Desired By My Alpha Stepfather

Nina Gareth: Odd. That was how I felt sitting in the noisy classroom without any sign of both of them. I sighed, burying my head on my desk as I mentally counted down to closing time. My mind was racing frantically, trying to picture if Kai was actually fine. In my three years of knowing him, he had never missed a day of school; so him being absent today was extremely worrisome. Had he gotten into trouble? Kai certainly was definitely one to be taken for a magnet for trouble, but he changed when we started dating so that was pretty much ruled out. The only reasonable thought stuck in my head was the gnawing possibility that he might be extremely sick. I sighed yet again, wondering how he must be coping. I had never seen Kai get sick, let alone sick enough to not come to school. Perhaps something else was the matter, no? Family issues? He did show signs of being moody yesterday and when I had asked about it, he waved it off with an unconvincing smile. To make matters worse for me, Sue was absent as well. Sue wasn't always one to freak over perfect attendance or perfect grades so I wasn't entirely surprised that she wasn't in school today. I just found it to be frustrating that both my anchors in school were out today. If there was any reason why I still endured this treacherous and tortuous environment called highschool then it was because of the both of them–my best friend and my boyfriend. Sue was so pretty so that made her popular. Her beautiful raven black waves that cascaded down her shoulders, her round face that held lovely green cat eyes and her dimples which showcased each time she smiled, her petite height and fleshy body, were an added package that made her to-die-for. She was gorgeous and very trendy. One could describe us as polar opposites because whereas she was outgoing and social, I battled social-anxiety and trust issues, making it incredibly difficult for me to have let alone maintain a social life. I was on the tall side and that made me feel insecure because I always envied petite frames, I felt it made ladies more adorable. I wasn't into sexy gowns and short skirts like Sue was because of my skinny legs; rather I felt more comfortable in baggy jeans and oversized t-shirts. I wasn't into sandals or heels like every other normal girl, I was more into kicks. I had freckles peppered all over my face and a very small button nose while hers was perfectly pointed. She was shapey and showed It while I battled anorexia, despising my slim frame every minute. It was safe to say that I greatly envied her. The moment the bell rang, I sprang out of my seat and zipped out of the classroom with my bag flung over one of my shoulders. I approached my locker and threw in my stuff, shut it and immediately ran out of the school. Another minute in there, bearing all the side-eyes and whispers would have been thorough hell. I hit the road with my legs, hoping to get there as fast as I can. I wasn't from a rich family so I couldn't afford a car. Just the mere thought of him put a smile on my face, I couldn't wait to see him and I wondered how he'd react to my surprise visit. Or maybe I should just call to let him know I was coming over, perhaps he might want me to get something for him on my way. After a couple more trials, I gave up because he still wasn't answering and that peaked my worry. Slipping my phone into my pocket, I focused on the road, trying to block out the unease that raided me. Was he that sick that he couldn't pick my calls? After walking some miles, I finally arrived at my destination, sweating and panting like an out-of-shape dog. I began making my way into the mansion, occasionally greeting the guards I encountered as I went. Once inside the insanely spacious sitting room, I found it odd how empty the house felt. Kai was the throne-heir of Shadow pack, a pack that rivalled mine in combat prowess and industrialization; he had servants at his disposal. Knowing that, it automatically meant that an indisposed prince should have more attention than usual. So why was the house seemingly deserted? Walking down the sitting-room hallway, my mind raced because not a single maid existed here. Kai had only ever done away with all his servants whenever he wanted to enjoy some alone time with me. Realizing that, panic surged through my bones as I began racing up the flight of stairs, desperate to get to his room. I took a turn down the hallway that narrowed to his room and my heart pounded in my chest when I heard a very soft sound. Or best put, a very soft moan. With each nearing step, the moans grew louder and more intense, anxiety claimed me as my mind screamed plausible words at me. He couldn't be cheating on me right? Of course not. Kai was a perfect boyfriend and he loved me. I kept singing it to myself till my shaking hands grasped the bronze doorknob of the black mahogany door and turned it. My whole world shook at the sight I beheld. Right in front of me was a naked Kai ramming ceaselessly into a naked Sue, who was clutching the sheets with sweat glistening her body, crying out his name like her life depended on it. My heart stopped for a nanosecond before the hyperventilation kicked in, making