My Alphas' Dark Desires-Chapter 133: All of You

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Chapter 133

~Valerie’s POV~

Night had barely fallen when I found myself staring into the mirror. Again.

The moonlight filtered through the dorm blinds in quiet slivers, lighting up one side of my face while the other remained in shadow.

The day was long, filled with sparring drills and too many stares I didn’t want to return. But what made my day most was my time with Dristan.

But now, with the silence of the building and my roommate still out, I let my guard drop.

Just a little.

I touched the necklace absently. The gem was quiet now—no pulse, no heat—but still, something about it tonight felt heavier around my neck.

My reflection didn’t look as composed as I felt. Or maybe I didn’t feel that composed either.

Just as I was about to step away, my phone buzzed on the bed, breaking the silence.

I turned slowly, surprised when I saw the caller ID.

Caller ID: Solstice

A small smile curved on my lips. Finally.

I picked it up and answered. "Took you long enough to call, Storm junior."

Her voice came through the other end with all the sunshine it always carried. "Hello, couz. I’ve got a surprise for you."

"Really?" I asked, smiling fully now. "What kind of surprise? Did you find something new in our research? Or heard something?"

"No, silly," she laughed, and I could almost hear her grin. "Look out your window."

I froze.

My brows furrowed, and I glanced toward the larger window beside my bed.

"No," she added quickly, "your other window."

...The one across from my closet.

I paused, blinking slowly. How did she—?

Shaking my head, I walked across the room and pulled the curtain aside.

And my jaw nearly dropped.

"Solstice," I breathed into the phone.

She was standing outside, by the edge of the courtyard wall—dressed in full black, a hoodie pulled low over her head, black jeans and boots making her look like someone straight out of a rogue-wolf spy novel.

Her arms spread out as she smiled brightly. "Missed me?"

I gawked. "Solstice, what the actual hell are you doing here?"

She chuckled into the phone. "Relax, no one saw me. I have stealth mode. I’m coming up."

"Wait, what—? Solstice—!"

But the line cut off before I could say anything else.

I pulled the curtain wider, watching her already moving like a shadow toward the building’s side stairwell.

Of course, she found a way in.

Of course, she didn’t care that this was a restricted school for heirs and prodigies and political targets.

Solstice had never followed rules. Not once. And gods help me, I had no idea what was coming next.

I didn’t know what surprised me more—that Solstice had managed to sneak into an elite academy without tripping a hundred wards and patrols... or that I wasn’t more shocked.

Because honestly? This was so very her.

By the time she reached my door, I already had it open, waiting, arms folded, brow raised, heart still racing.

She grinned widely, unapologetically, her black hoodie hiding half her face and the smirk I knew was there anyway.

Without a word, I grabbed her by the wrist and yanked her inside my room, shut the door and went to close the general door before someone else saw her.

I went straight into my room after ensuring the girls weren’t hidden somewhere. Door locked. Curtains drawn.

"Okay, first things first," I said, spinning around to face her. "How the hell did you escape from home?"

Solstice flopped onto my bed like it was hers, arms spread. "Duh, Valerie. It’s me. If I could help plot your great escape from Golden Claw, what makes you think I can’t pull off one of my own?"

I narrowed my eyes. "That’s beside the point. Does Uncle Zade or Aunt Aira know you snuck into PSA?"

Her smile twisted slightly.

"...Okay, yes—but not exactly."

I folded my arms across my chest, not letting up. I needed to be the big sister that she needed right now.

Someone to teach some sense into her head, I hope and not get sucked into her games and pranks.

"Start spilling. What exactly do they know, and what exactly are you hiding?"

Solstice pushed up with a sigh, sitting cross-legged on the mattress and pouting like a child caught mid-prank.

"Well... I was supposed to register here either this semester or the next, depending on how the mission schedule played out. I just... moved it up. Early entry. Accelerated. With a little help from your favourite cousin."

I stared at her, unimpressed. "You did all that so you could play spy with me?"

She grinned. "So I can spend more time with you and help you figure things out. Also, to keep your clingy Alpha mates off your back."

"Shh!" I hissed, darting to the door and checking it again. "Don’t go shouting that around. And I do not need help with them. I already got that covered."

Solstice raised a brow, clearly amused. "No? Is that because you think you’ve already picked one? Or is it that you’re just ’sooo sure’ you’ve got this thing with Dristan figured out already? And by covered do you mean with his lips covering yours or..."

I blinked. "Solstice Aqua Zade Gold, have you been stalking me?"

She gave me the most innocent expression she could muster. "Not stalking. Observing. I happened to be around. Saw him drop you off. And let’s not forget... kiss you. Let me guess he stole your first kiss, huh?"

My breath caught. "Y-you, saw that?"

"Front row seat," she sang smugly. "Whole car moment. Looked like something out of a romance drama, if I’m being honest. It was cute, but he needs more edge. He is being careful, I know, I could tell but oh well."

I didn’t know what to say. My cheeks burned hotter than they should have and my eyes bulged out of their socket.

"Okay... what’s your problem with him?" I muttered.

"Problem?" Solstice shrugged. "If you weren’t my cousin, I would have said get down and dirty and you guys should fuck already since your hormones and his testosterone is screaming that."

"Solstice!" I mouthed my shock and she brushed it off with a shrug.

She pulled her hood down and shook out her hair. Long blonde waves tumbled around her shoulders, and right in the centre was a bright blue streak.

"I have no problem. You’re the one acting like a love-struck puppy when you’ve still got five other connections to explore. Carefully, might I add."

I exhaled. "Yeah, but—"

Solstice waved a hand. "Nope. I’m not here to play Aunt Tempest 2.0. I’m your best friend and your favourite cousin, and I missed your stubborn face."

I gave her a look. "Stealing Storm’s place now?"

She gasped. "Oh, please. He hasn’t dragged you into half as much trouble as I have. He’s the one trying to steal my place. Now—" She opened her arms wide with a pout. "Are you going to hug me or what?"

I sighed, but the tension in my chest eased as a slow smile crept up my face.

"You’re insane."

"Insanely loyal," she corrected.

I walked toward her, arms open, and she met me halfway.

We crashed into a tight hug—years of mischief and pain and laughter stitched between us like invisible threads.

"Like hell you didn’t miss me," she whispered near my ear.

My throat closed up for a second. "I missed you," I murmured. "All of you."