Rue
I was sad as I hugged Landon one last time. It was pathetic, it's barely been three days since I got to know of his existence and that he was my brother, but he's the first person to ever care about me to the point of going to all this trouble. The first person to genuinely care about me, so I hated that I'd be getting separated from him this fast.
He stroked my hair and kissed it before pulling back to grip my shoulders while I struggled to stop crying because the contact lenses were making my eyes sting. "We'll be in touch through the phone, okay? We can speak everyday. You won't ever be alone again. I'll never desert you and I'll always look after you and ensure you're never in danger again. I promise, okay?"
I hugged him tightly after that, clutching his shirt with all my might. When the hug finally broke, he kissed my hair one more time before turning away to leave with Aria and his friend, Elias.
I watched them leave with a deep longing gathering in my stomach. I badly wanted to follow them.
As they disappeared from sight, I slowly turned around to take a look at the school building. It was still miles away from where I was standing, but the building was so large and tall, I could see it from here. I let out a sigh and patted my pocket where my new phone was in. Aria had taught me the basics of how to use the device last night, and her number, Landon's, and his friend's contact. They all assured me to call them whenever I needed help, and that made me feel less alone, knowing I have people watching out for me.
As I dragged my luggage in the direction the security had asked me to go in, excitement slowly began to build up within me. I was excited to start school here and I still am. This is a new experience for me and I'm really looking forward to it. A few students walked by, dressed in the same uniform, and my heartbeat picked up with excitement at the realization that I'd be in that same uniform too. Ugh, I couldn't wait.
In the office I was ushered to, I was given some files, a time table, a card of my department chancellor, and also a key to my dormitory, which I'd be sharing with someone. I briefly paused because it never occurred to me that I'd have to live here with a roommate… who'd be a boy. This means I'd have to always keep my disguise up even in my room.
I groaned internally at that. I wasn't looking forward to that part at all.
Would the roommate be nice at least?
"That is all, Mr. Romeo Saunches. If you encounter any problem, don't hesitate to reach out." The director said and I got to my feet and bowed before leaving the office.
Romeo Saunches.
That's my new name and I'm too never forget that, because one slip up cause fuck everything up. Landon made sure that was drilled into my head. In my documents, I was a stunted breed of werewolves whose wolves don't wake up till our mid to late twenties, so that's the excuse I'm to give anyone who might question my lack of scent.
I was still super relieved about the fact that I didn't have that weird scent anymore that drove every man crazy with desire. Now that my heat has been suppressed with magic, I'd be seen as normal and now a weird freak.
I was dragging my luggages in the direction on the map in some of the things the director handed me. I stopped at a turn to look over the map and took a step forward, then I walked right into a chest. This time, I stumbled and hit my hip on my box, but thankfully didn't fall.
I grabbed my box again and made to apologize as I glanced up, but the words died in my throat when my eyes locked with bright blue ones, and at the same time, his earthy scent wafted into my nose just as realization crashed over me.
This is Jason, the Alpha from the mall!
The one who Aria said was the prince of the third largest werewolf pack in this country. I noticed the moment he recognized me, his lips curled up in a sneer as he stared down at me.
Oh my days. He goes to school here?!?!
My eyes zeroed in on his uniform, the same ones that got handed to me minutes ago by the director. Yeah, he definitely goes to this school.
Fucking hell.
"So, we meet again." He drawled and I swallowed emptily before shifting awkwardly. This was the last thing I imagined happening today. I imagined that I'd make a friend today then we'd head to school together tomorrow morning.
"Sorry for running into you." I mumbled quietly and he snorted.
"You seem to do that a lot. Are you blind?"
Great.
I pursed my lips and stepped sideways, pulling my luggages along with me instead of responding.
However, he stepped right in front of me, hands in his pockets as he spoke. "I expect an answer when I ask a question."
I groaned internally as I stared up at him.
Why do bad things always happen to me?
"No, I'm not." I breathed the words out reluctantly, trying to hide my irritation.
He noticed anyway because he grinned in the next moment and looked me over.
"Don't you know who I am?"
I pursed my lips and shook my head.
"Well, you should do your findings, and try not to walk into me next time, else I might have to… punish you."
I instantly stiffened while he continued. "It's a different situation outside, but in here, it's a sign of disrespect and I don't tolerate that. Are we clear?"
I gaped at him in shock. He sounded so menacing and threatening just now, which almost made me feel like I hallucinated.
What the fuck?
Why is he sounding like this? What does he mean by 'in here'? Disrespect? All because I walked into him? That made no sense to me.
I remained in the same position even after he walked past me, my mind still reeling from shock.
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After I got into my dorm, it was empty, and I checked the two bedrooms there and took the empty one. After locking the door, the first thing I did was to undress and take off my binder because it felt like I was almost fainting.
The binder was one of my enemies now.
As I showered that night, I let my mind wander back home. If I hadn't been saved, I'd have been killed that night by the Lycans. If I hadn't been sold by my cruel pack, I'd have still been locked in that cage while being bathed with semen. I'd never have met my brother. If I hadn't gotten a scent and unusual heat at age sixteen, I might still be a mere slave.
So, I guess everything happens for a reason.
As I laid in my bed that night, I wondered what the future here in this school holds for me, before falling asleep.