The Alpha's Secret Daughter

04.

Bethany's POV:

I left my class for the day, AP Geography. I like the subject, but today's class was confusing. I only had study hall for an hour, then I could do anything I wanted until dinnertime.

We can use the library or do any hobbies we want in our study hall schedule until we have exams coming up to use the time wisely.

I have decided to walk around campus and explore more on my own and then go to the library. At least I'll have time for myself.

A few people watch me, even though I am a good distance from them, I can still hear what they're saying.

"Do you think she is part of their family?"

"I bet, she has their eyes."

"She smells off though, I can tell her own is there but slight."

What are they talking about?

"Her hair has a weird white color as well."

"Yeah, what's up with that?"

I walked back inside quickly and found my locker to get my bag and books, then went to my room. Maybe I should continue with my painting.

Maybe there's an art room.

I was walking on the path to the dorm building when I heard footsteps behind me. I looked over my shoulder to see three guys running in my direction. I swear they were a few feet behind me not twenty feet away.

I began to run, not sure why. I ran until I met the gate to the building. How did I get here so quickly?

"Wow, you're fast", one of the guys says when they get to me.

"I am?"

"Yeah, you should consider joining the warrior pack."

"The what pack?"

"Aren't you a we-"

"That's enough gentlemen, have a good day", Mr. Jones came to the gate.

"Good afternoon Jones, you look well", the guy states, "we're going to the lake now."

They all disappear into the woods.

Mr. Jones opens the gate for me and I enter, " Will you like something light to eat Ms. Yearwood?"

"No thank you, I'll just go to my room. Can I get some paper, paint, and paintbrushes?"

"Are you planning on doing some painting?"

I nod.

"There is an art room on campus. Do you want a map?"

"Yes please", I nodded.

I go to my room when we enter the building, Linzey is there putting on a pair of sneakers, her hair ties up into a ponytail and she has on a pair of shorts and a sports b*a.

"Hey roomie, I have got training right now."

"I'll be in the art room."

"You're into art? That's nice, not many people are."

"When is your swimming practice?" I asked.

"Tomorrow, I have got training with Duncan. It's kind of our thing."

"So do you do runs in the morning and train together when you don't have extracurricular activities?"

"Pretty much", she shrugs.

That's unusual and I thought people at my school had clingy issues.

"Soon you'll understand why Duncan and I are practically attached to the hip all the time", she adds.

Did she read my mind?

"I can see it all on your face", she chuckles.

"Sorry", I blush.

"See you at dinner, we're having pizza in the dining room at 7:30 pm."

"Here?"

She nods, "don't be late."

She leaves.

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I entered the art room twenty minutes later, there are a few students there.

"Welcome to the art room. You're free to use this room whenever you like outside of classroom time. I'm Mr. Witz, the art teacher", the man with some gray hair explains to me.

"I'm Bethany Yearwood."

"Oh, the new senior student, it's such a delight to meet you, art is a very interesting hobby, is it on your class schedule?"

"I'll have to check."

"You do that", he nods.

The other students who are here are busy with their paintings. I put on an apron and get some art supplies since I love the water, I'll paint a lake.

I began to paint.

One Hour Later

I did my finishing touches on my painting. It turned out nicely.

"Wow impressive", Mr. Witz comes to my side, watching my work, " You have a gift, next time you come try painting objects."

I nod.

I sign at the bottom of the painting since it is my property.

I looked at the clock, it was 4:30 pm.

Someone enters the room, it's Dylan, since Duncan is training.

"Hey, Linz told me you'd be here", he says to me.

"You wanted something?"

"Yes, are you done? I wanted us to go for a run in the woods", he suggests.

"Now?"

"Yeah, I'm sure you got physical activity this week", he shrugs.

Yeah, on the third day, the last two classes are physical activity.

"You're right."

"Good, afterward we can go take a swim in the lake."

"I don't have a swimsuit."

"I'm sure Kortney has an extra she can give you", he shrugs.

Yeah, that girl's closet is packed.

We leave the art room ten minutes later after I clean up my art supplies and pack away other stuff I use. Dylan uses the time to admire all the art in the room.

"Hey Bethany", Asher approaches us as we are exiting the building, his sister not next to him.

"What do you want Levine?" Dylan glares at him.

"Oh so protective, will you let all these rich elite students fight your battles for you?" He laughs.

"There are no battles."

"Not yet, see you in class", he leaves.

"Stay clear of him and Avery, they are nothing but bad luck", Dylan states.

"Evan already warned me about them."

"Good."

We got to the building and I went directly to Kortney's room. I knocked on the door.

"Who is it?"

"Beth, I need a swimsuit."

"Oh, you're going swimming", she opens the door, she's in casual clothing and a towel wrapped around her head.

"Maybe."

