Benedict
“What’s up with you and the girl?” Ellis, my future Beta, asks walking up beside me. I’d felt him close by, ready to jump in if needed. Not that I would need him. He probably has the cushiest Beta position in the country, being my Beta. No one goes against me.
“The girl has a name. It’s Sloane. Use it,” I growl.
“Okaaaaay. What’s up with you and Sloane?” he asks.
“Nothing. But let it be known that if I catch an upperclassmen harassing a freshmen, specifically Slade Hartwell, they will become persona non grata with me.”
He looks at me, like he can’t believe I’m serious. But the look I give him would make a lesser man flinch and cower away.
“Okay, you’re the Alpha.”
“That’s right, I am.”
“So, you’re protecting her AND her brother now? And you’re still going to tell me that there is nothing between you two?” he asks.
“Have you ever seen me hanging out with her?” I ask, dodging the question. He’s a good enough Beta to see it.
“You don’t have to hang out with her, Ben. It’s obvious you’re drawn to her. Forgive me if I don’t see the attraction.”
I turn and look at my Beta. “Really? You don’t see the attraction? You think you could take her?”
“In a fight?” he asks, frowning.
“Yeah,” I say, already knowing the answer. Sloane is well known for her extreme fighting skills. She’s fucking impressive.
He grits his teeth. “No.”
“And that doesn’t intrigue you? How many Alphas have you seen her take out?” I ask.
“She’s strong, I’ll give you that. I’ve never seen her go up against you, though.”
“I’ve never given her a reason to go against me,” I say, turning to go to class.
“Afraid you might not be able to defeat her?” he asks, grinning.
In truth, I’m not sure I’d be able to keep my wolf from kissing her. Marrok has been drawn to Sloane and her wolf since the first time we saw her nearly eight years ago. He never tires of watching her and he’s insistent about us watching out FOR her.
I love my wolf, and I trust him implicitly. He’s never let me down and, as usual, he was right about Sloane. She’s incredible. I know the story of her past, everyone does. People used to tease her about it until she started knocking other wolves out with one punch. Then she got the reputation as a troublemaker. But the reality is, she doesn’t put up with anyone’s shit. No one’s. She doesn’t care who she knocks on their ass. She doesn’t care about your rank, your family, or how strong you’re supposed to be. If you go after her, or someone she cares about, she’ll take you down without a second thought or a moment’s hesitation.
“Maybe one day I’ll get to find out,” I say, heading to my next class.
Since we’re both seniors, I have several classes with Sloane. She has always ignored me in class. I don’t take it personally. She ignores anyone who isn’t Scarlet or Slade.
Scarlet is another wolf I’ve spent a lot of hours watching. Her dedication to Sloane tells me even more about the woman I’m so intrigued by. Scarlet is well liked by many people in school. She’s very outgoing and popular. But she’s never once turned her back on Sloane and surprisingly, Sloane hasn’t turned away from her. I find the dynamic of their friendship fascinating.
“Hey, Alpha,” a she-wolf says, drawing my attention away from Sloane but not before I see her roll her eyes.
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