Legend of the Moon

Chapter 6 - Rumor

I lazily got up when the alarm rang. The holiday has ended and we have to go back to school. I need to finish my research paper about the antidote that can remove the poison from poisonous bites of rogues.

It's already done since it is not really that hard to do the research paper. This is just a preparation for our thesis when we reach our fourth year level.

I went to the bathroom to take a quick shower and to awaken myself. I am too sleepy every morning and ever since I turned eighteen, I have been like this. I noticed that I am being lazy every morning and easy to get tired.

I am not old to feel this way, but I guess it is the changes since I am already eighteen and I just have to get use to it.

I did shower as fast as I can and blown my hair dry. I rummage my closet and got a peach color tee and denim skirt that reaches my middle thigh. I like skirts more than pants.

I wore my nude wedge and put some powder and lip tint so I would not look too pale. My skin color is too white that I have to put some blush on to not make me look like a sickly person.

I look at myself in the mirror and satisfied with what I see. I took my bag and went down to the dinning room to have some breakfast.

Mom is not yet awake so I made a quick toast and put some cheese and left over ham to make a sandwich. This should be enough. I'll just eat in the cafeteria if I feel hungry.

I am almost finish toasting when a car honk at our front yard. I know this is Nix and Hillary so I grab the toast and went out. Mom and dad will wake up an hour later since their work starts at nine.

"Hey!" I wave at them while biting the sandwich.

"Good morning beautiful!" Hillary greeted back whole sitting at the shotgun seat.

"Morning Hillary and Nix!" I responded and opened the door at the backseat.

I made myself comfortable and continued munching.

"You're not eating proper breakfast again. Here." Nix handed a box and I know this is a food from their house. Nix is used in waking up too early to cook, while me, I rather sleep than waste the minutes on cooking.

"Thanks Nix!" I happily responded and opened the box. It's pasta and enough for me to get full.

"Brother, I don't know if your acting like a dad or a boyfriend." Hillary commented that almost made me choke with the pasta I am chewing.

Thank god, I did not. This is too delicious to spit out. I drank a bottle of water. Nix did not reply with Hillary's statement. As usual, he ignores whatever her remarks. I am not bothered by it as well because I know, Nix is just being a brother to us who's taking care of little cubs.

"Did you hear the news, Seraphine? Someone saw the Alpha roaming in the woods." Hillary uttered that made my hand suspended in mid air.

The Alpha? I never heard the Alpha going to our village. Only the sentinels are roaming the area rotationally.

"I did not. I was busy yesterday because of the research paper. But is that true? Why would the Alpha roam our village?" I gulped. I know it's impossible but he can't possibly here because of me?

"I don't know too. I heard this from the gossip ladies yesterday when my mom drag me to the market. The old farmer saw the Alpha in the woods around this area." She answered and explained what happened.

I frowned. "Is that man sure that it was the Alpha he saw?"

She nodded. "Of course, no other than the Alpha, who possess the ten tailed silver wolf."

I fell into silence. I might be just overthinking. It's impossible that the Alpha is here for me. I am not something that he needs to watch—s**t, I forgot he said that I will be under observation. But does it mean that he has to do that himself?

"Hey, you look like you've seen a ghost. Are you excited because the Alpha is here?" Hillary giggled and she earned a sharp look from her brother. "Piss off."

I shook my head. "I was just wondering what is he doing here. It can't be possible that there are rogues here right?"

Hillary fell silent because of that. Now that to think about it, it makes sense. There might be rogues or some jobs that the Alpha has to deal with it himself here.

"I don't know, but maybe he's just doing some job. But if there is a rogue, I guess we need to be careful." She warned.

Every villagers are avoiding an encounter with the rogues. Who would like to meet them? The horrid memory is still on my mind when that spotted wolf tried to kill me.

No one in their right mind who will wish to meet a rogue. 

“Rumor is really scary.” I quoted. The ride went peacefully and we talked about random things.

This two, I’ve already seen them in their wolf form. They once brought me for a walk in the woods and they freely run around the area in their form. I really wish I can be like them, but it’s impossible.

We arrived at the university and saw students walking and busy with chit chats. Some are sitting on the umbrella benches and some are hanging out at the stairs.

“Ops, Brax alert.” Hillary alerted me and I saw immediately the buff guy crossed arms on his chest while talking to his friends.

This man is a jock here in our university. Everyone likes him, maybe because his father is a sentinel. His a quite a looker as well, but it’s just that, I am not attracted to him. It was the other way around. He’s been bugging me for years since High School. He’s in Military training since our university covers military, majority of the boys here. But they are required to have a pre-course, either politics or business. It’s mandatory, while us women are not required to have a pre-course.

