Chapter 3 Engagement

Lina's POV

That this could be the worst mistake I would be making had occurred to me a dozen times, but I pushed it off.

I was certain that I was going to make him come to love me, a two third part of me was certain that he loved me, just like I did.

Pushing myself off the bed, I went through the daily ritual of taking my bath before slipping into my skirt that hung just above my knees and a white shirt over a blazer.

I hummed alongside a song that had drifted into my mind before I picked up my Gucci bag, strolling down.

My feet came to a stop before my parents who seemed to be munching on breakfast and breakfast seemed to be a whole lot.

" Mother, father" I kissed them on their cheek, pushing off the startled looks they both had on their faces off my mind.

" What?" I lifted my shoulders, while slipping a shortbread in-between my lips, the soft delicious biscuit melted in my mouth.

They exchanged glances before my father placed the day's paper on the table.

" Was I dreaming or did that just happen?"

" Really?" I blurted out.

" I have to go" I raced outside, a hand on the door already when my father yelled.

" Be back by 4, we have a pack party..."

" Where?" I screamed back, waiting for an answer while chewing on my lips.

" The Raiders pack, Alpha Ethan has an announcement to make"

My nails dug into my palm, wondering what exactly it was about. Alpha Ethan was Josh's father. Was this about Josh? Or would this be about him?

I slipped into the car, watching as it navigated its way to the familiar building. My heart skipped when I placed a foot in.

Today was the first day of our relationship, screw fake dating, it was our relationship all right.

" Thank you" I waved off the driver before strolling down the vast hall, I placed my bag in the locker, sauntering down to the class.

The cranking of the door before I could get in caught my attention but I threw it off my shoulders, still walking in, while texting Josh for when we will be meeting today.

The thought of being with him made me giddy with excitement, the smile that had cascaded my face a minute ago fell when I saw him.

Darker honey orbs, ruffled long hair, glossy lips and sharp piercing gaze.

Darren stood just beside my desk, hands laced behind him, when I approached, he stiffened up a bit before standing to his full height.

"Lina" he whispered, his lips curled into a smile.

" I have been waiting" I walked past the eyes that stared at me wondering why he was here.

"I had to come, you know, I would have messaged but I didn't have your cell number and you know, the date"

The date. The one Josh had demanded that I do not go to.

Emma sat behind my desk, overlooking the large field down to the vast forest, we had sparring classes soon and I knew that I had to get Darren out of here.

"I am not sure I would be able to come with you" I chewed on my lips while I tried to look beyond the fact that his eyes were shrouded with disappointment.

"But... you promised"

My eyes went to my wrist as I counted the time I had left before pulling him with me.

Leaning against the wall, I explained.

"I am not single, my boyfriend wouldn't want me going on one...you see, he is rather possessive and..."

"You have a boyfriend?" A voice questioned behind me, and I let out a gush of air when I saw Emma

" What are you doing here?" I questioned in-between clenched teeth.

Darren looked lost,his gaze averted to the ground for a second before he uttered.

"I guess it will be next week then, I am taking you on a date next week, and I don't care if you have a boyfriend or not"

I tried to say a word but all I was given was his receding footstep.

A hand jabbed mine, pulling me out.

"What were you saying? You have a bf? Why don't I know about it?" Emma pouted her lips.

I clasped her lips shut with a finger before hooking my hand around hers.

"Let's go, you know how the professor is like, it is almost impossible to get into his class once he is inside"

"But..."

I broke into a race forcing her to move with me. I couldn't tell her yet, at least not now.

" A little bit more and we would have stood right outside" I whispered to Emma whose hands were underneath her chin, I flipped my head to the side, rolling my eyes as well.

"You are practically drooling, shut your mouth"

She gave an awkward gaze before her hands went over her lips, when she saw there was nothing there, she glared at me.

" Lina," I stiffened in my seat when I heard my name being mentioned.

" What did I just say?"

I swallowed, chewing on my lips.

"You know just how much I hate students who doesn't take my class seriously, get your ass off that chair and you either walk out, or you stand up until i am done"

I glared at him, forcing myself up before as I decided on the later. Ass hole, I glared at him, his voice fading into the background while he taught.

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After what felt like eternity and torture, classes finally ended, and I was spared a length long period of torture while I headed to the raiders pack, curious as to what the announcement would be.

" Stop putting that thing on your lips, you look ugly as fuck" Max smacked the lipgloss I had wrapped around my finger before dashing out.

" Max! Hand that over! Now!"

I knew I was going to see Josh, and so, I had to look my best.

He dashed out, before sticking his tongue at me when my mother handed hers to me.

" Take this, who knows? We might be able to get you a mate here, or rather yours might be here"

That was clearly exaggerating, because how exactly was that going to happen?

" I still have two weeks before I turn 18, mother, stop trying to get rid of me" I yelled after her before letting out a cackle.

If there was anything I wanted, was the love she has with father, he was ready to do everything for her even if it displeases him.

"Done" I smacked my lips together before grasping my clutch tightly as I stuttered in.

My eyes glossed around while I searched for my parents when I heard laughter from where they stood.

"Lina, beautiful Lina."

I gave a dashing smile to Alpha Ethan who clasped me into his arms.

" You look dashing as ever,"

"And you look as handsome as I have always recalled."

He let out a peal of throaty laughter before letting out a sigh.

" You would have been a better choice for Josh but..."

" A better choice? What are you talking about?" My mother had beat me to it.

" Oh, I am here to announce Josh's engagement to Emily, my beta's daughter, you should know her right?"

My steps faltered as a pang went off in my head, a hand caught me and when our eyes met, I whispered with tears clogged in my throat.

"Josh"