The Alpha’s Mate Who Cried Wolf

Chapter31
After a couple of months had passed, Nina stopped greeting me each day, knowing I would not respond. Now in high school, she had become a loner. Keeping to herself in class, and went to the library at recess and lunch.
May would elbow me and glare if she caught me staring at Nina, but then again, she would always get jealous and cranky at any girl
glanced at
‘Stop elbowing me, May,’ I growl.
‘Stop staring at Nina then. You haven’t spoken to her in seven years, yet you are always staring at her. Besides, you should just be focusing your attention on me. Everyone knows we will be mates,’ she beams.
‘Not if I can help it.’
‘Your such an ass Magnus,’ she growls
‘Yes, I’m told daily by many girls I have a nice ass,’ I smirk.
‘Who is telling you that? I demand to know their names right now,’ she says, glaring at every female in the classroom.
‘May, you need to get over it.’
‘No, you need to get over Nina!’
Iglare at May, making her cower back in her seat.
‘I can’t get over someone I was never into in the first place,’ I snap
May crosses her arms and looks away. We spend the last ten minutes of maths in silence. As soon as the bell rings, she clings onto my arm as if we never argued, smiling as we make our way to the cafeteria.
| sit at the popular table that is reserved for myself and my friends. Zak, Trixie, and Flint join me at my table along with our school friends, Paul and Claire.
Biting into my salad roll, I watch as Nina walks in and takes her seat in the far corner. Meanwhile, nearly every female is trying to grab my attention.

Claire places her hand on my shoulder and sits next to me.
‘Hey, Magnus,’
“Hi, Claire,’ I say and continue to eat my roll.
‘So, I’m having a party on Saturday and wanted to invite you along.
‘Oh, a party!’ Trixie butts in.
‘Okay,’ I mumble.
‘Great! I, um, was also hoping you would come to the party as um my date?’ she says nervously.
1 stare at her in thought. She is one of the most beautiful girls at school. She has nice long legs, and a decent-sized bust with long red hair and green eyes. Thinking of how gorgeous she is, I somehow stared back at Nina again. With her long brown hair, stunning brown eyes, a petite figure, I could easily wrap my arms around and lift her with one hand. I wonder what her hair smells like. Does her skin feel as smooth as it looks?
Wait… why am I thinking of Nina this way? I cut her out of my life years ago for a reason, so why am I so curious about her? Now that I think about it, I don’t think I’ve ever gone a day without thinking of her….
‘Um, excuse me, Claire, you can’t just ask him out when he is already claimed,’ May growls.
Magnus is a free man, May, you two aren’t dating and just because you think you are his mate doesn’t mean you will be.’
Zak, Trixie, and Flint, back away from the table just in time as May leaps towards Claire. A fight breaks out between them and I sigh in disbelief.
Everyone in the Cafeteria crowd around them and all chant ‘Fight, fight, fight, fight!’
Nina rushes towards the crowd and sees Claire is winning the fight. I go to pull them apart, but Nina jumps in front of May to protect her.
“Nina, what are you doing?’ May yell 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 the crap out of you with ease and no one else seems to want to save your ass,’ she says, then looks at me.
I look away, avoiding eye contact.
Yeah, well, I bet I could beat the crap out of you with ease,’ she yells and as she lunges towards Nina, Igrab May around the waist and pull her back into my chest before she could hurt Nina.
That’s enough, all of you,’ I growl fiercely for everyone to hear. Everyone submits and lowers their heads. ‘Trixie, take May to the nurse’s office to get check her wounds checked out and cleaned up,’
May smiles and looks up at me as if she has fallen in love with me even more. Of course, I care about May, but not in the way she wants me to. Right now, I just 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 remains standing there staring at me. As l’ m about to sit down, she takes a few steps towards me.
‘I know you don’t want to hear my voice or even look at me, but I just wanted to say Thank you, for stopping her, as much as she hates me, she is still my sister and I could never fight her or hurt her,’ My eyes against my will, instantly connect with hers. Her innocent eyes remind me of a fawn about to be eaten by a wolf. My eyes trail down her smooth skin, past her small nose, and to her lips. I wonder… how sweet her lips would taste…
‘Magnus?’ Claire says. I shake my head at 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 slumps and walks away.
I’m fine, she 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?