Rejection Kills

Trip and Arrival

ROSE'S P.O.V.

Ugh. I'm exhausted. Like, I sat on a bus for 4 hours, and then had to board a plane for 12, exhausted. I'm not sure why I thought the trip would only require bus transportation, but then I realized the destination was literally across the world. Next time, I should do more research on these things. I came tumbling down on the bed before me. So soft and it was huge too. I looked around the room I was in. The entire room was three times the size of my room at home. After the landing, everyone was brought to a 5-star hotel. At first, I thought that was insane. The school didn't have that much money, but then I forgot about Liam. He paid for it and everyone praised him for it. Typical of me to forget the boy is rich. Now that I had time to relax, I couldn't help but think about it earlier. I had never ridden a plane before. I was fascinated by it but terrified once we were in the air.

Breathe in. Breathe out. That's all I could say to myself. A warm hand touched my back which brought me out of almost freaking out.

"Just relax Rosalia." I couldn't help but stare at Liam for a moment. He was comforting me, and yet I couldn't even say a thank you. He was close to me. Well, not as close as he was in the forest, but still close enough. The thought of our faces so close that I could feel his warm breath on me brought the heat to my face. I quickly faced the window as he rubbed my back gently. It's almost like I don't know him anymore. He's not the same as back then. However, at that moment I was grateful.

Thinking back on it, I couldn't help but sigh as I stared at the ceiling. My eyelids began dropping as they felt weak. I need to sleep, but I haven't even taken a bath. I'll have to do it in the morning. My eyes shut as I went out like a light.

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It felt as if something was touching me over and over again. It was gentle at first but then started to become rougher. Suddenly a shaking made my body rock back and forth.

"Rosalia!" My eyes shot open and I sat up straight.

"I'm up! I'm up!" I looked around the room searching for danger. Was the building on fire? Were rogues attacking? Liam sighed as he ran a hand through his hair.

"I've been trying to wake you up for 15 minutes now! You seriously didn't hear me?"

I blinked and tried to comprehend the situation. Liam was in my room? What was happening?

"Alpha...why are you...?"

"No. I told you to call me Liam. You've forgotten already?" He seemed displeased by my response

"Sorry...Liam, why are you-"

"We don't have any more time to waste. Hurry up and shower. I'll wait for you outside," He turned around and left the room not giving me a chance to respond. It dawns on me that I might be late!

'Crap!' I thought as I rushed into the bathroom. After a 5 minute shower, a quick change of clothes, and a simple ponytail hairstyle, I was greeted by Liam waiting patiently by the door. He turned and looked at me, "About time. Let's go"

I nodded before following him. We made our way to the elevator and went down to the third floor. When the doors opened, we were welcomed by two neatly dressed men in black suits. They bowed before Liam.

"Your highness. Breakfast is ready to be served right now."

Liam nodded, "Lead the way"

"Certainly, your highness"

They led us to the most beautiful dining room I had ever seen. Glimmering chandeliers hung on the ceiling, a white marble floor design, candlelit tables covered in white silk sheets. Was this a restaurant? The man led us up a red staircase that led to the second floor. Once we were at our table, a waiter came to take our orders. I was too stunned, but Liam noticed my hesitation and ordered in my stead.