I'm The Alpha's Challenge

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When the final bell rung, I packed up slowly, waiting for Josh to show up at the door in his adorable baseball uniform, but he never did. I furrowed my eyebrows, picking up my stuff and hugging it to my chest as I made my way out of the room. I glanced around the hallway, but there was still no sign of him. Thinking maybe he was expecting me to meet him at the field, I squeezed my way through the flowing crowd towards the back of the school.

As I turned the corner, a familiar couple stopped me dead in my tracks. I retreated behind the corner, peering over it. The two stood facing each other—my boyfriend and my sister. I watched in horror as Destiny stepped up to him, stood on her toes, wrapped her arms around his neck and smashed her lips to his. I sucked in a deep breath, waiting for Josh to shove her away, but he didn't. He stepped back from shock and placed his hands on her hips.

I covered my mouth, choking back a sob, whirling around to press my back into the brick wall. Tears rolled down my cheeks and I closed my eyes. How could I let myself get this attached to him? I knew he wasn't serious. I knew he was just playing. And now the truth was spread in front of me. No one could ever really love me. It was impossible. I'm loveless, and I always will be. It was all for Destiny, and I let him. I let him get to me. I let myself fall for him. I let myself believe that he was good, that he was going to treat me right, but I was wrong. I was dead wrong.

And I wouldn't let it happen again.

Wiping my eyes, I bolted across the lawn, still more tears blurred my vision. I slowed as I reached the parking lot, trying to hold back the tears, but they kept coming. I hurried across the lot, right past the Miller's SVU. I ignored them, wiping my cheeks. "Danny?" Coffeeblue called doubtfully. "Are you ridin' with us?"

I shook my head, sucking in a breath and continued on. I had to go home. I never wanted to see him again.

The tears had slowed when I gripped the doorknob. Throwing it open, I found Destiny holding a bowl in her hands, her eyes wide with guilt. At the sight of her, and her expression, the waterworks began all over again. My fists clenched by my sides. Blinking back the tears, but not bothering to hide them, I told her, "You can have him," with a cracking voice.

"What?" Destiny asked, bewildered.

I ignored her, shaking my head as I retreated up the stairs. I slammed the door shut, suddenly thankful that my father wasn't home. Throwing my books and myself on the bed, I buried myself in my homework.

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Knock, knock. "Danny!" Someone hissed. "Danny!"

I opened my eyes, blinking against the blinding sun. I glanced at the clock, furrowing my eyebrows. I didn't remember falling asleep. A textbook lay under my cheek, open to the spot I'd been studying. I yawned, rubbing the sleep from my eyes.

There was another rap from the window. "Danny," he whispered. "Open the window!"

"Go away!" I yelled, slamming the book shut as anger shot through me.

"What?" he asked, obvious hurt lining his voice.

"Leave me alone!" I said, suddenly wishing I had curtains or shade.

He knocked on the window again. "Danny, are you alright? Just open the window."

I jumped out of bed, flinging open the window he crouched on. I noticed his cast was gone. "No," I growled, pushing on his chest, but he hardly budged. His beautiful blue eyes were wide, his mouth agape. "Go away! I don't wanna talk to you!"

"Wait!" he said, as I closed the window. "What's wrong?"

"Leave me alone," I hissed, glaring at him. "Before I call the cops on you!"