Chapter 161

Tam's Parents

Matt POV

As I walked into class, I could feel all eyes on me instantly. Girls started whispering, speaking my name in hushed tones. Did they think I couldn't hear what they were saying? They made such lewd comments on me that included words like, bedding, presenting, biting, marking-Veles! Some girls stared, some blushed and then talked about my recent shift, about Torben. They swooned over me, calling me the perfect Alpha heir. So many compliments poured in, about my strength, my appearance, and my bear. It was all flattering, but why was it that I missed compliments from one person that mattered the least to me?

"Come sweetie!" Tulip guided us to our seats as he flicked her hair over her shoulder. She gave a withering stare to every girl who dared to look at me, but that didn't stop them from commenting.

"She's acting like she is his mate!" one of the girls scoffed.

Others laughed. "Lol. She is so boring. What does Matt see in her?"

"How embarrassing," said one of them. "She had told everyone that once Matt shifts, he will recognize her as his mate."

the other and

her teeth, ignored them all, and sat with

like glue all day, her hand always on my arm, her eyes constantly scanning the room. She was possessive, and almost clingy. When she wasn't around, other girls immediately started flocking to me, eager to talk about my bear and compliment me on my shift. Their eyes would linger. It made me

and she didn't even try to hide it. My frustration grew with every passing minute. I didn't want the attention, yet I was expected to handle it, to play the part. It was exhausting. Veles, show me a way. I was desperate to get out of it all. Desperate to go back home. My instincts were screaming, like something really bad was going to happen, like things were going to change forever.

away to focus on the conversation

snapped me from my thoughts. She was holding a piece of steak in front of my mouth. When my eyes focused on her, I found

to an end, I found myself waiting at the parking lot as I leaned against the car and chatted with my friends. My eyes kept darting to the entrance.

with me!" I snapped. I grabbed her by her upper arm. "You just can't go with anyone without informing me!" She looked at

before she could get out, I sat in the driver's seat and zipped off home. How dare she defy me? Anger inside me was like hot molten lava, ready to pour out even at the slightest provocation. I didn't bother how Tulip and Seth looked at me, completely stunned. All that mattered was Tam inside my car. She had avoided me

window. Even though I wanted to talk to her, I was still seething, unable to shake off the anger that had built inside me since morning. I wondered if I should apologize to her. But why? She was

into the driveway, though my anger hadn't faded, unease settled in my gut. I

walked toward the house. Outside, a group of

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