Chapter 4 Chapter Four

Chapter Four

Andreas

Her eyes opened, and I froze. She was mesmerizing.

“Who are you?” She asked again, her voice barely a whisper. I gathered my wandering thoughts together, and cleared my throat.

“Have you forgotten me so soon, Theodota?” I asked with a smile. Realization dawned in her eyes, and she blinked.

“Eye-candy?” I heard her say. I frowned.

“What now?”

She shook her head, and pushed off the ground where she’d suddenly fallen and sent me into a full-blown panic for the past ten minutes.

“Nothing, nothing.” She said, patting the nonexistent dust from her uniform. Uniform. My eyes roamed over her body, and heat crawled up my body. Her legs were pretty and her lithe figure complemented them. She was staring at me strangely when my eyes met hers again.

“I can take you to the school clinic,” I offered, stretching out my hand towards hers. She stepped back.

“No, there’s no need to. I am fine.” She insisted.

“You fainted for no reason, Theodota. You’re not okay.” I retorted.

I moved towards her, trying to pull her into my arms, but she darted away, like I was some ghost.

“Don’t worry about it. You haven’t told me your name.” She said, and I frowned. She didn’t recognize me. I sighed. Of course, she wouldn’t.

“Andreas.” I replied.

“What?” Her brows drew together.

“Andreas Kai.” I repeated.

“You’re from Calvary?” Her voice was lowered now.

I nodded in amusement. “What, are you going to avoid me now?” I smirked.

Her mouth opened but no words came out. Then she shook her head. “I should get going now, Andreas.” She finally said. I blocked her path.

“Not so fast. Let’s go to the school clinic, or better still I can take you home.” I offered.

“I can find my way home, Andreas. I am not sick or hurt anywhere.” She declined.

I crossed my arms, ready to argue, when someone cleared their throat behind us.

“Andreas.” He smiled, but it didn’t meet his eyes. I shrugged indifferently.

“I wasn’t aware you knew Theodota.” He went on. I saw the light in Theodota’s eyes drop at his words.

“I also wasn’t aware that I needed to be keeping tabs of who I knew and who I didn’t, with you, Dimitris.” I replied calmly.

“I…I didn’t mean it that way. I’ll like to take my Pack member home now, if you don’t mind.” He forced an insincere smile. Just then, the bitch that’d tried to set Theodota up came over, looking flustered.

“Dimitris. You’re here. You have to help me. Someone is trying to set me up.” She cried out.

“I’ve settled the matter. Let’s go.” Dimitris replied, looking irritated.

“Oh, thank you.” She threw herself on Dimitris, and from the corner of her eyes, I saw her smirk, while stealing a quick glance at Theodota.

“I am sorry, I got carried away.” She pulled away, looking horrified. “I am sorry, Dimitris.” She apologized, batting her lashes.

Theodota stood to the side, looking bored. I was amused, but a bit confused. I was aware of how much she had a crush on Dimitris. Her reaction was a bit unusual.

“Are you done, Andreas?” Dimitris asked carefully.

I finally looked him in the eyes. “She’s the one who gets to make the decision. Why are you asking me?” I asked.

He moved forward and grabbed Theodota’s hand in a false show of authority. A smile touched my lips when Theo pulled her hand away, and gave me a little bow.

“I’ll be on my way now, Andreas.” She said, and began walking away.

“Alright, Beautiful.” I replied, still holding Dimitris’ gaze. A sour expression was on his face. He turned to leave.

“Not so fast, Dimitris.” I called out. He halted and looked back.

“Yes?”

I approached him. “When did you begin looking out for the Omegas in your Pack?” I asked with a chilly smile.

Taken aback, he didn’t reply immediately. When he did, his voice was slightly shaky. “Theodota and I don’t have an ordinary relationship.” He replied.

“Oh? Is that so?” I pressed on. He looked very uncomfortable. I was enjoying it to the fullest.

“Yes. She’s my–” He started saying when I stopped him with a slight raise of my hand.

“Save the details. You remember your debt, don’t you?” I questioned.

