POV Lucas - September 7
“Lucas?” I hear my dad trying to reach me through mindlink. “Yes, dad?” I link him back. “What’s wrong with your brother? He has his mental wall up” My dad is barely able to finish his sentence before my head shoots up in my brother’s direction “Liam, what’s going on in your mind? Dad says he is tried to reach you, but you blocked him out?” My brother turns his head in my direction, but the look in his eyes makes even me step back. “Whoa Li, easy! It’s just me. Are you okay?” For a couple of seconds his eyes are flickering between his own and those of his wolf. Finally, he seems to be able to regain control of his wolf and his eyes settle on their own colour. “I’m sorry” he says after he notices me staring at him “I have no idea what’s going on with Connor, but he is really restless.” “Yeah, Asher is also giving me a headache” I mention my own wolf as well.
“What do you think it could be?” eyes like mine look at me wondering. I am deep in thoughts. If both of our wolves are restless it could only mean two things. Someone close to us getting hurt. Or our shared mate could be close. Being identical twins means there is a chance we’ll share a mate. I mean, it doesn’t necessarily need to happen but the chance that it will happen is just as big as the chance that it won’t happen. “Luc?” my brothers voice interrupts my thoughts “what are you thinking about? Your emotions are all over the place!” “I was just thinking...” I say hesitantly “there could be a chance our shared mate is close! But we shouldn’t get our hopes up, because we can’t be sure. There is a very good chance it’s just something else”
“Boys!” our father shouts in our heads, now mind linking the both of us. My brother and I look at each other. Thinking about the possibility of finding our mate soon made us both totally forget the fact that our father was trying to get a hold of us. “I’m sorry dad, my mind just trailed of” I excuse myself to my father. “But we’re good now, dad!” Liam finishes my sentence. “Well, alright then! I need the two of you to check up on Theodore Adams. The High School’s biology teacher. He seems to be getting himself in a lot of trouble” dad’s voice sounds through our minds. I hear Liam growl softly “and why do we need to do that?” “Because you guys are the Alpha’s! It is your job!” dad growls back.
Two hours later, Liam and I are heading towards Theodore Adam’s classroom. The list of complaints against him is endless. A lot of pack members whose kids are following his classes have been complaining about how he disciplines his students and there are even some complaints from the girls about physical assaults.
When we get closer to the Highschool, Asher becomes even more restless. “What if he is the teacher of our mate?” he asks me, the anger very much present in his voice. “If he touches her, he is a dead man!” my own anger raising by the thought of it. Asher huffs in agreement.
Walking into the school, we both know exactly where we need to go. After all, Liam and I both attended this school. Two years ago, we graduated, going straight into Alpha training and a year later, we took over the pack from our father. So, without words we rush up the stairs to the third floor and there, to our left is Mr. Adams’ classroom. When the target is in sight, my brother suddenly grasps my arm. “Luc, do you smell that?” Looking at him, his dark eyes give away the presence of his wolf. I take a deep breath and the most amazing scent hits my nose. “Liam” I call out to my brother “I think our mate is in that classroom”
“What if she has been assaulted my Adams” my brother states, my anger rising immediately. “If he did, he dies!” Asher takes over control and growls at my brother. Liam takes a step back “I agree, but please calm down.” A lot of strength is needed but after a couple of seconds I’m back in control. I take a deep breath and take the last couple of steps. And with only a minute left to spare before the buzzer goes, I swing open the classroom door. Ready to get in a fight if I’d have to. The biology teacher in this classroom being my main target!
POV Liam
Deep in thought I follow my brother when he enters the classroom. When we enter the room, everyone bows their heads, except for one girl in the back of the room. I know who she is the second I lay eyes on her, and my wolf only confirms my suspicion “Mate” Connor whimpers. I struggle to keep him under control, if he gets out right now things would get out of hand. Especially because I can’t smell her wolf. Which could mean only one thing, our mate is human! That would also explain why her head is still up and her staring at us. If she is human, she probably has no idea werewolves even exists. So, she wouldn’t have a clue about pack hierarchy and to who we are.
My thoughts are interrupted by Lucas’ hand on my arm. I turn my head in his direction, expecting to see blue eyes like my own. But when I look into his eyes, I am meet by Asher’s. I feel Lucas’ grip on my arm get stronger and then he pulls me out of the room. The door slamming shut behind us.
Back on the hallway I lay my hands on my brother’s shoulders. “Lucas, get yourself together” I say, my voice dangerously low. “Haven’t you noticed?” I ask him. He nods, his eyes flickering back to its own colour. “Yes, I did” he growls under his breath “our mate is human!” As soon as the word ‘mate’ rolls over his lips, his wolf tries to get control again. “Luc, we should go home now! We’ll come back later! Besides, Meghan was sitting next to her. Let’s see if Aiden can ask her what she knows about our mate”
Lucas looks at me “that’s probably the best idea you’ve ever had. I don’t know how long I can keep Asher under control, especially with her scent lingering in the air. Right the second he has spoken those words; the school’s buzzer rings. “s**t” I mumble “Luc, let’s go right now. School’s out, so she’ll get out of that classroom any second!”
Now it’s my turn to grab my brother’s arm and the two of us run downstairs and out of the building.