Free Web NovelChapter 30: Chapter 30: Big Announcement
Adrian meets their eyes calmly. He’s already made a decision since the moment he felt Nyra trying to break their bond.
"I’m going to break up with her."
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Two days later, Adrian returns to school.
Werewolves have the ability to heal much faster than normal human, so in just two days most of the wounds from the rogue attack have mostly healed.
In the senior building, he barely sees Anna the entir day. She doesn’t come at all to the seniors lounge where they used to hang out.
Later, he finds her sitting alone on a bench near the senior wing during a free period. She looks somehow startled to see him there, like she’s been avoiding him all day.
Adrian doesn’t bother to ask why.
"Anna," he says quietly. "We need to talk."
She looks up at him, her expression strangely calm. She doesn’t ask why, and just simply follows him toward an old, quiet cafe at the end of the academy.
Adrian swallows hard as they settle into their seats. He looks at her, really looks-- at the woman he’s spent two years of his life with.
And oddly? He feels calm about this.
He takes her hand across the table, "Anna...I can’t overlook what you did. You betrayed my trust my posting those screenshots, and you hurt nor just me, but my entire family."
Anna tilts her head slightly." So you’re breaking up with me?"
Adrian sighs, but nods. "And it’s not about Nyra!" He adds quicky, "It’s the fact that you broke my trust. I don’t think I can do this anymore."
The moment the words leave his lips, he braces for a dramatic response. Tears, emotional blackmail, screaming...
But there’s nothing.
She just smiles. Actually smiles-- though it doesn’t reach her eyes--and nods, "Okay."
Adrian blinks, caught completely off guard "Okay?"
"Okay." She repeats, "And I’m sorry for breaking your trust."
Okay...that went well.
Relief floods through him for the first time in days. Maybe Anna has finally realized how wrong she was. Maybe they could put things behind them finally.
"I’m sorry for how things went down between us. And I hope we can still be friends"
Anna nods, still smiling softly. "I understand, Adrian. Really. You have to do what you have to do."
"Thank you."
They leave the cafeteria talking about random things, and Adrian feeling like he can finally breathe.
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In class, Adrian barely listens, busy doodling in his book-- until the teacher starts talking about mate bonds.
"Mate bonds are the strongest gift the Moon Goddess has bestowed upon our kind," the professor says
"A true mate bond connects two wolves emotionally, and physically. It can be a strength, at the same time a weakness."
Adrian pretends not to be listening, but he drowns in every word. "In rare cases, very strong mating bonds can link emotions-- the wolves can feel each other’s emotions, pain, or distress across great distances. Such bonds usually mean their wolves ar very powerful and should never be taken lightly."
The final bell rings, leaving Adrian with a lot of questions.
In the parking lot, while John, peter and the other guys are grilling him about how the breakup went-- Adrian finally spots Nyra after two days.
His wolf leaps as he watches her, completely ignoring the boy’s questions.
She is standing near Julian’s car, talking quietly with a the group of new female friends he had seen her with in the party. She’s actually smilling, chatting like the entire scandal never happened.
His heart clenches painfully. Two days without seeing her have been pure torture.
"I’m leaving.." he mutters to his friends, before walking toward her. The moment the group sees him, they frown and walk away, leaving them alone.
"Nyra..." he starts softly. "Can we please just talk for a minute?"
She turns to face him, her expression completely blank. Behind them, someone calls her name.
"Excuse me," she says, simply stepping around him like he is nothing more than a stranger blocking her path, and continues walking without a second glance.
The cold dismissal hurts Adrian far more than any shout or slap ever could.
He stands frozen in place, watching the back of her hoodie as moves away toward the voice that called her-- Julian.
Before he can recover, Jason’s truck pulls up smoothly beside Julian’s car. Jason hops out and opens the passenger door with an easy grin. "Ready to go?"
Nyra instantly lights up-- a real, warm smile that lights up her face. The first genuine one Adrian has seen from her in days.
His stomach drops like a stone.
Julian leans against his own car nearby, teasing loudly enough for everyone to hear.
"Don’t embarrass yourself on your first date, Nyra. Jason’s been practicing his gentleman moves all week."
*Date?*
The word echoes violently in Adrian’s head. His wolf absolutely loses its mind, snarling and pushing violently to take control.
He takes an instinctive step forward, fists clenched at his sides, ready to storm over and drag her away from Jason.
John suddenly grabs his arm, holding him back, while shaking his head.
"Not here, man. Not now. You’ll only make it worse. Just breathe."
Adrian’s breathing is ragged as he watches Jason help Nyra climb carefully into his truck without even looking at him.
Just two days, and she’s already moving on!?.
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Right there in the packing lot, they all overhear some group of Anna fangirls squealing as they rush into the main building.
"Anna’s going live."
"She said she has a huge announcement after school."
John’s expression mirrors Adrian’s. They know something is about to go wrong-- Adrian can feel it in his bones.
He pulls out his phone, tapping into the live just as she’s about to start. There are also other students watching around them.
She smiles softly into the camera, looking happy and calm despite the breakup. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
"Hi, I’m sorry for coming out like this, bit I just can’t hold it in, anymore."
John shakes his head. "Oh, oh.."
"I jist want to tell everyone..." she continues, placing a gentle, protective hand over her pastel sweater. "I’d like everyone to know..."
She pauses dramatically, pushing her blonde hair back. "...that I’m pregnant."
"What the fuck--" John mutters, besides him.
"And yes, just as you thought.." she smiles into the camera,
"...the father is Adrian Blackwood."