Color drained from his face. “I-I-I do .” He stuttered.

I nodded, the smile on my face still. “That’s good. You may leave.” I waved him away nonchalantly. Once he was out of earshot, a figure stepped out from where he’d been standing.

“What do you plan on doing?” Gab asked, clutching onto his backpack.

“Make preparations. We’ll be heading to Sungaze tomorrow.” I instructed him, as we headed to the school’s parking lot.

“Tomorrow is their Pack’s mates’ selection ceremony. Are you sure about it?” He asked. Gab was my loyal confidant and my best friend.

“I am. I made a mistake by waiting once upon a time. It won’t happen again.” I said with narrowed eyes.

“Um, what are you talking about?” He made a face.

I shook my head. “Never mind.” I replied.

“Alright. By the way, your parents are asking for a family dinner by seven at the Pack.” He informed me.

I rolled my eyes. “Let me guess. Another arranged date?” I questioned.

“Unfortunately, yes. Man, I don’t envy you.” He grinned.

I groaned. “Do you know who she is?” I asked.

“Not really. Well, aside from the fact that she’s quite a beauty, she’s the daughter of one of the Alpha makers.” He replied.

I rolled my eyes once again. “I should’ve guessed. Of course, my parents won’t pass on such an opportunity.” I sneered.

“So, what’s it going to be? Are we going back to Calvary?” He asked, giving me a knowing smile.

“Like I have a choice. If I don’t, Luna will throw a fit. Drive back to the Pack.” I sighed, resigning to my fate and leaned back on the backrest.

“Aww. Look at you being a respectful son. Well, sit back and enjoy the ride back to the Pack, sir.” Gab teased.

“Gab, I swear to goddess, if you don’t shut the fuck up.” I swore.

“Hey, hey, chill. So grumpy. No wonder your parents are in a hurry to marry you off. I’ll do the same if I was in their shoes.” He snickered.

…

Unlike what other Packs thought, Calvary wasn’t located in a common place, but in a mountain range. Tall mountains surrounded the large buildings and trees around. It was a big Pack, consisting of more than four hundred werewolves. As our car drove up a familiar route, my mind wandered back to her. I swallowed. Goddess knew the great amount of self restraint it’d taken me not to kiss her back in school. Her almond teal blue eyes, her lips. Gosh, she was drop dead gorgeous.

“…are you?” Gab’s annoying voice cut through my momentary thought.

I threw him a stare. “What? And it better be an important question.”

“Woah, easy there. Why are you taking out your aggression on me?” He whined.

“Gab.” I called out in a warning tone.

“Alright, easy. Stop acting like a spoilt miss throwing a tantrum. I just said I was hungry, and asked if you were too.” He said.

“I am not. And you better don’t say another word, else I’ll send you to Confinement for a week.” I warned him.

“I see we’re in full-blown angry mode. Well, if you want to die in hunger, suit yourself. I’ll go grab something to eat.” He made a face at me, and turned his attention back on the road.

“The only thing you should be grabbing is a little piece of common sense. Or perhaps two.” I shot back.

The Alpha’s fort came into view a few minutes later. Gab parked the car at the lot, and I came out from the car.

“Oh, I am in for a good deal of entertainment.” I heard him whisper. My eyes followed his line of sight to see my parents standing with an unfamiliar girl.

“I guess they couldn’t wait until dinner time.” He winked at me.

I fought back a groan.

“Andreas, you’re here.” My mother called out, coming over to pat my shoulders. “Behave, son.” She whispered close to my ears, before pulling away. “This is Susann.” She introduced in a louder voice, gesturing at the girl. I took one uninterested look at her, and turned back to my mother.

“I thought the introduction will be done over dinner?” I questioned directly.

“Andreas!” My father chided, coming over to stand close to his mate. “Take Susann around the fort.” He suggested.

“My apologies, but I am tired, and will like to rest.” I replied. Sparing Susann a glance, I added, “It’s nice to meet you.”

“The engagement is next week. You’re both getting engaged, and married soon.” My father called out, halting me in my steps.

I turned back slowly. “What did you say?”