Quentin
That's some nerve on that guy.
If there's one rule I abide by unlike any other is that nobody disrespects me. We didn't become the largest werewolf pack in the country by being soft and cuddly. So if you don't show me the respect I'm owed, I will put you in your place.
And so I did, fast and hard. There's no quarter for enemies, none. You're either with me or against me. And if you're against me, then it's your funeral. Not that I actually killed anyone. So far...
But that fairy really shouldn't tempt me. I could snap his neck like a twig if I wanted to, so it's best for him that he doesn't give me any reason. I'm just saying...
In more important news, I was so happy to be reunited with Cassie. I know we only spent a week apart but it was one hell of a separation. We texted and called each other, but it wasn't the same not seeing her. I genuinely missed her so much.
I don't know what I'll do if I get mated to another girl. I understand it's a real possibility, I'm not delusional, but it's gonna hurt like a motherfucker. Not gonna lie, I'm nervous as hell for my birthday.
I'm also not looking forward to the final showdown with Jude, not because I don't think I can take him, I do. But I hope to enjoy my senior year of high school in peace. I'm sure my father won't make us fight until after graduation.
There's no hurry for any of us to take over for him. My father is still young, so there's no rush for me to take over as Alpha. But make no mistake, I will win the fight and succeed him. That's not in question here.
In reality, I would prefer to go to college before my ascension ceremony. I'd love nothing more than to attend college next to Cassie as my mate, but let's play it by ear. Who knows what kind of college any of us would get accepted to...
The year has only begun, so I'm sure there's plenty of time to figure it out. I know my mother supports the college idea and I also know Jude wants to go too. After he loses Alpha to me.
Since I was without my car on Tuesday, I had Dragon drive me to the training center for my mandatory session with Mr. Booker. I have to train with our top enforcer if I wish to become Alpha. Of course, Jude was there too. We always train together to not compromise the fairness of the process.
I get it. My father can't seem to be favoring me over my brother. Whatever...
After the training ended, we took a shower and returned home together. I'm not gonna ask someone to drive me home when there's a car parked outside going to the same place. I don't want to be seen with him, but it's mostly at school.
He was quiet for the most part, which is better than us being at each other's throats. I know we have to play nice for a while or my father is gonna punish us harshly. And I have the most to lose if he bans me from seeing Cassie.
A week was enough for me. You won, dad.
We arrived in time to rest for a few minutes before dinner, so I went straight to my room to drop off my bag. I'm exhausted from the marathon, but invigorated by seeing my girl. I love her.
Over dinner, my parents asked us what our day was like and how our training is going. Jude is monosyllabic and I told them it was fine. The training was tough, but that's how I like it. I'm used to it by now, though Mr. Booker is always challenging us in new ways to not make us complacent.
"Are you alright, son?" - Mom inquired of the apathetic boy.
"I'm fine, mom. Just tired from the double journey." - Jude replied, breathing out a sigh.
"Hang in there, son. The year has just begun and there are a lot more training sessions in your future." - Dad said in a humorous tone.
"Dad, there was a new boy at school today. Why did he transfer here? I think I heard you and mom talk about his family but I would like to know more." - He asked, curiously.
My father was surprised by the question. My mom looked at her mate, then at Jude for a second, as my father formulated his answer.
"His mother applied for sanctuary here because of a tough situation with the boy's father. Apparently, he was trying to force him to follow in his footsteps and take over as the next chief of the tribe." - Dad explained in a tempered tone and worried expression.
"Oh really? You don't say..." - Jude said in a sarcastic tone, staring at dad with raised eyebrows.
"No one is forcing you to do anything. If you don't want to be Alpha, that's okay. You can forfeit the fight in favor of your brother." - Dad said in a razor sharp reprehensible stare down at him.
Jude gulped nervously as our father glared at him. No one glares like my father, I'll tell you that.
"That's not the only reason, honey. His father refused to accept his son's sexuality and was hellbent on converting him at all costs. You should've seen the gashes on his arms when he arrived here. It was like he had been mauled by wolves." - Mom chimed in, sounding very troubled by all this.
"Oh my Goddess! Convert him? What the fuck!" - Jude gasped in shock at the information.
"Language!" - Dad chastised him. Mom was not pleased, but she understood her son's reaction.
"Yeah, he seemed to be unhappy with his son's sexual orientation and tried to toughen him up so he wouldn't be..."
"Gay?!" - Jude interrupted her, positively gobsmacked. His jaw dropped to the floor as he learned the boy's circumstances.
"Apparently." - Mom confirmed, feeling bad for her son and the poor boy. - "How awful! No wonder they had to relocate. I cannot believe a werewolf father would refuse to accept his child's sexuality! I thought we were more evolved than humans..." - Jude was really mad at this. He is frowning in disappointment.
"We should be, son. But it's not always guaranteed." - Dad opined, looking at his son with some remorse in his eyes.
In reality, my father took it a little hard when Jude came out to him some years ago. There was always an indication, if you ask me. But when it was confirmed by him, dad was taken aback by it. Not that mom let it transpire too much. She made sure her son was supported every step of the way.
Eventually, dad embraced his son and accepted him for who he is. But it was a struggle, for sure. Though he hid it well at the time, I could see it in his eyes.
"Well, I'm glad that he was able to come here. No son should have to leave his pack in order to get away from his own father, but his safety is more important." - Jude said, feeling the weight of the heavy and a bit relatable story.
"Of course, Jude. Hopefully, he can heal and be happy here. I'm sure he would like to make a friend with someone who understands his struggle." - Mom said, smiling at her son.
Jude was surprised by her suggestion and blushed. But he didn't hate the idea. As long as he doesn't get in my way, he can do whatever the hell he wants.
