Chapter 1: 1. Alone
Alex's POV
Alone, Packless, Mateless. All words you could use to describe me. After being removed from my pack, I was all alone walking up a small road. My emerald green eyes traced the black asphalt as a car passed by, and the bright green hoodie that I wore blended well with the forest behind me. It blended so well that the driver could hardly see me from his silver car, but he would probably question an 18 year old boy on the side of the road if he could. Since my father had kicked me out before I could even pack a bag, the only things I own are the clothes on my back. I have no clue how to buy clothing from the human stores in this small town, so I will have to live with what I have for now. A small sign on the side of the road indicated that I am getting close to the small town known as Newfolk, Georgia.
"Alex maybe we should be a bit more nervous about wandering right into an unfamiliar town," my wolf, Camden, breathed, and I slowed my pace a bit so I could talk to the furry animal. No one else could see him, but it was like he was constantly in the corner of my brain telling me what to do.
"It'll be fine, Cam. It's not like I have anywhere else to go anyways."
"Alex humans are dangerous!"
"I'm not so sure about that..." I continued my adventure while the wolf was shouting in my ear, and it took way too much ignoring for him to just shut up. I looked around the small town until I found an area that seemed more populated, and I kicked a pebble while observing the actions of those around me. Everything is so much less organized than home, but I guess a bit of originality is better. It'll definitely be better for my... Situation. A certain two boys attracted my attention, and I watched them as they crossed the grass field.
The first one had piercing blue eyes that only seemed to get sharper when he saw me watching him. The other teenager had these strangely inviting hazel eyes that also had a certain harshness behind them, and it left me feeling like that boy had been through terrible things that I could hardly comprehend. They both wore similar, pitch black clothing that matched the first kid's hair, and even I was slightly intimidated by their bold body language.
If I do say so myself, the first kid is actually pretty beautiful. Even though he was short and looked like a car had run over his head, his jawline looked like it could cut diamonds, and I could see that he was at least a bit muscular under his oversized hoody. "Hey, heart eyes, you have a soulmate out there somewhere. Don't go falling for random humans!"
"A boy can dream, Cammy."
"In case you haven't noticed, you aren't a normal boy."
"Way to burst my bubble."
"You're welcome."
"Stupid rediculously hot men and annoying wolves," I muttered to myself, but I must have been louder than I thought because the first kid turned around and glanced at me for a moment. He was trying to figure out whether or not I had spoken, no doubt.
"Did you hear that freak over there say something, Brad?" The boy was smirking while he used his deep voice, and the aggression in his voice made the hair on the back of my neck stand up.
"I don't believe I did. Maybe you should ask him, Ash." The other boy made it feel like I was part of some sick game, but then again I probably was. Humans have weird customs. The short boy stalked towards me slowly, and it was the expression that made me want to run away. No, I'm an alpha! I stand up for myself!
"You muttering about me over here, freak?"
"What if I was?" I stood up straighter than before with my shoulders square, and the boy almost seemed to falter. However, the kid's determination was much higher than the average human, and he pushed me back against the wall with a strong forearm.
"Alex, I don't like this. His strength is greater than any normal human, and his breath smells like salt and dirt."
"Cammy I don't know what else to do. Let me know if you come up with some genius plan."
"Don't lie to me you filthy, rich boy trash." Uh... Do I look rich? Last I checked I appeared to be normal. Oh well.
"First of all, I'm not rich, and I don't care who you are or what your stupid situation is, you can't just pin me against a wall!"
"Hate to break it to you, freak, but I think I just did."
"Listen, buddy, your attitude is horrible any your breath is worst. Like seriously, have you ever heard of a mint?" I chided proudly in anaan to see what would push Ash's buttons. I like to think that Cam was the one to say that, but... Nah it was totally me. I can't give the credit away for that.
"Listen here, Pup!" Ash began while not even realizing the weight of his words on me, "you'd better watch yourself because you never know when someone could be dangerous." His deep voice calmed me down a little bit in an odd manner, but I wasn't about to let him get away with that puppy comment.
"I would give you the same advice, Jackass," I snarled lowly, and I saw an unknown emotion flash across his face. He pushed off of me roughly, and his glare made me shrink in my skin.
"Well, freak, I assume I'll be seeing you again. You'd better watch your back before someone takes advantage of you." With one last shove for good measure, he stormed away from me with his friend trailing behind him. The way that boy follows him makes me think that they're in a relationship, but the short one doesn't act that way. Huh, unrequited love? Probably, but I wouldn't know. Even I can't see into other's heads, but I can tell that I would hate that. Love should be shared, not ignored. I looked up to see the two entering a large building, and I had to narrow my eyes against the harsh morning sun to read the sign. Newfolk Public High School.
I dusted off my hoodie and entered after them, and I immediately felt confused. There were so many kids, and all of them were going in different directions. I moved through the crowds, and eventually I found a room labeled 'Front Office' and entered it.
"How may I help you, Dear?" asked a sweet, older lady from behind the desk. Her curly hair, grayed with age, was tucked gently behind her ear so that it stayed out of her dark brown, wise eyes.
"Um... I'd like to enroll, please ma'am," I responded cheerfully.
