First encounter
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Alison's P.O.V.
We entered the ballroom and found a spot to sit and enjoy the music. The prom D.J. was one of our classmates, and he did a fine job!! After a while, we went to the dance floor and had the fun of our lives. Suddenly, I felt someone was watching me from behind, and I felt goosebumps all over my body. I told Ria about my thoughts, and she scanned the room with her eyes, but she didn't see anyone. We let it go and continued having fun.
At some point, Principal Ricci took the stand and began his farewell speech.
"My dear children, another year has come to an end. I am very proud of all of you. I hope that everyone in this room will achieve their goals in the future. But allow me to refer to one exceptional student that scored 10/10. She was everyone's backup and managed to keep up with her studies despite having a full schedule.
Alison Taylor, would you please join me, my dear?"
O.M.G.!!
I felt a knot in my stomach, and I thought I would faint. I slowly walked towards Principal Ricci, smiling in embarrassment, and stood beside him.
He asked me to make a short speech, and I felt a lump in my throat.
"Dear friends, It has been an honour to be with you all these years. We had our good times and our bad times. Nevertheless, we are all here today, celebrating the end of our school years. We will soon separate, and every one of us will follow our dreams. I hope we all achieve what we want! Thank you all so much. I will miss you guys. Love you! "
"Thank you, Alison," said Principal Ricci.
" I would like to inform you that for the nomination, we have the honour to have our greatest benefactor, Mr Axel Northwood of Northwood Constructions. Mr Northwood, please join us for the nomination."
As soon as I heard that name, I was shocked. I looked up, and there he was. He was gorgeous! Tall, muscular, with dark ebony hair and magnificent emerald eyes. His stare was so intense I thought my heart would pop out from the strong heartbeat. He gave me his hand for a handshake, and I felt the same goosebumps. It was like a magnet was pulling me to him.
Suddenly his stare hardened, and he removed his hand. I felt as if Axel had taken something valuable away from me.
"Congratulations," he said in a deep hoarse voice and gave me my prize.
He then left with long strides, and I saw him hugging a tall blonde girl. He took her to the dance floor, and at that precise moment, the D.J. changed his tunes to Ed Sheeran's song "perfect."
I felt that the love of my life betrayed me. I wanted to hide in a corner and cry.
I quickly excused myself and headed for the toilets. Ria and Missy came after me, and when I told them how I felt, they suggested I ignore the whole thing and enjoy the rest of the night.
I followed them back to the dance floor and realized he was already gone.
Axel P.O.V
I left the pack house with Annette and Tom, heading to the school's prom. I was not in the mood to attend such an event. But since I promised Annette I would take her. I couldn't back down at the last minute. My Beta also insisted that it would be a good thing for the image of Northwood Constructions since many humans work for us.
Tom was driving, and I worked on a last-minute deal preparation with a hotel resort in New York.
I finished the last row of terms and conditions and closed my laptop. We arrived at the school's parking space in less than ten minutes. I got frustrated watching all these youngsters fussing around. I was not in the mood.
We entered the ballroom and tried to find a spot to sit down. As I walked through the tables, an intoxicating smell hit me. Vanilla and caramel! "What the heck?" I thought. Moving a bit closer, I saw her. She was sitting with two more girls and two guys, talking and laughing her heart out.
"Mate," my wolf Connor said and became restless!
" No f..... way," I exclaimed.
She stood up and went towards the dance floor with her friends when I said that. Wait! What! She is limping! Noooo way!
First of all, I do not want a mate and, indeed, not a mate that is disabled. I stood there looking at her dancing, not knowing how to react. She must have realized I was watching her, because she said something to one of her friends, who scanned the room to find me. I turned my back to them and took Annette by the hand to go to our table.
At that point, the school's principal made a speech and called the podium the best student of the year. Her! Alison Taylor! That's her name. Why on earth do I feel so proud of her?? She means nothing to me!
As I heard her soft sweet voice, I felt my wolf Connor trying to come to the surface. I blocked him just in time. I don't need her!
After her speech, the principal called me for the nomination of the prize. I stood up and walked towards them. I gave her my hand for a handshake, feeling sparkles all over, and looked into her eyes! The most beautiful violet eyes with golden spots I have ever seen in my entire life.
Wait!! What am I thinking??
No way, man!
I withdrew my hand abruptly and gave her the prize. I saw the confusion in her eyes, and with just a " Congratulations," I left the podium with long strides.
I went where Annette was, hugged her, and moved to the dance floor.
By then, D.J. was playing " perfect " by Ed Sheeran. I looked up and saw the pain in those violet eyes. She must not know I am her mate, but she feels something. Good for her. I don't plan on seeing her ever again. I saw her leaving the podium and her friends following her. A pain in my heart made me feel discomfort.
" Let's go. " I told Annette and Tom. " I feel exhausted." I drugged a stunned Annette by the hand and left the ballroom.
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