<h4>Chapter 206: Stubborn Hiro.</h4>


    Ang finished her practice on time and waited outside for Samuel who promised to drop her off. She nced at her wristwatch and saw there was still enough time to get home and dress up. Tonight was going to be long, and she needed to prepare herself.


    A smile spread across her face when she remembered who she was meeting. Taros. He was taking her on one of his beautiful adventures. She could already feel the rush in her chest, knowing how he always turned the night into something unforgettable. With him, surprises were never small.


    Just then she spotted Hiro and Kael walking out of the gym. Ang waved and called to them. She was about to walk toward them when Hiro broke away and made his way to her first. She stood still, waiting, excitement mixing with nerves.


    When he reached her, he didn’t give her a chance to speak. His hand slid around her waist and pulled her against him. The suddenness left her breathless. Her hands pressed lightly against his chest, her heart racing as she whispered in panic, "We will get caught."


    "I don’t care," Hiro murmured, his voice low and dangerous. He held her tighter and brought his face close, brushing his fingers from her cheek down to her lips, making her shiver. "You pretty little thing."


    His eyes trapped her. Ang found herself drowning in his blue gaze. They weren’t as charming as Taros, yet they carried a beauty that weakened her guard, reminding her how easy it was to fall for him all over again.


    "I haven’t tasted your lips in a while," Hiro whispered, his gaze fixed on her mouth. Desire red in her, her body aching for his touch, but she swallowed hard, fighting the storm inside her.


    Out of the corner of her eye, she noticed a few students wandering about. Their movements were strange, clumsy, almost unnatural. One boy’s bag kept slipping from his shoulder and he picked it up again and again as if lost in a daze. Ang’s stomach tightened. Something wasn’t right.


    "The boys are watching. Let go of me," she urged.


    "Yes, they’re watching," Hiro said with a sly smile, "but that doesn’t mean they know what they’re watching."


    Her brows pulled together in confusion. She looked around again and saw it clearer now. Every boy around them looked like a puppet without strings, walking without direction, eyes empty. That was when it hit her. This was no coincidence. It was his doing.


    "You are messing with their minds," Ang whispered in shock. It had been so long since she saw him use his powers, and now she understood what Stales meant that day they visited Hiro at the alpha pit. "You should put them back to normal."


    "No baby, let them be," Hiro said, his lips almost touching hers. For a moment she thought he was going to kiss her, so she closed her eyes, but instead he let her go. "Fine. I will listen to you."


    Her eyes flew open. "What?" She looked around and saw everything shift back to normal. The students walked past them, some heading into the gym, and the boy whose bag had kept falling finally made his way to thebat hall without trouble. Ang turned back to him, her voice sharp. "Why did you do that?"


    "You told me to stop." He chuckled, looking down at her. She rolled her eyes, and he brushed her cheek with his fingers before pulling away.


    "It’s been a while since you used your powers," she muttered, unable to hide her curiosity. "Why didn’t you use them on Marcus the other day?"


    Hiro’s expression hardened. He stared at her as if she didn’t understand the danger she was speaking of. "You want me to y with the mind of a Malynster who has lived more than six hundred years? If something went wrong, I wouldn’t only have to protect myself. I would have to protect you, Stales, and Samuel. What if I failed?"


    Ang’s throat tightened. She knew he was right. Thinking back on Marcus, she realized how foolish her words were. There was too much risk, and she had always known it. "I was just joking," she said softly, trying to hide her unease. "So, where are you going now?"


    "To my dorms. Do you want toe with me?" Hiro asked, winking at her. His teasing look sent heat rushing through her body, but she forced herself to ignore it.


    "No. I have something to do tonight. I want us to spend time together when—"


    "Well, if you think I am going to im you then you are joking." His mischievous smile struck her like a de.


    Ang froze, her chest burning. "You are the one joking, right?" She crossed her arms tightly, anger boiling in her veins as he shook his head. "You are the only one left toplete the bond tomorrow. Why won’t you do it? You are my mate. Don’t forget that."


