Plans failed
951 Words
“Money? There’s no such thing, Alpha,” Principal Henshaw clarified. “Families only pay for acceptance, books, and materials, and we ensure it’s affordable, especially for those with twins or triplets.”
Amaia, overhearing the conversation, felt a surge of confusion. If it wasn’t that expensive, then why had her parents chosen to enroll only Veera?
“Is that so?” Alpha Dixon mused, turning his attention back to the phone. “Well, would you like to attend the Academy, Little One? I can cover whatever you need.”
It was a generous offer, but it set off alarm bells in Amaia’s mind.
Why was he, of all people, offering this? What was going on in his head? What did he want from her?
Sighing, she replied, “I feel uneasy when you make offers like that, Alpha. Don’t forget…”
“Are you sure you want to keep reminding me of that?” His voice was calm, almost sweet, but carried a warning. “If you keep bringing up your transgressions, it could end badly for you.”
Amaia gulped, realizing he was right. She shouldn’t be reminding him of her mistakes—mistakes that could easily get her killed.
Alpha Dixon continued, “As a werewolf in a world like ours, you need to learn and master your innate skills—especially to defend yourself. The Academy teaches you to be one with your affinity and your wolf. Not attending leaves you… ordinary and weak. I want you to be strong. Everyone should be strong enough to defend themselves.”
Even Alpha Jonas and Principal Henshaw looked at him in surprise.
Was the cold Alpha really saying this?
Amaia knew he was right. She was weak, and she needed to become stronger.
“You really want to help me… but are there any strings attached?” she asked cautiously.
He shrugged and replied, “You’ll be mine and no one else’s from now on.”
“…”
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“I can’t believe it!”
The red-haired girl with hazel eyes stared at Veera, her shock evident.
“I’m with Dia—I can’t believe it either!”
The black-haired girl, also with hazel eyes, echoed the sentiment.
Both girls were staring at Veer, sitting on their chairs in the classroom after the first class had ended.
Veera, having just shared some startling news, responded, “I was just as surprised when I saw her. I tried to keep my reaction under control.”
“Don’t you think she might be lying?” Dia asked with a frown.
Veera drummed her fingers on her desk as she pondered. “That was my initial thought too… but she insisted that she really attended the event.”
“And she’s not dead?” the black-haired girl, Liza, asked incredulously. “We were convinced she was as good as gone.”
Veera nodded, her agreement clear. “I thought for sure we wouldn’t see her again. Honestly, I was hoping she’d disappear from my life.”
“Plus, her return would have contradicted our suspicions about the Alpha,” Liza added, her tone reflective.
“We sent her to the Alpha to test if she would disappear like all the others, but she actually came back. What does that imply?” Dia questioned, her eyes fixed on Veera.
“We don’t even know for sure if she ever met the Alpha!” Veera countered, her frustration evident.
Veera, Dia, and Liza had been assigned a crucial task by one of the academy’s senior officials.
Their mission was to investigate the Alpha, a responsibility given to them because of their exceptional performance among the first-year students.
There had been persistent rumors and unsettling patterns surrounding the Alpha, with many believing he was connected to the mysterious disappearances of women.
The academy, concerned about these troubling reports, decided it was time for someone to uncover the truth.
Veera, Liz and Diaz took the challenge.
If the Alpha’s touch was detrimental to women, they needed to test the theory so they devised a plan.
Dia and Liza staged a confrontation with Veera in front of Amaia, hoping to provoke a reaction.
They pretended to bully Veera in front of Amaia, hoping to provoke her into placing a bet with them, and it worked.
Veera was convinced that Amaia had met a grim fate when she didn’t return.
The situation seemed to confirm their theory—until Amaia came home the following day, unharmed.
It didn't seem right.
“…”
Veera sighed in frustration.
“Gosh, I thought I was finally getting rid of her and solving the problem at the same time—killing two birds with one stone, you know.” Her voice was tinged with bitterness.
Dia and Liza just kept quiet.
There was something unsettling about the two sisters—a curiosity they preferred to keep to themselves.
They had siblings of their own and couldn’t imagine ever putting them in such danger or wishing for their death.
It was strange that Amaia didn’t attend the academy, and Veera had never provided an explanation. The family was just odd.
Regardless, they had no other options.
Hiring someone else to approach the Alpha would be too costly, and they didn’t have the funds for such an expense.
Amaia, however, was available at no cost.
Veera tapped her fingers thoughtfully on the desk. “We need to confirm the situation. This task was entrusted to us, and we must see it through. I’ll need to speak with Amaia later.”
As the professor entered the classroom, the three girls quickly composed themselves, pulling out their books and preparing for the lecture.
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