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“How's your sugar daddy?” I ask.

“Greatest idea I've ever had.” She grins.

“Good for you.” I chuckle.

The bell rings and we go to class. I overhear a human conversation about how they're glad the three monstrosities aren't here. It makes sense. They even bullied the humans here. Soon lunchtime comes and I make my way to the canteen to buy some food. While I'm trying to get some coins out of my bag I bump into someone. I look up and see Jenna.

“Oh, hi Elora,” Jenna hesitates.

“Hi.”

“I, umm, can I ask when your birthday was? I didn't know that you were Joel's mate.”

“It was long before you broke up with him,” I say.

“Oh, sorry. Is the alpha going to keep Joel locked up for the rest of his life?” Jenna asks.

“Probably.” I shrug and she frowns. “Why?”

“Do you really think he deserves a life sentence? I mean he didn't actually hurt anyone like the other people on trial. Shouldn't Joel at least get a chance to defend himself?”

“No, he didn't hurt anyone. He just ripped my heart in two.” I roll my eyes. “Listen, I have no say in Joel's sentence. He challenged the alpha, so I doubt Axe will ever get over that. Besides, you have a mate. Why do you care?”

“I still care about him. He's a good guy,” Jenna says.

“I don't make the rules. If you have a problem, go to Axe.” I walk past her and head to the canteen.

But now her words have me thinking. Is his solitary punishment too extreme? I didn't choose it. Even though Axe cares about me, I wouldn't dare push my place with him. Despite how important I am to him, he's still above me. I am not pissing off an alpha just to try to make things better for my former mate.

Chapter Forty-Three

My tired self is aimlessly watching a movie on my laptop. As soft as my pillow is, I can't seem to fall asleep. I toss and turn, trying to find a comfortable position but I can't. The door to my room opens and Axe walks in.

“Why are you in here?” Axe asks.

“I didn't realise I had to ask to have privacy,” I say sulkily.

“Okay.” Axe frowns. “Do you want to have dinner together and watch a movie?”

“I'm already watching one.”

“Are you alright?” he asks.

“I'm fine. By the way, I'm thinking of going back to work soon,” I let him know. I've been thinking about it for a while.

“What? You don't need to work. I'll take care of you.”

“Excuse me, but I don't need you to take care of me. I like working and I don't need your permission to go back,” I state. Why is everything he's saying irritating me? He can't tell me what to do.

“Why are you so mood... ohh.” Axe's expression turns to one of realisation.

“What?” I demand impatiently.

“Elora... your heat is starting. You're agitated,” Axe tells me gently.

“What?” I sit upright. “It's happening?” I ask, now nervous.

“In a few days, our wolves will come together. Do you want to be alone until then?” Axe asks compassionately.