Oliver's POV
I admit for the first time in my entire life, I wasn't able to sleep because of a certain girl, and I couldn't believe it would be Victoria. Ever since I have learned that she is my mate, I despise her even without seeing her first, and now that I have seen her, she makes it worse by making me feel this way. I don't want to acknowledge the attraction I feel towards her because I don't want to be laughed at by the elders. And there is no way I will eat all the words I said to the elders that I would never fall in love with her.
I told them that I don't like Victoria to be my mate, and I would find on my mate in time and my own pace, and I told them I would only acknowledge someone to be my mate if she could turn my world upside down, yet seeing Victoria made me feel something I didn't know existed. And she turned my world more than I could imagine. And right now, as I was lying on my bed thinking that her room was just across from mine, I couldn't stop the pounding of my heart as I realized I could get to her and kiss her again. I hate that I couldn't stop thinking about her soft lips and the way she kissed me back made me shiver.
I realize that this girl would be the death of me once I give in to the temptation. And I hated myself that I didn't listen to my best friend. I should have come here at the Zenith City and taken a peek at her before I said that I didn't want her, and now I have to fight the urge to come closer to her because I know one kiss from Victoria could make my entire world shatter.
I know why Victoria's father wanted me to be here before her 18th birthday because there are rumors that the other Alpha from another pack will be hunting for her. At first, it was only because of the call of duty that I came here at Zenith since the Sterling pack is our allies; now that I have seen her, I don't want anyone to be near her or touch her. And I hated myself that I suddenly became a possessive jerk.
I never felt this way to any of my girlfriends before, and I know I have my fair share with women. Still, nothing can compare to the beauty of Victoria Prize and knowing she was sleeping in the room across from me, and my wolf self wanted to come near her. Since I couldn't take it anymore, I got out of my room only to find her getting out of her room as well. I realized I was only wearing my sweatpants, and I stifled a laugh when I saw her checking me out, and her eyes lingered in my six-packed and, and then gazed on my lips, and it was pure torture for me since I wanted to devour her lips once more.
When she realized I caught her staring at me, she turned around with gracefulness and got back inside her room, and I almost jumped on my feet when I heard the hard slamming of her door. I get back to my room as I shake my head, realizing this means war between the two of us, and I couldn't believe I would be having this kind of emotion. I fell asleep thinking about her, and when I woke up in the morning, I took a cold shower, and when I went to the dining hall, Art informed me that the princess of this house was still asleep.
I know I don't care about being late because I don't need credits for the subjects because I already graduated High School many years ago. Still, I couldn't stop watching Victoria being late because she had already told me that she hated being late. I didn't have a choice but to go to her room and wake her up by pounding at her door hard, and I couldn't believe the girl who said she hated being late didn't even wake up early morning.
I could see how she looked at me when she realized I was the one waking her up. And I couldn't believe she was still wearing her nightgown. But when I realized she looked so gorgeous even she was on her way to take a bath, I turned around and left her without another word because I knew if I stayed there and looked at her face, I could no longer stop myself from claiming her mouth.
I am impressed that she can shower fast, and I can't stop myself from admiring her beauty; as I looked at her with a towel wrapped around her hair, she seemed so adorable, but I don't want this brat to think I am fascinated by her, I start the car and drive away from her house even before she can fasten her seatbelt because I wanted her to have breakfast first. I plan to buy her something she can eat.
I know Victoria Winner could make me feel so many emotions that I find it hard to express, and I wanted to stop myself from bickering with her. Still, I realized she hated me too, and I am afraid if what I feel for her will go deeper, and it would be hard on my part to make her fall for me.
I know she was shocked when I bought her coffee and doughnuts, but I am sure if I show Victoria the real me, she will fall for me hard, but there is no way I will let her know all about me because I still hated it that I am on this kind of predicament. Watching over a young lady soon to be eighteen is crazy, and I hated the elders for doing this to me.
The moment we arrived at the school's parking area, I realized that many of our fellow students lingered in the parking lot, and I realized that they were waiting for someone to come, and then it dawned on me that they were waiting for the queen. And I knew about her reputation in this academy being their queen. And I know that is the reason why she was so pissed about me because I kissed her yesterday.
Keisha already told me everything about Victoria. Especially how all the boys on campus worshipped her beauty and intelligence, and no wonder almost all the guys from the football, soccer, and basketball team are still lingering on the area, and I hate thinking about it that boys are crazy about her. I don't want to admit that I am one of them. Even the girls are on the sidelines, and I realized they are all here because most of the hunks are here, and I wonder why they didn't go on their practice instead of waiting for Victoria.
And as possible, I will be the exception. I will never let Victory Winner toy with my heart because I am different from all those guys. I will make sure she will be the one begging for my attention and not the other way around. I got out of the car, and before I could walk away, I was shocked when Keisha attacked me by kissing me on the lips, and I couldn't push away because I didn't want her to be humiliated.
And I realized this is one way of punishing Victoria Winner for making me sleepless last night because I couldn't stop thinking how beautiful she is, and I wanted to forget about her, and I will use Keisha to fight the feelings I have for her. I know Victoria will get angry because I kissed her yesterday; it will make her hate me more because I didn't give her the attention she used to have from the hot boys in this Academy.
Out of the corner of my eye, I saw the football quarterback, Tim, walking closer to her car, and he opened the car door for her. They told me she would never give anyone her attention, but I was shocked when she smiled sweetly at him, and he let Tim bring her bag and books, and I grunted under my breath that I felt so jealous of him, but I will never make Victory win our game.
And I got my chance when someone asked me about my relationship with her, and I told them we are not close, only our fathers because they are best friends. I felt triumphant that I could see the hurt on her face. The entire morning passed quickly, and I was looking for her during lunch, but she wasn't in the cafeteria, and I just felt glad Tim was at his table with his teammates, and I was worried about where she could be.
The bell rang, and Keisha put her arms around me right away, and I walked with her to the parking lot. I didn't want to go to the beach, but since I didn't want to stay in my room at the Winner estate, I said yes to Keisha, and she kissed me on the lips before she got inside her car.
I was waiting for Victoria, but she didn't come, and I realized I didn't have her number yet because I wasn't interested in knowing anything about her. As I became impatient, I realized I needed to have her contact number. And I felt glad one of our classmates told me Victory walked towards the main gate of the Academy. I drove fast as I realized it would be hard on my part to tame Victoria Winner.