The True Alpha of Lupine (Seraphina and Ronan) novel Chapter 6

6. HOW DARE YOU?

SERAPHINA

Cassius instantly dropped his arm and, with a muttered apology, ducked out with the others.

I stared after him, then glanced back at Ronan, unsettled by the sudden aggression in his stance. What the hell was that about?

“Ronan,” someone called from outside the room.

Ronan turned toward the doorway, where a handsome Alpha with dirty blonde hair leaned casually against the frame. A powerful, commanding aura surrounded him, the kind that made even the air feel heavier.

Without a word, Ronan gave him a brief nod — and for some reason, cast a fleeting glance in my direction before striding out.

I let out a breath I hadn’t realized I was holding. His presence alone threatened something inside me I couldn’t name.

Soon, the others were ready in their uniforms, while I busied myself unpacking the few belongings I had left, pretending to be preoccupied as I neatly arranged them in the cupboard.

Without warning, Reed kicked my shoe — not hard enough to injure, but not gently either.

“Hey, Tiny,” he sneered, looking down at me with a twisted grin. “I’m sure you read the instructions about living in the dormitory.”

I glanced up at him, keeping my expression calm and indifferent. “I did.”

“Then why the hell aren’t you ready yet?!” he snapped, his voice grating and sharp. “The bell’s about to ring, and everyone has to be in the cafeteria, training grounds, or hall according to schedule. Sharing a room with a weakling like you is already embarrassing enough. Don’t you dare be late or do anything to stain my reputation. I’m in charge of this room, and I swear, if you break any rules, I’ll beat you to death.”

Growling under his breath, he turned on his heel and stormed out, leaving me standing alone in the now-silent room.

I watched his retreating back, the faint echo of his footsteps fading just as the bell sounded.

Snatching my uniform, I dashed out of the room and sprinted down the empty hallway toward the bathroom. Just as I’d hoped, it was completely empty. But one look at the foggy glass shower stalls made my stomach twist. They offered little privacy, barely a blur between bodies and shapes.

I clenched my jaw. How the hell was I supposed to pull this off every day? I could manage it now, but this wouldn’t be sustainable. Sooner or later, someone would notice something. I needed a plan.

Quickly stripping, I took the fastest shower imaginable, doused myself with the scent-masking perfume, and dressed. By the time I reached the cafeteria, I was breathless and half-drenched with both the water and sweat.

The room was already filled with Alphas eating, their eyes following me with unreadable expressions, some curious, others dismissive. Their stares pricked at my skin, but I ignored them and made my way to the food counter.

Only to find it nearly empty.

Most of the food containers were scraped clean. Even the desserts and chicken wings, portions usually prepared to match the number of students, were gone. I glanced up at the server wolf, who immediately looked away, guilt clear in his face.

Behind me, laughter broke out.

Turning my head, I saw the same group of Alphas, plates piled high with more food than they could possibly finish — my share among it.

“Hey, Tiny,” one of them, the one they called Jordan, who I remembered standing beside Alpha Dante yesterday, called out with a smirk. He was Dante’s friend, “I’ve got way too much food on my plate. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure to leave some leftovers for you.”

Laughter erupted around him. I silently looked past Jordan to the other side of the cafeteria where a pair of blue eyes were watching me, Dante. He looked like he wanted to tear me apart. I slowly tore my eyes from him.

I didn’t rise to Dante’s friend’s bait. Keeping my expression unreadable, I calmly gathered the few scraps that remained — a couple of small apple slices, a half-serving of potatoes, a glass of water. It wasn’t much, but it would have to do.

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