She pulled me into her huge room.

It's so spacious.

"Why are you still in your uniform? It's like past 4:30", she frowns.

"I just came from the art room", I responded.

"Cool."

She opens her closet door and enters. I follow her, it's huge in here.

"What kind of swimsuit do you want?"

"A whole one doesn't matter the color."

"White with pink strips it is", she opens a drawer.

I look at the number of clothes she has as well as accessories.

"I share with Linzey as well, some of her things are here since all can't fit in her closet because of the smaller space", she explains.

A few minutes later, she gets the swimsuit and hands it to me, " You can keep it, it's getting tighter for me anyway."

"Thanks."

"Who are you going swimming with?"

"I'm going for a run with Dylan and then swim in the lake, he asked me to", I reply.

"Dylan? Our Dylan?"

I nod.

"Be careful, he is such a flirt sometimes."

"He's no threat", I laugh.

"For now, just watch your back, he's quite popular with the female students in this academy."

"I would be surprised if he wasn't."

I left her room and returned to mind, changed out of my uniform, and put on the swimsuit, then a pair of short pants and a V-neck top.

I met Dylan outside the house five minutes later.

"Ready?"

I nod and we leave.

"How fast are you?" He asks when we get to the entrance to the woods.

"I'm not fast", I shook my head.

"You sure? I heard you ran from two guys and you were pretty fast."

"Adrenaline", I shrug.

"Let's see then."

He runs off and I follow. I caught up with him in no time.

"You are fast", he grins when he glances at me.

We ran for a few minutes and then stopped by a small stream.

"Another thing, there is a private waterfall not far from here. It's private because not many people know about it and it is a little off school property, so keep this on a low down, okay?"

I nod.

"That means we'll have to climb over fences?"

"Not necessarily. There is no fence, we'll just be off the school's space and protection. We sometimes sneak out and have a little get-together."

"How do you get out without being spotted or caught?"

"A tunnel under the main building, we got a map layout leading straight outside into the woods. Do you want to see the exit?" He explains.

I nod.

"We normally sneak into the building undetected and use the tunnel."

He leads me away from the stream, he stops a few minutes later and moves some leaves aside with his foot, and a door latched appears.

"This leads straight back to the main building used. I think they used this as an escape tunnel back in the days."

"Are we going to the waterfall?" I asked.

"Next time, it's not safe with only two people. We need a group at least", he states.

"What is out there?"

"Danger, let's finish exploring the woods on school's property."

He continues with the run.

30 minutes later

We stop by the lake after I have a tour. I'm so tired and the sun is dipping lower and lower to the west.

A few people are in the water swimming around.

"Hey Dylan", a girl waves.

"Hey", he takes off his shoes and T-shirt and dives into the water.

I take off my shoes first, then my top, I leave on my short pants and walk closer to the water.

A guy whistles, and says, "check out the new girl."

I blush and step into the chilly water, I dive and open my eyes underwater, it's a bit clear. I swam up to the surface and looked around. Dylan swam to me.

"For a city girl, I'm surprised you can swim", he comments.

"It has pools where I live", I shrug.

"Lucky."

"Hooking up with the new girl, already Dylan?!" Someone shouts from the shoreline.

We both turn our heads in the same direction, the infamous Tyler is waving at us. I haven't had a proper conversation with him yet.

"Come join us, buddy, I know you've been training all evening", Dylan says to him.

He takes off his T-shirt and runs into the water.

"He's so hot and those abs", a girl swoons.

"I know right, I would do anything to be his destined mate and partner", another retort.

"If you were, it would have happened already. I heard he is secretly seeing a mysterious girl."

"Oh really? Wow, she's lucky then."

Dylan chuckles, "they are so clueless."

"Do you know who he is secretly seeing?"

"Haven't you heard the rumors about who he has his eyes on?" He smirks.

I gasped, Kortney.

"It's true, but keep that within the group", he whispers.

Tyler resurfaces in front of us.

"Hey Bethany, as leader of the welcoming committee, I want to officially tell you congrats on surviving the first day of classes, now to survive for the rest of the week", he grins.

"By the way, who are your parents?" He adds.

"I don't know who my father is but my mother's name is Brianna Yearwood", I replied.

"Oh", he frowns.

"Brianna Yearwood? I think I heard that name before", Dylan states.

"You have?"

"Well, not heard, but saw, I think, in those old yearbooks my parents have at home", he explains.

"Do you think the library has the old yearbooks?" I asked.

"Sure they do, we'll check it out tomorrow during lunch if you like", he offers.

"Actually, how about the following day when I have study hall?"

"I have baseball practice."

"Over the weekend?"

He nods.

"I'll join as well, I'm curious", Tyler butts in.

"Sure", I nod.

I don't see any harm in it anyway if he joins.

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