My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 39

Chapter 39: Another Mate

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Chapter 39

~Valerie’s POV~

The morning sun slipped lazily through the blinds, casting thin lines of gold across the dorm floor.

I stretched with a yawn, grabbed my coffee cup from the kitchen counter, and took one last sip before placing it in the dishwasher. The caffeine had barely kicked in, but I was already on edge.

Just as I turned on the tap to rinse it, I heard the creak of the room doors and footsteps.

"Val!" Isla’s voice floated in.

Emerald followed close behind, calling out, "Astraea, you ready?" She knocked once on Astraea’s door, but silence answered.

"Huh. Maybe she left early," Emerald said with a shrug.

Isla smiled my way. "Hope you enjoyed your jog?"

I gave a lazy nod, trying not to look suspicious and knowing yesterday was not about any jog. "Yeah."

"I was surprised you came back a bit early," Isla added.

"Yeah, felt a bit lightheaded, so I decided to call it a night," I lied.

"Oh, I’m sorry. You have to be careful next time."

I nodded but then I shoved my hand into the pocket of my uniform and froze. My fingers brushed against paper. Crisp. Folded. My stomach dropped.

The letter.

I had completely forgotten about what my cousin did yesterday—the anonymous note with my full name that I didn’t ask for.

"Val?" Isla’s voice cut through my spiraling thoughts.

"Uh... I forgot something," I said quickly. "In my room. You girls can go. I’ll catch up with you."

Emerald and Isla exchanged confused glances. I could tell they were curious but didn’t push it.

"You better hurry," Emerald chimed in. "There was a notice on the group chat. Principal wants to address us before the first training begins with our Guild Leaders."

"Aye, remind me about that," I muttered, rolling my eyes. Dristan again.

"Come on, we know Dristan isn’t that bad," Isla teased. "My cousin is just fun with extra snark."

"Yeah, yeah. Sadly for him, I refuse to avail myself for his entertainment anymore," I said, waving them off as they headed out.

"Good call." Once the door clicked shut behind them, I pulled the paper from my pocket and unfolded it.

My name stared back at me.

Same sleek handwriting. Same eerie calm in the way it was phrased.

I didn’t read it again. I sure as hell didn’t need to. The moment I saw my name—Valerie Violet Sapphire Snow—I remembered every word. Every warning. Every gut-punch of uncertainty.

I crumpled the paper in my palm and walked straight to the kitchen.

Quickly, I flicked on the gas burner and lit a small flame. There was no hesitation in my handling. If anyone had seen me, it’ll be like I had done this quite a lot in the past. No hesitation.

I held the paper over it, watching the edges curl, blacken, and turn to ash. Just before it reached my fingers, I blew it out, letting the last corner smolder.

With a flick of my foot, I opened the dustbin and dumped the charred remains inside. I dusted my hands together, like brushing away a memory I refused to carry.

"That’s done. For now"

I left the dorm in a rush, zipping up my hoodie, slinging my bag over my shoulder.

When I reached the main school building, I spotted Isla and Emerald just entering through the tall front doors.

"Fuck!"

Don’t look back. Just go.

Shit. Walk faster.

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