Evelyn's Pov
The alarm clock continues to ring, and the annoying sound disturbed my sleep.
I knocked off the alarm clock, and it shattered on the ground.
I smiled in satisfaction when I heard nothing again and continued my beautiful sleep.
"Evelyn, won't you get up from the bed? Today is your resumption day." My mother yelled from the kitchen.
After food, sleeping is also what I love to do the most.
I wanted to ignore her as usual and continue my sleep until I remembered and my eyes widened in realization. Today is my school resumption day and here I am sleeping! I have even forgotten that today is my school resumption day. Fuck. I'm already late.
I sprang up from the bed quickly and dragged myself to the bathroom. I took a quick bath and rushed to the dining table.
My mother has already set the table. I sat down and started eating as if my life depended on the food.
My mother came out of the kitchen with a plate of the omelet in her hand. She put down the plate and sat opposite me.
"This is the third clock you've broken this week, Evelyn, and eating and sleeping seems to be your new favorite hobbies, aren't you afraid of getting fat?" She said to me as she scooped the bone soup in my bowl.
I drank the bone soup and licked my lips. "You are afraid of me getting fat but you won't stop feeding me."
I said, and we both laughed
My phone suddenly rang, interrupting our joyful moment. I check the caller ID. It's my best friend, Ava. I know she must have been waiting for me again.
I swung my backpack on my shoulder and kissed my mum on both cheeks.
She's my everything. My father is the Beta of the pack, but he died in a battle; I was raised alone by my mother.
I am the pack wolf-less girl. Everyone found their wolf when they were ten, but mine turned out different. I am seventeen and haven't found my wolf yet.
I was mocked for this at school, and no one wanted to befriend me except Ava.
Not only was I the only wolf-less girl in the pack, but I had snow-white hair that fell over my shoulder down my hips. The only one with such hair in the pack.
"I'm already on my way." I sent a message to my best friend, then shoved my phone in my pocket as I made my way out of the house.
The school is close to my house, and I decided to walk as usual.
I saw my friend not too far away. She was looking at the time every minute while looking around, trying to see if I was coming yet.
Her gaze landed on me, and she made her usual poker face at me. I know she would scold me again today; she did that whenever I was late but would still wait for me.
Ava put her hands on her waist, ready to scold me. "Today is the resumption day, for Goddess' sake. Why did you still come late? I have been waiting here for you for the past thirty minutes. When will you change this bad habit of yours? I won't be surprised if you came late on our graduation day,"
"But you love me...." I said in a sing-song voice
She hit my arm, and we both laughed.
Just then, a black BMW passed by, the person inside rolled down the window, and his face came into view.
He is none other than the soon-to-be Alpha, Dylan Smith - my worst fucking nightmare.
Dylan gave me his usual smirk that sent a shiver down my spine.
Ava noticed my tensed body and followed my gaze. She knew why my body tensed up when I saw Dylan Smith.
Dylan had been bullying me since I started coming to Royal High, and only Goddess knew why.
I felt Ava pat on my back, and we entered the school.
I felt everyone gaze on me as we entered into the hallway. The wolfless girl was back again. Nothing ever changed.
Ava had a history class and left me alone. I adjusted my glasses on my face as I made my way into my calculus class.
Everyone stopped what they were doing and directed their gaze to me. I held my head high but my gaze low because if I looked directly at some of them, they would take it as a challenge.
I went to my seat and found a backpack on it. I looked around in search of the bag's owner, but everyone seemed to focus back on what they were doing. I saw an empty seat not far away from mine. I carried the backpack to the empty seat and dropped it.
I sat on my seat and took out a book to read while waiting for the teacher.
The door pushed open, and Dylan and Neil entered. Everyone bowed to Dylan when he entered; he is the soon-to-be Alpha, so they must respect him.
I left my gaze low. I didn't want Dylan to notice my presence, but luck was not working on my way.
Dylan walked over to my seat.
Fear gripped me. I buried my face deeper into the book I was reading.
"Hey, little witch." I heard Dylan's deep voice behind my ear.
My body jolted up; his face was so close to my neck, and his hot breath fanned my neck, giving me goosebumps.
A faint blush appeared on my cheeks. Dylan is the actual definition of beauty. He has a face that could make any girl go crazy for him. All the girls in the pack wanted Dylan as their mate, but it was just their imagination.
Dylan is a playboy, and everyone in the pack knows him for that.
"Can't you answer me, little witch, or have you gone deaf?" he whispered softly.
I held my breath and turned my head to him. I tried to smile but failed; his usual smirk making goosebumps grow on my body.
Evelyn's Pov
I turned to him slowly as he put a strand of my hair behind my ear.
"And this," he pointed at my book. "You've turned it upside down; that's not how it's supposed to be," he said with a smirk.
