Chapter 145: The Party.

The cool breeze kissed her skin as she stood in the darkness. Angela had already made up her mind to leave since no one was around. Whoever invited her here was clearly playing games. They wanted to scare her and it worked. She was terrified, but she would never let it show.

Just when she was about to walk away, lights came on all of a sudden. Someone must have switched on the bulbs outside. Angela lifted her head, and to her surprise, she saw a big decoration that read Happy Birthday, Angela.

Her confusion only deepened until she saw Alex and Stales stepping out, holding a cake. The other housemates followed with candles and gifts in their hands. It seemed the entire house had gathered to celebrate her.

Angela froze where she stood, shock running through every part of her body. She had never celebrated a birthday in her life. It was all so strange, and the fact that she came out here expecting an enemy instead of her friends made her eyes sting.

Hot tears threatened to fall as she heard them singing the birthday song for her. She couldn’t hold them back any longer. The tears rolled freely down her cheeks, leaving her overwhelmed and lost for words.

They surely knew how to make her speechless.

"Happy birthday, Angel," they chorused together, clapping their hands. Angela could only stare at them. They understood she was too moved to respond.

"Happy eighteenth birthday, buddy," Stales said, handing her a box. He hugged her briefly and stepped aside.

"Happy birthday, big girl," Alex whispered as he placed the cake in her hands. It was chocolate—her favorite. She had always wished for one on her birthday, but Grace always refused.

Grace used to say that birthdays were nothing more than counting down to the grave, and only a fool would celebrate such a thing. For a long time Angela believed her. She did not want to die young like her father.

But when she turned fifteen, she began to understand that her mother’s words were not entirely true. A birthday was not about death. It was about life. It was proof that you had survived another year, proof that you had grown, that you were still standing with loved ones beside you. It was another chance to chase your dreams.

Grace knew all of this, but she kept it to herself, and in the end, it only left Angela feeling robbed of something precious.

the others. Her hands were

to put all of this together? I honestly came here thinking I was walking into danger.

came up with this particular idea," Stales said proudly. "We wanted to leave you surprised and shocked at the same time, so I went to your room not long ago to drop the red box. I wasn’t fast enough, so I

when I clearly closed it before going to bed," Angela replied with a small smile. "I loved the surprise,

admiration. "It means you were careful and ready before

eyes shining with sincerity. "But

seen. Even the bunk house was lit up, filled with drinks and laughter. Games were scattered everywhere, and the boys were enjoying themselves without a care. Seeing how much fun everyone was having warmed her heart. It made her happy to know there were

with a grin, watching the surprise on her face. "Yes, smile harder, girl. Your mate pulled this off just

until her eyes found him. There he was—her mate—the one who had planned this wonderful party for her. He

winked at her. He did it so openly, as if he

if anyone else had noticed, but the party was in full swing. No one was paying attention to

hot he is," Stales muttered in admiration before turning to Angela. "But tell me,

know, Stales, but I’m glad they’re

of the problems we’re facing. There’s too much going on, it distracts them," Alex replied. "But didn’t Alpha Taros already claim you? I mean, the way you

between her and Taros in the woods was supposed to remain her secret, her hidden desire, but things had taken a turn she

work out because I found Evan’s dead body,"

with sympathy. He hated interrupted moments like that. "But would you have allowed

could still feel the heat of his kiss, the way his hands had explored her body, the way his mouth made her lose all control. He had almost taken her completely before they were forced to stop. She never wanted it to end that way. She had wanted more,

Renn to claim you the other day during your romantic moment," Stales reminded her. He noticed

cheeks warm. "I wanted him to take me. It feels

mating bond," Stales explained. "It’s the wolf’s lust, the craving for its mate. You just want them

it would be better to do it before the next full moon," Alex said firmly. "We have

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