Chapter 52: Chapter 52
LENORA'S POV
Just as usual, Alaric had offered to drop me off at school and I would say I was already getting used to his company even If he could sometimes be a douchebag. Every time though.
The drive was filled with silence and the only sound was the music playing in the car. It was one of my favorites and I was tempted not to guess he purposely played the song.
I had caught him stealing glances at me all through the ride until the very last one where he glued his eyes on me for a long time and was literally not paying attention to the road.
"I don't think I want to die now " I squirmed while adjusting myself on the seat.
He only giggled after my sentence and have I ever mentioned how cute his giggles are. It's rare to see him laugh and when he does that it's precious.
"You're just so beautiful to resist, I'm sorry " He responded as my eyes widened in surprise and I found myself dumbstruck. Did he just randomly say those words?
I had nothing to respond with as I focused on the road like my life depended on it while my cheeks betrayed me and flashed red. I could swear my cheeks could be used as a stop sign at this moment.
We arrived at school but as I was about to untuck my seatbelt, Alaric immediately pinned my hands on my chest and placed a soft kiss on my forehead and at that moment my whole body went numb.
His face was still really close to mine and I have no idea why I wished he could bring his lips downwards a little so I could feel him for once.
It was like he was reading my mind as he slowly brought his eyes to mine and our lips were only an inch apart. Suddenly I didn't think I wanted to kiss him just yet anymore even though the temptation was much.
Tilting my head, my hoarse voice whispered, "I need to go to class now" I announced while his eyes kept on looking straight in mine.
I tried to not look into his eyes because he had the most beautiful eyes I have ever seen and it amuses me how I could spot differences in his eyes depending on his mood but this time it wasn't like the lustful eyes I always see, this time his emerald eyes were sparkling like crystals.
I tried to figure out the meaning but it definitely won't be right now since I'm running late for class.
"Alaric I..."
"I should let you go to class, I'll personally pick you up after school " he finally said and adjusted himself from me after untucking my seatbelt.
When I was finally free, I opened the door of the white range rover and shut the door close but before then, I heard him saying something about getting me a burger but I wasn't sure I heard him right or perhaps it was my gluten ears doing its thing.
I rushed into the school compound to go to my class, I didn't bother to search for Ariel because she was definitely not in school and won't come here anytime soon so I went straight to class.
It definitely will be boring without her annoying fine ass next to me but then I'll survive. I have just a year left in this school and I'll be out before realising.
I could see and sense the amount of faces that stared at me and said words about me while I walked away from my locker to my class.
I was just glad none of them had to come face to face with me because I wasn't in for their drama. They were already saying harsh words about me and still accusing me of bewitching the prince by sleeping with him.
All of these words turned old to me already as I've heard them countless times and didn't think they would have any effect on me anymore.
Just when I was glad I finally made it to class, I spotted the school bitches sitting in a corner of the classroom. They might either be doing something bad there or maybe they have the same class with me today.
They immediately turned to look at who had entered the classroom and on seeing me, they all rolled their eyes like they had planned it all along. At least Tala wasn't with them so I could as well tolerate them a little.
"Long time no see, weirdo" Jessica giggled as she blew on her chewing gum and flipped it with her over manicured fingers.
I sighed as I walked to the other side of the classroom and settled down there with my books. I wouldn't want to say anything to them because I know for sure they're capable of saying random words that really gets the best of me.
"We're not invisible are we?" Jessica yelled at the top of her lungs that I had to bring out my ear piece and plug them into my ear while blasting some loud music in my ear.
It was really painful to play music this loud since we already have sensitive ears but I would bear nothing more than having to listen to them talk.
When she realised I wasn't paying any attention to her, I could feel the embarrassment rushing in her veins but this wasn't going well for me as she stormed to my seat across the class and forcefully dragged the ear piece from my ear causing my phone to fall hard on the floor.
I looked down to see my phone broken on the floor. It hurts, hell it burns that I can't do anything about this and I was just going to let them bully me again. I have no idea why I was always weak in this pack and when I visited the Red moon pack I became strong.
If only I was still as strong then I might teach this bitch a life long lesson to remember.
While holding back the tears in my eyes, I bent to pick up my broken phone but Jessica chose to be a bitch once again as she kicked the phone even further while the rest of the crew laughed at me being miserable.