"I have no doubt that you're a very kind boy, but that isn't how it works here," the older woman responded.
"Oh... How does it work?"
"Let's start with your name and date of birth."
"Alexander Canfield, September 27, 2001."
"Okay Alexander. Do you have any identification that can prove you are who you say you are?" This is harder than I thought it would be.
"I have one thing," I murmured before pulling my wallet out of my pocket. I flashed her my beautiful identification– yes, it was my official identification as Alex the Alpha, but I didn't let her see it well enough to realize– and she smiled slightly.
"Now that we have that out of the way, where are your parents? Usually we need them to enroll new students."
"My dad kicked me out, ma'am."
"OH! My apologies! I will put that into your file so that no one asks. What classes were you in at your old school?" Ohhhhh shit! You can't just tell someone that your classes were sparing and vampire extermination... That would sound weird.
"I don't know."
"Well based on your age, I'll just put you into the essential classes for a senior on the general education track for an advanced diploma."
"That sounds good I think." Yeah, I don't know anything of what she said. For all I know she's going to drag me out back and shoot me.
"Alright, last step is to send you into the principal's office while I print you a decent schedule." She turned to the phone and typed in a quick number before smiling at me as the phone rang. "Hello, sir, I am sending back Alexander Canfield to speak with you about admission."
I walked back until I saw the label 'principal' on the wall and knocked hesitantly on the door gently. "Come in," a deep voice acknowledged. I have heard that voice before.
I sighed while pushing open the door, and the man at the desk made my blood run cold. "Father," I snarled. I swear he can teleport! Oh wait, he might have had a car... That would be helpful too.
"Alexander!" he responded like the lady hadn't just said my name over the phone and he was shocked. It didn't take a genius to know that he wasn't surprised, but I just had to keep this in my mind. My dad is the principal. "Welcome to my day job. I assumed I would find you here because you are very predictable. I have half a mind to not let you in."
"You've already ruined my life once; let me have just this."
"Why should I? You're the one that thought liking men was acceptable."
"So I like penis, why is it a big deal?"
"You're supposed to be able to reproduce."
"We all know that male alphas can give birth in that situation."
"Do I care?"
"In that ice cold heart, no."
"I'll let you into this school... But only to see you crash and burn. You're a packless Alpha, I hope you have fun knowing that you have no purpose. Have fun!" His sadistic smile lasted until the phone rang again, and he looked me in the eyes as if tempting me to do something about it.
"Please send Alexander back up front so that he can get a schedule.
I left upset that my father seemed to follow me everywhere, but I desire to just forget about this. I won't let him ruin my restart.
"Here is your schedule, Alex. Have a lovely day!"
I walked down the hall while trying to find class 2a, but I couldn't stop thinking about the boy from this morning. I hated him, but at the same time there's something beautiful about him. "Alex this isn't the time for your weird fantasies. Find someone to show you around!"
I took a brief look around before seeing a petite, loudmouthed girl standing off to the side of the hallway staring into the mixture of teenagers all over the corridor. Her two friends, who were standing right next to her, chattered back just as loudly. Based on their posture and looks they were probably gossiping about the latest scandal.
I walked over to them while putting on my best smile. "Excuse me, but can one of you show me the way to class 2a?"
"I can," the petite girl told me while stumbling over her words slightly. Oh please don't tell me she likes me.
"Follow me." She began to walk away after throwing her blonde hair over her shoulder, so I walked after her. Yeah, she definitely thinks I'm attractive. She arrived outside of the room, and her hazel with slight highlights of blue eyes locked into mine. "Here we are, have a nice day."
"Wait! What's your name?" I asked her.
"I'm Lily," she told me before walking away to go somewhere.
I hesitantly opened the door and stepped in, yet I unintentionally groaned when I saw Ash sitting at a desk next to the back window.
"Hello, are you new here?" a man demanded from the front of the class.
"Oh umm, yes. I'm Alex," I responded.
"Don't care. Go take the only seat available in here. It's right next to Ashton in the back."
I flashed him my famous 'I'm trying to be kind' smile before walking towards my impending doom. I sat down on the chair next to Ashton's, but scooted it to the opposite side of the table. I'm still scared around the dark clothed boy for reasons I'm unable to explain.
Tomorrow is my eighteenth birthday. I wonder if my mate is somewhere around here... I hope desperately that they aren't a human and on top of that a male. I would never make it back into the pack if my dad found out about them.
"Oi, rich trash, are you even listening to me?" Ash whispered sharply which shocked me out of my thoughts.
"Nope," I answered shortly, but immediately wished that I hadn't when I heard an almost silent hiss from him. "Did you just hiss?"
Ash's expression read along the lines of 'Oh shit he heard that?', but he played it off smoothly by saying, "Yeah. I was very frustrated that an airhead like you wasn't even listening to the rules I have set out."
"Why the hell do you have rules!?"
"So that trash like you don't bother me."
"What are your so called rules, jackass?"
"Stay far away from me at all times, and don't talk to me at all."
"So basi-"
"I said no talking to me."
I silently shook my head and just payed attention to class even though I have no clue what was going on. However anything was better than talking to the boy beside me.
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