    "I know," Hiro said, running his hand through his hair. He turned to look at Kael who was waiting a few steps away. "But I am not doing it."


    "You wanted it a few days ago, remember? We got interrupted," Ang reminded him, hoping he had not forgotten.


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    "Yes, I remember. But the case was different, love."


    Her frustration rose with every word. She was hurt, but she needed to understand. "What has changed?"


    "You have been imed. I can’t share you with my brother. I told you that before," Hiro said, stepping back. "If you were unimed, then I would have you for myself."


    "So you only wanted to im me for that reason?" Ang’s voice trembled with pain as tears burned her eyes. She tried to fight them back, but her heart was breaking. "You never liked me. You never wanted me as your mate."


    "Let’s not go there. I cannot share you, and I will stand on my words," Hiro said firmly.


    Her lips quivered as she whispered, "What about the curse?"


    "I don’t mind keeping it. It is a reminder of how the goddess ruined our lives," Hiro said coldly, before turning to leave.


    Ang stood frozen, his words echoing in her chest. She refused to run after him, refused to beg or cry for a chance when he had already made his decision. Still, she knew his choice would affect not just them but everyone. Her thoughts rushed to Kaito’s warning earlier, and fear crept in. What if the consequences were worse than she imagined?


    She turned to walk away but stopped when she saw Renn’s car pulling up. Quickly, she wiped her tears and tried to steady herself.


    The car came to a halt, and Renn stepped out. He called Hiro’s name but got no answer. His eyes shifted to Ang’s face, reading the pain she was trying to hide.


    "What happened?" Renn asked, his face tight with worry. Then he sighed as if the answer was already clear. "Let me guess, he won’t share, right?"


    Ang nodded, her eyes following Hiro who was already walking away with Kael. "He already made his decision."


    "Get in the car," Renn said firmly.


    She obeyed and slid into the seat. When they caught up with Hiro, Renn slowed down and leaned out slightly. "What’s wrong with you, bro? Let’s have a talk."


    "I don’t want to talk to you," Hiro muttered, shaking his head and walking faster.


    "I insist. You can’t keep behaving like this, you’re acting like an—"


    "Fuck you, Renn." Hiro’s voice cut through like a de.


    Renn’s hands tightened on the wheel, and for a moment he looked ready to step out and fight, but Ang grabbed his arm quickly. "Don’t. Let him be. I will talk to himter."


    Renn clenched his jaw, then let out a frustrated breath and reversed the car toward the dorms. "He is the youngest, yet he pisses me off more than all the rest." His voice softened as he nced at her. "How do you feel?"


    "Terrible... but I’ll be fine," Ang tried to smile, though her chest still ached. Her thoughts shifted and she remembered what Kaito told her earlier, that he was going to do some work with Renn. Her brows drew together. "Where is Kaito? I thought you two would be together."


    "I haven’t seen him since he woke up, but I feel his presence," Renn said, his voice carrying both relief and confusion. "I’m d he’s up now."


    Ang frowned, not understanding. What did he mean by feeling him but not seeing him? She pulled her phone from her pocket and dialed Kaito’s number. It rang, but he didn’t answer.


    "What’s going on?" Renn asked, watching her closely.


    "Kaito lied to me. He told me you two would be together."


    "I haven’t seen him today," Renn replied, his brows furrowing. "We didn’t make any ns. Are you sure it was me he mentioned?"


    "Yes," Ang said firmly. "He lied to me, which means he is hiding something. Can you find him for me without him knowing?"


    Renn gave a single nod. Ang’s lips curved into a faint smile, her chest tightening with determination. Whatever Kaito was hiding, she was ready to uncover it.


    **


    I had to edit this Chapter for this: Mass release on the 1st Oct...tomorrow.


    I am going to deal with subplots and answers this month. Ang meeting with her family etc.


    Who is the Patriarch?


    Is the principal going to betray them?


    Is Grace, Ang ’s mother? if yes, how did she meet with Marcus?


    if no, What happened to real father?


    Guess who is Dr. Dn? lol....


    Also The alphas and Ang’s life outside the academy.


    Ang 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.