My Alphas' Dark Desires novel Chapter 354

Chapter 354: Terrible at Apologies

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Chapter 354

~Valerie’s POV~

Ace chuckled softly as he moved closer, cupped my face in his hands and kissed me, like the rest of the world didn’t exist.

The hall hummed around us, students glancing, whispering, but his mouth was warm and familiar.

From what I realised, he was a PDA person, but even if he wasn’t, the way my other mates claimed me only fuelled the jealousy to do the same.

I kissed him back, realising how much I must have missed him in the past few days.

When we pulled back, Ace winked and smirked. "If I knew you missed me so much, I would have stolen you with me on my trip."

I swatted his arm, unable to hide the smile. "You would’ve gotten us both expelled." My voice was breathy.

He shrugged, but his soft eyes did a number on me. "Worth it." He tucked a stray curl behind my ear as if he could smooth out the worry I hadn’t let show.

A sharp prickle threaded my spine. "Ace—" I started, then stopped.

Deep within, I wasn’t wishing I had followed him. I knew it would be hard coming face-to-face with the Lycan King, even though I had met his Queen. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

People who knew my mother better, I tried to avoid meeting them as much as possible.

Besides, would I have been better monitored by Nightshade?

I shuddered at the thought, and feeling of being monitored. But just then it struck in my mind.

Had they seen me using my powers? Was that why I got it? Were they the ones I sensed watching me?

Ace must have noticed how tense I was. He leaned closer, inspecting my face. "Are you okay?"

I pulled back and nodded. Then inhaled. "Yeah."

He watched me, brow dipping. "Talk to me. What’s wrong, Val? You’re tense."

I swallowed. "It’s... nothing." I forced a laugh that tasted thin. "Just been a busy few days. Come, let’s go to class."

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Classes went on smoothly.

As Ace had warned me, the senior year resumed with drills and training, sharpening everyone in preparation for the Alpha Games.

My body still buzzed with the ache of exercise, but at least the lessons afterwards gave me time to breathe.

When the final bell rang, the hallways flooded with chatter and the slam of lockers. I spotted Xade leaning against the wall outside my classroom, his broad frame impossible to miss.

His eyes tracked me the moment I stepped out.

So, he wasn’t avoiding me anymore. Not like he seemed to want to.

I approached, and he straightened. "Hey," he greeted, rubbing the back of his neck, revealing part of his tattoo from his rolled-up sleeve.

Even that small gesture somehow managed to look unfairly attractive.

"Hi," I replied cautiously.

"Walk with me?" He motioned toward a quieter corner by the lockers.

I followed, the air between us taut. When we stopped, he exhaled heavily. "Valerie, I need to say this. I’m sorry. For what I did by eating you out those nights."

Heat climbed my cheeks instantly. "Xade..."

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