I couldn't let this continue anymore so I left the phone on the floor and sat on my chair. I brought out a book from my bag to read but she had picked it up from my hand and flung it across the room to where her friends sitted and it didn't take them a minute to rip the pages and cover off the book.
"What the hell do you want from me?!" I yelled at her after being silent all these while. I had planned to be quiet till a teacher came in but I couldn't handle the humiliation anymore.
"Why do you think you can offer me anything? I mean, have you seen how miserable you are right now?" She scoffed while I gently sighed as I tried to hold back the tears. I refuse to let her see me cry again.
"Then why don't you leave me alone?" I cried in frustration but a satisfied smirk appeared on her face. The type I didn't want her to have.
"Well, there's no point in doing all of these since the prince would have you kicked out really soon. I'm sure by now, he's already getting tired of what you have to offer him since you're offering just your body and soon enough he'll realise Tala is the one for him."
"Strong, beautiful, confident and also everything a queen could ever wish to be. Unlike you little pest" She chuckled and I kept quiet while she talked.
It's better if she spits out all of these because they have no effect on me anymore and when she's through she might as well go back to her seat rather than fighting for someone who doesn't give a fuck about her and I'm sure Alaric would never even glance at them only if they're being hanged.
I immediately slapped the thought out of my head, I've been with Alaric for so long already that I'm starting to think like him. Bringing every conclusion down to death.
"Tell me, how big is the prince? Maybe Tala would be nice enough to share with me. It'll be nice to have him fill me with his babies too" she moaned and I felt the blood running in my veins as my hands fisted into a ball beside me, she seemed to have noticed.
"Oh you don't like the way I talk about him? Awwn, poor girl, very soon my mouth will be occupying him as I would make sure to satisfy him to the fullest" She kissed her teeth and chuckled again. I scoffed at how much if a whore she was while she constantly accuses me of bewitching the prince with my body.
"Too bad, I'm planning on having him in me tomorrow when everything will finally be settled once the one we've been waiting for comes" She said with enthusiasm and even though I was foaling with rage at the moment I wanted to know what she meant by her last statement.
When she wouldn't stop blabbing about who was coming tomorrow, I checked my time and realised the teacher was almost an hour late and I doubt she would even bother to come to class so I immediately stood up and walked out of the classroom, leaving my broken phone on the floor. I could hear her cursing me but I ignored.
Something strange seemed to be going on as there wasn't any teacher in any of the classrooms I passed and everyone either seemed to be tense from fear or excited.
Have I been missing something important?
I tried to call Alaric to pick me up from school since I don't think I would be taught anything today but then I immediately remembered that I don't have a phone anymore and literally have no way to call him.
I tried to think if I could remember his number but after some while I was able to put the numbers together as I immediately scurried to the Janitor who was cleaning the staircase.
"Don't run or you'll slip" He yelled out as I reduced my pace and gently walked up to him with a smile on my face. He was also one of the nicest men in this school as he always wore a smile on his face.
"I'm sorry to bother but I need a favour from you" I requested while he arched his brows.
"Can I lend your phone for a minute, I need to make a call" I pleaded and without hesitating he handed his little phone to me with a smile.
I dialed Alaric's number and called but he didn't pick his call. I should have known better that he might not accept calls from strangers.
While pinching the bridge of my nose really tight, I returned his phone with a smile. I would have to wait in school for 6 more hours but there was no way I would stay in the same class with those demons.
I walked straight to the library which no one uses in this school, else it's for some other reasons. I sat at a hidden space and placed my head on the desk in front of me as the thought of who could be coming to the pack filled my mind.
Not only have I heard it from Jessica and her minions but everyone in each class seemed to be talking about it. Some were scared and you could smell the fear in them while others were excited. Others like Jessica.
I really needed to talk to Alaric about what was going on but I had no phone to call him. He should be the first to know about something happening but he seemed so normal In the car earlier on.
Unbothered and cheerful, he even kissed me on my forehead and wasn't acting weirdly like the rest of the school. Perhaps whoever might be coming isn't really important to him but then who could it be?
The thoughts kept on roaming in my mind that it became hard to think of something else, perhaps it's his brother but then again I doubt as he has told me things about the horrible things his father did to them or could it be his father?