Academy Of Mates novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66

Chapter 66

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With his hand interlaced with mine, we left our room and headed for the dining room. The first thing I saw were pancakes, thick and fluffy and stacked high on the long wooden table. Pitchers and pitchers of syrup of every kind were on display, making me all giddy. And right next to the tower of pancakes was another tall stack of bacon. As if an afterthought, a bowl of fruit was placed on the edge of the table.

There was no luxury to how anything was presented, no random flourish, all placed on the table for quick consumption and I secretly loved it.

I wasn’t in the School of Love anymore and it was a welcome sight.

“If you want something else, feel free to let them know.” Sebastian monotonously says, gesturing to the group of excited looking girls pecking from an open door at the end of the room. When they see us looking, they squeak, clambering out of sight. “Those are the girls I told you about. The ones that come in to cook and clean.”

“That leads to the kitchen?” I pointed to where they disappeared.

He nods, helping me into a cushioned seat. “Yes. When I’m not here and you ever need anything, you may ask them and they will give it to you.”

Sebastian fills my plate with a generous amount of pancakes and bacon, pushing the syrup next to me. I feel eyes on us again and when I look up, the girls are whispering amongst themselves, smiling widely.

“Oh, she’s so pretty.” I heard one of them say.

“No wonder the Alpha fell in love with her. Did you hear how it happened? He wasn’t even planning to go. They saw each other by chance and it was meant to be! Like destiny.” They shrilled, jumping up and down. “I’m so happy. It’s perfect. She’s perfect. They’re absolutely perfect!”

Sebastian ignores them completely, his eyes faraway like in deep conversation with someone through mind link, but I… I couldn’t believe it. This wasn’t at all how I imagined my first encounter with the most feared pack would be. I was expecting glares and a reminder of my rank, not this. Not quiet praises and giggles.

In comparison to how most people have greeted me in my life, this was probably the most unexpected it has ever been. No one has ever just looked at me and said such nice things. And I would be suspicious of it, if not for the big smiles on their faces and the glimmer of pure joy in their eyes.

“Vareesa,”

I straightened in my seat, turning my attention to Sebastian. “Yes?”

He had already finished eating, his plate empty. “I have to go check on a few things. Benedict will come pick you up when everything is ready for the announcement.”

My mark suddenly burned hot at the mention of Benedict. “Oh. Okay.”

Sebastian’s eyes softened. “Unless you want me to stay?”

From what I know, Alphas are really busy and for him to still be at the house at this time is already a big sacrifice to him and to whatever he has to do. “No, it’s okay. You go be an Alpha. I’ll keep myself busy.”

He stands to his full height, a pillar of power, before leaning down to press a kiss on my lips. “Call me for anything. I’ll come immediately.”

“I’m going to be just fine.” I insisted, digging into my food.

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He gently takes me by the chin, making me look up at his amber eyes. “Vareesa?”

Knowing he would not let me win this one, I gave in, “I’ll call.”

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Satisfied with my answer, he presses a possessive kiss on my mark which makes me sigh. “I’ll see you in a bit, my little mate.”

I watch him go, a man made of solid muscle striding through our home and just as I’m about to lose sight of him, he turns and gives me a small smile. It was so out of place on his lips, but it was a smile for me… and only for me.

Going back to my food with a smile of my own, I quietly ate and was surprised by the girls who emerged from the kitchen, their heads bowed low. “Luna, we just wanted to introduce ourselves.”

Their voices were so meek, so… like mine that I couldn’t help but stand from my seat and take hold of their hands. “Hi, I’m Varcesa. It’s so nice to meet everyone. Thank you for the lovely breakfast.”

Stunned was the one word I could describe their faces.

A second passes and I started to worry if I had said something wrong until they erupted in squeals of glee. “We are so lucky to have such a gracious Luna!”

They bow their heads repeatedly, their foreheads centimeters away from the floor. “Please ask us for anything. Anything at all. We will take good care of you.”

“Thank you “I don’t get to finish as they start to bombard me with questions.

“How old are you, Luna? You look very young.”

“You’re so pretty. Do you bathe in milk?”

“The Alpha has not stopped giving instructions on how we should take care of you. He’s so smitten! I’ve never seen him like that at all.”

“Where are you from?”

I swallow, getting ready for their reactions that I’m sure won’t be as nice as this. “I’m… I’m from the farm pack.”

“Oh,” A heartbeat passed before even more excited questions came. “I’m from a farm pack too! The Alpha saved us. That’s why we’re here now. Which farm pack did you come from? Maybe I know someone.”

I waited, I waited for them to take it back to say they’re just joking and I’m trash beneath their feet, but it never came.

And just like that, I had instant friends. The only difference is, my new friends keep calling me Luna like it’s my name. Still, I enjoyed having them all the same. They all shared their pasts, all coming from different packs. They shared stories of how they got here and if they had mates themselves.

I couldn’t have been happier.

“Luna, tell us about Beta Benedict. Have you met him?”

A collection of loud sighs and fluttering hearts came from the girls. It would seem Benedict is very popular but something about this line of questioning has me very worried. “I met him in the Academy.”

They leaned closer to me. “Who’s the girl he was supposed to bring home? He told everyone within the first few hours of arriving at the School of Love that he was going to choose someone by the end of the weekend, but I saw him last night and he wasn’t with anyone. Did she reject him?”

The memory of Benedict standing up from his seat during my choosing flashes before my eyes and I do my best to blink it

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away. “I didn’t see him with anyone but then I didn’t really join any of the events to know more about it.”

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