The Alpha's Mate

Chapter-4

Ashley's POV

What ? How can he say that ? He really is a monster. A sadistic sick monster.

"I am a monster, Ashley. I am ruthless. And I don't give a fuck about who is hurt or no. I am a cold hearted person with no soul." He voices my thoughts.

"Why..." my voice comes out as a whisper. But it is too late. A wiff of air tells me taut he is already gone. Leaving me astounded.

He is my mate. I need to find a way to help him. And I can't do that if he is hiding from me. But is there anything else ? Or is this it ? This his cold hard exterior. Is there anything more to it ?

Next morning I get ready for school and hop on the bike with Josh.

"Hey, princess" he says.

"Hey man" I say back.

We reach school in about 15 minutes. But there is chaos on the campus. Everyone is talking in hushed whispers. Girls are dressed like sluts. Boys are angry. And girls are giggling.

"Whats going on ?" I ask.

"Apparently there is a new hot teacher." He says.

Should've guessed.

I head to my first period. Literature.

I walk in and the first seats are already filled. By girls. Guess we have a new literature teacher. Me and Josh find a seat next to each other. We sit down and then the door opens. The teacher walks in.

"What the fuck ?" Josh says. It is then I look up and my breath is caught.

It's him. It's Cole. He is the new teacher. He is the new hot teacher. This is fucked. Badly.

"Hello everyone. My name is Cole. Cole Mason. For you Mr. Mason, of course. And I am your new literature teacher." His voice booms.

"What is he doing here ?" Josh asks.

"I don't know. This is big." I say back.

But just as he is about to say something another voice beats to him.

"You two, back there. I hate it when people talk among themselves in my class. So want to share it with the rest of us ?" Cole says.

"No. Sorry, Mr. Mason" I reply back.

"Good." He says after a moment.

The rest of the class continues uneventful. I keep stealing glances at Cole. But he doesn't even look. Why is he here ? The class ends and I grab my things shoving them into my bag and step to the door. Josh is out. He had gym and the coach isn't a pretty person for late-commers. But his voice stops me.

"Ashley wait." He says. I quickly glance around and unfortunately it's just me and him left alone. I hesitantly turn around and find him standing mere 5 foot from me.

"Yes, Mr. Mason." I say.

"Stop calling me that. After the class. And I want to know the nature of your relationship with Joshua."

"What ?" I ask startled.

"You heard me. I want to know the nature I your relationship with Joshua"

'If I didn't know any better I would've guessed he is upset and his possessiveness is showing.' Winter says.

I know right ?

"I don't think that's any of your business, Mr. Mason. That's a personal question." I retort. At this point I am fuming.

How dare he ? A sadist like him ? I hate him. I hate him. How can he have the balls to ask me that question after what happened ?

'Honestly ? I am a wolf. And I need my mate. But after what he said last night. I changed my mind. I am with you in this one. Keep going, Ashley.'

Thanks.

He tilts his head a little on the side, studying me. But I don't meet his gaze. And I remain stubborn.

"Alright then, I shall see you in detention, Miss Gates." He says.

"For what ?"

"For creating indiscipline on my first day and back answering me right now. See you in detention, Ashley."

How I would love to chop off his head right now.

5 hours later.

"So let's go." Josh says. The day is over and now it's time for something I dread. Detention. With him.

"I have detention. You go ahead. Pick me up after an hour or so." I say.

"Okay" he gives me a look that says 'this is not over'.

I gently knock on the door thinking he won't hear it. But he does.

"Come in." His hoarse voice comes out.