Bride of the Cursed Alpha (Auren and Lucien)

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."

other and they all started laughing

teeth, ignored them

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

show me a way. I was desperate to get out of it all. Desperate to go back home. My instincts were screaming, like something

to look for the little menace. But she wasn't there. My stomach twisted with more anger. Did she

clenched my jaw and pushed the feeling away to focus on

of steak in front of my mouth. When my eyes focused on her,

school day came 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. At last, she appeared, and I huffed a sigh of relief. I waited for her to come to the car impatiently, but instead, she walked with her

do you think you're going?" I growled. Tam looked up at me with her stormy gray eyes. "I'm going with Aiden," she replied. "We have to do our homework together." "You are coming with me!" I snapped. I grabbed her by her upper arm. "You just can't go with anyone without informing me!" She looked at me with hatred in her eyes. "Matt!" she shouted. "The teacher wants me

I opened the car door for her, shoved her in, and before she could get out, I sat in the driver's seat and zipped off home.

was still seething, unable to shake off the anger that had built

my anger hadn't faded, unease settled in my gut. I could sense it before

in mine, and walked toward the house. Outside, a group of wolves stood. As soon