The Wallflower and the Alphas
Chapter 101 "After the Party"

Avery P.O.V.

The Next Morning.

I woke up, and I didn't remember falling asleep. So, I did.

You know, fall asleep.

I was in my own thoughts when I heard a beep on my phone. It went off. I didn't realize it was six-thirty in the morning. Finally, I got to get ready for school.

Half an hour later, I got up, made my bed, and went straight up to my room. I grabbed a lovely dress, dress shoes, backpack, and phone, went to the bathroom, and took a shower. Then, I dried my hair, put makeup on my face, and dressed.

In the Kitchen.

I walked down the stairs, grabbed a juicy banana, kissed my parents on their cheeks, and walked out the door. Today is a beautiful day, and relaxed. I am going to walk to school today.

At the School.

I walked inside the school doors and saw everyone surrounding the doors and their locker, smiling and chatting together. I walked past them, but once I did. Then suddenly, they stopped talking and looked over at me. I didn't like the attention, so I just kept walking at a faster pace.

Once I got away from the stalking eyes of the people, I go to school with. I saw some give me sad expressions and regret how they treated me. And some gave me a smug expression and smirk and smiled over at me. God, they can be cruel to these people I grew up with over the years and some I was friends with.

I can't believe how mean they are to me and others that follow their rules and their way. I never wanted to be like that. That's why I am different and didn't care if they liked me or not. I know my friends are true and good.

They don't care about being popular too. I am glad I am not like the girls who think they rule the school. I wonder if they realize no one likes them but are scared of what they might do or say about the people getting in their way.

I don't want to wonder what would happen if I were in their click. All I know is I am blessed to replace wonderful family and friends who have been there for me the whole time. So, I sigh with a smile.

Once I got to my locker, I saw something hanging on it. But, what the hell, is that a rose on my locker?

I don't know if I should walk up to my locker or not. But I was curious why someone put a rose on my locker. It is my locker. I thought. It could be a mistake, and it's someone else locker, and they got a rose.

"Come on, you know that rose is for you, Avery, Angelstar says in my mind. And you know that is your locker." I heard Angelica say too. I rolled my eyes and chuckled under my breath. I didn't want people to look at me funny and weird.

"Yeah, Avery, you don't want people staring at you and thinking you're a weirdo." I heard Angelstar say with a laugh.

Bitch! I wanted to say, but I didn't. I just walked closer to my locker and saw a note around the rose.

"Dear, My darling, Avery.

I can't stop thinking about you. I can't wait until you are mine!

So, please accept this beautiful red rose for a beautiful lady.

Yours Truly,

Prince of the Vampire, Duke Conaway.

When I read and reread the message Duke Conaway left me in my locker. I started to blush and feel all tingly all over my body. I shouldn't be thinking about him at all like this. I know I am not his mate. I can feel it. I know Elijah, Jake, Andrew, and Matthew, my mates. I don't know any more after last night when they went to the party, and Emilia sent me the pictures to prove it.

Speaking of Emilia, she texted me this morning to meet you later after school in the gym. I wonder what she wants now. I still don't trust her, and I will be on guard around her too. After all, she wasn't nice to me in middle and high school. So, I met her, but like I said, I am watching my back.

I closed my locker, got my first-class books, turned around, and bumped into a rigid body.

Ouch! Some-of-bitch that hurt. Wow, that was a fucking brick wall or something?

"Oh, I am sorry, sweetheart." I heard Elijah in front of me. I looked up, and I saw him with a smile on his face. He looked guilty; I could see it on his face. Then I heard someone else clear their throat.

I looked beside him was Jake.

"We were trying to call you and text you?" Why didn't you answer us back?" Jake asked with a concerned voice. I didn't say anything and stuck my chest out and turned away from them. I started to walk away, but I felt someone grab my arm and pull me back. I wanted to yell and scream at whoever grabbed me.

They were trying to stop me from leaving. I didn't want to be around them. I was so upset and hurt by what they did to me and what I saw from the party.

I should have known better how they were. I was a stupid girl in love with my bullies. I can't help it. I would be in love with them if we were normal and not magical creatures. Because I always knew I was in love with the four horsemen.

"Hey, sweetheart, tells us what's wrong, and why are you trying to run away from us?" I heard Andrew say because he is the one who has my arm wrapped around his hand.

"Let me go!"

"Leave me alone."

"I am not going to be the butt of your jokes, anyone." That was when I told them how I felt and took a step, knocked my arm out of his hand, and started walking away.

I didn't want to be around them right now. I didn't even look back. All I knew was I would replace a quiet place and lose myself there so no one would see me cry and fall apart.