My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 124

Chapter 124: First Confrontation

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Chapter 124

~Valerie’s POV~

I yawned, still tired even after waking up at 6 a.m. today. The morning air inside the dorm felt still, crisp, like the world was holding its breath.

I adjusted the strap of my schoolbag on my shoulder and stepped into the common area, half expecting it to be empty.

But as I turned toward the common area, I caught sight of Isla perched on the kitchen counter, barefoot and hugging a warm cup of coffee like it was a lifeline.

She looked relaxed, her dark curls pinned up messily, a soft smirk playing on her lips as her eyes found mine.

"Morning," I said cautiously.

She didn’t reply at first. Just sipped her coffee. That smile still lingered, and I could feel it—the knowing in her gaze.

"What?" I asked finally, narrowing my eyes as i placed my bag on the counter and took a seat beside her.

Isla set her cup down and stood up slowly, walking toward me.

"Saw my phone yesterday night," she said casually. "Saw the call log. Checked with Dristan."

I tilted my head, unsure where she was going.

Her voice dropped just a touch. "He said you forgave them."

I blinked. "Well—"

Before I could say another word, she dropped her mug and pulled me into a quick, tight hug.

"Thanks," she whispered into my ear.

I froze for a beat, then relaxed. "It wasn’t about them," I murmured. "It was about me."

She nodded as we moved back. "Still. You did what most wouldn’t."

I gave a half shrug. "They deserved a lesson. Not exile. It wasn’t just asking about my number. They never felt the need to have it in the first place, and your cousin got jealous and acted entitled with me. Not cool."

Isla laughed, sipping the last of her coffee before setting it in the sink. "For the record, the world’s holding its breath for how they’ll screw up next."

I smirked. "So dramatic."

She leaned against the wall, arms crossed. "So what’s your next move, and how do you plan on handling them. Min you, alpha males are very possessive, territorial and..."

"I’ll survive." I picked up a glass and took some water. "Where’s Astraea and Emerald?

"Astraea’s not around—she went to visit her cousin. Princess Titania. Said she needed clarity."

"Makes sense." I nodded. "Emerald?"

"In the lab early. She said she had to check on a sample with Professor Kenric before class."

I shifted my bag on my shoulder and glanced toward the door. "We should head out too if we do not want to be late."

"You haven’t had breakfast, Valerie," Isla called out, stopping me from leaving.

"You need to take cereals like a normal growing child at least."

I stared at her plainly as though I were seeing a ghost or something.

"What?" Isla asked

I smiled. "Don’t play the mother role right now, Isla."

"Well, if I don’t take care of you, who will?" I smirked and shook my head.

"Come on, gulp something down.

I shook my head. "Fine."

As I quickly ate my cereal, Isla’s voice carried on.

"So... you want to ho on a date with them or you are still observing?"

Kieran always played.

He didn’t need to touch me to get a reaction—he was the reaction.

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