The Lycademy - Rejected Lycaness

9. Ground rules

-Valkyrie's P. O. V.-

It's been two days since Matilda and my brother patched things up and they are hard to look at. Matie was obviously seeing only unicorns and rainbows with her active mate bond and I internally clawed at my own eyes whenever she was looking at my brother like he was another world's wonder. But what was surprising the most was Freddy. My Baby Brother admitted to me that he had a long lasting crush on my roommate and he couldn't be happier with the outcome. That news was more than surprising. I mean yeah, she's good looking, but I felt kinda offended he didn't tell me that. But what is done is done, now I can only be happy for them and for the fact I won't have to rearrange Matie's face.

But the two lovebirds accepting each other brought a sudden change into my life. With Matilda busy with Freddy most of the time I finally found myself often alone. And when I'm alone I have definitely too much time to wonder, and that's never a good thing. I tried to search for the smell of mint and chocolate on numerous occasions and every time returned empty-handed. I think I was, after all, mistaken. I wouldn't be bragging if I say that I probably know this castle like no other student and yet walking through the corridors I hadn't once caught a whiff of that scent. Yup, that's disappointing. Guess my she-wolf is just getting lonely.

After another day of boring classes and one good practice I left Matie making out with my brother in the hallway and went straight to the dining hall where I finally met my Cousin. I guess Ossy was right that he'll need three days, after all. When I was nearing our table I saw Vigo intensely ogling a Girl few tables away. Was that her? His Mate?

Well, she was hot, so good for him I suppose. She had perfectly styled chestnut coloured hair going to her mid back. Perfectly proportional face with high cheekbones, small button nose, pouty lips and almond shaped hazel eyes. Damn, if I were into girls she would definitely get my attention. So why is that Jackass sitting here alone frowning like a total creep?!

"Is that her?" - I whispered into his ear when I sneaked up on him.

"f*****g HELL VAL!" - he yelled startled and I couldn't hold my laughter - "Don't ever do that again, I almost s**t my pants."

"You are too easy to get to, you're sure you're an actual Alpha?" - I teased him.

"Who else could I be?! I was just lost in my thoughts, you should try this sometimes." - he scoffed with a pointed look.

"Yeah, and I suppose your thoughts were focused mainly on the Doll Face over there." - I pointed to the Girl's table where she was laughing happily showing her perfect set of blindingly white teeth. Geez, is she shooting the commercial or something?!

"Could you keep it down, Val?!"

"So it is her?! Have you talked to her?" - I asked, suddenly excited.

"No." - he said while angrily jabbing at his food.

"Why the hell not? And if you'd say she's not your type I won't believe you. She's in everyone's type."

"No, it's not it, I have eyes. I can obviously see she's beautiful, but unfortunately I scanned her aura and I got weird vibes from her. And now I don't know what to do about it." - he admitted truthfully. And here I thought I would have to pull it out from him by force.

"What kind of vibes?" - I frowned.

"I'm not sure I still don't know which one was her Pack's colour and which one were emotions. I don't know how exactly I should explain that, but she's either really troubled or she simply is not a very good person." - he said with a frustrated sigh.

I glanced at the Girl and she was still so carelessly chatting and giggling with her friends that it was hard to decipher if she was just acting. Maybe. But which one of us doesn't hide behind the fake smiles to keep the darkest thoughts to ourselves? I surely do so.

"You know, Cuz you are actually in a pretty good position. As a white wolf you still have a choice, if this one won't work out you can find someone new, just like humans do. So get to know her and decide for yourself what kind of person she is. It's for sure more manly than watching her like a stalker from afar."

Vigo glared at me and I had to bite my lips to not laugh, but then he nodded.

"Yeah I suppose. I tell you that sometimes those powers are a real curse."

"Oww, poow Mistew Alpha with badass powews!" - I mocked my Cousin and if Uncle Vince hadn't raised him well enough it might have ended in a fight. Who would have won that, Morgan or Cargarough? Guess we'll never find out.

"You're sometimes such a pain in the ass, Val." - he said, shaking his head. He probably knew I could take him and decided to not embarrass himself in front of his new Mate.

"You know me, always keeping it real." - I winked at him and stood from our table leaving his moping ass alone.

I made a little detour on my way to our condo, like I had a habit to do lately, sniffling around the castle. I still had some time to kill before my evening meeting, so why the hell not?! But when nothing constructive happened, aside from finding a few students groping each other in the back of the library, I decided to head to my apartment.

When I opened the doors all of my stomach content came to my mouth when I noticed the happy couple excitedly scoring a second base. Needless to say they were entangled in a heavy make out session with my brother's hand under her top, and Maties palm massaging his d**k through his trousers.

I purposely slammed the doors and thankfully they had enough decency to stop what they were doing.

"Alright, I draw the line here. We need some ground rules, people!" - I tell them, feeling how close to losing my s**t I am.

"Am, sorry Val, we didn't know you'd come back this quickly." - said my brother apologetically. The audacity of this Brat!

"Shut up and listen. The rule number one: there will be no banging on my couch! This is the safe zone and I'm really content that I haven't seen your junk since you were potty training." - I said glaring between the two of them.

"Rule number two: If you're doing it in Matie's room I expect you to keep your noises on an acceptable level. The fact that you two animals aren't sleeping doesn't mean that I need an invitation for the broadcast."

"Oh come on, Val! You know I'm a screamer…" - Matie whined, folding her hands angrily, as if I ordered her a celibacy.

"I'm asking you nicely, Matie. You know I've a lot of embarrassing photos of you. If you'll overdo it I'm gonna show him something after what he won't do you for another few weeks." - she narrowed her eyes, but remained silent, knowing exactly that I would totally do it. My stupid brother chuckled with amusement that only enraged me even more - "The same goes to you, Punk! I still have shots from the times when the only muscle on your body was your tongue." - I pointed at Freddy and the sudden panic in his face was hilarious.

"Rule number three: if you are using shower together I expect one of you to clean it from all your secrations, cause that's just ew!"

"Alright, but you can't possibly expect us to do it right away, that would be a massive mood pooper." - Freddy resonated with me, but knowing him if I won't make it as clear as a day he won't do it at all.

"I don't care, you have to do it right away, and you have just raised the stake by rule number four: I don't want to see my Baby Brother's tent in common areas. Am I clear?"

"Oh come on Val, we never had those rules before and we were fine." - Matie started fighting.

"Actually we had, but your guys never stuck around long enough for me to execute my threats, but since you two are for the long run you are free to test my bluff." - I smirked at them. Yeah, seeing my best friend and my brother will be awful, but at least I will have my fun with that. It will be a bitter-sweet experience, like eating licorice, nobody would choose it over chocolate, but it's still better than eating dirt.

"Yeah, yeah, we'll try, OK?" - said grumpily my roommate.

"That's all I ask for." - I grinned at them feeling victorious - "Now, I'm gonna change and I'm taking Freddy to my meeting, so prepare yourself."

"What for? We know already that it won't be my Pack for long."

"But it is now, and I expect Alpha's family to be there. Besides, it's fun."

"Fine." - he said, folding his arms.

Now that I looked at them both had the exact same poses. Furrowed brows, grimace of displeasure on their lips and arms crossed on their cheats. I took out my phone and snapped some pictures of the happy couple. It will be the perfect Christmas Card.

I'm more than sure now that Goddess paired them up together strictly for my amusement.