A Beauty In An All-Male Alpha Academy

Chapter 169: People looking for her

Taros saw how clingy Angela had been with Hiro earlier. He tried to push it aside, but the picture kept coming back to him. Each time he remembered, his chest tightened and his wolf stirred, begging him to strike Hiro. He almost gave in, almost lost control, but he forced himself to stay calm. This wasn’t the right time for a fight.

He had already contributed in ruining Angela’s birthday two days ago, and guilt still weighed heavy on him. He wanted to make it right, to tell her he was sorry again, but that would have to wait until the problems before them were solved.

"What happened?" Hailey asked after a long silence. They had been driving for several minutes, and it was strange for him not to say a word.

"I’m fine," Taros said, forcing a small smile while keeping his eyes on the road. Slade sat quietly in the back seat, scrolling through his phone.

"That’s not true," Hailey pressed, studying him. "Something’s wrong, and I think it has to do with your mate." She tilted her head knowingly. "You’re jealous because she’s with Hiro."

"I never said that," Taros muttered, rolling his eyes. He pulled into the academy and drove straight toward the staff quarters. "I’ll drop you off at your sister’s."

"Do I even have a choice?" Hailey sighed, clearly displeased. She and her sister were not on good terms, and after seeing her with the boys tonight, Miss Valois hadn’t been happy either. Hailey knew her sister would have dragged her away if the others hadn’t stopped her.

"You should try to fix things with her. She’s the only family you have left. Don’t forget that," Taros said gently. Family meant everything to him. His parents had raised him with peace and unity, and he carried those values with him.

"I know, but you don’t understand what she’s done."

"You never told me," Taros reminded her. "I’ve asked many times, but you always keep it to yourself." He slowed as they reached the staff quarters. The principal’s house stood tall, a three-storey building. He couldn’t help but wonder if Miss Valois ever felt lonely living in such a big place all by herself.

"Well, she keeps things from me. Important family matters, like I’m still a child," Hailey said bitterly, though she stopped short of explaining further. In her eyes, her sister had always been a liar. No matter how many chances she gave her, she always ended up disappointed.

should tell me, let me be the judge.

Taros couldn’t believe he was defending Miss Valois. A woman whose life was buried in mystery after the curse of the goddess. No one knew the truth of what she had done or why she was punished. All people had were

of his question. She wanted to escape instead of lying to him. When

out without answering,

is ringing," she said quickly, pointing at his

out a deep sigh as he pulled the phone out. When he saw the caller, his

and leaned forward, watching closely. He paid full attention when

"Hello, Renn," Taros said.

tense and

him?" Taros asked,

We’re entering the academy now," Renn rushed out, and before Taros could say

against the steering wheel. His jaw clenched as he

in shock. He hadn’t expected that. The boy

as surprised. "Renn said it’s a long story,

hand through his hair, tension on his face.

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to her, his voice low and cold. Miss Valois shook her head, unable to say the word no, but he already knew. "Then why

again made her sick. Every time she came to him, she

thunder. Her chest tightened, her pulse racing. What if the students nearby heard him and came out? What if they saw her