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.

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

hard, struggling with the weight of his question. She wanted to escape instead of lying to him. When she turned, she saw that Slade was still busy with his phone, not paying attention

for the car door to step out without answering, but

phone is ringing," she said quickly,

deep sigh as he pulled the phone out.

He paid full attention when Taros answered and put the call

"Hello, Renn," Taros said.

isn’t feeling well," Renn’s voice came through, tense and uneasy. It sounded serious, and Taros felt his

Taros asked,

hospital. We’re entering the academy now," Renn rushed out, and

steering wheel. His jaw clenched as he quickly reversed the

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

her voice uneasy. She was just as surprised. "Renn said it’s a long story, which means something

tension on his face. The air

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

of asking him for help again made her sick. Every time she came to him, she sank

Patriarch laughed, and the sound rolled through the forest like thunder. Her chest tightened, her pulse racing. What if the students nearby heard him and