CHAPTER 1: BULLIED
Ryder’s POV
“f**k you, Ryder Stone ! Give us all your money you fat w***e”, the Dark Gang demanded as they hit me black and blue against the restroom basins.
“I already told you that I DON’T HAVE ANY”, I screamed through blood stained teeth and busted lips.
“Kick him in the ribs again, boys. Let’s see till when does the Fatso not reveal the hiding spot”, the leader laughed.
“You will regret it so much”, I managed to say as I spat out some blood after they kicked the life out of me.
“Look Fatty. It would be better if you snuck your tiny willy between your fat legs and run away from us before trying to mess with me or ma boyz again”, the leader spat just inches away from my face. “Otherwise we won’t go easy on you like today”, she laughed and left me behind sprawled out on the bathroom floor with my blood spluttered everywhere.
The pain for my human form was so intense that I felt my eyes roll back and darkness consume my sorry state.
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4 years back ….
Third Person POV
“Are you sure you want to go to that human school ?”, Niyah asked her innocent, geeky son.
“Yes mom. I want to study in that human University. I got a scholarship too and it is one of the most elite schools in the world ! And not to forget that the University only selects the best of the students globally”, Ryder excitedly gushed about his wish.
“But you will be the youngest student there, son ! How can I leave you in that foreign land unprotected without any guardian ?”, Niyah stated worriedly.
“Mom ! I am a hardline, ruthless warrior and not to forget the continent’s champion in Dark Arts. I can take care of myself !”, I exclaimed clearly annoyed by my mom’s over protective attitude.
“Sweetheart, mom has a lot many enemies and they will not hesitate to kill you if you go to a foreign land”, the concerned Alpha mother reasoned out.
“But mom I don’t want to regret giving up this golden opportunity in my life just because I was scared to follow my dreams”, Ryder countered.
“Honey, mommy understands but mommy can’t seem to find a solution to ensure your safety”, Niyah cooed.
“Let him go, Niyah. I have suppressants to mask his wolf and vampire forms”, Amanda, the Royal Seer interrupted from behind.
“No way am I sending my ultra handsome boy with those suppressants ! They will make him look so fat and ugly !!”, Niyah exclaimed repulsively.
“That’s the point ! Plus he will be able to mask his alternate forms without having to leave his powers”, Amanda cheerfully explained. “This will help to not only prevent him from drawing the attention of the supernatural creatures in that area with his deceptive looks but also safely use his powers without arousing any suspicion”, she further explained.
“And what about bullies ? They will beat him to pulp if they decide to pick on him for his physical appearance !”, Niyah pointed out the harsh fact in horror.
“Promise me, Ryder that you will not provoke them or hit them back no matter what”, Amanda sternly instructed. “Just endure it for the sake of the pack if something like that happens”, she added.
“f**k NO !”, Niyah roared out in fury. “I WILL NOT LET ANY f*****g LEECH EVEN TRY TO TOUCH MY SON, OR WORSE LET MY SON GET BEATEN UP WITHOUT FIGHTING BACK”, she fumed.
“Mom ! It’s ok. Just relax. It’s a small price to pay to follow my passion and if something like that happens I swear I will not put the safety of the pack in danger or expose my identity. In any case, let this be a test to my training to control my spirit energy”, Ryder softly said.
“It’s an absolute NO ! I am NOT risking anything and if you want to study that course so badly then I can help you join an online class or I will order the transfer of the professors here”, Niyah said resolutely.
“Niyah, I saw the future”, Amanda admitted sheepishly. “Just trust me this time. I know your maternal extincts shall not let you leave your son but you have got to trust him too. Believe me when I say this that he will come out much stronger and better from that place”, she explained.
“What about his Alpha training ?”, Niyah tried the last resort to stop her son.
“He can train after class in my grandfather’s academy”, Amanda rolled her eyes. “And you very well know that Alphas from all over the world beg to train there”, she reminded Niyah.
With no other argument left to deny her son who looked hopefully at his mother, Niyah sighed and said, “You can go there, baby but please let me know if someone hurts you. I promise I won’t call you back if something goes wrong but I don’t want you to be hurt by others too”, she pleaded.
“Thank you so much, Mom !”, Ryder squealed excitedly and swung his mom around in his arms while the mother-son duo laughed and hugged each other.
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