Chapter 33 – Falling for the Alpha As a Student Novel

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Bastien was spending the night in Higala. It wasn’t often that Selene got to spend this much time alone with her other children, so she made it a point to make their favorite foods for a small feast.

They both seemed to enjoy it because they gobbled it up quickly.

The twins, Corrine, and Flynn named after Selene’s mother, and Bastien’s best friend, who sadly passed away, were splitting images of Bastien. They both had the same beachy blonde hair and blue eyes. It made Selene smile looking between the two of them.

She was proud of all her children.

Layla was working on her career as an artist; she also has a strong goal of protecting Volana wolves from those who wish them danger. She’s been learning to strengthen her combat skills even though she’s already so good at it.

Pretty soon, she will have to work to strengthen her Volana abilities as well.

The world is still such a scary place for Volana to lurk. Blaise still has men that support him long after his death. They wish to cause harm to Volanas, and it makes Selene much more worried for Layla’s safety.

But she also knows that Layla can handle her own.

Flynn has been working hard to follow in his father’s footsteps. He’s going to be the next Alpha once Bastien retires.

Corrinne was working alongside Donovan to become a gamma warrior. She wishes to protect Flynn during his journey as Alpha and be his number one warrior.

It makes Selene proud to see her children following the same path and sticking together during this journey.

But still, a ping of anxiety surfaced in Selene’s stomach as she watched the twins finish their meals.

She frowned, glancing out the large window that overlooked the night sky. The moon was large and full, shining down on Elysium and lighting everything up.

It would have been a peaceful night, but something didn’t feel right.

“Mom?” Corrine asked, peering up at her. “Is everything okay?”

That wasn’t a question she knew the answer to.

She thought about calling Layla, but there was something inside of her telling her not to.

She knew that tonight was Layla’s first full moon as a full wolf; she wondered if this was going to mess with Layla’s abilities as well. She hasn’t trained in how to control them yet and this could be a challenge for her.

“Mom?” Corrine said again, worry in her tone.

“Everything is fine,” she lied as she stood to her feet. “I’m going to be leaving for the evening. Uncle Aiden will be here if you need anything.”

“Where are you going?” Flynn asked, watching as Selene made her way to the doorway.

“I need to make sure your sister is okay.”

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It didn’t take long for Selene to reach the academy. The wind was incredibly powerful the closer Selene got.

She traveled in her wolf form and as the academy came into view, she paused.

This feeling in the pit of her stomach grew that much more overwhelming.

“She’s not at the school,” her wolf exclaimed. “The woods!”

In the distance, there was a woodland area. There was a dark aura circling it, and the moonlight appeared to be extra strong in that area.

Selene, in her wolf form, sprinted as fast as she could until she reached the opening of the forest. She walked inside, she realized it wasn’t a dark aura circling the forest, it was shadows.

Sitting in the center of these rapidly moving shadows, with her knees pressed to her chest and tears falling down her features, was Layla.

Layla’s POV

I didn’t know where else to go other than the forest.

As soon as the electricity left my fingers and the shadows lifted from the ground, I knew I needed to isolate myself until it ended.

I covered my head and ran from the school; I needed to get far away. But not too far. I still needed to be in a reachable area in case I needed somebody.

What I wouldn’t give to have my mother with me right now. She would know exactly what to do at this moment.

I couldn’t stop the tears from falling down my face. This was humiliating.

I am Layla.

The daughter of Bastien and Selene.

I was good at so much stuff and rarely failed.

So, why was I struggling with this thing that’s supposed to be a part of who I am?

Val had no answers for me which worried me that much more.

Was I seriously just on my own with this?

I felt a little better when I reached the forest. I kicked off my shoes and crouched to the ground. I felt ground, surrounded by woodland trees and dirt. My toes sunk into the dry dirt; I felt in touch with nature.

The forest always made me feel safer even before I got my wolf.

The dirt helped keep the electricity in my body, but not much more. The shadows were still emerging from the ground, circling me. It felt like they were growing larger, surrounding the entire forest.

My heart was racing heavily in my chest.

What if I couldn’t stop this?

The intensity of the moonlight was almost too much for me to handle. I had to duck my head in my lap to shield my eyes from the bright rays.

More tears pooled in my eyes.

Val was busy trying to come up with a solution, and I was starting to feel hopeless.

“Layla?” I heard the familiar and comforting sounds of my mother’s voice emerging through the darkness.

The moonlight danced off her bright and worried features, reflecting her lilac and blue eyes. A frown was placed on her lips as she neared me.

“Mom?” I asked hoarsely.

“Oh, Layla bean,” she breathed, picking up her pace.

She kneeled on the ground before me, reaching her hands out to grasp mine.

“Just breathe, Layla. It’s going to be okay. Just take in a deep breath,” she said as she took in a deep breath herself.

I met her eyes and I saw how the worry was lessening in her gaze. Her hands were warm, which sent a warmth through my body. Having her here was comforting; for a moment, I didn’t believe she was actually here.

I thought maybe she was a figment of my imagination.

Or maybe I summoned her?

How did she know I needed her here?

“Layla…” she instructed, her tone firm as she kept her eyes locked on mine. “Take in a deep breath.”

I did as she said, taking a much-needed deep breath. I realized at that moment that I wasn’t sure I was breathing until that point at all.

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