A Beauty In An All-Male Alpha Academy

Chapter 81: The Shift II.

Alex walked out of the stadium, not sure where he was going. He just kept moving. His heart was pounding and his mind was racing. Something was wrong with Angela. She wouldn’t have run off like that if everything was fine.

He tried to think of where she could have gone. He guessed she might be near the dorms, so he followed the path, but there were too many footprints. He couldn’t call out her name—if the Alphas heard him, they would come running. That was the last thing she needed.

He paused and took a deep breath, trying to clear his thoughts. He needed to focus. He closed his eyes for a moment and used his sharp sense of smell.

Slowly, her scent came to him. It led toward the woods behind the West House. But there was something else...fear. Her fear was so strong, he could feel it in his chest.

Without wasting another second, Alex ran toward the woods. His heart sank when he saw her. Angela was sitting on the ground with her back against a tree. Her arms were wrapped tightly around herself. She looked so small, so broken.

"Angela," he called gently.

She looked up, her eyes filled with fear. Her whole body was trembling. Alex didn’t move closer. He knew she was scared.

"It’s okay," he said, trying to calm her. "I’m here. I promised I’d help you, no matter what. You’re not alone."

"I’m a mess," she whispered. Her voice was shaky. She lifted her hands. They were changing. Claws had pushed through her fingers. Hair covered her skin.

"My bones hurt," she said, her voice cracking.

"I know. I’ve felt it too," Alex said softly. "Just breathe. Try to stay calm."

want to scare her more by getting too close. Then her ears began to shift. They turned into the ears of a wolf. Alex’s breath caught for a second. He had seen shifts before, but

of the prophecy? He had never seen the scroll himself. His parents had only told him the story. Maybe the Alphas knew the full truth, but he didn’t want them near her. If they found her, they’d fight over

you trust me?" he

No answer.

Maybe even up to the mountains. Somewhere safe. He took out his phone and sent a message to Stales. He asked him to create a distraction...anything that would slow down the Alphas. It wouldn’t be easy, but he trusted his friend to

relaxed told Alex all he needed to know. She trusted him, even if she

or the rest of the pack. Taking a few steps back, he

so he reached out his paw slowly. She took it without hesitation. That simple act surprised him more than anything. Carefully, he pulled her into his arms and let his scent spread through the area. It would confuse the Alphas and throw them

the woods. The wind rushed past them until they reached the mountains. Hidden not far from there, he found a cave and

her dazed state, she couldn’t help but stare. She hadn’t expected

was like lightning. Angela blinked, unsure where he had gone.

a shirt and trousers that clearly didn’t fit him well. She figured he must

keeping a little distance.

Alex. You can come closer," she said. She tried to smile, though it didn’t come out quite

bared her teeth and suddenly lifted her claws, pretending to attack. Alex jumped back so fast

He realized she had tricked him, and the fear in his eyes turned into quiet amusement. She had made

"Well done, Angel. That

I scare you that much?" Angela laughed softly, though she clutched

letting out a deep breath. "You are going to be the

mother, please. I’m sorry," she muttered, trying