After dinner, I brushed my teeth and went back to my room to watch some tv until I fell asleep. Goddess knows this day was tiresome.
The following day, I had the car to myself so I picked up Cassie along the way to school. We met our friends in the yard and talked for a bit before the bell rings.
"I meant to ask, how was the visit on Monday? Did you sort Rachel's clogging?" - I asked Dragon, referring to the girl who asked for his help on the first day back to school. Owen and Cassie laughed at my question, naturally.
"Oh yes, I did. Her sink is not gonna be a problem anymore." - He replied with a naughty grin and suggestive tone.
"Good for you, my friend. I, on the other hand, had to spend my afternoon training alongside sweaty men." - I grunted in annoyance. It's not that I mind training, I just wish I could train less when I have school days.
On the other hand, if I had to train Saturday it'd be far worse. I guess it's better to face it on weekdays.
Jalensky laughed at my expense, while Cassie pecked my cheek in a tender gesture.
"We have the weekend all to ourselves. Hang in there." - She smiled at me in a sweet gaze.
"It's only Wednesday, but I'm already counting out the days." - I said, just before I kissed her.
After the bell rang, we walked together towards the classroom. As expected, people parted ways as they saw us, making room for us to walk. It feels good to be the King.
We settled down in our usual seats while I saw my brother staring at the refugee boy. I know how affected he was by his story.
The first classes of the day went by smoothly. Then it's my favorite time of the day: wrestling practice.
I don't mean to sound conceited, but out of the 20 boys on the team, few can give me a real challenge when it comes to practice.
Dragon is nearly as good of a wrestler as me, so he really gives it to me good when we're sparring. But most of the other boys don't seem to be on my level.
And then there's Layla. The odd girl out.
She relishes in the fact that she fights just as hard as any boy from the team. Don't let the fact that she's a girl fool you. Despite not being built like a man, she more than makes up for it in skill and agility.
Anyone who knows about wrestling will tell you: it's not necessarily the strongest who wins. It's about skill set. And she's really agile on the mat.
One by one, she wins against her opponents as we practice. The coach is by our side in the gym teaching us ways to improve as we go along.
Finally, we face off against each other. I wanted to do that since Monday but wasn't afforded the opportunity.
Now I'm an Alpha. I know I can take her. But she puts up one hell of a fight each time. She's slick and so agile, but I too can play this game.
After an interminable sequence of moves and counter attacks, I finally over power her and the coach calls it. She grunts in annoyance because she hates losing, but I smile boastfully.
After practice ended, the boys and I went to the locker room while she went to hers. She glared at me as she exited the gym.
"You're smiling like you won the championship." - Dragon commented inside the locker room as we picked our stuff for the shower.
"It's always nice when I remind her of who's the boss in this school." - I smirked, practically floating.
"Principal Logan?" - Owen snickered, beside Dragomir. I glared at him so many daggers he lowered his head in submission.
Ironically, he hates wrestling. But his father loves it, so he's only here to please him. It's a running theme, apparently.
"It doesn't exactly feel good to brag about beating a girl..." - Dragon rolled his eyes in disagreement.
"That's because she beat you, so you can't." - I shot back in a snarky tone.
"She got lucky!" - He snarled at me.
I laughed at this and walked to the shower area. Normally, I wouldn't touch a girl in that way, but we didn't fight, we practiced. There's a difference. None of us left bruised.
After a rather nice lunch break with my girl and boys, we walked back to the classroom for our final periods of the day. Why couldn't classes end at 1 p.m?
I noticed Layla is not looking happy as she's sitting next to my brother in class, which only pleases me even more. I know she hates losing, but so do I. I never lose.
Finally the last bell of the day rang and I was free at last.
"Honestly, I'm praying so you don't get mated to any of 'them'. You don't need that kind of punishment." - Jude said to Layla, feeling bad for her.
"Tell me about it! It's bad enough to go to school with these people." - She agreed enthusiastically.
"I'm not gonna lie though, I'd pay good money to see my brother's face if you were mated to him." - He said, getting a rise out of me, her and Cassie who grimaced at the possibility.
"What makes you think I'm Luna material? Honestly, I'd prefer to be mated to Cassie." - She protested, causing a laugh riot inside the classroom.
"I don't think you have what she likes, freak." - I interjected, grinning boastfully.
"Trust me, Quentin. I don't need to have your little dick to make her happy." - She scoffed in a humorous tone.
My eyes glowed in rage glaring at her.
"Call me Alpha, freak!" - I was seething in anger.
"That's never gonna happen, Quentin. You will lose the fight for Alpha, then you'll realize that you peaked in high school and this is as good as it's ever gonna get for you!" - She shot back, snarkily.
I released a loud growl that shook the entire classroom. I was just about to attack her when Jude came in between us, blocking my path protectively of her. I raged at him, but didn't move forward.
I couldn't risk another fight with my brother and having my father punish me again, harsher this time.
She collected her belongings and walked out with my brother as I was fuming at her from the disrespect.
"You're not going to be able to protect her forever, Jude." - I warned him, angrily. I too began walking out along with my friends.
"Trust me, brother. I'm not protecting her, I'm protecting you. It's not like you can afford to be caught fighting again. Especially losing to a girl." - He deadpanned and the students who heard that gasped.
"I don't lose!" - I cried out, revolted.
"Not yet, Quentin. But it's best if you don't tempt fate." - He said with a humorous tone.
Bitch please... she should be scared of ME!
A|N: Some of the songs I include in my books I come across by watching Drag Race, a show that I'm obsessed with. This is a fine example.
Love,
Léo.
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