My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 404

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~Valerie's POV~

I woke up gasping, my body drenched in sweat.

My sheets clung to my skin, and there was an unmistakable wetness between my thighs that made my cheeks burn even though I was alone.

"What the hell?" I muttered, sitting up and pushing my hair out of my face.

The dream had been so vivid and real. My brain and body had enjoyed all six of them touching me, kissing me, their hands everywhere, their voices whispering things that made my core clench even now in the waking world.

I squeezed my thighs together, trying to ignore the throbbing ache that wouldn't go away.

For a long time now, I'd missed my mates' touch and tried suppressing that desire, but now… all I could think of was Xade's mouth on my clit, Kai's tongue in my core, Dristan's domineering kisses, Axel's…

"This is ridiculous," I said to myself, throwing off the covers and heading to the bathroom.

The cold tile felt good against my bare feet as I turned on the shower, waiting for the water to heat up. Maybe a shower would help clear my head and calm down whatever this was.

I stepped under the spray, letting the warm water cascade over my body. But the moment my hands touched my skin to wash, I froze.

Everything felt hypersensitive.

The simple act of running soap over my arms sent shivers down my spine. When I washed my breasts, I had to bite my lip to keep from making a sound.

And between my legs—I barely touched myself there before I had to stop, my body reacting so intensely I thought I might collapse.

"What is happening to me?" I whispered in a shaky voice.

"Valerie," Astra's voice purred in my mind, sounding far too knowing. "I think you should know something."

"What?" I asked, trying to focus on washing my hair instead of the way my body seemed to be on fire.

"You're in heat."

I froze, my hands still in my hair. "What?"

"Heat. Your second one yet and your first major big one, actually."

"What? I had my heat before when…"

"Yes, but even that was amplified by magic. And since you did not consummate it, it's practically worse than before. I've been sensing it building for a few days now, but it's hitting you fully today."

"No, no, no," I groaned, leaning my forehead against the cool shower wall. "This cannot be happening right now. I have classes. I have volleyball practice. I have—"

"Six mates who will absolutely lose their minds when they smell you," Astra finished, and I could hear the amusement in her voice.

"This isn't funny!" I said, but my body betrayed me with another wave of arousal just thinking about them.

"I never said it was. But you should probably figure out what you're going to do. Because trust me, they will know."

I finished my shower as quickly as possible, my hands shaking as I dried off and got dressed. I chose a long-sleeved shirt and jeans, as if covering more skin would somehow help mask what was happening to me.

It didn't.

Even fully dressed, I felt like I was burning up from the inside out. Every movement of fabric against my skin was almost too much. And the ache between my legs refused to go away no matter how hard I tried to ignore it.

"Maybe I should just skip class," I said to my reflection in the mirror.

"And do what? Hide in your room all day? Your heat will last for days, Valerie. You can't avoid them forever."

"I can try," I muttered, grabbing my bag and heading out.

The walk to class was torture. Every male student I passed seemed to do a double-take, their nostrils flaring slightly. I kept my head down and walked faster, praying I'd make it to class without incident.

The classroom was already half full when I arrived. I quickly scanned the room and my heart sank.

Dristan was already there, sitting in the back. Since we started talking, they have become regulars in class. His head lifted the moment I walked in, and his eyes locked onto mine with an intensity that made my breath catch.

I quickly looked away and found a seat near the front, as far from him as possible.

But I could feel his hot, penetrating gaze on me the entire time like he was trying to figure something out.

More students filtered in, including Kai and Xade. They both paused when they entered, their eyes finding me immediately. Kai's brow furrowed in confusion, and Xade's expression shifted to something more curious, almost predatory.

"Fuck," I whispered under my breath, slouching lower in my seat.

"Told you," Astra sang.

I tried to focus on the professor when class started, but it was impossible. My body felt like it was vibrating with need. Every time I shifted in my seat, the friction was both relief and torment. My hands gripped my pen so tightly I thought it might snap.

"Miss Valerie?" the professor's voice cut through my haze. "Can you answer the question?"

I blinked, realizing I hadn't heard a single word he'd said. "I... um..."

"The answer is the Treaty of Shadowmere," Dristan's voice came from behind me, saving me.

The professor nodded, moving on, but I could feel the weight of multiple stares on my back now.

Dristan's eyes darkened. Kai's jaw clenched. Xade leaned back in his chair, and a slow smile spread across his face. Ace looked confused but interested. Axel's expression was soft but intense. And Ash... Ash looked like he was barely holding himself back from crossing the room. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

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