A big wave of dread washed over Mylo as Ryker strode inside the hall in an imposing step, his hands in his pockets.
Ryker stands in between the both of them in a safe distance, creating a red triangle thread.
Mylo bites his bottom lip, a fearful feeling of apprehension dawning on him as more students gather around them, the hall filling up, every eyes watching curiously with batted breath at the scene involving the two powerful Alphas.
Zeke packs his bags and immediately stands behind Mylo, despair filling his eyes at how cooked they are.
Mylo hates this moment, not only is he getting looked at by so many people, he is gaining so much attention when he is supposed to stay invisible. He didn't do anything to deserve this!
He looks up at Royce, terror running through him but he is met with a wink from the Alpha, "So what do you say?"
Ryker tilts his head to the side, focusing on Royce, his tone acidic, "What are you doing here?"
"I should be asking you that," Royce spares Ryker a glance, his eyes back on Mylo's face, "What? Were you planning to hide this plaything? You picked him for me, right? Knowing he is just my type?"
Ryker clenched his fist, stopping himself from punching Royce in the face. He takes daunting steps towards Royce. Nico immediately stepped in, trying to stop the Alpha but Royce raised his hand, stopping his Beta.
Ryker leaned forward, whispering into Royce's ear, "I'm warning you, keep your hands off him."
"Why should I do that?" Royce hides the agitation in his voice so well, his eyes fixed on an anxiety filled Mylo. He was sweating nervously in his palm, helpless of what to do with the situation.
"Because he and I have unfinished business," Ryker says out loud, his head turned on Mylo, "Right, chicken?"
Mylo's mouth hangs open at Ryker's comment. He is about to argue that he has no business with him, nor with any of them when a professor walks in, slamming his books on the table.
"What is going on here? Everyone take your seat!"
Ryker grabs Mylo on his wrist, dragging him forcefully out the hall.
Mylo yelped, struggling to free himself from the Alpha's tight grip, "Don't touch me! Get your dirty hand off me!" He yells, putting his sole on the ground to stop Ryker from dragging him away.
The professor doesn't look, he ignores the scene and goes ahead and writes Quantum Physics on the white board with a blue marker.
Royce smiles, his face apologetic for casually causing such an uproar. He bows, apologizing as he made himself smaller, exiting the hall. He doesn't stop Ryker from taking the boy, he doesn't go after them either.
With a contented smile on his lips, he goes back to his own lecture hall.
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Mylo is not surprised to see himself being dragged to floor 3.
Ryker throws Mylo into the restroom causing him to fall on his hips.
Mylo doesn't stay still, he forces himself up on his feet even though it hurts so much to move. He glares at Ryker, his eyes excavating the Alpha's forehead.
"What do you want?"
"What do I want?" Ryker chuckles at the ridiculousness of Mylo's questions, "You think you are some sort of expert in being shit?"
Mylo is quiet as he knows he cannot answer causally. He knows the type of bully Ryker is, the type looking for an opening to hit you and beat you to pulp, ruining the rest of your day.
"I need you to give me a simple answer," Ryker said seriously, "What discussion were you having with Royce and what was he doing in your lecture hall."
Mylo is genuinely taken aback at this question, his mouth is widening in surprise, "I do not understand what you are talking about or what you are trying to do. But I know you are trying to pick on me and I won't give you the pleasure."
"Do you think I'm playing with you here," Ryker raised an eyebrow, his tone frightening. His aura, his whole presence making Mylo's legs shake with unease, "On your knees while you talk to me."
"What?"
"I'm not going to repeat myself, you need to know your place, you need to have an absolute understanding of the differences between us," Ryker takes off his cuff links and drops them in his back pocket, folding up his shirt sleeve.
The air is thick in the room and Mylo recognizes this thickness. A sign that he is about to die for the hundred times but he is not going to let his faith fail him. He didn't do anything wrong and he refused to get bullied.
"Like I said… ah."
A backhanded slap lands on Mylo's left cheek, his bottom lip bleeding as his face flings to the other side.
"On your knees."
Mylo refused, his body burning with determination to not give in to his bully.
But his body doesn't handle the Alpha's next slap as he falls to the side.
Ryker doesn't give Mylo the space to get up as send a hard slap across his face for the third time, causing Mylo to cry out. He spits out blood accompanied by a tooth.
"Please…" Mylo blinks, his vision blurry with total disorientation, "Please…" He walks on all fours , settling on his knees.
"That is more like it, isn't it?" Ryker mocks, his breath shaky with anger, "Now answer my question quickly."
"I don't know what you are talking about," Mylo says truthfully. That was actually his first time seeing the other Alpha, he hadn't discussed anything with him, "He is a stranger to me just like you are. If you really want to know what we discussed, how about you ask him yourself?"
Ryker runs his hand through his hair, frustrated at Mylo obliviousness. Frustrated that Mylo doesn't even know he is his fated mate and how Alpha Royce is going to stop at nothing but use him for his fun.
And how deliberately he is going to use Mylo as a weapon against him.
"You are going to stay away from Royce and beg me for protection."
Mylo doesn't understand what this Alpha wants from him, he opens his eyes tiredly, "You don't understand, I don't know the both of you and I couldn't care what you both are. And if anything you both are the ones who need to stay away from me. I haven't done anything wrong to any of you and I don't deserve what you're doing to me."
"Your sharp mouth can't even cut open a piece of wood. Become my slave while I'm offering nicely or your cry baby friend is going to receive my wrath."
"What you are committing is a sin and my God might be a merciful God but he is a jealous God and he can move mountains for his children. What you are doing is wrong and Zeke is innocent."
Ryker stares questioningly at Mylo, scoffing, "Are you genuinely this naive or just stupid? By tomorrow morning I want every part of this restroom cleaned, all the halls on the floor cleaned and books arranged. I want the floor and ceiling blinking white when I step in tomorrow," Ryker is about to walk out when he remembers something else, "I want a hamburger with hot chocolate, you buy it and wait for me here, kneeling with it. Do you understand me?"
Mylo shakes his head, knowing he is asking for the impossible. He can't afford to do any of that but he doesn't argue so he doesn't get hit by the Alpha. He thinks he is going to pass out… He shakes off the dizziness washing over him as he tries to stand on his feet.
He nods.
Ryker rolls his eyes and walks out, shutting the door on Mylo's face.
Zeke immediately rushes inside, regrets on his face, "Are you okay?"