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09:51I won't lie.
09:52You finally replied.
10:23I bit my lip and typed.
11:11I lowered my voice.
11:23The next morning.
11:26The whole dorm scrambled to get ready.
11:58I won't wait any longer.
12:56He was suppressing something.
12:58He kept going.
13:28Zero discipline.
13:28gold flared.
13:57He stood bright once.
14:27He picked it up.
14:29on the face.
14:58At least.
15:00He rotated it.
15:00He rotated it.
15:00He rotated it.
15:02He rotated it.
15:06His throat was thick enough to make me dizzy.
15:09Um.
15:10That's.
15:11From the internet.
15:12Just a.
15:13Random photo I found.
15:15His face wasn't in it.
15:16With the filter, maybe he wouldn't be sure.
15:18But the way he looked at me had changed.
15:20Like he was confirming something with all his senses at once.
15:23He was smelling.
15:23Wolves used their sense of smell to verify things under stress.
15:27His nostrils flared slightly.
15:28Barely visible.
15:29His frown deepened.
15:30He still looked suspicious.
15:32I took a gamble and turned it around on him.
15:34Sir why are you asking?
15:36Did you.
15:38Send shirtless photos to someone?
15:40W-what are you talking about?
15:42If you can't even keep your phone in your pocket
15:44don't bring it to training at all.
15:45He turned away too quickly.
15:46Before his hair covered the back of his neck.
15:48I saw the silver lines rapidly fading.
15:51Like emotions settling after a tide went out.
15:53Everyone.
15:55Formation drills.
15:56One row at a time.
15:57Complete it cleanly and you're dismissed for lunch.
15:59Nora.
16:00Obstacle course.
16:01Three laps.
16:02You don't eat until you're done.
16:05The photo crisis was over.
16:07But the punishment wasn't.
16:08I limped toward the course.
16:09Fine.
16:10Stupid dog.
16:11Just wait until tonight.
16:12I was still shaking when I started running.
16:14Every step felt like cotton.
16:15But I didn't look back.
16:16I heard him behind me.
16:17Calling names.
16:18Giving orders.
16:19His voice back to that cold instructor tone.
16:22Like nothing had happened.
16:23But I knew he'd seen it.
16:24He'd seen the lock screen.
16:25The video.
16:26He didn't say it.
16:27But that didn't mean he hadn't noticed.
16:29And the way his nostrils had flared.
16:30I was sure.
16:31He was confirming.
16:32Confirming whether the scent he'd caught matched the person on that phone.
16:35By the time I finished.
16:37The cafeteria had been cleaned out.
16:38Every single piece of food was gone.
16:40I bought a sad protein bar from the vending machine.
16:43And imagined it was Lucian's chest as I bit down hard.
16:45My phone buzzed.
16:47Baby.
16:47Why aren't you replying?
16:48Oh.
16:48You want to start this?
16:49Fine.
16:50I took a photo of my pathetic lunch.
16:52Eating this.
16:53Busy.
16:54Lucian freaked out.
16:55That's not a real meal.
16:56Here.
16:57Order something.
16:58I accepted it.
16:59Then I answered.
16:59This stupid dog kept me so late I missed the cafeteria.
17:03Didn't get to eat because of him.
17:06That guy is the worst.
17:08Disgusting.
17:09I hope he's single forever.
17:10But baby.
17:11Can you not call him a dog?
17:12You promised I was the only ones.
17:15Also.
17:16Baby.
17:16Did you like the video I sent?
17:18I swallowed the last bite of my protein bar and typed.
17:20That video.
17:21Was disgusting.
17:22I deleted it immediately.
17:24Men who don't respect themselves are worthless.
17:26And you?
17:27You're a worthless man who's already been seen by someone else?
17:30You think you deserve to be my only puppy?
17:32A string of voice messages came through.
17:34I played them.
17:35And sure enough.
17:36I heard him crying.
17:37Please.
17:37If you don't like that side of me.
