Chapter 12 Why the fuck did I have to lean in to whisper in Christina's car ? All through dinner I could barely focus because her scent of juniper berry , rum , and vanilla kept wafting over to me . It's not like I can't smell her . Scent is my strongest sense . But I needed a deeper smell , needed to take a deep breath of her scent . And fuck if my body didn't respond instantly .

And then she'd had to reply , her voice deeper as she kept it low and my mind or maybe my wolf had a flashed an image of me deep inside her , hearing that voice saying my name as I brought her pleasure . I turned , taking the platters into the kitchen and setting them down beside the sink . When I looked up , Mia was watching me with narrowed eyes . I chose to ignore that and turned , only to be blocked by Sylvie . " What are you doing , Alpha ? " Sylvie asks me .

" Dropping oll platters to be washed . " " Don't play coy , Alpha . You know us better than that , " Mia snaps from behind me . Since I don't like having a potential enemy at my back , I turn , and step back , making a triangle between us in this small space . " You're right . Pretending that I'm not showing an active interest in Christina is beneath all three of us , " I say , facing the Lunas head on . Anyone who knows them knows that these women have sharp claws .

They won't hesitate to shred you , especially if you go after someone they care about . And right now , they're feeling very protective of Christina . " So , what's with all the flirtation , " Sylvie asks . I had hoped that she'd be too involved with James to notice , but I should have known better . Both women were excellent Lunas in their time and both care about Christina . " I intend to push Christina this semester . I want her out of her brother's shadow .

I want her to become the Alpha wolf that I know she can be , the same one that I'm sure both of you see in her , " I say and watch the two look at each other . They know I'm right . " What does that have to do with your flirtation ? " Mia asks . I sigh . " That's … more complicated . I'm drawn to Christina . I don't know exactly what that means , but I want to see how it plays out this semester . " They both glare at me a moment , the tension in the space becoming almost suffocating .

" You hurt her , we'll bring the wrath of the Lunas raining down on you , Alpha Sebastian . So tread very carefully , " Sylvie warns me . " We like you , but for her , we won't hesitate to take you down , " Mia adds . " Understood . " " They stare at me a moment longer before Sylvie moves out of my way so I can pass her . Most men and some Alphas would be scared off by what just happened . But I'm not most men .

I'm the kind of Alpha that goes after what he wants and what I want is to get closer to Christina .. I make my way back to my room with just enough time to grab a drink . On impulse , I make one for Christina and make my way to the meeting room car . " Here Alpha , let me get the door for you , " Haley says , jogging up beside me and moving past me to get the door . " Hi Haley . How are you doing after earlier ? Did our auras stay calm for you ?

" I ask her , checking in to make sure she's okay . " They did , Alpha , thank you for asking . Everyone is so nice . Alpha Will really helped to calm me down earlier . He was so helpful . " " Good , I'm glad . I guess it's a good thing that you're paired together this semester . " " He said that and I'm so happy to hear it . I think he and I will get along very well , " she says . Chapter 17 11 " Who are you getting along well with ? " Will asks from behind us .

" Oh , Alpha , I was just talking about you , " Haley says . " Only good things , I hope , " he says , smiling warmly at her . She may not be an omega , but there's something about her that draws me , and I ' m guessing Will , to protect her . Maybe it's because she's young or because she exudes innocence , but she definitely pulls on the protective Alpha instinct in me . " Are you double fisting it tonight , Sebastian , " Will asks as we walk in , looking at the drinks in my hands .

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Christina is already in the room and when she hears Will , she looks up . I watch her eyes track to the two glasses in my hands and I raise one , silently offering it to her . She smiles and steps away from James to come get it . " Christina and I share a love of whiskey , " I say as she comes over and takes the glass . " Thank you , Sebastian . Alpha Will , we have a bar in this room . Would you like another rum and coke ? " she asks him . " Yes , but I'll get it myself .

I feel like the young Alphas aren't the only ones who will be learning to be self - sufficient this semester , " he says . " It's been so long that it will be good practice for me too . " " I can help you , Alpha , " Haley says . " That would be wonderful . Thank you , Haley . " I watch as Christina takes a sip , her eyes closing as she rolls the liquid. around in her mouth , savoring it , before she swallows . Once again .

I feel my body responding to her in ways it hasn't in a very long time . " You sure know your whiskey , Sebastian . " " Does Dane drink whiskey ? " I ask her , taking a sip and looking around the room , assessing who we're waiting on . " Not so much now that he's got pups . He does every once in a while with me or Harper , that's his mate , and when he's with other Alphas . But for the most part , he's happy to drink whatever his pups are drinking .

" I smile , thinking back to the days of raising Ryan . " I used to do the same thing with my son . Young Alphas always want to do everything their fathers do , so I made sure I was always doing what I wanted my son to copy . " She turns and looks at me . " Is that why he does it ? " she asks , as if a lightbulb just went off for her . Chapter 12 I shrug . " I can't speak for his reasons , but those were mine .

I'm sure your brother knows the expectations that the Alpha community will have for young Devin , since Dane is on the leaderboard . So he's leading by example . As you said , he's one of the best . " " That he is , " she says . I wonder if she knows that it was my son who knocked her brother out of first place on the leaderboard . I'm about to ask when the Lunas come in and James gestures for us to come over to the table . I look around again , noticing that Emma is once again late .

We all make our way to the table and Benjamin looks around . " Are we waiting for Emma ? " " Nope , " James says , obviously over her already . He begins passing out packets to all of us . " What you have here is the Alpha / Assistant assignments , the class assignments with leads and backups , and the days that each class will run . As you will see , Monday through Thursday , we run four classes a day .

Friday through Sunday we run three classes and that gives our Alphas time to catch up , do homework , follow up with the classroom leads if they are struggling , or just to get a few moments of relaxation time . Alphas and assistants are required to attend every class where they are assigned as lead . Backups require the Alpha , but the assistant is only required at the direction of her Alpha and based on their work schedule , " James says , nodding to Sylvie .

She creates the work schedule based on the class schedule and assistant schedule . Chapter 12 " Excuse me , Alpha . I believe you mentioned a replacement for me in the sex class because I met my mate . When does that person arrive ? " Laura asks , looking over the schedule . " And will that person be a float as well ? " " Great questions , Laura , " he says , just as Emma comes rushing in , very similar to how she did at the train stop . " Sorry I'm late .

" " Tardiness is not tolerated on this train or in the Academy , Emma . " James snaps at her before turning back as if he didn't get interrupted . Emma looks shocked at James ' abruptness and I'm beginning to wonder if her Alpha was stupid enough to sleep with her and then found his mate . I can see Emma causing problems for him and him thinking that this might be a good way to get her out of his hair . It was not .