The Alpha King’s Heart: His Rejected Mate (The Alpha King Series Book 1)

After breakfast, the butler, Jerico, oriented me around the house first then the grounds outside. The estate was pretty vast, covering over 140,000 acres, in the southwest of the territory. It had plenty of space for wolves to shift and play. After exploring the estate, we went back inside and I walked down the hallway toward Lucas’ room. I pushed the door open and he groaned, sensing my presence.

‘This is fancy,’

‘I know and I can play all sorts of games in the adjoining room,’ He grumbled. He was still under the sheets. I threw myself on the bed, crushing him with my weight.

‘Get off me,’ He pushed me away and I removed the covers from his face.

‘What time did you sleep?’ I asked.

‘After 01 in the morning,’

‘Luca!’

‘I couldn’t stop playing, your mate got me a PS5 as a welcome gift of a sort,’

‘Well, get up and eat something because we are going to town,’

‘Why?’

‘To explore, plus I want us to check out your new school,’ I told him, he finally opened his eyes only to glare at me.

‘I don’t want to go to school here,’

‘I don’t care,’ I smiled, completely removing the covers. He stretched his arms and got out of bed, rubbing his eyes. He went into the ensuite bathroom and did whatever he was doing while I made his bed and picked up some things. Luca was out ten minutes later, fresh and clean. We went downstairs to the kitchen so that he could eat some cereal or something before heading out but a full English breakfast awaited him. I waited for him to finish while admiring the kitchen, it had an open roof.

‘Let’s go,’

‘You animal,’ I commented.

Jerico approached just as we reached the living area. He smiled politely at us and gave me a small map.

‘Is the school in this area?’ I asked, looking down at the map in my hands.

‘Yes, it’s very prestigious and the young master will like it I’m sure,’

‘The name is Luca,’ Lucas sighed.

‘Yes. So, a drive will take you wherever you want to go, Ma’am,’ I was just thankful that it wasn’t Jett again. We went outside and indeed, a tall bulky man was waiting for us, he bowed before opening an expensive-looking white car. We left the estate into the quiet town. The area was lovely with white huge cottages away from each other with large gardens, they weren’t too many though.

‘That looks nice,’ Luca pointed at the zoo. We saw a few students walking by, and a police officer in a car. I could tell that the town was organized.

‘There’s an ice cream shop, do you want some?’ I asked Luca, he shook his head. After a few hours, we went to the school. It was prestigious, and grande but a friendly environment. Luca and I shared a glance, I saw worry and uneasiness on his face but he inhaled and it was gone. We entered the building and were directed to the principal’s office. Luca still looked thoughtful. Entering the office, the old woman wearing a suit and glasses welcomes us.

I give her Luca’s school file and she fixes her small round glasses as she reads them quietly.

‘You have a good record, Lucas Wade… Attendance not so good but grades are excellent,’ She smiled again.

‘Also, these are glowing recommendation letters for a spot on the football team,’ She commented, reading the letters from his coaches. She finally stood up and straighten her back, extending her hand to him,

‘Welcome to Black Diamond Academy,’

After a tour of the school, we left the school and went back to the car, ‘ Do you like it?’

‘It looks expensive. Can we afford it?’ He frowned and I ruffled his hair.

‘Yea, at least this term, and then I will get a job,’

‘We can just go to a normal school, like back in the pack,’ He offered. He didn’t want to see me stress especially when it comes to money. I clicked my tongue,

‘I don’t think they are schools like that in this town plus this is the only one with an excellent sports program for miles,’

We decided to walk on our way back, and the cool air felt serene against my skin. I wished I carried a coat too. This place was colder than back home.

‘I have a good feeling about this place,’ I whispered. Lucas peered at me.

‘Are you trying to convince yourself that?’

I was convincing myself that. I didn’t want to think of anything negative but It couldn’t be helped, especially with the mind linking during breakfast, the jargon… What about Rachel and Azriel, who were those? The house came into view and the large gates automatically opened.

We were sitting in a large modern room with large leaves climbing the walls and a pool table in the middle. I had not received any messages from Wyatt so I decided to text him.

Me: Hello, there. I miss you.

I put my phone away seeing that he’s not texting back and head to the mini-bar, pouring myself a glass of wine. Time passed by and my mate had not texted me yet, I was feeling drowsy so I went to bed.

The next morning, I woke up to the handsome face of Wyatt, he was watching me. I smiled and sat up.

‘Hey, you didn’t come last night,’ I pouted, he kissed my lips again and again.

‘Sorry, there was so much work and I just stayed there,’

He looked like he was about to go out again.

‘Leaving me, again,’

‘I hate it but have to. I’m sorry,’ He said.

‘But it’s Saturday,’

‘I know, sweetheart,’

I stood up to go to the bathroom but he pulled me to him ad I straddled him. He was looking into my eyes and I flushed, this position was a little embarrassing for me especially since I was just woken up. He smirked and his fingers trailed my breast, squeezing them. I smiled coyly at him as my hand went between his legs. I was about to kiss him when his phone rang, and I jolted. He groaned, annoyed. I involuntarily glanced at the phone, Rachel. My heart pounded in my chest at that caller id and he noticed this.

‘Who’s Rachel,’ I looked at him, meeting his gaze but he glanced away, ending the call,

‘Someone I work with,’

I nibbled on my lower lips before getting off me

‘Speak to your colleague,’ I said. I went to the ensuite, brushing my teeth. I glanced through the mirror, I didn’t even realize I looked this messy, I fix my hair. Wyatt came behind me, holding me tightly.

‘I missed you yesterday,’ He said hoarsely. I turned around and hugged him, I did miss him too.

‘When is Lucas starting ?’ He asked.

‘He’ll start Monday, ‘

‘Does he like the school?’

‘I don’t know. He didn’t comment,’ I answer.

‘It’s a good school. I went there and so did my brother,’ He said. I squinted my eyebrows in surprise.

‘I didn’t know you have a brother,’

‘I do, his name is Azriel,’