Feral Bonds: Claimed By Rogue Alpha Brothers -
Chapter 111: Her Roommate Got Snatched
Chapter 111: Her Roommate Got Snatched
Evaline:
We had set off from the Academy at seven sharp, and by the time the buses rolled into the small mountain town nestled near the base of the Halendor Ruins, it was ten in the morning.
Professor Aldric wasted no time. His voice rang out over the chatter of excited students, cutting through it like a bell.
"Lunch will be served in at one. After that, we’ll head to the first circle of the ruins. Everyone, use the next few hours to settle in, rest, or explore the hotel. But don’t wander off too far. Understood?"
A few cheers, a couple of groans, but everyone nodded or murmured acknowledgment. The real trip hadn’t even started yet, but the energy was already buzzing.
Since the entire hotel had been booked by the Academy, things were moving fast. With twenty-one rooms set aside just for students, each one shared by two people, and even more for staff and instructors, we were practically the only guests in the whole place.
Mallory and I headed to the elevator once we got our room cards. The hallway was dimly lit and quiet. The moment we entered the room, I couldn’t help but let out a soft, appreciative breath.
The place was... nice.
It was spacious enough not to feel cramped, yet cozy enough to feel intimate. The queen-size bed was looking inviting with its crisp white linens, and there was a plush dark blue couch positioned in front of the large TV.
There was also a dressing table, a closet, and a massive glass window offering a breathtaking view of the forest-covered slopes of the mountains beyond.
We freshened up quickly, splashing water on our faces and brushing out the tangles in our hair from the ride. After we were done, we headed down to the dining area on the ground floor to meet up with the others.
Kyros was already there, leaning against a wooden pillar near the buffet table with a plate of fruit in hand.
"Roomie update?" Mallory asked as she flopped into a seat beside him while I took a seat across them.
He placed another plate filled with fruits in front of me as he answered. "You are not going to believe this. I got paired with Rowan."
Mallory blinked. "Wait, really? But I haven’t seen him all morning."
"That’s because he wasn’t on the bus," I added as I took a bite of a strawberry.
"Yeah," Kyros said with a nod. "Apparently, he told Professor Aldric he would be running late. So the Professor listed his name and gave him a room."
"Wait! We can do that? Since when?" Selene asked as she appeared with Ria. The two of them were sharing a room on the fifth floor. Noah was right behind them.
Kyros shrugged in response. "I have no idea how Rowan did it. But it’s not usually seen. After all, students aren’t allowed to step out of Academy gates during weekdays."
Only if they knew that Rowan had been going out of the Academy on daily basis ever since the term started. That guy had too many secrets, and while I was curious, I had no plans of prying unless he felt like sharing.
We just muched on fruits or enjoyed some juices while talking. Almost an hour passed when Rowan finally showed up.
Only... he wasn’t alone.
As the front doors to the hotel swung open, all eyes turned to see Rowan walk in, flanked by Beta Jasper.
The silence at our table was almost comical. Hands paused midway to mouths. Conversations died. And Mallory practically froze. Her eyes were locked onto the tall, broad-shouldered man entering behind Rowan.
Her mate.
Jasper offered a polite smile to us all but kept his eyes on Mallory. The rest of the world disappeared for her in that moment. She curled her fingers tightly around the edge of the table as if anchoring herself in place.
Rowan casually tossed his jacket over his shoulder as he walked toward us. "Met him in one of the towns an hour from here," he said in response to our unasked question. "Figured I must give him a ride."
Before anyone could have said anything, Oscar decided to make his appearance. And he was looking far too pleased with himself.
"Jasper," he greeted the man. "Glad you could make it. Since you were nearby, I thought your assistance with student safety would be useful."
Jasper dipped his head. "I’ll do my best, Alpha."
Then, Oscar turned his attention toward our table, his eyes locking with mine. "Speaking of which - have you gotten a room yet? I think it’s actually perfect for you to have some good yime with your mate. Don’t you?"
My eyes widened slightly. Oscar... He knew exactly what he was doing.
One look at Mallory told me she was flustered, unsure, hesitant. She wanted to say yes, but not if it meant leaving me. We had planned to stay together from the start, and even convinced Professor Aldric to assign us in the same room.
So I gave her a small nod. "Do it," I whispered. "You’ll regret it if you don’t."
"Are you sure?"
"Mallory," I said, resting a hand over hers. "You have four days. You won’t get this chance again. Go."
She hesitated for another heartbeat, and then smiled - a soft, grateful smile. "Thank you."
She then quickly stood up and headed to meet Jasper before the two of them moved toward the elevators.
My gaze returned to meet Oscar’s and I found him smirking. He was looking very satisfied... because now I no longer had a roommate. And that gave him exactly what he wanted... a perfect opportunity.
I didn’t see him again until after lunch, when students started gathering their things to head out toward the first circle of the ruins. We would be hiking up in groups, led by Corey and Oscar, while Professor Aldric took the lead with Kyros.
I just finished getting ready when someone knocked on my door.
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