My Alphas' Dark Desires
Chapter 206: Betrayed

Chapter 206: Betrayed

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Chapter 206

~Valerie’s POV~

"What?" The word fell out of my mouth before I could stop it.

"Her parents," Isla added.

"Shit."

That was it... I shoved Dristan away, put on my clothes and dashed out of the room.

I did not wait, even when both Isla and Dristan called after me, and just as I was about to reach the entrance, Xade stopped me, blocking my path with hands raised.

"Valerie, hey, wait, stop."

My eyes raked his face and I asked sharply, more like ordered. "Your car keys."

He did not argue; he wanted to, but the deadly look in my eyes made him dip his hand in his pocket and take out the keys.

"Val..." I snatched it and bolted.

Xade hurried after me, as did Dristan, but Dristan was first. He was dressed now, but his shirt was turned inside out. He pulled me back, holding my wrist.

His eyes searched mine, looking for a reason to make sense of anything.

"Let go."

"No. Valerie." I yanked, but his grip was strong. "Okay... just let me take you."

I was tempted to say yes, but I couldn’t. Instead, I turned towards Xade’s car, unlocked the door with the remote and got in.

"Valerie." Dristan was persistent.

"No. No one can drive as fast as I want to go now." My gaze flickered to Xade. "Now we’re even. Thanks."

With that, I put the car in reverse, changed gear and then turned... driving off.

All through my drive, one thought remained... I had let Solstice down. I had gotten so deep in my head and stupid rage to not search for her properly.

My hand slipped through my hair as I tossed it back, focusing on the road.

I stepped on the accelerator, going the fastest I’d ever gone.

Ignored protocol, ignored suspicions and chased. Hoping to find them before she is dragged back. Not that I knew what I would do because if Uncle Zade was involved, then Solstice and I would be in deep sheet.

Just then, another car drove in my rearview mirror. I looked and noticed Dristan was catching up. I did not care if he was proving a point, and instead, continued my race.

Within fifteen minutes max, I arrived at PSA, slowing down to allow the gates to open. As soon as it did, I was racing straight to the school’s entrance.

I parked the car with a loud screech, pushed the door open and got out the second I saw Solstice behind me, dragged out.

My first instinct was to run and shove the men holding her.

And I did, stopping short in my race when I saw him. My chest heaved, my breathing deep, my shoulders tensed.

I bit the inside of my lips, waiting... my fingers clenched into fists at my side.

He looked my way and my breath caught in my throat the moment I saw him.

Uncle Zade.

Tall. Towering. Commanding.

He moved with prestige and power, his long black coat trailing behind him like a banner of authority.

His blond hair was slicked back neatly, not a strand out of place. Those icy blue eyes scanned the area like they owned it, piercing and cold, filled with controlled fury.

And when they landed on me, my body locked up.

He turned fully. His gaze narrowed.

And in that moment, I saw it—anger... and worse—disappointment.

My blood turned to ice. I froze. Swallowed and finally looked away because, for once, I didn’t know where I stood, and I didn’t want to find out.

Then I saw Solstice.

Her face was streaked with fresh tears, lips swollen from whatever scolding or dragging she had endured. Her arms were pinned by two guards from the Golden Claw Pack. She didn’t fight. She didn’t scream.

She looked at me, and our eyes locked.

And even before her lips moved, I knew what she was going to say.

I’m sorry.

My heart cracked as the words formed on her trembling lips. My chest tightened as guilt surged up my throat, choking me.

My chest caved in. I moved, instincts taking over. I rushed forward, heart in my throat—until another presence cut through the air.

Click. Click. Click.

Principal Whitmore. Her heels slammed against the ground like a judge’s gavel. Ms. Heart followed close behind, clutching her tablet like a shield and clearly taking notes.

I stopped when Principal Whitmore’s sharp eyes found mine and stopped me dead in my tracks.

"You seem to always be around trouble," she said icily, tilting her chin. "I’m assuming you knew nothing about this, Miss Nightshade?"

I opened my mouth to respond, but—

"No!" Solstice said before I could. Her voice cracked. "Leave Valerie out of this. She... she was the only real friend I had here. She and a few others."

I looked at her, and she blinked twice. I saw the signal—our code. No.

Don’t speak. Don’t defend. Please don’t take the fall with me. And it broke something in me, knowing she was still trying to protect me when it should have been the other way around."

I stepped back, and Uncle Zade walked past me without a glance, his aura brushing my skin like frost.

Tears rolled freely down my cheeks as a loud car engine rumbled behind me and tires screeched to a halt.

Dristan’s car screeched to a halt, pulling right up behind, and in it were Xade, Isla, and Kai. They all jumped out, faces tense, confusion and concern written all over them.

Another vehicle followed. Kieran, Lucy, and Astraea emerged, looking grave and curious.

And one more—Riven, Ash, Ace, and Emerald.

They were all here for Solstice and this. And the moment felt heavier than any classroom punishment or party scene.

Dristan walked toward me, Isla shadowing his steps. My vision blurred with tears, but I still saw the flash of movement as Uncle Zade shifted direction and intercepted him.

He stopped, looked Dristan in the eye, and extended his hand.

"Thank you for reporting her, Dristan Alexander," Uncle Zade said smoothly. "Your father would be proud that you’re doing the right thing in taking care of things in this school."

The words hit me like gunfire.

What?

My heart stopped for a beat or two.

D-Dristan... re-reported her?

I choked, my throat tightening. My mouth parted, eyes wide in disbelief.

A deafening silence spread around me. And then, "FUCK YOU, DRISTAN!" Solstice screamed.

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