Chapter 41 Good Match
Chapter 41 Good Match
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“So, we’re going to have an assessment today,” Miss Loveson announced, her gaze lingering on me from time to time. It seemed that the teachers were aware of the tension in the air as well “Two weeks after the Ivory Solstice, we will hold a competition in our school, inviting every eligible university to participate in various contests ranging from sports to academics.”
This assessment will be focused on general knowledge–it’s the main event of all the quiz bees. From both the freshman and senior levels, four representatives will be chosen for this category.”
“Fort, Sienna, please help me distribute the papers, she instructed. The two of them stood, grabbed their stacks, and began handing them out to the members.
I opted to sit alone at the very back. However, just then, someone abruptly pulled the chair next to me. I initially ignored them, but the persistent glances forced me to acknowledge his presence. With a small sigh, I turned to him.
“Can I help you?” I muttered, my patience already wearing thin.
He smiled, revealing a set of straight teeth. “I don’t think I’ve properly introduced myself. The name’s Kyle. I’m the third best among all the seniors and, trust me, I could use an apprentice.” he winked, his confidence radiating from him.
“No thanks,” I replied, turning my gaze back to the front once more.
“If you need any help with this assessment, I’m more than willing to lend a hand. It would be fantastic for us to represent our respective year levels,” he persisted.
I let out a heavy sigh, choosing to ignore him completely. At that moment, Sienna arrived at our table and dropped the papers onto it with an unforgiving force. She shot me a glare before walking away, prompting yet another deep sigh from
me
“Whoa, what’s her issue?” Kyle chuckled as he reached for one of the test sheets-
“Beats me,” I grumbled under my breath. She was the one who had exposed my virginity for the entire school to see, and now she was throwing a fit because Jaxon suddenly broke up with her?
Shaking my head, I redirected my focus to the test in front of me instead. Kyle continued muttering under his breath while he worked through the questions, and I felt his hand brush against mine on several occasions. I simply ignored him and scooted to the very end of the table, hoping for peace.
Minutes later, Eliass stood from his seat and submitted his paper. I noticed the number of questions I still had left and sighed. Kyle proved to be a distraction, continually interrupting my train of thought and rhythm.
One by one, the others began to submit their papers. Fortunately, I managed to hand mine in right before the time limit- being the last one to finish. As I returned to my seat, Kyle scooted closer once more and playfully nudged my shoulder.
“It was pretty difficult, wasn’t it?” he smirked. “I told you–I was willing to help”
“I don’t need your help,” I finally snapped, which prompted him to raise both hands in mock surrender.
“Let me check these papers, and I’ll announce the representatives in just a few minutes,” Miss Loveson said, and the room. erupted into quiet conversations.
In the meantime, I stood from my seat and started walking to the bathroom just outside of the Silver building. Once inside. I took care of my business and stepped out to wash my hands. To my surprise, the door swung open, and there stood Kyle once
instinctively stepped back, narrowing my eyes at him. “What are you doing here!”
Kyle chuckled and leaned casually against the sink. “Don’t worry. I’m not here to cause trouble. I just wanted to talk to you.”
sighed, running my fingers through my luir, trying to mask my annoyance. At that moment, Kyle froze, gazing at me with
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“What?” I snapped.
He shook his head, lightly slapping his cheek as if trying to refocus. “You’re actually very… pretty,”
I was becoming more confused by the minute. Why on earth was he suddenly acting like this?
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“You don’t have the flashy look, but the more I observe you, the more I realize how beautiful you truly are. It’s appalling that I didn’t notice it sooner,” he said earnestly.
I clicked my tongue in annoyance. “Let’s be frank. You’ve only noticed me now because of my virginity”
He scratched the back of his neck sheepishly. “Well, I won’t argue with that point, but I genuinely mean it when I say you’re beautiful”
“Are you done?” I asked, growing impatient and crossing my arms protectively in front of my chest. “Miss Loveson must be done by now.”
