My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 102

Chapter 102: Failed Shopping Escape

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Chapter 102

~Valerie’s POV~

For some reason, I overheard girls discussing the new Alpha and how another new student was joining the sophomore class.

I also discovered he was taking all classes—elective, mandatory and core. But what surprised me most was the fact that yesterday he barely showed up for all classes, but the burn of his eyes on my back was something else.

The notice board near the East Wing cafeteria had become the unofficial battleground for announcements, event posters, and passive-aggressive notes about stolen potions.

This morning, it drew a crowd like moths to flame.

Astraea dragged me forward, her grip tight on my wrist. "Come on! Move faster, Vee. There’s something new."

"I’m already regretting this," I muttered under my breath.

Isla was already standing at the front, arms crossed, lips pursed as she read aloud from the bold, red-lettered flyer pinned dead center.

BLOOD MOON MASQUERADE

Hosted by the Academy Student Council

Theme: Blood Moon

Masks Encouraged. Dress to Devour.

Location: Crescent Hall Ballroom

Time: 8 p.m. till Moonset

Transport shuttles begin at 6.30 p.m.

Guest Performers. Open Magic Arena. Fireworks Finale.

At the bottom, in less elegant penmanship, someone had scribbled, Rumour has it the Alpha Kings are personally involved.

"Oh. My. Stars," Astraea gasped like she’d just been gifted a royal proposal. "This is going to be the party of the century!"

"I hope it involves fire-dancing fairies again," Emerald said, her gaze glittering. "Last time, one set a professor’s beard on fire. It was a masterpiece."

Isla turned to me, beaming. "You have to come, Valerie. Especially if the Alphas are organizing it, that means top-tier everything. Maybe even enchanted champagne, lol." She gave a wink.

I gave her a dry stare. "Pass. I don’t do fancy masks and magically enhanced hormones."

"But this could be fun," Isla nudged me. "A little mystery, a little danger. Maybe even a dance or two. Come on, it’s practically tradition."

"I’ll think about it," I lied. I already knew where that thought was going—in a prison inside my mind.

Emerald looped her arm around mine. "Nope. That’s code for ’yes, and I need a killer outfit.’ Let’s go shopping. Today."

I perked up at that. Shopping meant city access. City access meant detours. I’d been planning a stealthy return to the bar near Halebrook—a place I wasn’t supposed to step foot in again.

Perfect opportunity.

"Fine," I said boredly, trying to keep up my charade while hiding my insane delight at what I could do.

Finally, I will know more about the Emblem and no one could stop me.

I was already picturing the dark alley behind the tavern’s back entrance.

They lifted their brows and I could tell they thought I was just delighted in shopping with the girls more, which wasn’t entirely a lie, but duh...

Classes went smoothly that day, and since evasiveness is my best technique, I did not have a kissing encounter today.

At the close of school, we got ready to leave after rushing back to our dorm to change.

"I’ll get myself there. You guys go ahead."

"Actually..." Isla looked sheepish. "I might’ve... already asked Dristan to drive us?"

I blinked. "You what?"

Astraea squealed. "He said yes! Well, eventually. After Isla told him you were coming." Astraea’s tone changed slightly, but I was too busy with what Isla had done to care.

My glare turned to Isla instantly.

She held up both hands. "In my defence, it worked."

"No," I said. "I’m still taking my cab."

Emerald snorted as Astraea looked like she’d been personally betrayed. "You’d deprive us of a road trip with Dristan?"

"I’d deprive him of one with me," I corrected.

Before Isla could plead again, a deep voice cut across the courtyard.

"Fine."

"I’m down," I said, far too cheerfully. "Public transport sounds amazing."

"Down girl."

"Valerie, he is ours."

"I don’t mind."

"Yeah, those words would come back to bite you, I tell you."

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