A Beauty In An All-Male Alpha Academy

Chapter 279: He Is Ashamed.

The cool breeze blew, making the red light on the cigarette glow brighter. A small puff of smoke drifted out and touched her nose as she watched him. He was lost in his thoughts, not even aware that she had been standing beside him all along.

Angela sighed softly. No matter how angry she was, she hated seeing him like this. This was Renn—the lively guy who could make her heart race even when she didn’t want it to.

"Renn," she called quietly. He turned, surprised to see her. He tried to hide the cigarette in his hand, but it was too late.

"What’s wrong? I’ve been standing here for a while, and you didn’t even notice me."

"No, I’m fine," Renn said as he placed the bottle on the car beside him. He took one last drag from the cigarette, then threw it on the ground and crushed it with his foot. Smoke still slipped out from his mouth and nose at the same time.

Angela shook her head and leaned against the car, her eyes never leaving him. He looked different—distant—and in his eyes, she saw pain. It hurt her to see him this way. She wondered how long he planned to carry that pain alone.

"I’m sorry," Renn said quietly. "I didn’t want you to see me like this. I thought you’d be inside with your friends."

"I was supposed to," she replied softly, "but your sadness... it’s affecting everyone. You don’t want to talk about it, do you?"

He didn’t answer. His eyes stayed away from hers, and that was what broke her most. This wasn’t like him. Usually, he would smile, tease her, maybe pull her close. But now, he just stood there, distant and heavy with guilt.

"I’m fine, Angela." He gave a fake smile that faded almost instantly.

wrong,"

asked,

never call me

He looked at her, shame flickering in his eyes. The weight of his lie pressed down on

happened to you... the kidnap. I could have stopped it, but

that was your fault?" she asked, her brows furrowed as she stared at him. "It was never your fault

something was pressing down on it. So many thoughts rushed through his head as he stood in front of his mate. How was he supposed to tell her that he was Miss Valois’ son, and that

you hiding that’s making you so sad?" Angela asked, her heart beating faster than normal. She already knew the truth but wanted to hear him say it. If he didn’t, she was going to walk away. "Tell me what is

is my mother," Renn said suddenly. His hands clenched into fists, his

slowly and lowered her head. Silence fell between them, thick and heavy. She knew he expected her to scream, to cry, to ask why he lied. But she didn’t. Maybe that was what growing up felt like...learning when to hold back and when to let go. Some things

anyone to know. I should have told you," he

should have told me about

you would react badly,"

now?" Angela asked, spreading her hands sideways. "I’m not hurting from this? You should have told me, Renn. Long time ago.

said. Miss Valois had

speechless. That woman had destroyed him completely. What was she trying to gain

eyes filled with tears. "It was the day I got kidnapped. She told

him. He felt frozen, empty. All this time Angela knew, and he didn’t