Chapter 1 One

• Xena's POV:
• I stood by the window, a deep frown etched on my face, as I watched the rain cascade down in torrents outside my house.
• It was supposed to be the middle of June, the heart of summer, yet the weather had taken an unexpected turn.
• The rain had started abruptly when I was in the middle of breakfast, drenching the streets and casting a gloomy atmosphere over the entire neighborhood.
• But there was a peculiar feeling in the air, as if something auspicious was about to happen today.
• Perhaps it was a sign of an eventful day ahead, or maybe just another mischievous twist of fate.
• Time seemed to be slipping away, and I glanced at the time, realizing that I had less than 40 minutes to make it to college.
• But the thought of driving through the rain to school seemed nearly impossible. The raindrops pounded against the windowpane, as if mocking my sudden predicament.
• I clicked my tongue in annoyance and took out my phone to check the time again.
• "Such bad luck today" I muttered under my breath and my wolf giggled.
• "Maybe you should just stay home today and relax. I mean you're always going to college wether sick or not, it's a perfect time to relax" Layla, my wolf said.
• Well it was the truth that I was never relaxed and never took much care of myself, because I didn't deem it necessary.
• I had no mate that I had to take care of myself for. At 23, I was a teacher at the Cold Zone College, which I actually felt so happy about. I had always wanted to be a teacher because I loved teaching.
• It was a dream I didn't ever let go of, at a young age.
• Now I got a chance to fufill that dream, so I took this chance to heart.
• Even if I found my mate or not, I would never give up my profession.
• "There's no time for relaxation, Layla. Everytime wasted is a time to shape someone out there into a responsible person. If I relax, those students wouldn't gain more knowledge and im_"
• "Alright, Alright that's enough. Teach all you want and please just stop the preaching already, It's annoying."
• I chuckled at how easily she could be pissed off.
• Thankfully, the moon goddess seemed to be on my side this time because the rain seized a bit and I sighed thankfully.
• Without wasting much time to avoid waiting for the end of another heavy downpour, I picked up my hand bag and left to my car that was packed in the drive way.
• Once I got in, I started off the car and zoomed out of my neighborhood.
• The road looked very wet and the weather, very cold.
• I shook my head at the scene of the entire place looking so dull and devoid of people, like the normal day when the sun was high up in the sky.
• "But why would it rain in the middle of June for goodness sake?" I asked myself as I drove through the wet streets.
• Layla hurriedly gave an answer. "It's simple, the moon goddess is crazy"
• I chuckled at her words and asked her to keep quiet immediately.
• She could really get us in trouble and I would have to bear the consequences.
• .....
• 30 minutes later, we arrived in college and I walked into the familiar building when I parked my car just by the school's gate.
• The entire hall was buzzing with students and everyone of them greeted me respectfully, even though most of them were much older than I was.
• I walked into my history class, feeling excited to dive into the fascinating world of the past as usual.
• As I stepped in, the students greeted me as well with warm smiles and friendly hellos.
• I always loved the energy in the room.
• Even though the name of our college was Cold Zone, the college looked nothing like it's name.
• I made my way to the front of the class, feeling a mix of nerves and enthusiasm. Taking a deep breath, I addressed the students, "Good morning, everyone. I hope you're all ready for another exciting day of exploring the wonders of history. Today, we'll be diving into the ancient civilizations of lore and our own kind."
• The students listened attentively, their eyes filled with curiosity.
• I couldn't help but feel a surge of joy knowing that I had the opportunity to share my passion for history with these young minds. With a smile, I continued, "We'll be discussing the cultural, political, and architectural achievements of these ancient societies. So, listen attentively as we I begin"
• As I finish speaking, the classroom was filled with a buzz of excitement. It was moments like these that reminded me why I became a history teacher - to ignite that spark of curiosity and inspire a love for learning in each and every one of my students.
• Just as I opened my mouth to read the words from my Textbook, a sudden sweet scent wafted into my nostrils and Layla purred all of a sudden.
• My eyes went wide in realization.
• Tears pulled up in my eyes as I asked Layla to confirm my suspicions, "is this real? Our mate came to the school? We found our mate?"
• Layla answered almost immediately,'Yes! Our mate is around! Hurry up and let's go find him!' She jeered and I complied.
• "Excuse me class" I said to the curious students and walked hastily out of the class, following the sweet scent of Ylang-ylang flowers that my mate smelled like.
• 23 years, 23years and I finally found my mate!
• I was so excited! Finally!
• Valkyrie would definitely be awed at this. I was finally going to be mated.
• I walked along the hallways of the school, following the scent happily as it got stronger and intoxicated my senses.
• Layla was even more impatient as she encouraged me to even run in my heels.
• We walked further and I expected the scent to move further maybe to the school's official office, thinking maybe my mate came to visit one of the teachers there.
• But the scent led me directly to Lunar Den, the boys section.
• I frowned in confusion.
• What was my mate doing in the boys section?
• Just as I took a right turn, I was met with the source of the scent.
• The very last person I had expected to see.
• He was also hurrying towards the direction I came from, and he froze when he saw me.
• My lips trembled in shock.
• Ry__Ryder? The Alpha's son?
• My student?
• Ryder suddenly mouthed the words, "Mate" and I felt my whole world shut down.