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Athena:
When I opened my eyes and realized it was my 18th birthday, I got down on my knees and prayed to the moon goddess for a mate today.
“I’m looking for a kind partner who will overlook my flaws. Love, cherish, and deliver me from this house of pain,”
My door flung open as soon as I finished my prayer, and Cameron walked in.
“Here!” He said, tossing a bedsheet over my face. I had to clean up after their wild nights because he was the potential alpha.
“I hear you’re eighteen today.” He smirked as he entered my room and closed the door behind him.
As I peered into his charming but evil eyes, I sighed and rolled my eyes. He took a couple of steps forward and closed the distance between us. Then he leaned up close to my right ear, letting out a shuddering breath on my neck.
“What do you want, Cameron? I won’t hesitate to smack the heck out of you!” My breath almost hitched as I warned.
He had a firm grip on me, and my entire body tingled more than normal, making me disappointed with myself.
“I know you want me and want to take a chance on me. I’ve missed the taste of those lips after two years,” he whispered, raising my chin with one finger and inching his lips closer to mine.
My wolf became enthralled and took control of me in ways I didn’t understand.
“You looked hideous two years ago, and you still look hideous, but your hips don’t lie. Don’t you want to know how they’d feel in my huge, muscular arms?” He inquired, causing my stomach to knot in disgust.
I was going to order him to stop when my door burst open. Cameron pushed me away as Rochelle entered with a wrinkled brow.
“What the hell is going on here?” She asked, her arms folded.
“Your boyfriend is attempting to seduce me, and...”
“Quit lying! Have you ever looked in the mirror? Do you think I’d prefer your disgusting body to Rochelle’s goddess curves?” He said, stating the obvious.
He was clearly attempting to get words out of my mouth, but I remained calm.
“Yes, pig, shut it! I need my bedding for the night, and the dishes won’t do themselves. Breakfast hasn’t been made yet, so hurry up or you’ll live to regret being eighteen today!” She screamed.
Cameron then held her waist and kissed her body, telling her to calm down.
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It took me nearly two hours to do the chores. I hurried up with breakfast before dressing, then snuck out through the backdoor to beat Cameron and Rochell to school.
Today was my big day, and I didn’t want them getting in the way.
Fortunately for me, I took a bus that wasn’t full yet, so I had a seat. The road was also clear, and we arrived at school in no time. I got off the bus, trying hard not to trip because I knew it would result in nothing but mockery from the onlookers.
I walked into the school building and made my way to my locker. Trying to keep my head straight was difficult because everyone was laughing at my video, which had just gone viral the day before.
When I arrived at my locker, I opened it and pushed my head inside, taking a long breath. I felt a hand grip my neck from behind, and they pulled hard on my throat, pushing my head further and kicking my ass.
“Happy eighteenth birthday, piglet,” whomever said, laughing loudly.
This person was far stronger than me, and fighting him was pointless. I couldn’t breathe because of the stuffiness of my locker, and despite my pleading, they didn’t listen.
“Leave her alone!” Cameron yelled, then grabbed whoever it was off my body.
I instantly drew my face out, taking a deep breath to relieve the tension in my chest. Cameron dragged the student down the hall and hit him in the face, causing blood to flow from his nose. Everyone exclaimed and pulled out their phones.
“F**k you!” I yelled, knowing this was one of his ruses.
He halted, pushed the person away, and then faced me.
“There’s no need to fight him; I’ll take care of this. I’ll teach him to be nicer to people, especially women,” he snarled, his eyes red with rage. He turned away and seized this individual, displaying his strength to the entire school.
I couldn’t believe him, since he had previously injured me and this time would be no different. Hearing him speak only heightened my rage, and my wolf howled angrily in no time. A strange surge of power rushed through me. This wasn’t because I was angry, because I felt stronger than usual, and my claws slipped out in no time.
Normally, I would run away from such a massive gathering, but my wolf looked angrier than ever. It grabbed hold of me and charged towards Cameron, seizing him from behind and tossing him into a locker.
“I’m not referring to him. f**k you,” I said.
My wolf growled, striking Cameron twice in the face and instantly causing his face to bleed.
I turned around; my bloodshot eyes burned with vengeance as I faced everyone in the crowd. I growled loudly as I glared at them, and the hairs on my body grew out all at once, causing my wolf to tear out of my human form.
Everyone started running at that point, while I howled loudly. The entire school got disorganized.
“Athena?” Rochelle called out, and I hissed at her, turning around to strike her, but then I noticed she was standing beside Cameron, who had no bruises or blood on his face.
The word “mates” reverberated in my ear, and I noticed a sudden spark in Cameron’s eyes. It was happening, and he was aware of it. His face hardened instantly, and he stormed off angrily while Rochelle followed him.
My wolf immediately calmed down, and I turned around to face the person I had hurt. His eyes blazed as well, and their odors overwhelmed my nostrils. I only recognized what I had done at that point, but it was unbelievable because everyone knew Cameron’s twin, Daren, was abroad.
What was he doing here?
Before I could say anything, I noticed the principal hurrying towards us, his face clenched.
“What did you do to him? This is treason! You’ve gotten this school into big trouble!” He screamed.
I started running at that point.
“Get her,” he cried, and I raced as fast as I could, but they blasted me with a tranquilizer before I could get to the front door. The stinging pain paralyzed my body. Then I landed on the ground. As I started losing consciousness, all I could think of was why the moon goddess was always punishing me. Cameron was not only my bully but also my mate, along with his innocent brother, whom I nearly ripped to shreds.
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