Chapter 3

• Annette’s POV
• The room was dark, and I couldn't see his face clearly.
• As the man panted in my ear, I felt pain, but even more, I felt a desperate need for him.
• I don't remember much of what happened after that, only that once he took control, he became a beast.
• It was dawn as I opened my eyes again.
• I looked around the room and began to remember what happened last night.
• I sat up abruptly and felt a pain in my lower body.
• The bathroom door was opened.
• A man walked out.
• I slumped on the bed, frightened.
• The man had a bath towel wrapped around his lower body. He glanced at me and said in a cozy tone, "Hey, you."
• I looked at the handsome man in front of me. I couldn't believe my eyes.
• I knew him, the man I had a one-night stand with.
• He is Connor Norman.
• Connor was not just the Alpha of a pack. He was also the president of a listed company with great power and enviable wealth.
• In other words, he was not someone to be trifled with.
• I looked at Connor and said with a shivering voice, "Alpha Connor."
• "Take a shower first. We'll talk later." Connor picked up a bath towel and wrapped it around his body.
• "There's nothing to talk about. I've got to go now," I said.
• "Your name is Annette, right?" Connor said. "Don't you want to talk about last night?"
• "Alpha Connor, I was drunk. Let's pretend nothing happened," I said in a calm tone.
• Connor was surprised.
• He looked at me. "Well, is there anything I can do for you?"
• I got his point and was slightly embarrassed.
• "As far as I know, you are a Rogue and don't belong to any pack. I don't think your life is easy. So, if you need my help, say it now." Connor dried his body with a towel and then threw it to the ground casually.
• I acted indifferently and said, "No, I'm fine. But just this one thing, please keep this between us."
• "That's it?"
• "Yes," I said seriously.
• Connor sized me up. Then, he nodded expressionlessly.
• I got dressed, looking slightly embarrassed. I packed her things in haste and left the room.
• I rushed out of the hotel and let out a sigh of relief.
• In Akron, Connor represented power, wealth, and danger.
• I heard that Connor killed the Blood Moon Pack's former Alpha and replaced him.
• I know I should stay away from him.
• Plus, Blood Moon Pack and Black Thorn Pack had always been enemies. Despite territorial disputes, they were also business rivals.
• If the werewolves of Black Thorn Pack knew that I had slept with Connor, I would be in huge trouble.
• I dialed Kyle's mom's number.“President Fiona, I will break up with Kely! You promised before that if I agree to break up with Kyle, you will offer me a job at the university....”
• In the old days, I would never consider her offer, but not anymore.
• I said without hesitation, "I will reject Kyle. I want to work at the werewolf university."
• ....
• When I arrived at the school gate, a car stopped in front of me and it looked familiar.
• The doors opened, and two people got out of the car.
• It was Kyle and Lena.
• "Annette."
• Lena ran toward me from under the umbrella. She clasped my hands.
• "Annette, I'm so sorry. It's all my fault. I'm such an awful person. I'll do anything, as long as you forgive me."
• Kyle looked at me with guilt on his face. "Annette, I don't know what got into me yesterday. I..."
• I looked at them standing in front of me. My heart ached again, but this time, it was not as painful.
• One of them was my mate, and the other was my roommate and friend.
• "Kyle, you don't have to apologize to me. We are even now. Because of you, I got the job I wanted. You owe me nothing. And you, Lena, since you slept with Kyle, you and I were no longer friends. He is all yours now. So, from now on, don't pretend that we are still close, because you don't deserve to be my friend anymore. Now, I need to go to work."
• I stepped back and ran toward the curb.
• I was running fast and didn't notice a black car that was taking a turn toward the university.
• When I noticed the car, it was too late and I was hit by it.
• I staggered back a few steps and fell to the ground.
• Kyle shouted, "Annette!"
• I dragged myself to my feet, using the car as a prop.
• Without a word, I limped to the car, opened the door, and got it.
• Besides the driver, there was another man in the car.
• I did not take a closer look and only looked out the window at Kyle. He was approaching, and I shouted to the driver,
• "Take me to the convenience store on the second street, or I will call the police about the car accident."
• The driver was a little hesitant. Meanwhile, the man sitting in the back seat said, "Take her to the place she mentioned."
• The voice sounded familiar.
• I turned around in surprise and said, "Alpha Connor?"