The Twin Alphas Warrior Luna (RYN)

Chapter 128 RYN

It's graduation day.

Finally, my time with Lycantide High has come to an end.

I remembered the day I decided to apply to be an Elite. I wonder how my life would have turned out if I didn't take a risk or if Theon hadn't given me a chance. I smiled bitterly as his name brushed my mind like a lover's caress. It has always been Theon from day one.

I guess I was right to trust in him when I noticed how his blue eyes were similar to my Dad's. So what if he doesn't feel romantically interested in me? Theon has been a good friend and I wouldn't mind staying friends with him.

As long as he doesn't move on with someone else.

Cause that would suck. Big time.

I alighted from Sadie's car and to my surprise; the press was there.

They swarmed to me within minutes, jabbing microphones in my face while almost blinding me with their camera flashes. Luckily for me, behind us was a car that was brought in extra security, courtesy of Sadie's Dad, and as soon as I was swarmed, those men broke through and provided a safety shield around me and Sadie.

As we were ushered towards the school building, I heard the questions thrown

"What do you have to say about the Billie video?"

"Is it true that you plan to abuse your power as an Elite?"

"Are you sleeping with the Princes to keep your position?"

"Is it true that you assaulted your best friend because you were jealous of her?"

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Wait what?! I almost turned around but Sadie held

my

hand and kept me

going.

As soon as we entered the building, I couldn't help but notice how everyone stopped and stared.

Wasn't I the same

person

who got

their claps and cheers and smiles like weeks ago? And even yesterday?

Now, I was looked at with contempt, whispers and even fear. Some looked at me and shook their heads but I could still see one or two students waving happily to me and making the love emoji with their hands.

"Come on, let's go." Sadie said and soon we were back at the office Theon rented for me. The men stayed outside and the moment I stepped in, my stomach twisted in knots.

I didn't think I'd be back here again.

It felt like I was reopening a wound - one that was festering rather than healing.

"Seems this is the only place we can get some privacy." Sadie said, slumping on the couch and holding her head in her hands.

I looked at her, feeling bad that I dragged her into my drama. She was just a shy kid who wanted to spend the rest of her high school years undetected as royalty now because of me, everyone will know her real identity.

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"Are you mad at me?" I asked, still standing close to the

the entrance and not quite having the strength to go further in.

Sadie raised her head, her eyes wide in surprise.

"No." She shook her head and rose to her feet. "I'm

not

"But you're upset."

""Yes. I am, but I am not mad at you."

I stared at her, swallowing the urge to burst into tears. "You pinky promise?"

Sadie smiled wanly and approached me. Then she pulled me into an embrace. "I pinky promise."

I held her close and kissed her head.

Shortly after, I found the strength to go into the room and sit on the sofa.

Memories of my time with Theon suddenly flashed through my mind, and I had to squeeze my eyes shut and take a deep breath to let them go.

"So have you heard from Uncle Theon?" Sadie asked, drawing me from my thoughts.

My brows furrowed. "Why do you call the princes 'uncle' when they are your cousins?"

Sadie shrugged, smiling. "I have been referring to them that way since I was a kid because everybody else's cousins were like age mates or the same height."

She laughed. "My cousins were already bigger and taller than everybody else as kids and to me they looked like giants, so I started calling them Uncle instead, and it got stuck."

A small smile crept to my face at the imagination of how big they'd have been to tower over other kids. Did they feel conscious about it? Or did they revel in it?

I'm guessing the latter.

"You still haven't answered my question." Sadie watched me with a teasing smirk.

"No. He did not reach out, which means he doesn't like me that way." I played with my fingers.

"What about you?" She asked. "Do you like him that way?"

"Well. I think about him from time to time, but I won't be sure until I see him again."

"That should be the King's ball, happening tonight."

"Yeah."

"We need to make you look so good my uncle won't be able to look away."

I gave Sadie a look. "Are you rooting for your uncle and I?"

Sadie shrugged and looked away, her face turning red. "I've seen how Uncle Theon has changed when you entered his life. Trust me, his eyes have never had such a shine in it before you came. I always wondered what caused it. I had no idea it was you." She laughed again.

I laughed a little, but my smile faded easily.

What if I can't make his eyes shine like that again? What if this is how it ends for me, just like the other girls? What if I was

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really just a project all along?

About an hour later, I joined the other graduates at the auditorium, and when my name was called so I could receive my diploma, some people cheered for me while the boos remained louder.

Still, I raised my chin and steeled my spine as I collected my diploma and received my congratulations. Tears burned the back of my eyes as I wished my parents were here to see me shine, but I fingered my pendant and kissed it, knowing they were here with me in spirit. Afterwards, everyone filled the schoolyard, taking pictures with their family and I was hit with the pangs of jealousy. Again, I refused to let my tears fall as I was reminded of all the things I was missing out on because I was an orphan.

Wow. I have no one to share my success with.

Am I not really alone in this world? Maybe I should take pictures with my bodyguards?

I scoffed, shaking the thought out of my head.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

I suddenly missed Theon terribly.

By now he'd have texted me to ask if I was okay and probably try to give me money so I'd have candy and ice cream. I brought out my phone with the new number on it and I contemplated if I should text him.

After a few moments, I decided against it and when I couldn't take watching people with their families anymore; I decided it'd be best to find some place to hide my head until Sadie was ready to find me. Speaking of Sadie, where the hell did she go? She disappeared on me at the auditorium and I hadn't seen her since.

Shaking my head, I was about to leave when my phone rang and I saw it was Sadie.

"Where are you?" She asked,

"Standing in front of the school building with the guards? Where are you?"

"Okay. Perfect. Wait there."

Ending the call, I waited as she said and when a brand new Range Rover Defender was driven in with pink ribbons tied on it I thought nothing of it.

Everyone who had been taking pictures and having a good time suddenly turned to look at the car and gush hard. My jealousy became ten times more bitter when I envied the kid whose parents got that for. Gods! Where's Sadie so I can get out of this oppressing place?!

Just then, I saw Sadie alight from the same car, followed by her dad on the other side.

Oh. Sadie got a new car. Awww. How nice. Now, here's something worth smiling for. I am no longer jealous.

I rose to my feet as Sadie ran to me in an embrace.

I held her tight, truly happy for her and I almost cried, but I held myself together. "Congratulations Ginger. You deserve it."

She pulled back, her face radiant, with a mischievous smile. "It's not for me, silly!" Then her father approached us and dangled a key in my face.

"Happy Graduation Ryn. It's yours."

That's when I cried.