Technically, he’s older than me, but in wolves, age doesn’t matter because we age too slow than a normal human being.

I almost groaned when our eyes met. His eyes sparkled as soon as he seen me and he stood straight and even walk towards me. I wanted to change course but I have to take this stupid ladder for me to reach my classroom.

“Good morning, beautiful!” He greeted. I wonder why he’s still hitting on me. Does he know my abnormality?

“Morning.” I greeted back but that is for respect. He was never been rude at me. The only thing I don’t like about him is that, girls here in our university are shooting sharp glares at me. His affection is making my life difficult.

If I found my mate, I wanted it to be a simple wolf without any status. I don’t want a difficult life because of the people’s says.

“Ah, do you have time on your lunch break? I would like to treat you with lunch.” He was smiling and showing his beautiful set of white teeth. No wonder, girls are swooning over him.

“Ah—” I was interrupted when suddenly, someone came in and greeted him.

“Good morning Brax!” Elvira greeted cheerfully like a tweety bird. Her lips are painted red and even wire false eye lashes. Seriously, is she attending a school or a pub?

“Uh, morning.” He answered but did not throw a glance at her.

Hillary snickered because she saw how her face was crumpled.

“Burn bitch.” Hillary whispered but I know everyone heard that.

“Oh, I did not notice you there. Good morning, Hillary and Seraphine.” She greeted as acting like she did not saw us. Only a fool will believe.

“Oh, you know us? But, may I know who you are?” Hillary raised her brow and gave a mocking smile towards Elvira.

I almost smiled because of that. Elvira is hot tempered and easy to provoke. I know this will be another start of verbal battle.

“Of course, who wouldn’t know. Your friend is famous. She’s an instant celebrity when she failed to turn into a wold in her eighteenth birthday.” Elvira mocked and throw a dirty glare at me.

My lips pursed. It took me days to move on and she’s adding insult to injury. But I manage to contain my smile and look over her.

“I think, that is not your problem if I did not turn one. Why don’t you think about your studies? I heard you are failing and almost got dropped out.” I spat back and saw how her face turned into something I could not explain.

“My grades can be fixed, but how about yours?”

“I don’t have any problems with my grade. So mind your own business, Elvira.” A hint of threat. I know I could not do anything to her if it’s physical fight. She’s stronger than me since she’s able to transform.

“You—”

“Stop! Can you move away? You are ruining our morning.” Brax interrupted her and gave her an annoyed look.

I saw how she was embarrassed by him. Without a word, Elvira move away running like she was hurt.

I sigh. I don’t feel any guilt. It was her who brought her embarrassment. If she doesn’t want to be on his bad side, then why does she act like that in the first place?

“She never learn.” Hillary commented and even fixed her hair like she was in a hot day.

“I’m sorry about that.” Brax said apologetically.

“It’s not your fault. She brought it to herself.” I answered. Why sorry for something that he’s not fault with?

“I really don’t care if you can’t turn into a wolf. I did not like you because of it. I like you just the way you are.” He smiled. Maybe, if he is just an ordinary guy, I might like him. He’s nice, minus the girls flocking over him.

“Err, I think I’m gonna be late for my first period. We really have to go Brax.” I immediately reasoned out. I don’t want to be cornered in this situation.

I saw disappointment in his eyes but still he smiled and nod.

I pulled Hillary with me and I heard his gang whistled and teased him. I am really sorry for him, but it’s just that, I don’t like him as a man. Maybe, if he’s a friend he would be an awesome friend.

“You just broke his heart again. I wonder why he still haven’t give up yet. If he’s was me, I will find another girl.” Hillary pitied him. But I don’t want to date him because of pity. He deserves someone who truly likes him. “Well, It’s too obvious that he likes you too much. I can’t blame him. A beauty like you deserves everything is this world.”

I rolled my eyes. She’s starting again. I need to escape now before she will really start it. “I have to go ahead, Hillary. Professor Jennings is on her way.” I am glad when I saw my professor.

“Alright. See you at lunch time!” She answered and i walked in the corridor separating from her.

I immediately reached our classroom and ignore the looks I gathered from my classmates. I am not even close to them. The girls here hated me as well. They are thinking that I snatched their dream guy and I am their rival.

 As long as they won’t harm me, it’s fine. I can bear with it. It’s not like it’s new to me that will make me cry and surrender.

I sat on my seat and saw Miss Jennings entering the classroom to start the class.