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SKYE
I clutched my bag as I walked through the gate. My heart had been racing endlessly since I woke up. I knew something was about to happen, but I couldn't put a finger on it. Just when I thought I'd get a hang of all that was wrong with me, a flashy Ferrari parked right in front of me.
As I raised my head to see who it was, I was awestruck. It's none other than Alpha Luke. I know I look stupid staring at his handsome face. He wasn't giving me the friendly look he usually gives; something was off with the way he stared at me.
I swallowed as he opened his mouth to speak.
"This is a warning. I don't want anyone to ever find out that you are my mate. I hope I made myself clear," he warned.
I didn't want to be on his bad side so I nodded as I clenched my hand on the side. "Ok."
He gave me an irritating look, then put on his glasses and drove off. My heart wouldn't stop racing. I knew all along that something was going to happen, and it had started already. I could see eyes staring at me as I walked deeper into the school.
Sure, they were all surprised to see the Alpha talking to a maid like me. What do I expect? This was my first time in school and I didn't even know where my class was located. I brought out a map given to me by the guards this morning to see where I could locate my class.
I was able to trace the class with the help of my map. Bingo! I sighted the class from afar. I hurriedly rushed to the door. Just when I was about to get inside, someone stepped outside, bumping into me. The impact threw me to the floor. I was flabbergasted. I expected a sorry, but instead I was met with Alpha Luke's hard gaze. The whole class laughed at me.
Luka didn't say anything as he left. I scoffed but helped myself up. I can't believe this was happening to me. This was my first time and I didn't expect it to be this way. How can this happen to me? Why is Luka this mean to me? Why? I haven't even said a word to anyone, so why this?
I took a deep breath as I made my way into the class. I couldn't even look at the students. I was too ashamed to look at anyone. I found a lonely seat at the back of the class so I went there to sit. From my right I could hear giggling. They were talking about me. I know they were making fun of me.
"She doesn't even dress well. I think she is a maid," I heard one say behind me.
"Ewww! How can a maid share the same class with us? This is unacceptable. We need to take her out of this class," another said.
I sucked it all up. I brought out my book from my bag and dropped it on the desk. I was about to bring out my pen when I heard a loud thud on the floor. I looked up only to see two ladies in front of my desk and my book was thrown on the floor. I was shocked.
I looked up, shocked. "What did I do?" I asked. "Why did you throw my book away?" I bent to pick the book up but a leg was placed on it, making it hard for me to lift it.
"Let it go!" I tried saying.
One of the girls scoffed. "You stinky maid. We came to warn you. Earlier we saw you with Luka. Remember he is taken. I know you are trying to seduce him so he can take you as his mistress," she said.
I scoffed. "His mistress?" I was too stunned.
She clenched her teeth. "You can lie all you want but I know your type. He is with Vanessa. I'm sure you don't want to get in her black book."
Why doesn't the name ring a bell? I didn't want any more trouble so I nodded. "I won't cross paths with him, I promise."
Their expression changed to a lively one. "Good. Glad we are on the same page," they said and left. What the hell? We don't even share the same class, so how do they know Luka talked to me?
Were they spying on him or something? I wondered. I can't even begin to imagine that.
I picked up my books and dusted them off. The lecturer came into the classroom. Soon after, Luka also walked inside holding two books. I tried as much as possible not to meet his eyes. I didn't want him to think he was that important. I made sure to stare at my book until he passed and went to his seat.
I released a breath I didn't know I was holding. He had this effect on me. I can't explain it. Everything about him makes me feel so giddy. What is wrong with me?
"HELLO, MS CARTER!"
I snapped out of my thoughts when I heard my name being called. I looked up only to see the teacher staring at me with angry eyes.
"Yes... yes, ma'am," I stuttered as I answered her.
The class laughed at me, making me feel so little. I can't believe this is happening all over again.
She rolled her eyes. "Can you introduce yourself?"
I swallowed hard and got up. "I am Skye Carter."
She scoffed. "I know that already. We need to know about your family. What rank are you?"
My hand formed into a fist. I was so sure she knew who I was but was trying to set me up for drags. I know this question was on purpose. I didn't want to fall into that trap.
"Don't just stand there. Answer the damn question," a familiar voice said. I mentally rolled my eyes. Luka is insufferable. Why is he so mean to me? I haven't even said anything about us.
"Yes, don't waste our time," the teacher agreed with him. I took a deep breath, then said, "I'm a maid at the Red Moon Pack."
The moment I said that, the whole class broke into laughter. I've never been so embarrassed as I was right now. Now they are making it look like being a maid is a disease. I won't let them make me feel bad about myself.
"A maid?" the lecturer asked.
I didn't respond. The laughter continued as they all made fun of me. I was used to it already. What's more hurting than seeing your own mate sitting and watching the whole class make fun of you? It shouldn't hurt, but it hurt like mad.
"Ok, enough, we can continue the class," I heard Luka's familiar voice say.
I mentally rolled my eyes. He thinks that makes him a good person.
The whole laughter stopped when he spoke. He is the Alpha so he needs to be obeyed. I couldn't stop the threatening tear that dropped on my cheek. I quickly wiped it off. Don't fall for their tactics. This isn't you, Skye. You've always been strong, so don't let them dim your shine.
The class went on for about two hours before the lecturer called it a day. The class was a little bit challenging but I believe a lot of practice makes it perfect. I put my book back inside my bag. As I stood up to leave, I was pushed to the side. I was able to hold myself before I could fall. Only to see a group of girls glaring at me.
"You are a maid. You are supposed to wait for all of us to leave before you can leave," one of them said. I didn't say anything. I swallowed the words. I reminded myself what I am, and they are right. I'm just the maid.
I sat back on my chair and waited for all of them to leave. When I was sure they were all gone, I got up too, then a familiar smell filled my nostrils.
"Why do you always act like a fool? You made them bully you," I heard Luka say.
I turned to give him the hardest look I could muster. I didn't say anything. He is the one who brought this upon me, so why is he acting like he cares? I ran out of the classroom, clutching my books before he could say any other thing to me.