The Headmaster Alpha's Mate
The Headmaster Alpha’s Mate Chapter 37

Zander sat behind his desk, dressed older than his normal appearance. He did this every time he came across human parents, to avoid the “How Are You A Headmaster, you are too young?” questions that would usually take over the conversation.

Josh had mind linked to him most of the time he was with Nicki’s parents, and Zander was not looking forward to meeting him. Josh was containing his anger admirably. However, it seemed his little princess could not stop herself from defending her best friend when the overbearing father had sought to humiliate Nicki in front of the whole class.

Zander knew he was going to have his work cut out for him, but he had a few tricks up his sleeve. This man did not know that he was the owner of the company in Japan, so his plan was to delay having Nicki taken till after her ‘exams’. Meanwhile, he would have Mr Davis called back urgently to Japan, with instructions he was not allowed any time off to come back till after Nicki had turned 18. Although that was a plan, Zander wanted to avoid it, if possible, because he did not want the father returning even after Nicki had reached adulthood.

The knock at the door arrived, and Zander took a deep intake of breath.

“Headmaster, this is Mr and Mrs Davis, Nicola’s parents.” Lacey said, introducing them.

Zander stood up and extended his hand towards Mrs Davis first. Josh had informed him the father was a chauvinistic pig, and it was his way of putting him in his place.

Mrs Davis nervously held out her hand to shake Zanders, when her husband looked at her, and she instantly pulled away, looking at the ground and shuffling her feet.

Mr Davis then sat down, ignoring Zander’s outstretched hand, in an attempt to exert some type of authority, his wife remained standing, even though there was a seat available next to her husband.

“I must say I am not happy!” Mr Davis began, glaring daggers at Zander.

“Why was I shown around by the boy? Where is the girl who is supposed to look after my daughter?” Mr Davis began.

“Mrs Davis, please take a seat, this may take some time, I insist.” Zander smiled at Nicki’s mother.

Her eyes glanced at her husband, but Zander nodded at her in encouragement, so she sat down on the very edge of the chair.

“Mrs Davis, Mr Davis. The head girl had her title removed from her for her conduct. It was not befitting of the head girl of this prestigious school, she has since been expelled. A new head girl is yet to be appointed, and I am very glad you are here, as Nicola is in the running to take over, along with her room mate Chloe.” Zander smiled, that should derail him.

“That boy you sent with us, he is your brother, the head boy. It was his name that was mentioned to me as being Nicola’s boyfriend. Let me tell you, my daughter is NOT allowed a boyfriend, she has to concentrate on her studies, she will not marry until the age of 25 or over.” Mr Davis huffed out, sitting up in his chair as if he were important.

“I understand your preferences, Mr Davis, and I can confirm that Joshua is not Nicki’s boyfriend, they are mates.” Zander said, a small upturn on his lips, knowing the man had no inkling of what that really meant.

“Josh has been helping Nicola with her studies. After her exams, which are next week, she will be moving up to Full Moon house because of her potential leadership qualities.” Zander continued.

“So why did I receive that phone call? I know her roommate’s father called to say it was a school boy prank, but I am very concerned.” Mr Davis asked.

“As were we, Mr Davis. After your call, I did some investigation. The reason Ursula was removed from her Head Girl status was because she had taken a dislike to some students, which included Nicola. I am sorry to say, she was using her position of power to have these students bullied. When this was brought to my attention, I immediately removed the title from the girl, and had her placed in a different house. Bullying will never be tolerated in this school. When Ursula saw that both Nicola and her roommate Chloe were being mentored by the headboy, she figured out that one of them would replace her. Therefore, she had someone call you with the false accusations. It was a simple act of jealousy. Ursula has been expelled from the school for her behaviour”, Zander stated, hoping that would be enough to appease the man.

“As you can also see, Nicola’s work is of the highest standard. Her grades have improved from averaging a B to A stars, the highest grade possible, since she arrived here. It would be, in my opinion, a travesty to remove her from the school at all, but never more so before her exams, especially as her work is improving under our tuition, and only because of a situation that has been dealt with. The detrimental effect on her education at this delicate time, could push her backwards, instead of propelling her forwards. Don’t you agree, Mr Davis?” Zander added, his eyes staring directly into Mr Davis’ until the man squirmed uncomfortably in his seat.

“I have a further concern; her roommate, that Chloe Girl. She challenged me in that English class today, it was disrespectful.” Mr Davis spat out.

“I think you will replace you interrupted a lesson, Mr Davis, and added your opinions to a class debate. Chloe only challenged your opinion, which was her right to do so. We encourage all students to be involved in healthy debate. I must admit, I was more than a little surprised you interrupted the lesson, and YOUR behaviour was lacking, according to my head of English, who was teaching at the time. However, I understand you are concerned about your daughter, so I will let that slide… for now.” Zander almost growled, how dare this man talk about his mate in the way he had.

Mr Davis stared at Zander. He was not used to anyone challenging him, other than at work, most people were so scared of him they ignored him. However, what he did not realise was that most people ignored him because they did not like him or his attitude towards his wife and daughter.