me stagger backwards because the weight of the betrayal was too much for my poor heart to bear. He was f*****g cheating on me with my freaking best friend? How could he?! How could she?! “So that's why the both of you were absent from school today.” The broken whisper slipped from me before I could stop it. Kai immediately turned and for half a minute, I could see surprise and guilt flash through his eyes before they vanished without a trace, leaving me to stare into completely devoid orbs. He rolled his eyes and sighed before pulling out his thick d**k to spray his c*m all over Sue's stomach then turned to me. He was sweaty and I could see scratch marks adorning his body, “honestly, it's good you're here because I had gotten tired of keeping it a secret.” I couldn't believe my eyes could widen to the extent it did when his words wafted through my ears. My phone fell from my hands as the implication of his words registered in my head. This didn't start today, that I had forcefully understood. What I didn't understand and feared to ask was when it had all began. Tears streamed down my face as I drifted my eyes to catch Sue wrapping her arms around Kai's shoulders. She raised her green orbs to me as the sly grin that braced her lips knocked the breaths out of my chest. She didn't need to say it, everything about her countenance spoke volumes of her lack of remorse and contempt, satisfaction and glee, was obvious. My tears were making her happy? I blinked at her in shock, my thick brows scrunched up as my heart tore to pieces. “H-how long ago has it been?” I dreaded the answer but I needed to know. “A year.” Kai answered. Good goddess, a whole f*****g year and I had no clue? Sue rolled her eyes at me before wrapping the sheets around her and throwing her legs over the bed. She slowly approached me, donning a menacing aura. I was taller than her by a lot of inches but in that moment that I looked down upon her, I felt belittled and reduced to nothing but those icy eyes of hers. “Did you ever think I liked you?” Her brow arched as she stared at me. I had no answer because I was at a loss for words. Sue and I have been friends for almost three years now. I had met a few months after Kai and I had started dating. She was cool and had always appeared to vibe with me, and tolerate my contrasting personality. She scoffed, “I cannot believe you right now. Either you are extremely dumb or just plain stupid. I never liked you, Nina. You're poor and I'm not even sure you have a wolf. Your mother is a laughing stock and you're a sorry excuse of a werewolf. What's there to like? I only tolerated you because I had my eyes on Kai and what better way to closely observe then snatch him than by getting close to you?” Kai chuckled, running his fingers through his messy mop of curls, “babe, if you ask me… I have no idea why I was with her in the first place. Oh wait, I know…” He turned to me, making sure my eyes were feeding on him, “...it was because of a stupid bet. I was offered a hundred dollars if I could deflower the piece of s**t. It got annoying because the stupid b***h wouldn't ever let us move past making out.” She chuckled, “I didn't even have to snatch him because I found out he loves me.” I gawked at him, rendered speechless and numb by his cruel confession. He was only with me because of a bet? Who would do something so horrible? A hundred dollars? Was I that cheap? I blinked away the tears, wanting to be anywhere but here. “f**k you!” I growled at the both of them before dashing out, trying to tune out their mocking laughs. *** It was extremely dark by the time I had gotten home. My head pounded with tension, as sweat made dark circles under my arms. I imagined all the possible scenarios that could take place as soon as mother realized I had arrived late, and all of them ended with me being her punching bag once more. Ever since father abandoned us, mother’s attitude towards me changed. She blamed me for father leaving and never failed to take it out on me even when the opportunity doesn’t present itself. She was like a raging predator and I was her inherent prey. As I got to the door, standing on the horns of my dilemma, gently, I turned the knob and let myself into the small house I called home. I wasn't born into luxury but I didn't mind because I was content with the little I had. Even though mother often made life for me unbearable. I could feel my heart beat grow louder, as its rhythm mirrored the sound of helplessness I was feeling. I chewed on my cheeks, as I intently listened to the slightest sound made besides the sound of my heart beating rapidly. Her reaction would be the same, because she wasn’t unpredictable in the slightest bit, but it would be better if I was able to see it coming. My mother had me out of wedlock. She had fallen in love with a schoolmate back when she was in highschool but she had no idea he was just stringing her along. After making endless promises of taking my mum as his mate no matter what, he shattered her heart when he found his mate. Sadly, my mother was already pregnant for me back then. He called her all sorts of names, denying any claim to the pregnancy. He ruined her reputation and left her to deal with a