Chapter 17
"Excuse me" I replied to him as I adjusted my clothes back on and left the room.I didn't want to go back to my room because I still feared Alaric might be there.
I could hear Asher calling me back but I needed some space away from him to clear my mind from what he had just said, not like I wasn't hurt but I couldn't possibly let him know how bad his words got to me.
I reached Ariel's room and knocked really loudly on it, hoping she would be available and free for me and my prayers were actually answered when she opened the door to meet me and the smile on her face slowly turned to concern.
"You still don't look good, are you sure nothing's wrong?" She asked and I shook my head at her before walking past her into her room, her roommate wasn't around and I was kind of glad.
"Actually, I need to talk to you about something that has been bothering me" I said and she was suddenly focused as she came to sit closer to me on her bed.
"What's that Nora?" She asked and I let out a heavy sigh. I didn't want to tell her this but I need to do this for my mental health else I would remain the same.
"I'm a weak wolf right?" I asked and her expression became blank as I could suddenly see pity all over her face.
"You're so not a weak wolf, bitch! You're unique" she said and I smiled letting out a small scoff.
"There's no such thing as unique when you've passed out 3 times in just less than 2 weeks, I know I am weak" I sighed. She was going to counter what I had just said but I really didn't need all of those talks at the moment, I just wanted the real talk.
"I know you won't want to agree with me but I'm begging Ariel, how can I become a stronger wolf, I don't have to be like you but I just don't want to be so weak anymore!" I cried and she looked into my eyes for some while.
"What caused all of these Nora, why are you saying such?" She asked with a cocked brow while I tried to wipe off the tears that were piling up in my eyes, making it almost impossible for me to see clearly.
"Nothing, I just need to live a better life as a wolf if I don't want to become an outcast" I said and she gave me a small smile.
"Okay then I'll give you some tips on how you can become a stronger wolf than you already are!" She said with enthusiasm in her voice and I couldn't help but smile. I somehow love the way she manages to put me in the right mood sometimes while other times it would lead to a very heavy fight.
"First, you have to eat a lot and that is necessary, don't lie to me, when was the last time you ate?" She asked and I suddenly remembered I haven't eaten in quite a while.
"I can't remember" I awkwardly said as she slapped her forehead.
"Well secondly, train a lot, don't get tired" she said and I repeated the steps In my head so as to remember, not like they're that hard to remember.
"Third and lastly, never for any reason tell yourself that you're a weak wolf, never say those words to yourself else you'll forever believe it and it wouldn't be nice for you. Wake up, look into the mirror and say * I am one bad ass strong bitch*Understood?!" she asked I couldn't help but release the laugh I had been holding in.
"I'm not joking though, now let's get you some food" she offered as she held my hands and we left her room for the cafeteria.
As soon as we got out of her room, we came face to face with Asher who was staring at me in the eyes but ignored his sister like she didn't exist.
"Where are you going?" He asked and Ariel released her grip on my hand to give us space to talk. Her new attitude around Asher and I was weird but I think I might have been the cause of it.
"We were going to grab something to eat" I replied back as I tried to not show any excitement in me so he wouldn't think I wasn't mad at him.
"I bought something for you, let's eat it in my room" he said and I turned to look at Ariel, it wouldn't be nice to just ditch her but she seemed to be okay with it.
"I'll just meet him" she said and I heaved a sigh of relief that she at least had someone to meet.
Asher tried to hold my hands to lead me to his room but I had dodged his approach and he seemed to be surprised, after what Ariel had told me I don't think I'll let myself do otherwise.
"I bought pizza and some fruit juice" he said, the instant we got to his room.
I sat down on the bed as he brought out the box of pizza and bottle of fruit juice.
On seeing them, I suddenly became very hungry and wanted nothing more than to finish them in no time as I immediately dug my teeth into a slice of pizza.
"I'm sorry" he apologised halfway through the food and I raised my head to look at him to confirm if he was sincere or not.
"Thank you for apologising" I said and he seemed to be shocked with my response.
"We're cool now?"
"Only if you answer me whenever I ask a question and stop treating me unfairly" I answered with my voice filled with authority and he seemed to be surprised.
