Traded To The Cruel Alpha Novel - Chapter 32

Truths Serafine POV He's different , I'm not sure why or what caused it but he's no longer looking at me like I'm an enemy . I want to ask why he hates me , or hated me. But I feel like that will make him question me again . So I do the only thing I can think of , I eat , quietly , and don't speak . I feel like that's the safest option for me right now . If I don't speak unless needed , surely then there's less chance of him going back to the cruel , cold person he was before ?

I remember last night , the softness in his touch , the way he got the wet flannel and cleaned my face and tried to cool it . The way he wrapped his arm around my body and held me against him . I'm also sure I heard him whispering that he was wrong . I'm not sure how long this good mood and soft - natured demeanour will last . " Today , while you're with the children , continue to read up on what you will be teaching them .

Also , read up on things you need to know , such as heat , and also The Calling as that is coming up . " The Calling ? I've heard of it , but I don't actually know what it is . He must sense it as he leans forward . " It's a yearly occurrence and is like the true moon events , only stronger and yearly . " " True moon ? " What even is that ? Sighing , he rubs his face . " Read up on it , it's essential that you know before the dates . Today , focus on those things , on what you don't know .

I can't have you teaching the children when you don't know the basics . " He sounds disappointed , and to be fair , I can't blame him for that . After eating , he guides me to the school , and the students watch him intently as he looks through the books and hands me some . He sits me in a corner , at a table , and instructs me to read before walking out . Sighing , I do as he says and open the first book .

The room hums with quiet focus , the small whispers of children as Maureen guides the children through their lesson for today . I stay in the corner where Xander placed me earlier . The heavy book he handed me is cracked open across my lap . I ' m far enough away that I don't draw attention , but I can still see everything and listen to Mauren as she teaches the children . They are currently practicing control exercises , breathing , restraint and emotional stability .