“Mrs Davis, do you have any concerns or questions I can address to you?” Zander asked, deliberately trying to give the poor downtrodden woman a voice.

Nicki’s mother looked almost terrified, she glanced at her husband, who gave her a look that said, for her to keep quiet and know her place.

“Oh Mrs Davis, there must be something, please do let me know?” Zander pushed.

“My husband is in charge of Nicola’s schooling” she responded in a timid voice.

Mr Davis looked satisfied with his wife’s response, but Zander had alarm bells ringing in his ears, the woman was petrified of the man, and there was no way he would release Nicki into his care.

“However, I would like to see her room, to make sure she is looking after her things in the way my husband has taught her.” Mrs Davis suddenly spoke out.

“Of course, Nicola will be finishing class soon. I will have someone bring her here, so we can all go together and visit her dorm.” Zander smiled.

“Now, would you like a tea or coffee whilst we wait?” Zander smiled, then pressed the intercom on his desk.

“Mrs Black, please organise some refreshments, and if you can join us that would be great.” Zander said to Lacey, he was getting annoyed by Mr Davis, and having another person there would help him from losing his temper completely.

Josh, have Nicki come to my office as soon as lessons finish.

Zander mind linked to his brother, as Lacey walked in with a tray containing coffee, tea and biscuits.

Josh waited anxiously beside the English classroom door for his mate. Although they were not fully mated and marked yet, the more they did sexually, the stronger the bond was between them, and he could feel she was fearful from the encounter with her father earlier in the class. As the bell rang, Josh rushed through the door, and ran over to his mate. Gathering her into his arms, he held her to his broad chest. Nicki trembled slightly in Joshua’s strong arms.

“He is angry, he is going to make me leave. I cannot go back with him, Josh, I cannot live under his rules and temper anymore. Even if you came to Japan he would keep me away from you, from everyone.” Nicki whispered to him.

“I will not let that happen, Nicki.” Josh sighed, placing a soft k**s on her head.

Feeling his mate was becoming calmer, he took hold of her hand.

“He wants to see the dorm, to make sure you are keeping it as per his instructions.” Josh said, looking at her.

“Okay” Nicki responded, looking forlorn.

Josh led Nicki to Zanders’ office, and before she entered, he pulled her into his embrace once more.

“I will not be far, Nicki.” He promised, then kissed her head once more and watched as she entered Zander’s office.

Zander led Nicki’s parents to her dorm room. As he opened the door, the scent of his little princess mate filled his nostrils and instantly had a calming effect on him. It was much needed, especially after Mr Davis had refused to allow his wife to speak, even to Lacey’s direct questions. He was filled with concern, there was something not right about his controlling behaviour, and Zander would not want to release one of his students into his care, irrespective of who they were.

Caesar was pacing in his head, he also had a deep distrust of the man.

Looking around, Zander was pleased to replace it was immaculate, the beds were made, everything was hung away, it was neat and tidy.

“Mr Colton, I would like some time with my daughter alone now.” Mr Davis informed Zander.

“Chloe, could you come with me please?” Zander asked. Mr Davis might want him away but he would not go far, he wanted to keep an ear open for the conversation he would have with Nicki, so he would remain just outside the door.

As soon as the door closed, Nicki’s dad turned on her.

“You are coming with us tonight, you are not staying here!” he declared.

“What, please NO!” Nicki shouted in shock.

“You dare to back chat me!” Mr Davis shouted at his daughter.

“This is why you will not stay in this place, you are forgetting your manners and your place, young lady.” Mr Davis continued.

Josh ran up the stairs of the Eclipse house dorms, replaceing his brother and Chloe outside the dorm door, both of them silent.

“How is it going?” Josh nervously asked.

“Not good, he is telling her she is leaving tonight”, Chloe told him, then placed a hand on his arm to try and calm him, but she knew he would never be calm without Nicki.

Nicki stood in silence as her father began to grab hold of her clothes from the wardrobe, throwing them onto her bed, then he turned to her shelf of frogs that Josh had given her.

“Just look at the state of this room. Shelves are for books, not childish ornaments!” Mr Davis shouted, then took one of them that had heart eyes and smashed it on the floor.

“NO!” Nicki shouted, grabbing his arm back as he went to smash another one of her prized possessions.

“STOP, NO!” Nicola shouted again.

“HOW DARE YOU!” Her father turned on her,

“Nicola, please, don’t disrespect your father.” Her mother shook with fear for her daughter and herself.

“I AM NOT LEAVING, YOU CANNOT MAKE ME, AND STOP SMASHING MY THINGS!” Nicki shouted.

Josh let out a loud growl, as he barged into the dorm room, to see Mr Davis smash another frog he had bought Nicki.

Nicki stood with tears streaming down her face, as she tried to stop him from smashing yet another one.

Her father then turned on her.

“YOU WILL REMEMBER YOUR PLACE, YOU INSULENT GIRL.!” Mr Davis bellowed, then with the back of his hand he struck Nicki across the face, causing her to fall to the ground with the force of it.

Josh barged through the door and picked up his mate from the floor, he turned and looked at Mr Davis, and a loud menacing growl echoed round the room, as Joshua’s nails began to grow, his eyes as black as night.