Alpha Hiro left the classroom in a hurry. His steps were fast, but his thoughts were a mess. He couldn't believe what had just happened. What was wrong with him? He had almost kissed Angel. A boy.
That single thought kept echoing in his mind, over and over. He wasn't like that. He had always liked girls—wild, gentle, loud, quiet, it didn't matter. As long as they were female. He never once looked at a guy and felt something. Never. So why now? Why Angel?
There was something about him that pulled Hiro in. Something he couldn't explain, no matter how hard he tried. The urge to kiss Angel's lips had felt so real, so strong, like it didn't come from him but from somewhere deeper.
His wolf was restless inside him, clearly unhappy that Hiro had pulled away. It was like the creature wanted that kiss to happen. But Hiro wasn't ready to accept that. Not yet.
Still, Angel's scent… it wasn't normal. His presence, the way he carried himself, even the way he looked at people, it didn't add up. Hiro wasn't just confused anymore. He was curious. Deeply curious. And that curiosity led him straight to the principal's office.
Maybe he could find answers in Angel's file. Maybe there was something there that would finally make sense of the feelings twisting inside him.
By now, most students had returned from the cafeteria. The hallways were no longer quiet. When Hiro stepped into the principal's office, he found three students standing in front of her desk, talking in low voices. It looked serious. But the moment they saw him, they stopped talking. Silence fell, thick and sharp.
It had been a while since Hiro came here. The air in the office hadn't changed. It still carried the heavy scent of failure, of a past no one dared to bring up.
Principal Valois sat behind her desk, calm as ever. She was a strong woman. Stronger than most. And yet, she was an Omega now. No one knew exactly why, but the rumors had never stopped. Some whispered that it had something to do with the center house, with whatever dark thing happened there years ago. Others believed the moon goddess herself had punished her.
Hiro had always wondered what the truth was. Part of him wanted to search her mind, dig through her memories and find out. But he knew he couldn't. The rules were clear. No Alpha was allowed to use powers on her. If he did, his whole house would lose their points.
"Hiro? How may I help you?" Principal Valois asked as she looked up from her desk. She was in her usual black suit, her makeup light and natural, no glasses on her face today. It made her look younger, softer, almost like she didn't belong in a place ruled by chaos. For a moment, Hiro caught himself wondering what she'd look like out of that suit—less strict, more human.
"I came for a little chat," he said, hopping onto the desk in front of her like he owned it. He knew it annoyed her, and maybe that was half the reason he did it.
The other students in the office glanced at each other, then quietly slipped out. Once the door clicked shut, the air between them grew heavier.
Valois crossed her arms, already tired. "Why is it so hard for Alphas to learn how to behave?"
Hiro gave a shrug, a grin tugging at his lips. "Maybe it's just part of the charm the moon goddess gave us."
She stared at him, unimpressed. "Do you even remember I'm the principal of this school?"
"Of course we do, ma'am. We're not blind," he said with a smirk.
"Then act like it," she snapped. "Show me some respect."
"If you say so," Hiro replied, finally sliding off the desk, but still holding that cocky smile. "But what if the moon goddess chose you to be our mate? That would be interesting, wouldn't it?"
Valois didn't even flinch. She'd heard worse. After years of running this school and dealing with Alphas who thought they ruled the world, nothing shocked her anymore. She knew how they looked at her. Her youthful appearance made it worse. Some said it was part of the curse that changed her life all those years ago.
"Why are you really here, Hiro?" she asked, not bothering to entertain his games.
"I need information. About one of the new students."
Her eyes narrowed slightly. "Which one?"
"Angel," he said.
The name hung in the air.
Principal Valois stared at Hiro, trying to figure out what was really going on between the Alphas and this mysterious new student. First, it was Kaito hovering around Angel like a shadow, and now Hiro. She wouldn't be surprised if Taros or even Renn came knocking next. Something wasn't adding up, and the truth was starting to press on her chest like a weight she couldn't shake.
"I can see you already know this student," Hiro said, eyes locked on her. "Who is he? Is he related to Kaito? How did he even get into this school? Who pulled the strings?"
"Will you shut up and let me talk?" Principal Valois snapped.
Hiro blinked, startled. He gave a slight nod and leaned back a little, letting her speak.
"Angel is a student who didn't earn his way here. I tried to stop the admission. I did. But Kaito wouldn't take no for an answer. He pushed until it happened. He even made the boy his roommate. Now I just hope Kaito isn't tormenting the poor thing."
Hiro's face twisted in confusion. Kaito was the one who brought Angel here? That couldn't be a coincidence. There had to be something deeper, something he wasn't seeing yet. His thoughts raced, questions piling up faster than he could process them.
"Hiro?" The principal's voice snapped him out of it. "I asked you something."
He cleared his throat. "Actually... the boy tortures Kaito. It's the opposite, so you really don't have to worry about Angel."
Valois gave him a hard look, unsure if he was joking or not.
"What about you? And the rest of the Alphas?" she asked slowly.
"Don't start," Hiro replied, his tone sharper now. "You let Kaito do whatever he wants, and then you expect the rest of us to follow your rules like blind puppies."
He paused for a second, his mind still spinning. He needed answers.
"Do you know if Kaito and the boy knew each other before he got here?" he asked, watching her closely.
"I doubt it… but with you boys, anything is possible," Principal Valois said as she opened the black file in front of her. Her tone made it clear she was done talking. But Hiro wasn't.
"Where is Angel from?" he pressed. "His address, his old school or something."
She didn't look up. "I'm sorry, Mr. Hiro. That kind of information is private. And to be honest, I don't even know where the files are now. They've been locked away."
That wasn't true...not completely. She did know more than she was letting on. She knew the town, the school, a few details here and there. But something in her gut told her not to say a word. She was doing it to protect Angel, though she couldn't explain why. There was just something about that boy that made her feel he needed it.
"You're being unfair," Hiro muttered, his voice low and frustrated. He hoped she'd at least slip up, say something useful. But she stayed calm, unmoved.
"I already told you what I know," she said, trying to end it gently. "If you're so curious, go ask your brother, Kaito."
Hiro forced a smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. "Yeah, like he'd tell me the truth."
"He will," she replied with a soft smile of her own, then turned her attention back to her work.
As soon as Hiro stepped out, she let out a long breath she'd been holding. She hated how the Alphas made her feel cornered, like she was constantly on edge. They were powerful, smart, and far too charming for her liking. Hiro especially.
Sometimes she wondered how much longer she could keep doing this-playing principal while hiding the truth that could shatter everything.
Meanwhile, outside the office, Hiro made his way back to class in quick steps. His thoughts were all over the place. He needed answers, and it was time to drag them out of Kaito, one way or another.