Kyle pursed his lips and, without warning, stepped closer. “Somehow, you’re even prettier when you’re angry.”
I glared at him. “Step back,” I warned, but it seemed he had completely lost his mind when he suddenly wrapped his arms. around my waist.
“Let go.”
Before I could finish my sentence, those very words came from someone else.
Both of us turned toward the door to find Elias standing there, leaning nonchalantly against the door frame with his arms crossed.
Kyle quickly released me and darted glances between Elias and me. A look of understanding crossed his features, and then he bowed slightly.
“Sorry, Alpha,” he mumbled. “I didn’t realize you had already claimed her.”
My frown deepened. “Nobody has claimed me,” I insisted, but it seemed Kyle was already convinced otherwise.
“I’m going back,” he stated, leaving Elias and me alone. I sighed and shook my head, intending to leave when he unexpectedly.
my arm again. He leaned in, bowing his head slightly so our eyes met.
seized
I didn’t back down this time, I held his gaze, offering him the same heated glare.
“I knew it,” he muttered. “It is you.”
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He brushed my hair away from my neck and poked at the mark there, his finger lingering for a few seconds before finally withdrawing. “I saw it the first time we met,” he said, smiling.
“What?” I asked, frustration tightening my features into a deeper frown.
“You didn’t hide it back then, right?” he chuckled.
you wouldn’t
My head was reeling with a million thoughts. Elias had known all this time and hadn’t said a word? As if reading my mind, he spoke “Well, I knew the truth was bound to come out eventually,” he whispered. “I kept quiet because I knew appreciate me spreading the information around.”
“Besides that, if was rather entertaining to have this kind of information all to myself,” he added, his smile lacking warmth. Instead, it felt like he had just won a gune that only he knew he was playing.
My heart raced within my chest. “I’m not going to give in to you,” I declared with determination.
urse not,” Hias replied, his tone casual. “You’re quite stubborn, I’ve noticed. However, even the most stubborn people have their breaking points.”
The treatment you received from Kyle just moments ago will be a recurring theme,” he continued, his hand returning to linger on my mark, touching it lightly. “You will be the center of attention for as long as you bear this mark.”
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“However,” he said, his voice taking on a serious tone, “not everyone will be as lenient as Kyle. Others will be far more relentless–persisting until you reach your breaking point.”
“That’s how it works in Elite. You either devour or become devoured,”
n assure you of
So, he trailed off, finally letting go of me. “I may not possess Rowan’s sex appeal or Jaxon’s strength, but I can one thing–your protection.”
I fell silent, internalizing his words.
“I’m the smartest of the group, you see. I wouldn’t use you the way those three Alphas would. Instead, with your intelligence, you could join me in the East. What do you say? I believe we would make a pretty good match.”
“You’d be better off with me than with the rest of those Alphas.”
Before I could get a word out, another person appeared from the bathroom door.
“Miss Loveson is looking for the two of you.” Fort said, interrupting our conversation.
I stepped away.and nodded, following Fort back to the Silver building, with Elias trailing closely behind. Though I couldn’t see his expression, I had a strong feeling he was smirking
As we entered, we were greeted by Miss Loveson. “There you are. I’ve finished reviewing the papers. Please take your seats.”
To my dismay, Elias had taken Kyle’s previous spot. While I didn’t appreciate Kyle’s presence, I would have much preferred solitude over any of their company.
The seniors‘ representatives will be Cicely and Fort–congratulations, Miss Loveson announced. Muted applause echoed throughout the room, but it seemed they were not surprised anymore. These two must have been frequent representatives.
“And for the freshmen…,” she paused dramatically.
Part of me hoped to be chosen as one of the representatives, but I also understood it wouldn’t be the end of the world if I wasn’L
“We have Elias and… Arden,” she continued, lifting her head to offer me a smile. My eyes widened slightly as a rush of excitement surged through me.
Once again, applause filled the room, though it sounded more forced this time.
Elias leaned in with a proud smirk. “I told you we’d make a good match.”
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