The Alpha Who Cursed His Mate novel Chapter 4

"Nina, what are you doing?" May yells as she touches the deep scratch across her cheek.

"Stopping you from getting seriously injured," 

"I don't need a freak like you to protect me," she yells.

The cafeteria suddenly goes quiet, and all eyes are on Nina. I see deep sadness for a moment that she quickly hides.

"Claire is beating you with ease, and no one else seems to care," she says, then looks at me.

I look away, avoiding eye contact. 

"Yeah, well, I bet I could beat you with ease," May yells, as she lunges towards Nina. I grab May around the waist and pull her back into my chest before she could harm Nina.

"That's enough, all of you," I fiercely growl for everyone to hear. Everyone in the cafeteria submits and lowers their heads. 'May, go to the nurse's office and have your wounds cleaned up."

May smiles and looks at me as if she has fallen in love. Of course, I care about May, but not how she wants me to. Right now, I want her out of here and away from Nina before she tries to hurt her again.

"Everyone, get back to lunch!" I yell. Everyone returns to their tables except for Nina, who stands there staring at me. As I sit down, she takes a few steps toward me.

"I know you don't want to hear my voice or even look at me, but I just wanted to thank you for stopping her. As much as she hates me, she is still my sister, and I could never fight or hurt her."

My eyes, against my will, instantly connect with hers. Her innocent eyes remind me of a fawn that is about to be devoured by a wolf. My eyes trail down her smooth skin, her small nose, and to her lips. I wonder how sweet her lips would taste?

"Magnus?" Claire says. I shake my head of my thoughts. I need to stop thinking about Nina and move on if I'm going to be the best Alpha that everyone will respect and admire. Stepping closer to Claire, I ignore Nina and caress the red mark on Claire's cheek.

"Are you okay?" I ask Claire.

Nina's shoulders slump, and she walks away. 

"I'm fine. May only slapped me once,"

I watch Nina's back as she continues to walk away. Maybe if I date Claire, I'll stop thinking about her?

"Claire?"

"Yes, Magnus?"

"It's not cheating, and I highly doubt we will be mates, May,"

"You don't know that we won't be mates!"

"Well, you don't know we will be mates. Only the Moon Goddess knows,"

A hurt look crosses her face.

"Please, Magnus, you can't ditch me for Claire. My reputation will be destroyed,"

"Is that all you care about, May, your reputation? How people view you? You should spend that time with people that care about you and want to be around you. It should never matter what anyone else thinks of you." I growl and storm off into science class, running late because of May. I walk inside the room, and a strange feeling runs through my body as I see the only vacant seat is next to Nina.

"Magnus, nice of you to join the class. Just because you are the future Alpha does not mean you get special privileges. Now take your seat before you get yourself detention,"

I growl under my breath, "Yes, Mr Thomson," and plonk my books onto the table and sit next to Nina.

Nina stiffens in surprise as I sit beside her. She looks at me and is trying to contain a smile. I try to tune her presence out and tune into Mr Thompson. He talks about different types of soil that are low in nutrients and high in nutrients. Nina's pen flicks back and forth as she listens to Mr Thomson. Her hands are small and dainty, and her nails have been freshly manicured and painted with a very light, subtle pink. Her long brown hair drapes down her arms. I watch as she tucks her hair behind her ear, revealing a gold earring and exposing her nape. My eyes focus on the nape of her neck. I feel my heart racing. I break out into a sweat and feel my heartbeat pounding erratically through my chest.