Bullied By My Alpha Stepbrother novel Chapter 45

Chapter 46 - Hardin

The issue of finding my mate was one thing that I had been trying my best to avoid, and now as the elders had brought up the topic, I did not know how to feel.

It was mainly because I was partly beginning to feel that I did not have a mate, which was probably the moon goddess punishment to me, for being the asshole that I was. It was a thing of great concern as I was going to be an Alpha, so I sincerely understood why they had to talk about it.

But it will have been much better if they had not brought it up at that point in time.

It was just two weeks ago, that Sandro found his mate, at a party that we attended. And before he found his mate, he was already worried, as Alex had found his mate way back in time.

Then there's me, older with some months, and of an Alpha blood, and still, I had not felt any sensation that was close to finding my mate.

My face immediately contorted into a frown, that Dad noticed, as he called my name.

"Is anything the problem? Are you under some curse that I do not know about?" Dad probed, and the only help that his words offered to me at that moment was to increase the tension that I was already feeling.

Was it a curse?

"I am not," I answered without raising my eyes to Dad.

"I hope so, then. But I'll advice that you tell me what the problem may be, because it is really necessary that you find your mate."

"Okay, I'll make sure to do that. Can I leave now?" I had already stood up before he stopped me with his hand gestures.

"Is there any other thing that you will like me to know?" I asked Dad as I relaxed back on the seat.

"Yes!"

He took some few minutes before he then began to speak, while I wondered the new thing that I had done. Well, I was ready for any query as it was particularly the major thing I always did get from him.

"My son," Dad started, and his voice sounded rather calm compared to other times. "I think it's necessary that I make you understand that I don't hate you as you think. And all of this pressures that you think I'm putting on you is actually because it's necessary and I want you to be the best version of yourself. I..."

My attention had already trailed off as Dad said everything that he wanted to say, and I only realized when he told me that I can go.

"Okay..." I nodded, then left for my room.

Resolving the issues I had with Dad was necessary. But still, I wanted to take everything at a time and in order. A large part of me still felt like I had to prove myself worthy, and I was not ready to go back on that challenge till I had proved myself. And I was going to start from retaining my position as captain of lacrosse team.

Thanks to Jasmine, my performance had increased, and as much as I did not want to appreciate her efforts, Sandro had pointed it out the last time we had training together.

As soon as I got into the room, I took a quick shower and fell on the bed just after. My mind was too disturbed, and sleeping was the only way to ease the stress at that moment.

I had only realized how long I had slept when a knock came on the door and I realized that it was a maid who had brought dinner for me upstairs. The night had already become dark, certainly school was over and Jasmine will be back already from flirting with that crazy kid, Lorenzo.

I had barely eaten half of what was in the food tray that the maid had sent when I noticed a piece of paper by the side.

"Twenty marks assessment to prepare for, remember. You really don't want Lorenzo to get what belongs to you right?"

I just knew it was Jasmine. The text on the paper. I wanted to reprimand her for even thinking that she could advise me, but what she said was the truth, if I did not prepare for the assessment, then my good performance that was already building up will go down the drain.

Few minutes after, I had finished eating and I shut the door behind me as I left for Jasmine's room.

"What are you doing here?" Jasmine probed, and as much as I did not expect that she will want a response, I gave her one.

"I think I have missed your body so I came to satisfy myself." Compared to other times, the fear in her face was not much.

She remained where she sat on the bed, and to my surprise, said an 'okay' in response.