17:39I can change.
17:40I'll be anything you want.
17:42If you want pure.
17:43I'll be pure.
17:44If you want obedient.
17:45I'll be obedient.
17:46And if you want to be with others.
17:48I'm okay with not being your only one.
17:50Just let me be your favorite.
17:52He was the future alpha of an entire pack.
17:54Everyone on campus was afraid of him.
17:56And in those voice messages.
17:57He sounded like a puppy left in the rain.
17:59I finally felt good.
18:01Revenge.
18:03I let him spiral in his own misery and opened the video again.
18:06I wasn't deleting it.
18:08Not a chance.
18:09In the video.
18:09The silver lines at his nape glowed faintly under the light.
18:12The gold ring flickered at the edges of his pupils.
18:15A wolf state when excited or stressed.
18:17He'd shown me the most sensitive.
18:18Most vulnerable parts of himself.
18:20And I'd used them to hurt him.
18:21I closed the video.
18:23Something was growing in my chest.
18:24Sour and full.
18:25And I couldn't name it.
18:26I'd gone to bed at 5.30 and hadn't napped.
18:29By the afternoon training session.
18:30I was barely holding on.
18:32Before the drills.
18:33Lucian did a uniform inspection.
18:34Going person by person.
18:36Fixing caps and collars.
18:37When he got to me.
18:38He furrowed his brow like usual.
18:40I'd gotten used to this face.
18:41So I stared straight ahead.
18:42I was so tired.
18:43And hot.
18:44He pointed at my face.
18:45What's that on your cheek?
18:47I wiped it with the back of my hand and glanced at it.
18:49Oh.
18:50Blueberry jam from that protein bar.
18:52Lucian's breathing hitched.
18:53His pupils dilated sharply.
18:55The gold ring surged from the edges of his irises.
18:57Like a switch had been flipped.
18:59His nostrils moved quickly.
19:00Repeatedly.
19:01He was smelling the blueberry jam on my face.
19:05A human might just see jam.
19:07But a wolf's nose would break it down into countless details.
19:10Brand.
19:11Ingredients.
19:11When it was eaten.
19:12Where it was bought.
19:13The silver lines at his nape peeked out from under his hairline.
19:16Glowing in the sunlight.
19:17What?
19:18Was he going to yell at me for not wiping my face too?
19:20Then.
19:21Slowly.
19:21Lucian's lips curved upward.
19:23His usually tight brow loosened like butter melting.
19:25Nora.
19:26I looked up.
19:27Puzzled.
19:27Yeah?
19:28The corners of his eyes were red.
19:30His pupils glistened.
19:31The gold ring was fading slowly.
19:33Reluctantly.
19:33Like it didn't want to leave.
19:35Was he still upset about what I'd said at lunch?
19:37Without the cold mask.
19:38He actually looked like a pitiful puppy.
19:40My throat tightened.
19:41Something stirred in my chest.
19:42Then he stepped back.
19:43His fingers twitched at his side.
19:45Thumb and forefinger pressing together.
19:47Then releasing.
19:48Forget it.
19:48And he moved on to the next row.
19:50I shook my head.
19:51The sun was frying my brain.
19:52For a second I thought he'd recognized me.
19:54But that was impossible.
19:56Lucian's training was as brutal as ever.
19:58Sophie, as always, was miserable.
20:00Can someone stop this demon?
20:01I can't take it anymore.
20:03Nora.
20:03Just.
20:05Faint or something.
20:06Then I'll take you to the nurse and we can both rest.
20:08I gave her a dead look.
20:12Have you ever hit concrete?
20:13You'd knock yourself out anyway.
20:15I'll catch you.
20:16Promise.
20:17Faint away.
20:18Lucian's sharp eyes cut toward us.
20:19His ear twitched.
20:20Almost imperceptibly.
20:21A wolf's instinct to catch distant sounds.
20:24We both shut up.
20:25Then my vision blurred.
