Oliver's POV
I am the CEO of my own company, and now I woke up early in the morning not to go to my office, but instead to go to the most expensive school in the entire country to attend classes as a senior high school student, and I know it is outrageous. But I had to follow the request of the elders, and of course, to make my father's dream come true. But in my heart, I don't want to do this because I am only wasting my time. I know I am needed in the office because I have a lot of documents waiting for me on my table even if I know Zane is reliable and can be as effective as me.
I am a software engineer, and I am a proud owner of my company developing the leading software globally. I am successful, and I don't need a woman, especially an eighteen-year-old girl, to complete my stature in life. I am so happy being single, and I can tell that I am content with my life, and I hated my father for having that stupid promise to his best friend. How could they agree without our consent? They arranged for us to get married in the future by asking the Moon Goddess about it, they are both renowned Alphas in the werewolf community, and maybe that is why the Moon Goddess granted their request.
I was shocked when I found expensive clothing in my closet, and I could tell Nicklaus Winner did his best to make this work. I know the main reason he wanted me to be with his daughter is not only because Victoria Winner is my mate or my future wife, but to be her bodyguard and help her on her eighteenth birthday, the night she will know who she is. I wonder why the Alpha of Sterling didn't tell his daughter about it. Why does he need to keep the truth from her daughter?
It is still early, yet I can't go back to sleep. I got up from bed and prepared some breakfast, and I didn't need an empty stomach to deal with this horrible day. I can't believe I will be here in Zenith to look after my mate until she turns eighteen. I have heard so much about her from the elders, but I never listened. I didn't try to look at her profile on social media. I didn't want to see her face because I loathe her even before seeing her, and no matter how beautiful she could be, there was no way I would fall for her. She is the reason I need to face this kind of dilemma.
I arrived at school early morning, and I realized I didn't even bring a ballpen or notebook. I could tell this was foolishness. I need to look like a real student in this Academy. I decided to walk out to look for a store that sells school supplies, and since it was still very early, I left my big bike in the school parking lot. I wanted to walk around the city at this hour since it has been a long time since I was here. I graduated with my bachelor's degree from Zenith University, one of the expensive universities in the country.
I felt glad I found a store that opened early, and I strolled around until I realized I needed to get back if I didn't want to be late since I was required to report first to the registrar's office to get my class schedule. I bought coffee on my way back to the academy, and I couldn't believe this day would become worst when I was almost hit by a car. I couldn't think the driver would go on with a stop signal. If I were a normal human being, I couldn't see who was inside the vehicle because of the dark tint, but I am a wolf, and one of our abilities is we can see clearly in the dark.
And as I watched the car pivot, I could hear the loud screaming of the young woman inside the vehicle, and I wanted to go to them and give the driver a lesson, but I was too stressed about my current situation to care, as long as everyone is safe. So, I crossed the pedestrian lane as I stole a side glance at the vehicle in front of me, but I couldn't see the face of the woman since her head was down, and I couldn't believe she could scream like that. I continued walking without taking a second glance.
I proceeded to the registrar's office, and I talked with the beautiful shifter in front of me, and I could see she was blushing as she stared at me. I know she was one of the persons who knew my real identity. Ms. Rein is a member of the Sterling pack, and she has been hiding her true identity as well, but I could tell her career suit her well.
"Good morning, Mr. Prize, this is your class schedule, and I hope you will be enjoying your class with her." Ms. Rein said, and I gave him one of my sweetest smiles.
"I am not happy about this, and I couldn't believe I am even here," I said, and she grinned.
"You are going to meet your mate for the first time, and it seems you are not happy about it." She responded.
"How could I be happy when I need to look like a fool. I already graduated from college years ago, and now I need to pretend I am a senior high school student." I said as I let out a heavy breath.
"No one will know you are the CEO of your own company, Oliver, you look like an eighteen-year-old boy, and I could tell you could break the hearts of the cheerleaders knowing you will only have eyes for our darling, Victoria." She declared, and I couldn't stop myself from scowling.
"Have you seen her?" She asked, and I shook my head, and I saw a mischievous grin on her lovely face.
"Oh, I see. No wonder you looked like shit, and I could tell you felt like you were carrying the world on your shoulders. Watch out, and you might break your own heart; the moment your mate rejects you. Victoria is the epitome of beauty and perfection, and no wonder all the boys in the Academy are crazy about her. Still, like you, she doesn't want to date either because she is the school queen, and boys want to have her because she has never been kissed. And she is so proud of that." Ms. Rein added, and it took me off guard to know my future mate hasn't been kissed.
"I know your reputation, the only Alpha in the entire werewolf community who defies to have a mate. And I wonder why, but I don't want to pry." She said, and I smiled at her, and I wondered why she felt so sure Victoria Winner could break my heart.
"Good luck with your studies, Mr. Prize. I except you will be an outstanding student like your Victory." She said, and I don't want to hear the word mate anymore because no one deserves to be my mate in this lifetime. I got up as she stood up from her chair, and she offered her hand at me; and for the second time, we shook hands, and I left her office more devastated than ever.
As I looked at my schedule, I realized I couldn't do this. Maybe three days would be enough to know Victoria Winner. I continued to walk to the other side of the building to attend my first class, and I didn't care if I would be late, but as I walked along in the hallways, I realized I had missed my high school days in Gallant City.
I was the school football quarterback and the top of my class. But I was once called the bad boy of our school, and if they only knew the real story, they would realize I only did the right thing. I made sure our school was free from wicked boys and bullies. That is why I always end up in the guidance counselor's office most of the time, and our guidance counselor is the only one who knows the truth. Yet, girls still chase me around.
I look at the room number, and I release a heavy sigh before I get inside, and all eyes are on me right away, but I notice a beautiful young woman sitting on her chair without caring about me. Even if I was only looking at one side of her face, I couldn't stop my heart from beating so fast, and I couldn't take my eyes off from her, and this was the first time I felt this way. My heart was pounding, and I could feel the sweat on my palms, and who could she be? And why of all the students, she was the only one who didn't look at me.
The teacher was asking me questions, and I knew it was rude of me that I only darted a glance at her as I looked at her questions on the board, and I returned my focus on the mysterious girl sitting in the front row. When she raised her head and looked at me, my heart skipped a beat, and I was right; she is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen, her hazel-green eyes, her beautiful perfect-shaped face, and I couldn't find a single flaw on her face. Her vibrant long straight mahogany hair cascaded on her shoulders make her look perfect on my eyes and taste. Would it be possible that I was looking into a real Goddess?
She was looking at me with her mouth hung open, and I felt my heart dance with happiness as I realized I had gotten her attention at last. Still, her face turned so red, and I could see the fury in her beautiful eyes as she was looking at me with anger, and I became more intrigued to know her without caring about Victoria Winner at all. I don't care about my future mate, and the only thing playing on my mind as I find a vacant seat is to know the beautiful girl sitting on the front seat.