Alpha Zander
Chapter 8

I hate running late. The boys usually tell me when they are leaving, but they had training this morning so I was on my own.

It was a nightmare. I just get too distracted and forget what time it is, especially when I am busy working on my school work or other stuff my dad has given me to look into. Unfortunately, today was one of those days. I bolted out the door just as I knew class had started. I had study hall first, so it wasn’t as bad as a regular class, but I still hate being late. It gives me major anxiety.

I hadn’t spoken to Kia since yesterday’s incident. I knew she was still around. I could feel her presence but it was full of uncertainty which concerned me a bit, but coming of age on Friday helped me settle down a little bit. I hope we feel a bit more connected. Lately it’s been hard. We usually aren’t out of sync like this.

As I made my way to the Library and found it so busy, packed with many students this morning. I rushed to where my class was this morning and tried to reason with the teacher about where to sit. I suppose in the end she is right and I need to make sure we get along with everyone, even if our packs don’t mix.

I honestly didn’t expect to have much of a conversation with Blackwood. He seems to be the typical alpha male. He doesn’t really seem to care much what people think and is cocky as anything. I wouldn’t want to boost his ego any more than it already is, but damn, he is sexy.

His tall muscular figure, short dark brown hair and brown eyes … he has that five o’clock shadow going for him with a little bit of stubble growing along his jawline. It should be a crime that someone can look so sexy in just jeans and a button-down shirt.

I surprised myself by even allowing myself to think those things about him. We wouldn’t even be able to date, or even be intimate if anything were to happen. Sure, our generation doesn’t hold the same amount of hate towards each other’s packs compared to our parents. But it would still be a strange situation.

I suppose when we were told the stories of what happened to our great great grandparents it was hard to relate to because we haven’t had a huge war break out like that since. We’ve been living in peace even amongst humans.

Is it so strange to think he could maybe be my mate? I am of an Alpha bloodline, so the chances are a bit higher than average. At the same time, any of the other unmated wolves could also be my mate. For all I know, I could have a human mate.

All these new thoughts were driving me crazy, and arousing me. I hoped he couldn’t smell me, I would be so embarrassed after that stupid remark he made earlier.

When he said that class had ended and it was time to leave, I hadn’t gotten anything done. He stood there for about thirty seconds looking like a constipated child trying to figure out something and just said ‘Laters’ and took off.

I mean, I should count myself lucky, right? At least, he said something to me at all. I kinda felt a little like an i***t at the beginning of class when I tried to avoid sitting next to him. It wasn’t as bad as I thought.

This weekend was going to be a stressful one, that’s for sure. I at least had Thursday study class left, which made things easier. I’ll try to finalize the rest of my work then.

Thank goodness I have history with Ollie and Skyla in the next class and it’s hopefully less painful. I walked into the classroom. Ollie was already seated next to one of the windows and Skyla in the middle. I made my way over with a small smile, waving.

“Hi guys”, I chipped.

Boy did I miss these classes. In our final year, we were all split up. It was difficult at first. It’s not like I didn’t know anyone, it was just hard not having them around all the time like we use to, so it came as a nice surprise to see that I was in a class with both Ollie and Skyla.

As we took our seats, our teacher, Mrs Lang, arrived and was trying to silence the class. Just as everyone had settled down, Blackwood and his bimbo walked into the room.

He definitely looked a bit more rumpled than he did at study hall where I had just seen him in. His shirt was untucked from his trousers and his hair was ruffled. One or two of his buttons had come loose. If you weren’t a wolf you wouldn’t be able to smell the distinct smell of s*x in the air.

I rolled my eyes. Really, we only had 10 minutes between each class and these two were off doing that. I turned to Ollie and started chatting again with him, while Blackwood was having a discussion with the teacher about being on time. Luckily for her, she was a human, so she couldn’t smell what they were really up to, but there were a few kids from Riverview snickering in the back seats. Ollie was telling me about a football game they have in the next few weeks which will be the start to the season.

Usually the first game of the season is between Liverpool and Charwood. They try to make the teams as even as possible, especially, since us wolves are stronger than humans. They have two teams, the wolves and the supernatural, and then the humans. We don’t really compete against each other, but the games are still a huge event and everyone makes it to the fair with lots of food stalls, a BBQ and a few rides.

The school goes all out and usually each member of every pack attends too. I wondered who the captain of Charwood was this year. I was brought back to reality as our teacher started the class.

“Today I will be handing out one of the final assignments. This will be a shared assignment between two people. I have already selected the pairs and you will be expected to present your replaceings together as well as write the report together.”

“Oliver Steward and Skyla Long.”

“Ashleigh Steward and Zander Blackwood.”

“Lachlan Kings and Daniel Smar,” I g*****d as she read out my name with Blackwoods.

“Grace Hicks and Tommy Don.”

It seemed she made a point with not only me but everyone that we weren’t mixing packs.

Ollie raised his hand just as he was given his assessment paper, “but Ma’am, this is due the week of the first football game, can we please have extensions? We are training nearly every day until the game in 4 weeks.”

“Sorry, Mr, Steward, this assignment has already been given plenty of time for you all to finish and I’d taken into consideration other events going on. Any assignments that are late will receive a penalty.”

I sighed and went over the assignment, it wasn’t too bad I would be able to get my part done quickly. The question would be if he would do any of the work. I glanced over in his direction and saw him talking with Grace. She had a pout on her face and trying to lean into him.

Oh, moon goddess. I hope she won’t be coming along to the planning sessions we will have to do. As the bell rang to let us know that class has ended, I got up and started packing my books away.

I looked up and saw Blackwood making his way over. “So it seems its me and you on this assignment Beta,” he smirked.

“Yep,” I nodded. I didn’t trust myself to say more. Kia was stirring in the back of my mind as Grace walked beside him and linking her arm with his.

“When is your next study hall? I have mine both on Tuesdays and Thursdays,” I looked up and asked.

“Really? So do I,” he replied. He flashed a cocky smile and said, “it seems we have something to talk about now. See you then.”

He gave Ollie a nod and headed out of the class.

“What did he mean by that?” Ollie asked.

“Oh nothing, I was just put on his desk earlier because I was running late.” I sigh, not really wanting to go into any details.

“Ahh, well let me know if he gives you any trouble.”

I nod and looked at the rest of my schedule for the day.