20:26Everything went dark.
20:27I was falling backwards.
20:28Oh no.
20:29I hadn't eaten enough.
20:30This was actually happening.
20:31Wait a second.
20:32I wasn't ready.
20:34Unreliable idiot.
20:35I was going to hit the ground.
20:36Then a pair of arms cocked.
20:37The grip around my waist was shockingly strong.
20:40Like iron.
20:41Wait.
20:41Sophie's arms weren't that solid.
20:43I blinked.
20:44Lucian's face filled my blurry vision.
20:45His pupils were completely gold.
20:47Not just the edges.
20:48But the whole iris.
20:49Wolf's pupils changed color in extreme distress or loss of control.
20:53This was his mask shattering.
20:54The silver lines at his nape were fully lit.
20:56Running from his hairline down his spine like ancient markings awakened.
21:00And for a second.
21:01I thought I saw concern on his face.
21:03Fear.
21:03Anxiety.
21:04Pain.
21:04It was probably just the sun.
21:08Lucian spoke quietly.
21:09Nora are you.
21:10I shoved him away and leaned on Sophie.
21:12When I pushed him.
21:13The gold ring dimmed for an instant.
21:15Like a flame pressed down by wind.
21:17He bit his lower lip.
21:18His canines leaving too small dents.
21:20He was going to say something like Nora.
21:22Don't fake it.
21:22Go run more laps.
21:23I'm hypercocemic sir.
21:25Low blood sugar.
21:27Yeah Lucian.
21:28Nora didn't get lunch.
21:29Let her rest.
21:30I expected him to force me to keep going.
21:32He never made exceptions.
21:33Then I saw something I'd never seen on his face.
21:36Guilt.
21:36It flashed too fast.
21:38But I caught it.
21:38He took a deep breath.
21:40His throat moving as he swallowed.
21:41Then announced.
21:42Everyone.
21:42Break.
21:43Rest in the shade for an hour.
21:45Then.
21:45Softer.
21:46So soft it came from deep in his throat.
21:48Nora.
21:49I'll take you to the nurse.
21:50You might be dehydrated.
21:51No I'm fine.
21:52I'll rest here.
21:53I couldn't be alone with him.
21:54I'd say something stupid and reveal everything.
21:57Lucian nodded.
21:58Alright.
21:58Whatever you want.
21:59It was such a simple concession.
22:01But from him.
22:02It felt surreal.
22:03As Sophie helped me toward the shade.
22:04I looked back.
22:05He hadn't moved.
22:06Those gold ring pupils blazed in the sunlight.
22:08Fixed on me without blinking.
22:12As we rested.
22:13Lucian disappeared.
22:14Then.
22:14A few minutes later.
22:16Cafeteria staff came over with coolers full of lemonade.
22:18He bought drinks for everyone.
22:20Students were stunned.
22:21Then they erupted in cheers.
22:22Dr. Lucian is the best.
22:25Everyone had forgotten how strict he was.
22:27I took my lemonade but didn't drink it.
22:29Something felt off.
22:30I turned to Sophie.
22:31Doesn't this seem weird?
22:33Why is he being so nice suddenly?
22:34Sophie was already sipping her drink.
22:36Because you almost passed out.
22:38He probably panicked about getting in trouble.
22:40That made sense.
22:41Maybe.
22:41Sophie nudged me.
22:42Too bad I didn't faint.
22:44I'd have gotten to be carried by him.
22:46What did his chest feel like?
22:49Shut up.
22:50He just caught me.
22:51Nothing else.
22:53Yeah but everyone saw it.
22:55He's always so careful to keep distance.
22:58He's not like some other instructors who go out with students.
23:03I nodded.
23:04Who would even want to date their instructor anyway?
23:06That's so weird.
23:08I'd never like someone like Lucian.
23:10The online puppy though.
23:11That guy I could maybe date.
23:13Behind me.
23:13Someone cleared their throat.
23:14I turned around.
