Chapter 232: What Are You Hiding, Taros?
"You will listen, won’t you?" she hissed, before smashing their heads together with a sickening crack. They groaned in pain. She threw the first to the ground with a hard punch to the jaw, then turned to the second and delivered a sharp combat kick Renn had once taught her. He flew backward and collapsed face first.
They realized then that she was no ordinary person. She was a werewolf. The shock of it alone weakened their will to fight.
Angela walked toward the tallest one, the same boy who had mocked her earlier with his endless taunts. He was already hurt from her push, his hand swollen and red as he clutched it with the other, his face twisting from the pain.
He deserved every bit of it. Grabbing him by the collar, she pulled him close and said, "Next time, watch your mouth. If not, I might leave you breathing... or I might not."
His eyes watered as he nodded, fear written all over him. For the first time, he seemed to understand that she was far stronger than he ever imagined.
"You see the human students?" Angela’s voice was sharp and cold. "Stay away from them, or I will rip your heart out and feed it to the birds. And believe me, I will enjoy it more than they will."
Her eyes glowed with rage and the boy tried to pull away from her grip. He muttered something under his breath, and Angela leaned closer, curious. "What did you just say? Speak up, you—"
"Angel?" It was Taros. His voice carried no warmth. She didn’t need to look to know he was standing just a few steps behind her.
Angela hissed in frustration and released the boy. She turned toward her mate, feigning surprise as if she hadn’t realized he was there. "I was just having a little chit-chat with my housemates."
"It doesn’t look that way," Taros said, stepping closer. He took hold of her arm and led her away. "You can’t go around beating other students like this. I know something must have triggered you but—"
"I couldn’t stand and watch the werewolves bully the humans again," Angela said with fire in her voice. "It’s unfair. None of us asked for this."
Taros walked beside her as they took the path toward the classes. "But you are no longer human, Angela. You are a werewolf now."
"It didn’t change how I feel. Being a werewolf doesn’t stop me from having a conscience. Did you see how they went after that human boy’s life?" she asked, her eyes searching his face. He shook his head, but she went on. "I had to stop them. And don’t forget, I am still registered as a human student. I came in as one, and I will keep defending them until they are treated with respect."
"But you can’t keep fighting the werewolf students like this," Taros told her softly. "It doesn’t suit a Luna."
"You are right, Taros." Angela’s lips curved into a small smile as a thought came to her. "I shouldn’t always use violence. I could talk to you and your brothers. You will help me create awareness. Together, we can stop the bullying. Thank you for reminding me."
"That’s not what I meant," Taros muttered, but before he could say more she slipped her arms around his waist and held him tightly. He wrapped his own arms around her, pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Promise me you will be more careful. You still need rest, and yet you fought three students. You risked your identity, and now they know what you are."
"I left them confused, just like Xavier," Angela said as she pulled away from the hug. They had reached the area around the classrooms now. "Can we keep walking?"
"Sure, but we will go back soon," Taros replied. They strolled further down, wandering for nearly fifteen minutes, when Angela suddenly caught sight of a car heading toward the staff quarters.
Her brows furrowed. "Is that not Kaito?"
"I don’t know," Taros shrugged quickly, though his eyes followed the car. He knew exactly where it was going, and he knew who was inside. If Angela discovered that Seraphina was within the academy, the whole world would hear her fury. He gently tried to guide her back. "Can we turn around now? It’s getting late."
"We are werewolves, have you forgotten?" she said, her gaze still fixed on the car that was almost out of sight. "That looks like your friend, doesn’t it?"
"I don’t know," Taros said quickly as he tried to lead her back toward the path they had come from.
"It’s him," she pressed with certainty.
"No, I don’t think so."
"But that’s his car," Angela snapped, slamming her foot against the ground in frustration. She turned her sharp gaze on him and narrowed her eyes. "You are hiding something from me."
"W-why would you say that?" Taros stammered, his voice shaking as sweat gathered on his forehead.
Angela didn’t wait for an answer. She snatched his phone from his hand and stormed toward the quarters where the car had disappeared.
Taros kept warning her not to go, reminding her of the rules, begging her to turn back, but she ignored every word. Each time she glanced over her shoulder at him, her eyes were full of suspicion. His heart pounded so loudly he thought she could hear it. She warned him not to even think of using his link to call for help.
When they reached the car, it was parked neatly in front of a house. Angela’s voice dropped to a low tone as she asked, "Whose house is this?"
"Mr. Slade’s. Can we leave now?" Taros answered quickly, his throat dry.
Angela walked to the door and knocked hard. A few seconds later, it swung open, and Alex stood there, frozen in shock at the sight of her. Without hesitation, she shoved him aside and stepped inside.
On the couch sat a blond girl, calmly eating as though she belonged there.
Angela’s chest tightened, anger rising so fast she could hardly breathe. Her vision blurred with fury and she could feel the darkness clawing at her mind. She knew the next thing she was about to do would hurt them all.
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Author’s note:
Mass Release on the 1st of October...in a few hours.
I am going to deal with subplots and answers this month. Angela meeting with her family etc.
Who is the Patriarch?
Is the principal going to betray them?
Is Grace, Angela ’s mother? if yes, how did she meet with Marcus?
if no, What happened to real father?
Guess who is Dr. Dylan? lol....
Also The alphas and Angela’s life outside the academy.
Angela finds out a big secret that could protect the lives of the human students forever.
All in all:
Everyone’s secret is going to be out in the open.