Desired By Three Alphas; Fated To One novel Chapter 64

Chapter 64: Defending Me

Hailee’s POV

Clara stopped right in front of my desk, her arms crossed, that annoying smirk on her overly lip-glossed face.

"Well, well, someone’s popular lately."

Jannet snickered. "You’re glowing, Hailee. Must’ve had a good day, huh?"

I blinked at them, confused, but only for a second.

Then it hit me.

The video.

The damn video of me and Callum making out.

Clara tilted her head dramatically. "That hot moment between you and Callum was... quite the show."

My stomach dropped.

"Oh," Jannet added mockingly, "and here I thought Nathan was the one you were always drooling over. But maybe you’re a whore?"

I stiffened, my jaw tightening. I could feel everyone’s eyes slowly turning in our direction, the whispers starting like wildfire. I didn’t even have a chance to form a comeback before Callum stood up beside me.

And just like that, the air shifted.

He was calm. Way too calm. His tall frame loomed over Clara, and when he looked at her, his expression was cool but deadly.

"Are you done?" he asked, his voice low and sharp.

Clara’s smirk faltered. "Excuse me?"

Callum stepped closer, his eyes narrowing. "I suggest you stop talking before I make it worse for you."

Rita opened her mouth like she wanted to say something snarky, but Callum’s gaze snapped to her, and she shut it again, swallowing visibly.

Clara’s frown deepened. "What is so special about..."

"She’s everything you are not and will ever be." Callum cut her off.

Clara her eyes widened.

"We’re dating," Callum continued, loud enough for the whole class to hear. "So if I decide to make out with my girlfriend in my apartment or anywhere else, it’s no one’s business. Definitely not yours."

I froze.

Clara’s eyes went wide, her mouth parting in disbelief. "You’re what—?"

"You heard me," Callum said simply.

And before I could even react, he turned to me and gently cupped my face.

Then he kissed me.

Right there in front of everyone. His lips were soft, firm, and for a moment, everything else faded. The classroom, the whispers, even the heat of Clara’s burning stare. All I could feel was the way his thumb brushed against my cheek as he kissed me like I was his.

When he pulled away, his eyes met mine for a brief second, and he smiled genuinely at me.

Lila let out a dramatic gasp across the room, followed by a low whistle. A few of the students giggled, others gawked like they couldn’t believe it.

Clara stood there, red-faced and speechless. For once.

"Well," Callum said coolly, brushing past her like she didn’t exist, "if that clears things up, I’d like to enjoy break now."

Jannet and Rita grabbed Clara and practically dragged her away.

I blinked up at him, my heart pounding. "Callum... what was that?"

He gave me a small smile, his voice barely above a whisper. "I did what I should’ve done a long time ago." He smirked and walked off, leaving me speechless.

Lila and I sat under the big shady tree at the far end of the courtyard, where we always had lunch. The cafeteria was buzzing with noise, but out here, it was just us and the hum of the breeze.

She tore open her juice box, watching me like I was about to spill all the secrets of the universe.

"So..." she finally said, dragging the word out. "Are you gonna tell me, or should I just guess the rest?"

I sighed, poking at my salad. "Fine. Last night, Nathan showed up."

Her eyes went wide. "At your place?!"

I nodded.

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