Chapter 62: Chapter 62

- Anne's POV -

I kissed my father's forehead and bid goodnight at him. I then walked out of his room.

Damn, I wanted to meet him tonight... I wanted to see him tonight but I chose not to or this would be suspicious to him.

And so I proceeded to my room and went near my window. I looked down to see Cyrus' shadow... he was hiding behind the tree just in front of my room.

I am aware of his presence even on the previous nights. I know that he's been coming to our property but I never think of him as a threat, in fact, I feel so safe with his presence. I first sensed him when Gabriella came here for a group study... I literally said Atlas, the name I made for him to hear.

Here's my heart again, screaming for him... for his presence... My wolf wanted to jump out and lunge on our mate but I just controlled myself. Not letting the mating pull dominates me.

I smiled, knowing that despite how cold he was to me... how mad he seemed to be, still, he cares and it makes me love him even more.

Cyrus Roaster... he is not too expressive of his feelings... but we are mates, I know what he is feeling deep inside of him. I could feel him, that is what makes me love him even more, so much that I could sacrifice my life for him.

FLASHBACK

It was five years ago when I met Atlas, just 2 days when my mother died and I was back at school. My father wanted to, so my mind will be diverted into something else instead of my Mother's death.

However, it just gets worse.

"Nerd! Nerd! Nerd!" I heard a group of boys yelling at me as they laughed.

"You don't belong here, nerd!" A big boy, who is the leader of the group, pushed me hard and made me fall on my butt.

I was just waiting here at the playground for a butler who would come and fetch me after school, however, four boys my age came to bully.

I didn't care about what they were saying though, my butt hurts from falling but I didn't cry. My mind was blank and empty, there's no emotions coming out of me as I have cried nonstop for two days after mom died.

One of the boys forcefully took my bag from me and opened the zipper as he threw all the things inside of it, just in front of me.

"You useless thing, you don't even have money?" The leader said but I remained silent.

"Hey you! What are you doing to her!?" I suddenly heard the voice that boomed around the playground.

The boys seemed to have been scared after seeing who that was and they ran immediately out of fear.

I then looked to see who it was that made those boys run in fear and saw a handsome boy at my age, wearing a soccer ball attire... Cyrus Roaster. I will never forget him, he's been my crush ever since I started going to school. He's too attractive to ignore but who am I to be noticed by him? I'm just nothing but a nerd.

However I was surprised when he walked closer to me and took my bag thrown by one of the bullies. He started picking up my things that scattered in front of me. I was just there staring at him without saying a word.

I was too surprised by what he was doing, he is this cold and intimidating boy that no one had ever dared to talk to except his friends, only admiring him from afar but here he is, saving a weak girl like me. I couldn't even say a word, so mute after mom died that I haven't spoken a word since then.

"You should not let yourself be bullied." He said and his voice was mad.

Is he mad at me? What have I done wrong?

"Look at you, you look so easy to bully, that's why they came after you."

He is really mad and it's my fault because I look weak... I am weak.

"Here." He handed me my bag and I took it.

I should thank him but no words still came out of my mouth.

"Learn to protect yourself, not all the time I'll be there to help you." He said and by the sound of his voice.

He is still mad, and it was my fault.

I nodded at him and at that moment I knew that I should have my word... I should obey him, I will learn to protect myself.

He turned his back without letting me say a word. Then I saw the word written on the back of his shirt. ATLAS.

"Thank you, Atlas."

After two days, that was the time I spoke again and also the time that I literally fell in love.

END OF FLASHBACK

- Maive's POV -

My mind was filled with the thoughts of Daxton. I couldn't forget what he did to me at school and everytime I think of it my heart beats so fast and loud.

Suddenly, I remembered about the Gala Night that would happen tomorrow. I wonder what Daxton would wear... I wonder what he will do that night.

I sighed, trying to dismiss the thoughts of him. He has been occupying my mind lots of time and it is not good knowing that he has a fiancee.

The only thing that I liked about the gala is that there will be no classes for the whole day. I could contemplate my life for the whole day. That was the only thing great... everything was dislikable.

"Uncle, have you studied in the Astrid University too?" I asked Uncle Zorious when we got home, I have a feeling that he studied in that University since he must be a wolf just like my father.

He looked at me before opening the door of the mansion.

He nodded and that answers my question.

I wonder how he was as a student. "Did you attend the gala?" I asked.

I felt a bit comfortable with him because he's like a father to me now. I sometimes think that he really is my father, especially when I asked him such things. If only my father is alive...

"Is it that time already?" He said a little surprised. "You sound a little unhappy," he added.

He really makes me remember my father and they also have similarities.

"Just not fond of such things," I answered when we were completely inside the mansion.

He chuckled as he ran his hand on his mustache, "Your father would be disappointed. You know, your father is quite the center of attention during big events."

I smiled, "I figured, too." Well, I kind of see his old pictures on the album that he has in his room.

"Oh, you two are home." I heard grandma say something which made me turn my back to see her.

I immediately ran happily to grandma and gave her a hug.

She chuckled from my actions.

I had to tell my grandmother about the Gala and I wonder how she would react about it. Especially that I will be going home in the middle of the night. She will get worried if I will be home late.

I faced Grandma and said, "Grandma, tomorrow is our Gala Night and they said it's compulsory to attend." I pouted after saying those words.

"Really!? Oh my goodness! That's great! We should prepare for it then." To my surprise, Grandma began to exaggerate as she started to call someone that she said would tailor a dress for me.

I swear, I tried to stop her but she's unstoppable.

After an hour, I just found myself together with a middle-aged woman who is getting the size of my body. My grandmother was looking at us excitedly.

"Don't mind me, Maive... I am just really excited, I never had a daughter so it really is my first time for this."

I did not protest and let her be. She must be that lonely since only her and Uncle Zorious are living in this big house.

She also chose the design of the dress that I will be wearing. I did not try to do it on my own, especially since I really have no idea on what to wear. I have lived wearing just jeans and a shirt, really had no idea about such things.

It makes me remember Aunt Vera and Uncle Silas. I still think of them from time to time, I miss the simple life there. This weekend, I am planning to visit them and tell them the crazy things that have happened to me. They would be happy about that, I am sure.