How I wished to wipe off that smirk from his lips. His face suddenly turned cold, the smirk on his lips was gone instantly as if it was just an illusion.
He pulled a few strands of my hair that he was playing with and I winced in pain. His lips curved upwards and his eyes brightened. My pain gave him joy.
At that moment, Alicia, one of Dulan's wannabe girlfriends, entered. She saw how close Dylan and I were, and she clenched her fist tightly. I could feel her cold glare on me.
Dylan let go of my hair and moved his finger to my lips, his finger brushing my lips slightly. He took a handkerchief and wiped the fingers he had used in touching my lips before throwing it on my face.
"Welcome back to your misery. I really missed you," he smirked.
Everyone in the class was staring at us like they were all enjoying the show. And I knew they were.
Dylan went out afterward. The teacher soon entered, and he started his lecture. Dylan didn't come to the class till the lecture was over.
He only comes to school for fun. Afterall, he had an IQ of 170.
After class, I decided to go to the bathroom to freshen up. I opened one of the doors and entered, only to find Dylan making out with a girl I didn't seem to recognize. The girl's shirt was pulled up, baring her breasts.
I almost died on the spot. It was public knowledge that Dylan was a playboy, but this was the first time I saw him fooling around with a girl, and it was in the SCHOOL TOILET!
The girl didn't bother to cover her body, she didn't make a big deal out of it. My face was flushed red like a tomato.
"I'm- I'm sorry for disturbing you guys." I turned around, ran out of the toilet, and returned to class.
Dylan's Pov
I was making out with a girl when someone pushed open the door. The person turned out to be the little witch. I could see the shocked look on her face like she didn't expect me to be fucking a girl in the school toilet. Her face was flushed red. If it wasn't for the situation, I would have found it funny.
She muttered something and dashed away like a frightened rabbit.
The girl in front of me tried to unhook my belt, but I stopped her immediately.
"Get dressed and get out of this place," I said coldly. I also need help understanding why I lost interest in the girl.
"But Dylan, let's do this, you promised we would do it today," the girl pleaded.
"Go fuck yourself," I said irritatedly before walking out of the place.
I met my best friend, Neil, in the hallway. He shook his head at me with a knowing look.
"When are you going to give this up?"
"When I have my mate," I replied him. "I will stop messing around once I find my mate. You've found yours," I said as I buttoned up my shirt.
We made our way to the school cafeteria. Alicia, one of my hoes, saw me and came to hug me immediately.
Neil didn't like Alicia a bit and didn't bother hiding it from her.
"I missed you so much," Alicia said softly, but enough for Neil and me to hear. She tried to kiss me, but I avoided her lips.
I understand what kind of 'miss' Alicia meant. I saw her angry expression, but I didn't care.
"You don't miss me, baby girl," I corrected her and continued. "You 'miss' my cock." I wouldn't want her to confuse me having my cock in her pussy as some sort of affection. "Should we meet at the club tonight?" I asked her with a teasing knowing smile.
Alicia replied with a smile of her own
I looked lazily around and caught a glimpse of Evelyn.
She was sitting down in a corner and seemed to be waiting for her friend, Ava, who was coincidentally Neil's mate.
I sauntered over to her. "Hey, little witch."
Evelyn raised her head, and her gaze met mine. She quickly lowered it back.
I heard a sigh and Neil's tired voice beside me, saying, "When will you leave Evelyn alone?"
"I guess you are taking her side because she's friends with your mate," Alicia said to Neil.
Neil only ignored her and acted as if he didn't hear her.
Evelyn's Pov
After class, I waited for Ava to finish her history class. Soon, she was done, and we both went to the school cafeteria. I'm already hungry. When we were only a few meters away from the cafeteria. Ava excused herself, saying she wanted to use the restroom.
I went to the cafeteria and sat in a corner.
"Hey, little witch."
I raised my head and saw he was looking at me, our gaze locked. Alicia hooked her arm through Dylan's. That act made me remember what I had seen in the bathroom earlier and I tried to shut it out.
I seemed rooted to my seat. I averted my gaze from him and looked away.
Ava soon came and sat in front of me. Dylan, Neil, and Alicia already beside me. My heart nearly leaped out of my throat.
Ava hugged her mate as soon as she saw him.
"Can't you hear that I'm calling you, little witch?" Dylan asked. His voice was gentle but I know how much trouble it held.
"I...I - didn't hear you," I stuttered.
"Come with me," he commanded.
I wanted to stand up, but Ava held my hand back.
"Dylan, Evelyn and I wanted to eat. Maybe she will come to you after we are done eating," Ava said, slightly irritated.
Dylan turned to her, eyes flat and bored. "Ava, please. You're my Beta's mate but that doesn't mean you can step out of bounds."
