BEAST ACADEMY 2: LET THE QUEEN RISE

Eighteenth Chapter

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Eveline's POV

I still can't believe that we are on our way to saving young shifters. Now I am waiting for everyone near the car outside. I don't really know what takes them so long. I guess it's the first time they pack things. I and Bern are the fastest because we took only backpacks and a bunch of snacks, not me...him. I saw the upcoming Ava and Nathaniel, who was carrying her big backpack too...well, well, someone’s acting like a gentleman today. It's actually the first time I saw Nathaniel acting towards a girl! Usually he is always so grumpy and tells everyone to train and train while he trains every single day. I saw a glimpse of adoration in his eyes towards Ava but she was not showing any sort of attraction, maybe because of standing Levi few meters away, who was talking to Lana and, before you can make predictions, no, she would not go with us, she only came because we needed to say goodbye. Or maybe Ava...really doesn't have any feelings towards Zayn Malik cosplay.

My attention caught two guys who were acting clumsy for the first time since my coming. Maverick and Lark were running with camping backpacks and they were so huge that for a moment I thought they took everyone else's things too. Oh God, and with these guys, we will save the shifters.

"My God, Maverick, are you Eleanor, to packup like this?" questioned the blue-haired guy with whom I was standing and eyeing all the luggage with widened eyes at his brother.

"No, I honestly packed everything I need and I am sure you will need my staff too, Bern!" answered extravagant Maverick.

"Oh, God! Just make sure you carry this yourself and what about you, Lark? You also have got staff that Levi will need?" Mockingly asked Bern while glancing at annoyed Levi, making me laugh off.

"No! This is not mine! It’s all Eleanor’s!" Raven-haired assuringly raised his hands, making Berny narrow his eyes. He wanted to say something but I asked, interrupting, "Where is Reece?" I didn't notice that the most important person was missing and now, when nearly everyone came, I guess I needed to find him.

"I didn't see him after splitting off from the garrison" answered Bern, who looked around as if Reece was hiding behind the bush.

"Hmm...he was the one who told us to get ready in two hours and now his noble ass is missing, what a perfect start to our heroic act!" Exclaimed Maverick while clapping his hands and then going to Ava. "Where is Penelope? I thought she would be the first one to come" Ava wanted to reply but soon a smile crept up her lips, "Speaking of..." we all looked where she was staring at the two upcoming ladies in black leather sets that looked so damn hot and powerful. Meanwhile, I was in dark gray baggy jeans and in a t-shirt with AC DC print on it.

I heard a whistle from the side where the boys were standing.

"Someone really took time to prepare themselves, huh?" said Maverick while checking girls from head to toes.

"Pft, why are you so shocked? As if I am not looking flawless all of the time" smirked Eleanor while looking at the boys like a full cat.

"No, we are not talking about you, Ellie, you look as usual" said Bern without any bad thought, but that made Eleanor gasp at his 'insult'.

"It's Penelope who looks...very unusual" the blue-haired guy eyed his friend with a tilted head and disgusted expression. I guess Bern doesn't like these kind of girls and especially when his friend acts like...this. Of course, not counting El, she was born to be fancy and extra, if you know what I mean.

We saw how Pens blushed in embarrassment and Bern's words made her uncomfortable. Her pearl white skin flared as she began making nervous gestures with her hands.

I tried to catch her eyes but she only looked at her black stilettos that I saw in Eleanor's wardrobe before. Lark glared at Bern, but Elsher wasn't guilty of saying those words. I know that Bern didn't want to make Penelope feel nervous and embarrassed, he just said the truth and we all know that the Elsher brothers can't keep their honest tongues behind their teeth.

"You look good, Pens, I like your outfit." exclaimed Lark with wide smile and enthusiastic eyes but even his words didn't make her feel better.

"I told you that I didn't need to wear your clothes, El...I want to change." the blonde girl crossed her arms on the chest, trying to hide her open chest. Lark's sister looked at the now sad Windermere. I saw a glimpse of sadness and regret in the amber eyes of Cooper before she furiously looked at the honest guy.

"You are a f**king ruiner, Elsher, do you know that?"

Bern casually put his hands in the pockets of his jean jacket before replying, "I am just saying that she doesn't need to change her clothes. Her personality doesn't suit this...To be honest, I can't even say clothes on these rags. Look at it! They don't even close an inch of your body, Penny! Oh, don't look at me this way, El, she already told you that she didn't want to wear your clothes but I am sure you insisted" Bern looked angry about this, I can say even furious. But his eyes didn't glow like Eleanor's or mine or like any other shifter's.