23:16Lucian stood behind me.
23:17Pale faced.
23:18Holding a small bag.
23:19The gold ring in his eyes had completely faded.
23:21His grey irises were blank.
23:23Like thick ice.
23:24But his throat moved.
23:25Once.
23:25Twice.
23:26Like he was swallowing hard.
23:27The silver lines at his nape glowed faintly at the edge of his hairline.
23:30Pulsing like a heartbeat.
23:32He stood there.
23:33Gripping the bag's handle.
23:34His knuckles white.
23:35I didn't know how long he'd been there or how much he'd.
23:37Heard.
23:37But the thin layer of wetness in his eyes told me.
23:40He'd heard it.
23:41He'd heard me say I'd never like someone like Lucian.
23:43The gold ring flickered deep in his pupils once.
23:45Then died.
23:46Like a light someone had turned off from the inside.
23:48Oh no.
23:49Had he heard what I said about him?
23:50I forced a smile.
23:52Instructor Lucian.
23:53You look pale.
23:54Don't get heat choke.
23:57He blinked as if returning to himself.
24:00I'm fine.
24:00Here.
24:01He handed me the paper bag.
24:02Inside was a small blueberry muffin.
24:04Sophie gasped.
24:05You bought Nora a muffin?
24:06Wait.
24:07It was my favorite flavor.
24:08And he knew I loved blueberries.
24:10Coincidence?
24:10Or had he figured out who I was?
24:12I'd even said I'd never like him.
24:14If he knew my identity.
24:15Hearing that should have made him angry.
24:17But he just looked.
24:18Hurt.
24:18I stared at the muffin.
24:19Heart pounding.
24:20Lucian noticed me hesitating and stepped back.
24:23The cafeteria gave me extra.
24:24I thought you might need it so you don't pass out again.
24:26It's my responsibility as an instructor.
24:29Nothing more.
24:30Despite his flat tone.
24:31I could hear something wounded underneath.
24:33When his eyes dropped.
24:34The gold ring flickered at the edge of his iris.
24:36Like something had pricked him and he was pulling back.
24:38Maybe he wasn't suspicious.
24:40Maybe he was just scared I'd collapse again.
24:42If I'd known passing out would make him nice.
24:44I'd have done it days ago.
24:46Lucian sat in the shade a few feet away and pulled out his phone.
24:49Seconds later.
24:50Mine buzzed.
24:50I opened the chat app.
24:52There were many messages from earlier.
24:53The most recent one read.
24:55To earn master's love your puppy will do anything.
24:57I looked up at him.
24:58Under the tree.
24:59He looked so forlorn.
25:02He was turned slightly away from me.
25:04Sunlight filtering through leaves.
25:06Casting shifting patches of light and shadow across his face.
25:09He wasn't looking at me.
25:10Just staring at his phone screen.
25:12Thumb brushing across it once.
25:13Then still.
25:14The silver lines on his nape were dim in the shadow.
25:16Like something sleeping.
25:17That profile looked so quiet.
25:19So lonely.
25:20So different from the zero discipline ice wolf on the training ground.
25:23He could use his pheromones to make everyone afraid of him.
25:26But instead.
25:27He was curled there.
25:28Like a dog with its tail tucked.
25:29Waiting for its owner to come back.
25:31My resolve cracked.
25:32I accepted his earlier transfers.
25:34Then I sent him a head pad emoji.
25:36When I put my phone down.
25:37I looked at him again.
25:38He was still sitting there.
25:39Phone in hand.
25:40Thumb frozen on the screen.
25:41The light from his phone reflected on his face.
25:43He was staring at the head pad emoji I'd sent.
25:46The gold ring slowly rose from his grey irises.
25:48Very slowly.
25:49Like water beginning to flow under ice.
25:51The corner of his mouth twitched upward.
25:53Barely.
25:54Then pressed flat again.
25:57Something shifted over the next few days.
25:59Lucian changed.
