The Sigma Wolf

Chapter 27 - Discovery

Ajax

The next day, I decided to skip training; my head was pounding, and my muscles were aching. In fact, I am sure I will be sick soon because I feel like absolute crap. I have pain in every single one of my joints, a gaping pain in my chest. I could swear even my soul was in pain.

“Ajax, don't you have class?” Gio asked me, and I grunted.

“Headache…” I said, and he sighed,

“It´s Mr. Costas class…” He pressed, “Either you show up, or he will go back to your father and rant about you skipping lessons…” Gio said, and I sighed.

“Can't a prince catch a f*****g break…” I said, and he laughed,

“How presumptuous…” He said while I winced in pain.

“Sorry, no loud noises. I get it… I will fix breakfast, and I will give you my hungover remedy. I am sure you will be as good as new after that. Take a shower, you stink of distillery…” He said, and I grunted, trying to lift my body out of its resting position.

“Thanks, Gio…” I muttered, and he gave me a soft nod.

Miraculously, I managed to arrive on time. The room was crowded, and I could sense she was around. Somehow, after the kiss, I could feel her. It was a faint bond linking us… she might not be aware, but I could sense her emotions with a certain clarity, and Oh! Boy, was I in for a surprise?

I sat in a far-away chair. I was not a social being; today, I am even grumpier. She was talking to some girls right across the room. She was smiling, a smile that somehow didn't fill her eyes and didn't show her true emotions. It was a distant attempt to disguise her real feelings.

I closed my eyes and tried to relax. My wolf connected through the bond. We were like Secret Service agents, sneaking around her emotions. I was expecting to find happiness, joy, bright feelings… after all, she is with the man she wants, but instead I found confusion, fear and regret. It was a revelation, one I had no idea what to do about.

“Alright, silence…” Mr. Costas boomed inside the auditorium. Everyone scattered around and took their seats. We didn't have an assigned seat, so she sat closest to the front and center.

“Next week, you should present the first installment of your project. For those who lack or have different opinions, it is time for you to patch up things and move forward. You barely have enough time to present something decent,” he said, and I sighed. Damn it, we are behind schedule, and we will have to meet frequently after hours.

“Alright, pair up… I want to see you work…” Mr. Costas said, and suddenly, her eyes met mine. I could feel her tension, and the pain in my chest increased because I was the cause of her stress. I f****d up; I shouldn't have made a move… I shouldn't have kissed her.

She sighed and, picking up her things, approached me. I was in the furthest and emptiest place in the auditorium, so she came to sit next to me. “Hey…” She said with a slight blush over her cheeks.

“Hey, how are you?” I asked, and she sighed,

“Tired, I haven't been able to sleep… somehow my mind seems to not be able to disconnect.” She sighed, and I was surprised she was opening up to me. Was it somehow the bond making her open up? Perhaps, but I would love to think she is starting to trust me.

“Congratulations…” I managed to squeeze out of my lips, “Gio told me…” I said, and she bit her lower lip.

“Thanks…” She said without the spark of happiness a newfound love gives.

“Somehow, you don't seem to be excited…” I said, and she sighed,

“I don't want to discuss it; we should concentrate on the project. Maybe we should split the assignments to advance faster and then meet to round up…” She said, and I sighed.

“I don't think that is a bad idea, but we will have to meet after class…” I said, and she bit her lower lip and nodded.

“You pick the place...” She said, and I sighed,

“Somehow, I feel more comfortable at my place, but how about you? What is more comfortable for you?” I asked,

“Your place is fine. I don't mind.” She mumbled without meeting my eyes.

“Alright, I will order in, so we can finish this…” I said, and she nodded absently. I was unsure if she knew what she had agreed on… but then who am I to question her reasoning?

We worked on the project. I kept glancing her way, and she blushed in her concentrated state. I didn't want to give anything away because I was under Mr. Costas's watchful eye.

The day went by, and I was tired and ready to go home by the last hour. I knew Susie would be there later, which was enough incentive to push through my last class. I felt uncomfortable in the middle of the class and remembered I had drunk plenty of water but could not stop by the washroom. So silently, I left my lesson and went to the men's room on my classroom's floor. I decided to step into a private cubicle. When possible, I hated people staring at each other when peeing.

While I was there, I heard the door opening and voices.

“Just kiss me…” One voice said, and then I heard two males making out right there in the middle of what I am sure they assumed was an empty bathroom. Praise the goddess for my wolf's ability to mask us.

I waited, I really didn't want to step out and witness a whole porn show. I heard the sounds of mouths moving against each other.

“I just can't stand seeing you with another…” The voice sounded familiar, so I decided to look through the little or, in most cases, a rather big hole in the stall's door. I didn't have a clear view, but I could see the person talking. It was Mike… Susie's friend.

“You know it must be done. Otherwise, my father won't be passing the pack to me…” The unknown male said, and I took a deep breath. The other man is an Alpha.

Mike sighed, “I feel guilty, but I chose us, Alan…”

FUCKING HELL, the bastard is playing with my mate. I had to bite my cheek with everything to not reveal my presence. They shared another passionate kiss and left.

Susie is going to be devastated. Not only is the guy who asked her to be his girlfriend betraying her, but his best friend is also doing it. They finally left, and I walked out.

I was devastated to have lost her, but now I am ready to fight for her and protect her. I would have stepped aside if I saw her glowing and happy, but today, I saw her sad and worn out. Now I have found out about this. This situation changes everything, this asshole is playing with her heart, and that gives me every f*****g right to meddle and snatch her from his clutches before she gets hurt. I have felt her self-esteem being hurt by her sister, and I have seen her vulnerable and exposed. I won't allow anyone to see her broken.