calls. Guilt flickered in his eyes. “I’m sorry. I had some things to do. I stayed in the office all night.” I wiped my face and walked past him. He followed me as I sat in front of the vanity and started combing my hair. “Kels…” “I woke up late. I failed to prepare breakfast.” I tried to avoid his eyes. I felt like I would lose my temper and snap at him. There was no moment when I felt his selfishness so clearly as now. He called me his best friend yet he had never seriously confronted my needs. My feelings. "Kels...... you know I'm not asking about this. I'm just worried about your condition......" “Kels, are we still okay?” I stopped combing my hair and slowly met his eyes. Through the mirror, again. Really? He’s asking me that? After he offered me a divorce without even asking if I was okay with it? He decided on his own. Just because his first love is back. I can’t believe him. I faked a smile. “I just don’t feel well today, Pierce.” He immediately squatted beside me which is not surprising because I know he truly cares. What surprised me is why is he still doing this after he buried a dagger in my heart. “Are you okay?” He gently touched my forehead and neck. “Are you sick? Tell me how you feel, Kels.” “My feelings don’t matter,” I couldn’t help but blurt out. He looked shocked because of what I said. When I attempted to avoid him, he grabbed my wrist and made me face him. His face is mirroring his anger now. He’s completely lost his patience. “What’s wrong with you, Kels? You’ve been acting like this since yesterday. Is this about Lexi? Or was it because I didn’t come home last night?” I looked him in the eyes, annoyed. "You're the one who asked for a divorce! I told you to come back earlier but you just let me wait for the whole night. How do you want me to greet you this morning, Pierce?” He clenched his jaws and shook his head. “Kels, I..." "Enough. We can talk about the divorce after work today." “Kels!” He called and grabbed my shoulders. Confusion and pain were visible in his eyes. “Are you…in love with me?” I was taken aback? In love? Yes! Ever since we were in high school. Ever since he became my best friend. Who wouldn’t fall for someone who has been protecting you ever since? But of course, I can’t tell him. It would only complicate things more. I don’t even want him to pity me. I shook my head and pushed his arms away. “Are you on drugs? I’m not in love with you.” I turned my back on him and entered the bathroom again. I locked it before going to the bathtub. I should focus on myself. I can’t let my emotions affect me but…but why are my tears falling again? “You are so pathetic, Kelly! You can’t even tell him how you truly feel,” I whispered to myself as I wiped my tears angrily. It took me almost an hour bathing. When I was done, I realized Pierce had already left. I shook my head in disbelief. He’s been constantly abandoning me. I can’t believe we’d reach this point. I thought we were okay. I was so stupid. *** “Good morning, Miss Monroe…” “Good morning, Vice President…” I did not greet anyone back just like how I used to greet them back. I still feel pissed and my mood seems off. Irritation can easily take over me and I can’t control it. Probably because of Pierce’s divorce proposal or because of my pregnancy. I was about to enter my office when I heard two girls talking. “Did you see her? I bet she’s Mr. Anderson’s girlfriend. They seemed close.” My forehead creased. Pierce’s girlfriend? “Ah! It’s a waste that I didn't see her face but I feel like it’s Miss Lexi.” “Lexi? Lexi Gilbert? The model?” “Yes! I bet my whole month's salary on this. They look good together.” “Come on! Miss Monroe and Mr. Anderson look better together.” “Are you serious? They’re best friends. You know, some people are better off just friends. It’s Mr. Anderson and Miss Monroe.” I squeezed my eyes closed and pushed the door of my office. I slowly closed it and rested my back against it. This is harder than I expected. I took a deep breath and sat on my swivel chair. I opened the computer at the same time a notification popped up on the screen of my phone. My hands started shaking as soon as I saw the notification. It was Pierce’s social media update. He uploaded a photo of him and Lexi together. Eating in a fancy restaurant. I balled my fists and gritted my teeth. Of course, there’s no way I can compete with her in his heart. She’s always the first one and I will always be the last in his priorities.	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