Alphas, Betas & Protectors

12. Truth

It was the end of school year and the last day. The prom was the next day. The students were excitedly talking about the prom after school.

Lucas was in the car park waiting for his sister. He saw Kelly Anne from far and waved at her. He smiled at her. Just then he spotted Gillian come out of the building making her way to her car. Unfortunately she noticed him and walked towards him.

Gillian reached him and wrapped her arms around his neck. I cant believe tomorrow is the prom. How exciting? Don't you think?"

Lucas glanced past her at Kelly Anne who was watching them from across the car park. He then looked at Gillian and smiled forcibly "I guess it is exciting."

Gillian smiled "Did you have time to think about my suggestion?"

Lucas asked "What suggestion?"

Gillian rolled her eyes "Guys are forgetful. Come on. I asked you about having a baby. Are you ready to have a baby after the prom? prom night is when many are planning to have their babies after they go home."

Lucas cringed at this conversation. He said "I am sorry Gillian. I am not ready."

Gillian frowned "Not yet? Why not? You dont have to do anything. I will have to carry the baby you know. But fine we wait. You need to make it upto me." She then let go of his neck and walked away.

Lucas looked at Kelly Anne who was looking at him with a stone face. She turned around and left. He sighed. There was no way he could win. It wasn't his fault he couldnt court Kelly Anne. Gillian had ambushed him.

His sister came and she sat inside. Lucas got in and said "Whats the matter. You dont seem very happy."

She sighed. She had been summoned by the alpha again. She had to go see him in his office.

She said "Its nothing. I am a bit tired. By the way can you take me to the alpha's office. He wants to see me. He sent a message to the headmaster for me. I have to go to him straight away."

He frowned "Why?"

She said "He wants to have a meal with me I think. We are dating now. Tomorrow is the prom. He must have some arrangements for us to go to the prom." She wished she didnt have to attend the prom with him but there was no excuse. Alumni of the high school who were eighteen were allowed to attend and he was the alpha. He could bend the rules even if he wasn't allowed to come to the prom. What he said went. He called the shots to everything and unfortunately she was the subject of his affection. She wished she could find a way to push him away or even better to convince him that she wasn't the right girl for him.

He said "I dont like this. You are tired from school and you have to go see him. I can speak to him and drop you off some other time."

She said "Its fine Lucas. I will go."

He stopped the car on the side of the road opposite the alpha's office building and said "Lorraine. I want you to be honest with me. Has he ever forced you to do anything you dont want to do or has he suggested anything you are not comfortable with?"

Lorraine said "No. He hasn't. He wanted to kiss me but I told him I need time and he said he will wait. But thats about it. He has been a perfect gentleman."

Lucas asked "Can you be honest with me and tell me if you actually enjoy spending time with him? You dont look happy right now. Something is the matter."

Lorraine looked away and said "Lucas. What do you want me to say? That I am enjoying life? Well I am fine. I am safe. The alpha hasn't hurt me. Isn't that enough for you to know."