"You just couldn't give a compliment to a lady, Bernard, you are arrogant! That's why you will never have a girlfriend!" yelled Eleanor, making her voice go through a long distance...I am sure she scared the birds on the tree nearby. Her face was pale and angry, but even with an angry expression she looked devilishly beautiful. How? I don't know.

The turquoise-haired boy didn't act at all when Cooper yelled at his face. His face was hard and his blue eyes went colder as if they were from pure ice.

After a minute or so, we heard him spitting, "Don't you ever call me like this." With those words he went to the car, leaving Eleanor flaring with her lips tightly together. By her expression anyone could say that she was cursing him with every existing curse.

***

I was inside the mansion in search of the young Lord. I went to the mansion with Penelope because she insisted on changing her outfit even though I tried to assure her that she looked fine, to which she replied, "Bern knows me better than anyone else. If I do not listen to him, it means I will lose a part of myself". Afterwards, I only nodded my head and dropped her in her room before going to Reece's room.

I was already standing before the big doors where I was last time after the ball and when we found Lord's office wrecked. By the way, I think he still doesn't know who it was, but he doesn't mind at all...maybe because he still thinks that it was a kind of a joke by young kids. Anyway, I wanted to knock on the heavy door but soon heard a woman's voice that wasn't very pleasant.

"You told me to wait and I waited, but now you are telling me that you don't want this wedding in near years?!" Of course, it wasn't hard to guess that it was Lady Melissa herself.

"Don't talk with me in this tone! You knew I didn't want this wedding right from the start! But thanks to your mom and my uncle, who didn't ask me while giving me the ring!" Oh, Reece...he sounded so...broken?

"Oh, as if I am so desperate to marry you! I didn't have a choice...at least you had and I didn't. I couldn't even say anything! Mother just planned everything, not giving me a choice..." as I heard this, my eyes went wide and I slightly recoiled from the door.

She never wanted to marry the Lord! She didn't want him nor his inheritance. It was all her mother...

Silence from the Reece before the doors in front of me stormed open, revealing a guy in a crumpled shirt and messy hair. His eyes were tired and I think he knew that I was standing behind the door, so he used telekinesis.

"Eveline?" called Melissa, who got closer to me. She looked beautiful and elegant. Her auburn hair in a perfect bun in which were different golden flowers, her blue, schiffon, summer dress looked like a peaceful waterfall. Yes...she really associates with Aphrodite to me.

"What are you doing here?" She asked in the same tone which she used on the ball when her mom tried to argue with me.

"I just came for Reece...we are all waiting..." I softly said, still feeling pity for her and the young Lord.

Can't even imagine what they feel. What role should they play in their parents and people? Unwanted, forced marriage...

Melissa looked for awhile at me before looking at Reece, "Did you change your mind?" She asked him with cold eyes and blank expression. I was staring at Willer, who didn't want to answer. His lips were tight and he lowered his head, making the locks fall on his eyes, but he knew that she needed the answer.

Silence. Shook of his head.

"Alright then..." she slowly looked back at me. Pain in her eyes but she was good at hiding. "Be careful and stay safe, your grace" these words she went out, not giving another glance at me or Reece.

He made his decision. As I understood...he canceled the wedding...

"Do you want me to tell guys to wait and keep silent afterwards?" I softly questioned, making him look up and give a slight smile.

"Would you really do this for me?" his voice was rusty and his eyes were very tired, as if he hadn't slept for days.

"Of course I would", it was my turn to smile. He didn't look away from my eyes, neither did I.

"No. I want you to come so that I can hug you and feel your intoxicating smell that always makes me smile and feel...better" He didn't need to say this twice before I went to him and hugged him tightly.

He finds my odor intoxicating and it makes him feel better, as his odor makes me feel safe and welcoming.

"Are you sure about...the wedding?" I whispered into his chest.

He hardly inhaled before replying, "We can't be sure about anything...but I did what felt right". I smiled and rubbed his back.

"Then, I will support you in your decision. Not because I like it or I benefit something from it...only because it's your own decision, it's what you felt right" he hummed while putting his chin on my head.

"It's the first time I have heard this from a person's mouth...I never thought about wanting to hear them but now...I understand that I didn't want anything more than these words from the person whom I love the most" I chuckled and recoiled before leaving a short kiss on his lips and now I could see how his expression lightened.

"Let's go, before Bern and Eleanor kill each other" I inhaled through gritted teeth, making him furrow his eyebrows, "Why would they?"

"I will tell you on the way...maybe you will get to know yourself. You know that they will argue on the way."

He chuckled softly, "Absolutely. It's gonna be a lo-o-ong road"

Thank you for reading! I know it's been a hell of a while since I last updated but I had problems with my computer. I hope you didn't lose interest! Love all of you, xo.