Chapter 5 First meet

ILLION

Mr. Rollen's urgent call, hinting at an impending meeting of importance. Without divulging much detail, he mentioned a new rogue interested in joining our pack, leaving me intrigued yet cautious about what lay ahead. As I patiently waited, the minutes ticked by, each one adding to the suspense that hung heavy in the air.

A sharp rap on the door interrupted the silence, jolting me from my thoughts. "Come in!" I called out, and the door swung open with a soft creak, revealing the newcomer whose arrival had been anticipated with a sense of mystery.

In stepped a woman with wavy blonde hair that cascaded down her shoulders, her presence commanding attention. As our eyes met, a primal recognition stirred within me, echoing the resounding declaration of my inner wolf: "She's my mate!"

But no sooner had the thought crossed my mind, a wave of denial crashed over me. "No, my wolf lied. She's not my mate; she's a rogue!" I internally struggled to reconcile the conflicting emotions and the unexpected twist in the situation. Mr. Rollen's voice snapped me out of my momentary reverie, redirecting my focus back to the present.

"Sorry, Mr. Rollen," I apologized, shifting my attention to him. He wasted no time in introducing the newcomer. "By the way, Alpha, this is Alice Collin, our new member," Mr. Rollen said, gently tapping Alice's shoulder.

"Good evening, Alpha," Alice greeted in a shy tone, her eyes downcast in a display of deference. My gaze remained fixed on her, lingering with a hint of doubt about her status lingering in my mind.

"Is she a rogue, right?" I questioned, my scrutiny unwavering as I sought clarification. Mr. Rollen's response only deepened the mystery. "No, Alpha, she's not a rogue; she comes from the human world," he clarified, his tone grave.

The revelation hit me like a bolt from the blue, catching me off guard. "What?!" I exclaimed in disbelief, the implications of Alice's background suddenly sinking in. "Why, Alpha?" Mr. Rollen's confusion mirrored my own, but I waved away his inquiry, my mind consumed by the whirlwind of thoughts swirling within.

"Nothing. Can you leave us now, Mr. Rollen? I will talk to her alone," I ordered, the urgency in my tone leaving no room for argument. With a nod of compliance, Mr. Rollen exited the room, leaving Alice and me alone in the charged atmosphere.

Her presence seemed to envelop me, her scent stirring something primal within me. As I moved closer, her eyes widened in awe, perhaps sensing the supernatural power that pulsed within me. With a gentle touch, I lifted her chin, intending to bridge the gap between us with a gesture of intimacy. But before our lips could meet, she recoiled, breaking the fragile connection.

"What are you doing to me?" Alice's voice wavered with a mix of confusion and fear as she backed away, her eyes darting around the room in search of an escape. Despite her resistance, I found myself drawn to her, a primal instinct urging me to pursue her, to claim her as my own.

Ignoring her protests, I closed the distance between us, my resolve unwavering. With each step, her fear seemed to heighten, until her back met the wall and there was nowhere left for her to retreat. Trapping her with my arms, I leaned in, the tension between us palpable, before finally claiming her lips in a possessive kiss.

But even as the heat of the moment consumed us, Alice pushed me away with a force that startled me. "What are you doing to me? Go away from me!" Her voice rang out with defiance, her eyes blazing with a fire that threatened to consume us both.

Reluctantly, I released her, allowing her to flee the room without further protest. Alone once more, I grappled with the aftermath of our encounter, the unresolved tension lingering in the air like a storm waiting to break.

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ALICE

The car came to a stop in front of a grand white house, signaling our arrival at the Alpha's residence. As I stepped out, a sense of trepidation washed over me, the weight of the impending meeting with the Alpha pressing down on my shoulders.

"Let's go inside, Alice," Mr. Rollen urged, leading the way toward the imposing entrance. With each step, my heartbeat quickened, the anticipation building with each passing moment.

As we entered the Alpha's office, our eyes met, and I felt a surge of recognition, as if my very soul had been drawn to him. His intense gaze held me captive, leaving me feeling exposed and vulnerable in his presence.

"Good evening, Alpha," Mr. Rollen greeted, but the Alpha's attention remained fixed on me, his piercing gaze sending shivers down my spine. The intensity of his stare left me breathless, my words caught in my throat.

"Alpha!" Mr. Rollen's voice broke through the silence, finally drawing his attention away from me and back to the present. With a sense of relief, I greeted him with a respectful bow of my head, my voice barely above a whisper.

"Is she a rogue, right?" the Alpha questioned, his gaze unwavering as he scrutinized me. The intensity of his scrutiny made me feel as though he could see right through me, laying bare my deepest secrets for all to see.

"No, Alpha, she's not a rogue; she comes from the human world," Mr. Rollen clarified, his tone serious. The Alpha's surprise was evident, his curiosity piqued by the revelation of my origins.

"Why, Alpha?" Mr. Rollen's confusion mirrored my own, but the Alpha's response was dismissive, his attention already drifting elsewhere.

"Nothing. Can you leave us, Mr. Rollen? I want to talk to her alone," the Alpha ordered, his tone brooking no argument. With a nod of acquiescence, Mr. Rollen left the room, leaving me alone with the Alpha and the charged atmosphere that crackled between us.

As the Alpha approached, a rush of nervous energy surged through me, setting my heart pounding against my chest. His presence seemed to envelop me, drawing me in like a moth to a flame. With each step he took, the air crackled with anticipation, the tension between us thickening with every passing moment.

Before I could gather my thoughts or steel myself against his impending advance, he closed the distance between us, his lips hovering tantalizingly close to mine. Time seemed to stand still as we teetered on the edge of an unknown abyss, the intensity of the moment enveloping us in a veil of electric anticipation.

My breath caught in my throat as his proximity sent a jolt of electricity coursing through my veins, igniting a fire within me that I struggled to contain. The mere inches that separated us felt like an eternity, each second stretching out into infinity as we danced on the precipice of something forbidden and dangerous.

And then, just as suddenly as he had drawn me in, I pushed him away, leaving me reeling with confusion and uncertainty. "What's wrong with you?" Mr. Rollen expressed confusion about my reaction.

"Let's go, Mr. Rollen," I said, pulling him away. "Hey, what's going on?" he questioned as he followed me toward his car."I can't explain, Mr. Rollen. He acted weird with me," I said as I opened the car and promptly got inside. "Wait, what do you mean?" he asked, still confused, as he joined me inside the car.

"Start your car now, Mr. Rollen," I said, my voice barely above a whisper. With a sense of urgency,He shook his head, starting the engine. After a few minutes, we arrived at the academy. I opened the door, ready to leave, but Mr. Rollen stopped me by holding my hand. "If you're ready to tell me what exactly happened between you and the Alpha, just find me in my office, okay?" he said, his eyes reflecting concern and understanding. With that, I just nodded and went ahead to my dorm.