My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 413
"Are you sure?" Axel asked in a soft, concerned voice. "We could walk you back. Make sure you're okay."
"I'm sure," I said firmly, taking another step back. "I promise. I just need some time alone."
"Why are you lying?" Astra's voice cut through my thoughts sharply.
"Because they don't need to know it's a lie," I shot back internally.
"Val..." Kai started, but I was already moving.
"Later! I promise!" I called over my shoulder, hurrying down the hallway before they could stop me.
I could feel their eyes on my back the entire way, but thankfully, none of them followed.
The walk back to my dorm felt endless. Every step made the ache worse. My skin was hypersensitive, my core throbbing with need. Students kept looking at me strangely, and I kept my head down, walking as fast as I could without actually running.
Finally, I reached my building. I climbed the stairs quickly, fumbling in my bag for my keys.
"Almost there," I muttered to myself. "Just get inside, lock the door, and figure this out."
I pulled out my keys and jammed one into the lock, twisting it hard.
Nothing happened.
I frowned and tried again, wiggling the key. Still nothing.
"What the hell?" I looked up at the door number to make sure I hadn't somehow gone to the wrong floor.
My heart stopped.
This wasn't my dorm, infact, this wasn't the hostel.
I was standing in front of the Alpha Heirs' lounge.
"What?" I blinked, looking around in confusion. "How did I...?"
I distinctly remembered walking toward my dorm. I remembered climbing stairs. When had I turned around? When had I come here instead?
"Accept the truth, Valerie," Astra said gently. "You're in heat. Your body is craving your mates. It brought you here without you even realizing it."
"No," I shook my head, backing away from the door. "No, no, no. I need to leave. I need to leave right now before they…"
Just then, the door swung open.
Ace, Xade, and Ashton stood there, looking down at me with expressions that made my breath catch.
"Leaving before even getting here?" Xade asked with a knowing smile playing on his lips.
"I… I didn't mean to…" I stammered, taking another step back. "I thought I was going to my dorm. I don't know how I ended up here."
Another wave of heat rolled through me, stronger this time. I gasped, my knees buckling slightly.
Ace was there in an instant, his hands steadying me.
The moment his skin touched mine, fire exploded through my body. Sparks danced along every nerve ending where his hands gripped my arms, and I gasped at the intensity of it.
The mate bond sang in a desperate and demanding tone, and before I could stop myself, I was leaning into him, my body seeking more contact, more of that delicious heat that somehow both soothed and inflamed me.
"Easy, Val. We've got you."
"Come inside," Ashton said softly, placing his hand gently on my lower back. That touch sent another wave of sparks racing up my spine, and I bit my lip to hold back a whimper. "You shouldn't be out here like this."
"Like what?" I tried to protest weakly, but my body was already leaning into their touches, craving more contact.
"Val, you're burning up," Ace said, concern clear in his voice. "And your scent... it's driving us crazy."
They guided me inside, and I didn't have the strength to resist. The door closed behind us, and I saw Dristan, Kai, and Axel already there, standing as we entered.
"She came here on her own," Xade announced. "Found her at the door."
"I didn't mean to," I said quickly, my face burning with embarrassment. "I was trying to go home, I swear."
"Your body knows what it needs," Dristan said, moving closer. "Even if you're trying to deny it."
Another wave hit me, stronger than before. I whimpered, doubling over slightly. The ache was becoming unbearable.
"Val, you need to let us help you," Kai said gently, kneeling beside me. "This is what mates are for."
My breath hitched. "I... we haven't even..."
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