Chapter 13 ATTENTIONS AND PROMOTIONS
MERRIELYNN.
I tried to keep my head on straight and regulate my body temperature as I headed to the auditorium where the meeting was taking place.
My heart felt like it was in my throat, still not recovered from my intimate encounter with Cormac. Goddess, I could still feel my body reacting to the memory of him on top of me, his warmth lingering in my skin as I tried to shake it off.
He was walking ahead of me now, long legs giving him the advantage, and I kept my distance, watching his back.
He was so unpredictable.
Who knew what he’d do if I walked alongside him.
He’d threatened to mark me, which practically confirmed that he knew we were mates.
He knew it, but it did nothing to change his attitude toward me.
I had no plans of saying a word about him and Ms. Elizabeth to anyone, and I felt like he knew that.
But so what if I did? What was the worst that could happen? I had come to realize that Cormac was invincible at this school. No one would lay a finger on him.
Or was it the repercussions from his father that he was worried about?
As we got into the academic building, the chatter of students filled the hall. I could only hope no one would notice how flushed I was because I could literally feel the heat radiating off my skin. I needed to figure out how I could survive this, and fast.
It felt like I was being choked by an invisible chord that I couldn't grab onto no mattter how far I tried to reach for it, no matter how hard I tried point blank.
What were the odds?
What were the fucking odds that i'd be targeted by a monster in disguise?
No, not one in disguise. One who wore his depravity on his sleeves
I clenched my fists, trying to focus on the meeting ahead rather than the thoughts of what just happened between Cormac and I.
“Hey, Mere,” a voice called out, snapping me from my thoughts. It was Tobias, weaving through the crowd to catch up with me. “You good? You look... a little off.”
“I’m good,” I replied, forcing a casual tone and a big smile. I noticed how Cormac turned around, looking at us as I explained where I was heading, before facing forward again.
“Oh, your meeting starts today? You’re with Emorie then?” Tobias asked, and I nodded, my exhaustion evident.
I lifted my head to see Cormac disappearing around a corner, and I frowned.
“See you later,” I said in a hurry and began to run after him.
I was so not going to be the one getting a reaming for being late again.
“Good luck!” Tobias yelled, and I simply waved him goodbye.
When I finally caught up with Cormac, I made sure I didn’t get too close. I was panting from running, but he didn’t even spare me a glance.
I rolled my eyes and just kept walking.
Now, I couldn’t help but wonder if what really kept him going was all the things I thought about earlier or just because of what I did to his car.
Or was it a combination of both?
As we approached the auditorium, I caught sight of Emorie, who looked so sheepish and scared for me as she stood close to the entrance.
“Mere! You took so long” She whispered urgently, her eyes wide with concern.
I gave her a tired look and then scanned the room, hoping the headmaster wouldn’t have my head for it.
But as I looked for him, my gaze inadvertently landed on Cormac again. It sent a jolt through me. He was sweaty from his workout, and I could see the unabashed, hungry eyes of the other girls taking him in like he was a piece of meat. It made my throat run dry.
Couldn’t they see he was a total monster?
I would never, ever be attracted to someone capable of the type of acts Cormac carried out if not for our mate bond.
It felt like a cruel twist of fate, binding me to someone so deeply flawed.
Yeah, no one’s perfect but he was a master at manipulation, and beneath all that charm was just darkness.
I glanced around the room, noticing how easily others seemed drawn to him, their eyes filled with admiration or intrigue.
How could they not see through him like I could?
I shook my head, trying to push the thoughts away. I had to focus on what really mattered—protecting myself from his destructive nature. The bond might be strong, but I was determined not to let it dictate my feelings or choices.
The headmaster appeared from behind us and I could just see the disappointment in his expression. Apparently, the meeting was over and we had missed it, thanks to a particular someone, I thought.
“Sir, we were just—“ I began to explain, my voice shaking slightly, but my words fell on deaf ears.
Of course, Cormac didn’t bother to explain himself, but I could see the spark of indignation in his expression when the headmaster decided to push our punishment even further.
It was like he didn’t give a damn who Cormac was, Lycan prince or not. And to be honest, despite the situation, it was refreshing.
“You both will be the new heads of the planning committee for the auction event,” he declared, his voice booming in the silence that followed.
“What?!” I exclaimed, my heart racing. “But sir—”
“Do I make myself clear?” he cut me off, leaving no room for argument. I glanced at Cormac, who said nothing, and I felt a mix of anger and hate.
This was going to be a nightmare.