baby all by herself. I knew it broke her heart each time she walked by somewhere and heard people whispering about her. She often said my face reminded her of her worst mistake. I was like a breathing nemesis to her, and hitting me seemed to assuage her conscience. She always warned me to stay away from men because she didn’t want me to prove everyone right, that she couldn’t raise a child by herself. I was to focus on finding my mate and leaving her life, so she could make peace with the fact that her nemesis was gone. Now as I stood a miserable mess, I wished I had listened to her and refrained from trusting Kai. If I had the opportunity to tell her he broke my heart, I’m sure she would cackle at my stupidity and revel in my misery. “You think you’re better than me? You’re nothing but an image of pain and regret, it wouldn’t take long for life to put you in your place,” she often told me. And I believed her each time she said those words to me. As I got into the sitting room, I tiptoed, trying my best to ensure my footsteps were silent, while my heart continued to race like I had downed many bottles of an energy drink. I was almost at the stairs when the sound of applaud echoed in the air. I stood still as I felt cold spider-like fingers racing down my spine. “And where have you been, you little w***e?” She spat, her tone was laced with fury, and I knew it wouldn’t take long for her to pounce on me. “Uhm I—I Uhm—“ “Instead of stuttering like a skittery mouse, why don’t you answer my question, Nina.” Her voice was cold, her presence gave an eerie feeling. I didn’t answer her question, it was a game she played, whatever I did, the results were always the same. So I chose not to give her the satisfaction of speaking. I stood there, avoiding her gaze, waiting for her to get done with it , so I could go to my room. She sauntered towards me, every step she took, made me feel paralyzed. Each drop of sweat from my skin felt like my blood was being drained. “I asked you a question, where are you coming from?” I looked up and found her in front of me, staring intently into my eyes. I swallowed hard, my stomach churned like I had eaten a sour meal. “Mother, I—“ And that was it, the sound of her hand colliding with my cheek, filled the air, sounding like echoes in a shallow bay. My fingers trembled as I tried to massage the place she hit me. “I called you, but you kept ignoring my calls, were you in the arms of some worthless boy?” My phone? f**k, I had left it back at Kai's place in the heat of the moment. I dreaded the fact that I was going to have to go back for it. Shaking my head to dispel the thoughts, I sighed tiredly, “I-uh, I just spent too much time at the library and forgot about the time. I'm sorry.” She scrutinized me for a long minute before sighing, raising her fingers to massage her temple. Her messy hair was sprayed all over her face. “What did I tell you about lying to me, Nina? You’re just like your worthless piece of crap father.” “I’m, I’m sorry.” I muttered lowly, trying to find my voice that had been crippled by the panic that enveloped me. This was the reason I never had friends, I didn’t want anyone to know how much of a mess my life was. I never felt comfortable around anyone, I couldn’t even speak to anyone without my mother’s voice constantly ringing in my head, telling me how worthless I was. When I was younger, I had a couple of friends, but I got tired of hiding my wound and scars from them. They had much better lives, one which I didn’t fit in, so one day, I just stopped taking to them, because I felt like the odd apple. “Anyways, you’re so lucky I am not so much in a bad mood. Go take a shower and come down for dinner, I don’t want you looking like a starved kitten when our guests tomorrow arrives.” “Guests?” I quizzed, confused about what she meant. “Your new father would be coming tomorrow, perphas with his son. I want you home before 6pm tomorrow, and make sure you don’t embarrass me in front of him.” I stood there, as a myriad of thoughts clouded my mind. I was having a new father? Was mother really serious? And he has a son? She grabbed my arms roughly, her actions disrupting my thoughts. “Why the look? Don’t you think I deserve to be happy after you ruined my life?” I shook my head frantically, “no, mum, I’m happy for—“ “Save your opinion, I don’t care.” She clamored, shoving me on the floor. The tears stung my face as they fell down like waterworks. I clicked my tongue dryly, hating that I was as weak as I was, and my own mother was treating my like s**t. “I can't make it down for dinner, I've got a ton of homework. I promise I would be home early tomorrow.” I stood up to go to my room when she spoke. “Nonsense, you will come down for dinner because I said so, you can do your homework after dinner.” I stopped in my tracks, trying to muster the courage to speak. “I am not hungry, and I have lots of homework.” She blinked at me, taken aback by my tone and I immediately sighed, regretting how brusque my tone had appeared to be. “I'm sorry, I'm just really exhausted today.” “Just get out of my sight!” She hissed, waving her hand in the air. I immediately ran to my room, not caring about whatever she had to say next.