“You know, I’m not here to play around.”

He clenched his jaw, “Neither am I. You think I like having a human as my mate?”

A scoff came out of my mouth. 

A human as his mate? He must have read too many werewolf stories in his past times for him to think it is like this.

“That is not the point. The point is you telling me you’re a werewolf. I mean we’re in the 21st century, Mr. Jones.”

“Ace. Call me Alpha Ace.” He corrected, standing tall and towering over my figure.

I didn’t dare quiver but instead stood my ground as I faced him, “That alpha word again. I heard that from Mark too.”

I didn’t dare quiver but instead stood my ground as I faced him, “That alpha word again. I heard that from Mark too.”

Hearing me say that made him clench his jaw as if I said something hurtful, something that hurt his pride. 

“Because I am an alpha, and I am the leader of my pack.” He said. “I already bought you, so you’re mine now.”

Pack? The way he said strange words makes me doubt if he’s even sane.

Goodness. Is this a public prank? Is there a camera pointed at me hidden somewhere? Or a test since he’s my physics teacher? 

And I’m his? Something triggered inside me with the way the words rolled out of his mouth, “No one owns me.” 

 He approached me, and I backed away, my back hitting the wall. I could feel his breath fanning over my nose, and I couldn't help but feel distracted by his stare. His hands then grabbed me, but I flinched, feeling a sudden jolt from his touch. 

“Feel that? I think that is enough reason for you to believe me.” 

That? An electric spark? That seems cliche and too..childish for me. 

Who knows if he’s even saying the truth? I stayed quiet and he continued, “Now remember you were attacked by some monster on your way home?”

Who knows if he’s even saying the truth? I stayed quiet and he continued, “Now remember you were attacked by some monster on your way home?”

I nodded. Why is he bringing this up now? 

I-I thought that was just a dream.

He stared at me deadpan, “It was not a dream. I helped you there. And it’s not just a beast.” 

His answer was strange enough for me, but what bothered me the most is the fact that he just replied to my question in the most bizarre way. 

No, it can't be. Maybe it’s just a coincidence...

Right? right.

I know it's just a coincidence. For goodness sake, it’s not like I’m living in a fantasy movie.... Unless it’s someone who’ll claim that they came from another world, 

He crossed his arms in front of him and said, “You think I’m bluffing.”  

I nodded, finding it useless if I lied to him, “I'm doubting it because you are spitting nothing  but fantasy.”

He sighed, 

 Both of us will fight more if we continue. Let us rest, for now, I'm sure you had a rough time getting here. My beta will arrange your needs.” He decided that the conversation should end here. 

As soon as he said that, the door opened and Mark appeared, smiling at me, “May I?”

As we walked down the hall, Mark turned to me and said, "I know that it is hard to adjust to this place, but I know you will get used to it." 

I pinched my cheek, trying to wake up and see this as a dream. My mind was ringing with a lot of questions now and I wanted to ask questions…so much… but it's as if I lost control of my body. My face stayed neutral and I just stayed quiet while following Mark. No one was in the hallways other than us and   

“And we’re here, please retire for the night here. We’ll get you a much more comfortable place once everything is settled.” He said, and Mark left me in the guest room by the hallways near the alpha study. 

I entered the room, seeing an empty single bed placed by the open window. There was a vanity desk and a bathroom off to the side. The room was brightly lit up with plain and basic furnishings. 

I slumped on the mattress, feeling all the tiredness from my body's appearance now. 

Goodness, if someone were to tell me things would turn out this way last month, I wouldn't even believe him. 

I feel so tired and hurt and anxious about my future, wondering if life is still worth it. My body is too heavy that I couldn’t even drag myself to the bathroom and shower, just to wash away all the happenings today. It was indeed rough for me. 

But what bothered me the most was the aching pain hammering in my heart, as if struck with rose thorns, stuck with lightning, and as if a tall brick wall towered. 

Being left alone in these four walls and staring blankly, I was suddenly washed over with the thought of my aunt. 

I experienced all kinds of pain, got abandoned by my own dad, and even sold to this strange man I thought was my physics teacher with the new school transferee guiding me, all I could think about is my dear aunt’s passing. 

She’s really gone in this world. How am I supposed to survive?

One thing was on my mind, everything is just a dream. I'm sure that once I sleep, it will all be over. 

There was a knock on the door and it took me all the willpower to stand up and open it to meet my physics teacher- I mean Alpha Ace by the door with a calm expression. 

His eyes tried to lean over and peek at the room and he cleared his throat, “How are you here?”

“What?” I asked, confused. 

“How is the room?”  He repeated, his low voice catching me. 

“I’m alright. It’s normal to me.” I answered dumbfoundedly. 

He nodded, “Good.” He stood still, just watching me carefully and with silent stares. I stood there awkwardly and when he realized he was just blinking, he shook his head to clear away his thoughts, as if in a trance.

“Did I disturb you? I’ll leave you alone then. Mark will come here by 7 in the morning.” I nodded and I realized he was already leaving as his retreating figure slowly faded away. 

I closed the door and slumped back to the bed, feeling my eyes closed instantly. 

This is just a dream, Kira. It will all be over soon,