Mated to the Alpha King | First Draft Sample

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If there was ever a chance of me learning even one magic trick.. Anyone could bet their wooly sweaters I would probably learn how to make people disappear.

Sitting there in the cafeteria, my face resting between my hands I continued to move my gaze from Marley to Jeff to Connor.

Apparently Diandra had left. Moved over to her aunt who lived somewhere in Seattle. Apparently Diandra had never been a werewolf.

It was as if her leaving had opened up this large canal of information about her that had been else-wise buried behind her home walls.

I for one was still feeling incredibly guilty about how things had turned out for her, despite the fact that her dad had regained his senses and made a point to apologize for blaming me for his daughters faults.

Maybe that was why I refused to be a part of the conversation the group was currently having.

A sigh left my lips as my eyes drifted towards a laughing Alex. It seemed like he barely cared how much of a downfall he had caused in Diandra's life. Although, he looked healthier and happier than he had since I could even remember.

I suppose Diandra had been just as toxic as he had been to her that day, through out their relationship.

As if sensing my eyes on him, his gaze moved on mine and he stilled. His grin now turning into a smirk he wiggled his eyebrows in a mischievous manner only he could pull off and I almost let out a giggle at the sight.

That was, until an arm slipped around my shoulder and a stiff growl sounded from beside me.

I turned, surprised, towards the source of the sound and rolled my eyes when they found Roman's hardened features.

"That pup needs to know you're spoken for"

Rome growled lowly as he continued to glare at an indifferent Alex.

Probably hearing roman, Alex rolled his eyes and turned back to the girl in his arms as he continued to whisper into her ears, to which she let out a loud obnoxious giggle.

It was my turn to roll eyes.

"I think Bryce made a mistake leaving Roman in charge of your safety Thi. He's turned into an even more of an uptight moron" Marley chided in suddenly, giggling as she leaned into Keith's embrace.

"Control your woman" Rome spat at Keith gruffly before he continued to glare at Alex.

I rolled my eyes again, ignoring Roman's protective hold on my shoulder. "Does anyone know why Matthew is not in school today?"

"Oh he's supposed to pat-"

"His mom got a new pet puppy and he's in charge today!" Roman cut Jeff off in the middle of his sentence. Getting up he pulled me with him. "Let's go, we're getting late for Arts class"

I barely had time to think things through as I caught hold of my backpack before tumbling behind Rome as he made his way out of the cafeteria. I could hear Marley grumbling behind us, rushing just as we were, to getting out of the cafeteria.

We had only just crossed the cafeteria door when the bell rang, alerting us that we were in fact going to be very late for the following arts class if we didn't put a step on it.

"Mr. Naight! I see you've finally given us the honor of having yourself in our presence?! Since you informed me earlier today that you were finished. Would you mind showing us your assignment? I see Miss. Anderson is well secured in your arms?"

Roman smirked as he continued to manuver me towards the center of the class, the wrapped up canvas resting between his arm and torso.

The class watched us with slightly wide amused eyes as Roman and I rounded around Ms. Sveen's table and stood in front of them. It would be a lie if I said that having Roman stand beside me acting like - well like he usually does was not awkward at all because it was, it always was. I almost laughed at the picture we were probably portraying, him being the big bad wolf, and I, innocent little Red Riding Hood. Little, being mentioned literally, Roman stood an almost good foot taller than I, my head barely reaching his neck.