"Okay" he answered and I flashed a small smile at him. I wasn't used to keeping my guard up but if it's what I needed to do to gain respect then so be it.
"We're leaving at dusk, is that okay with you?" He asked and I almost choked on the drink I was drinking.
"So soon?" I asked back and he nodded his head.
"The sooner the better, or do you have anything else to do?" He asked and my mind immediately drifted to Ariel, how would she take the news knowing I suddenly left her behind, I have her number but there was no way I would be able to call her else I'll be tracked down.
I could still text her using one of those messaging apps and probably turn off my location or make use of a VPN.
"I don't have anything to do, it's fine" I said and a smile creeped on his face.
I brought my phone out to check the time and it was approximately 4pm which meant I have just some fewer hours left before leaving this place for good and I would never get to meet Alaric ever again.
"I'll leave now" I said after finishing the food as he smiled at me while I stood up from the bed.
"Don't tell anyone about our plan, it's our little secret" he said and I gave him a slight nod before I turned away to leave the room.
On getting to my room, I opened the door and heaved a sigh of relief but as I turned to look around, I met Alaric sitting on the bed. My heart suddenly started to race really fast and I thought he must have figured out that I stole something from him but the look on his face was calm that they said otherwise.
"I see you finished your drip" he said and I nodded my head in response, I had poured the remaining ones out the window so he would think I finished it but seeing him asking this question made me realize he didn't know about the weapons yet.
"Good girl" he remarked but didn't make any move or approach to leave the room.
"Aren't you going to leave?" I asked when I realized he was taking too long and I needed to pack some of my clothes.
"Why?" He replied as he shifted his gaze from his phone to my eyes and those beautiful emerald eyes started to make me feel guilty but I had to remind myself that he was also a beast that shouldn't be pitied or cared for.
"Nothing" I replied and he even made himself more comfortable as he laid flat on the bed with his chest facing up.
"Come here!" He ordered but I stood still on the spot where I was.
"Don't make me repeat myself Lenora!" He commanded with his gruff voice that I suddenly found myself walking slower to where he was.
"Lay on me" he said to me the moment I came close to the bed and I stared at him in awe like he had lost his mind or even worse.
"I told you I hate to repeat myself!" He groaned in frustration and I suddenly found myself laying on him but the instant I laid on him I could feel his bulge through his black pants that it suddenly turned me on even though that was the least thing I needed.
I didn't want to have to let someone else roughly slip their hands into my vaginal anymore today but for some reason I felt like he had no intention of doing any of that to me as he only laid flat on the bed with my body on his.
I could sense he wasn't really comfortable with the way my body wasn't staying still on him and in no time I felt his big rough hands on my back holding it tight and firm so they didn't move but at the same time his grip on me was much more gentle than I imagined it would be.
"Why do you do this to me?" I asked but got no response from him, I raised my head to look at him and noticed he had fallen asleep which left me really baffled because I could easily seize the opportunity to kill him and why the fuck would be trust me.
I tried to get away from his body but his grip on me was too firm and I didn't want to have to wake him up, he was way better while he was asleep and not giving off that intimidating aura.
"Lenora!" I heard a loud bang on my door as my eyes opened and I looked around but couldn't find Alaric anywhere in the room or perhaps was I dreaming?
The heavy smell of his body on my sheets told me otherwise but how could he have stood up without me noticing?
"Lenora!" I heard Asher's voice calling my name and he was already getting inpatient.
I jumped from my bed as I ran towards the door and opened it for him, I wondered how the fuck it was locked even though Alaric left here.
"What took you so long?" He growled with anger in his tone but I refused to be intimidated.
"The question should be why the hell were you so impatient" I replied and he cocked a brow at me, he was going to say something but swallowed it back in.
"Let's go" he said and I suddenly realized we were supposed to leave and I didn't pack anything.
"I haven't packed anything yet" I responded but he seemed to not care and I realized he also didn't carry anything other than the small shoulder bag on him.
"Doesn't matter, I have my credit card with me so we would probably get some clothes there" he said and I smiled at him but swallowed the lump in my throat. Was I really ready to make this big decision of my life?