Magic Under Darkness

Confession

CHAPTER TWO

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CONFESSION

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'It's risky.'

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Alex's heart raced within his chest, its rhythm quickening with each passing moment.

Startled by a sudden jolt, he found himself thrown off balance, his mind consumed by the looming fear of yet another scolding from his crush. Slowly regaining composure, Alex's gaze fell upon Celeste, whose actions had been anything but gentle. With a forceful push, she swung open a white door, the impact echoing as it collided with the unforgiving wall nearby.

'Okay, she's... furious. Utterly furious,' Alex thought, a lump forming in his throat as he swallowed hard. It was then that he finally took notice of his surroundings, the realization dawning upon him like a sudden revelation. They had arrived at the nurse's office of the high school.

"Oh, goodness! You gave me quite a fright!"

A high-pitched, distinctly feminine voice pierced the air, startling Alex from his reverie. His gaze snapped to the source of the sound, and there, before him, stood the supposed nurse. Rather than clad in her customary uniform, she sported a casual yet tasteful ensemble that caught Alex's eye.

Dark blue jeans hugged her figure, paired with a snug baby pink t-shirt and comfortable heels of the same hue. Her long, tousled blonde ponytail cascaded down her back, adding to her effortlessly chic appearance. However, one detail marred her otherwise impeccable look; a smear of dark pink lipstick, inadvertently smudged across her cheek in her moment of alarm.

The sight of the lipstick blunder elicited a giggle from Alex, amused by the comical scene unfolding before him.

However, a single piercing glare from Celeste was enough to silence Alex completely, rendering him meek and submissive. His cheeks burned with embarrassment as he averted his gaze downward, hoping that the formidable presence of the enraged Celeste would subside before she directed her full attention toward him.

"You have somewhere to be?" Celeste inquired in her naturally deep, velvety voice, causing a slight shiver to run down Alex's spine, unable to prevent the involuntary reaction.

The nurse offered a smile as she nodded in agreement before responding, "Absolutely, my friend. Your favorite beta scored herself a charming date." Her casual demeanor toward Celeste stemmed from a perception of maturity beyond her years, a sentiment she held for few others among their teenage peers.

Celeste, accustomed to conversing primarily with this particular beta nurse, recognized her as one of their pack's nurses. At only twenty-four years old, she exuded a sense of understanding and wisdom uncommon for her age. Another familiar figure in their circle was Alex's sister, who, at twenty-three, shared a similar bond with Celeste.

Alex felt a gentle warmth spread across his cheeks in response to the beta's enthusiastic words, causing him to nervously toy with the hem of his hoodie. Meanwhile, his other hand, slightly clammy with fingers that trembled ever so slightly, remained securely nestled within the comforting grasp of the Alpha.

"But Flora, I need to pick up some medication. Can't you spare a moment to assist me?" Celeste inquired, her tone carrying a hint of urgency as she guided Alex towards a bed adorned with pristine white sheets and a neatly arranged comforter. With a gentle gesture, she encouraged him to take a seat, an unspoken order to which he obediently complied.