26:00He smiled.
26:01Well.
26:01He almost did.
26:02He let the class train in the shade.
26:04Everyone thanked me for the change.
26:06He also nominated me as the squad leader for the end of term combat demonstration.
26:10Good for my grade.
26:11When he trained me one on one.
26:12His voice was soft and patient.
26:14He'd stand close.
26:15Adjust my stance gently.
26:16And explain things in a low murmur.
26:18But sometimes.
26:19He'd look at me like he wanted to say something.
26:21The gold ring in his eyes would flicker in the sunlight.
26:23Like it wanted to surface but kept getting pushed back down.
26:26The silver lines at his nape would sometimes glow faintly.
26:29A sign of emotional fluctuation in wolves.
26:32Every time he got near me.
26:33He'd unconsciously inhale.
26:34Like he was capturing my scent.
26:36Then he'd close his eyes.
26:37And when he opened them.
26:38The gold had dimmed again.
26:40I assumed he was trying to apologize for the day I'd collapsed.
26:43But he couldn't bring himself to say it.
26:44And since he was being nice.
26:46I stopped tormenting him online.
26:47Neither of us brought up meeting again.
26:49I thought maybe we could just keep doing this forever.
26:53He was a wolf.
26:55I was human.
26:55In real life.
26:56He was everyone's alpha.
26:58Online.
26:58He was my puppy.
26:59That was best.
27:00He'd never know who I was.
27:02And I'd never have to face the retaliation of a wounded alpha's pride.
27:05After the final demonstration.
27:07The real semester began.
27:08Sophie dragged me to a mixer.
27:10Our guys are boring.
27:13It'll be fun.
27:14The guys weren't from our school.
27:16They were from the neighboring pack academy.
27:17And they were good looking.
27:18Every type you could ask for.
27:20Sweet.
27:21Athletic.
27:21Charming.
27:22And then I saw him.
27:23Lucian.
27:23What was he doing here?
27:24He saw me and his eyes lit up.
27:26The gold ring rose from deep in his pupils.
27:28Bright for an instant.
27:29Then retreated.
27:30His nostrils twitched slightly.
27:32Like he was confirming something.
27:33I glared at him and turned away.
27:35He was here looking for a new master?
27:36Fine.
27:37If he could shop around.
27:38So could I.
27:39I marched over to the nearest guy.
27:40And sat down across from him.
27:42He was cute.
27:42Polite.
27:43And blushed when I talked to him.
27:44Perfect.
27:47Nora.
27:48You look even better than your photo.
27:50Wait.
27:51You know who I am?
27:52Your roommate put your picture in the group chat.
27:54Half the guys here came for you.
27:57Great.
27:57Sophie was using me as bait.
27:59But the guy was nice.
28:00We shared the same taste in food.
28:02He pushed a dessert toward me.
28:04Try this.
28:05I think you'll like it.
28:06I was about to take a bite when a hand grabbed my wrist.
28:09The grip was firm but not painful.
28:11Restrained to the absolute limit.
28:12At the same time.
28:13A thick scent of pine washed over me from behind.
28:16Carrying cold dominance.
28:17Lucian stood there.
28:18Eyes red rimmed.
28:19Don't eat it.
28:20It has mango you're allergic.
28:22His whole body was a wolf on the edge of losing control.
28:25Using every ounce of willpower not to shift right there.
28:28All eyes in the mixer turned toward us.
28:29The other wolf students could feel his dominance.
28:32Several lower ranked wolves had gone pale and stepped back.
28:35How did Lucian know about my mango allergy?
28:37I hadn't even told Sophie.
28:38The realization hit me like a freight train.
28:40I'd only told one person about it.
28:42My online puppy.
28:43Which meant.
28:44Lucian knew who I was.
28:45The guy looked at Lucian.
28:46At those blazing gold pupils.
28:48Then at me.
28:49Amused.
28:49You two have a history?
28:50Yes.
28:52No.
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