Ava shut up. I squeezed her hand gratefully.
"It's okay, Ava. I'll go."
Ava wanted to talk, but Neil held her hand to stop her. Dylan was the soon-to-be Alpha, and no one dared disrespect him.
"Follow me," Dylan said to me as he walked away with Alicia.
I stood up reluctantly and followed the devil prince.
Dylan went to an empty class and sat on a table like a king. Alicia sat beside him, clutching to him like glue.
My stomach grumbled. I was starving.
Dylan seemed to hear my stomach rumbling, and he smirked.
"Seems like my little witch is hungry. Don't worry, you will eat. The food is on the way. I knew you didn't get to eat earlier."
Something good would never come out of this, I thought to myself.
"Sit," Dylan ordered.
I dropped my book bag and sat on the floor. There was no need to try and refuse. It would result in something worse for me.
The door opened and two guards came in with two food trays.
The aroma of the food drifted into my nostrils and my stomach grumbled again, making my face flush in embarrassment.
The guards bowed and went out afterward.
His eyes on me the whole while, he picked up a piece of bread and squeezed it in his fist then threw it on the floor.
"You can eat that," Dylan's cold voice rang through the room.
I stared at the ruined bread without moving. Alicia stood up and walked over to me; she raised her hand and landed a resounding slap on my face. She used all her might to slap me.
"How dare you disobey him?!" Alicia said.
I knew she was always looking for a way to punish me before, and the chance just presented itself.
My cheeks hurt like hell and I knew her handprint would be visible on my cheeks.
Tears welled up in my eyes; my body shook uncontrollably. With trembling hands, I picked up the bread and started eating.
Dylan let out an evil chuckle that sent a shiver down my spine. "Are you that hungry? Do you want another one? I will be generous enough to give you another bread."
This time, he stepped on the bread and threw it to me.
I ate it, too.
"Your tears makes it boring. You can leave now."
I almost glared at him, but I knew the consequences more than anybody. I tried to smile but couldn't.
"Good day, prince," I said, trembling slightly.
My feet felt heavy as I made my way out of the class.
The school was empty. All the students have already gone home. I am the only one still in school uniform.
I touched my cheeks and wondered what I would tell my mom happened. I knew she would be worried and I didn't want her to. I would have to lie again.
I normally hide the fact that Dylan bullies me. I didn't want her to worry.
My mother worked as a nurse in the palace and I knew there was no way I would be able to avoid her because she would be home already.
I took out my phone. I had missed five calls from Ava and one message from her.
My best friend: Neil insisted on taking me home. I'm sorry, I will come to your house in the evening. We going to paarrrrty!
I shoved my phone back into my pocket.
My mom was already waiting for me outside, looking down the street to check if she could spot me coming. A look of relief appeared in her eyes when she saw me.
"Why are you late again?"
I turned sideways; I didn't want her to notice my swollen cheek. But her gaze was sharp.
"What happened to your cheeks?"
I tried my best to hold back my tears; I forced out a smile. "It's nothing; two of my friends fought today. I tried to stop them, but I got hit in the process."
My mother gave me a doubtful look. It was clear that she didn't believe me.
"I'm serious, Mom. You know I'm a gentle girl and don't like fighting," I said with a slight giggle, trying to ease the tension. I held my stomach and rubbed it gently. "I'm hungry. What's for lunch?"
My mother shook her head, and we both entered the house. My mother gave me bread and soup and it immediately made me lose my appetite, but because I didn't want Mom to be worried, I forced myself to eat it and went to my room afterward. I applied the ointment my mother gave me on my swollen cheek.
I slumped on the bed and fell asleep immediately.
****
"SLEEPING BEAUTY, WAKE UP!."
I thought it was in my dream, but when the person continued to scream, I opened my eyes slowly.
"I thought you won't wake up until I find a prince charming to kiss you," Ava said with a giggle.
I yawned loudly and stretched my body. "How dare you disturb my sleep?" I said playfully, hitting her arm.
"Ouch," Ava pretended as if she was hurt, "I will get going then. Continue with your beauty sleep."
Ava wanted to stand up, but I pulled her back, and we both fell on the bed.
"Didn't you see my message? We are partying tonight," She reminded me and I shook my head immediately.
"I'm not wanted there. I'm not going."
"Please, please, pretty please," Ava pleaded, making puppy eyes at me.
I pinched her cheeks, and we both laughed.
"The place is gonna be fun. Trust me, you won't regret ever coming with me," Ava said as she removed the blanket from my body.
"I wondered why your mate still allows you to go to a club," I said as I got off the bed.
"He is also coming, and I can't stop enjoying my life just because I found my mate."
Ava is a year older than me. She found her mate, Neil, when she was eighteen, and now they live together.
Pretty neat, right? I doubted if my love story would be that neat.