Chapter 23: Realization

Oliver's POV

I know that it was wrong that I insisted that Victoria should ride on my motorcycle because the moment we drove away from the bus stop, I could feel my entire body was shaking because I was so afraid of what I felt inside me. I could tell when Victoria's body pressed against mine, and I knew right away what the elders meant.

And I realized my best friend was right, and this is the first time that I admitted to myself that the mate thing is real when I feel the connection and the pull towards the young woman hugging me from behind. I wanted to be with her all the time and be her protector.

I couldn't explain the sensation I felt, especially when she tightened her arms around my waist. And I know that it is a big slap on my face that I am feeling this way because ever since I can remember, I rejected Victoria from the very beginning that I have learned she will become my mate. And I know it was the stupidest thing that I have ever done because right now, I could no longer stop the attraction I felt for her.

And when I felt her loosen her arms around my waist, I suddenly felt alarmed, and I smiled when I realized she was only feeling her freedom, and I could tell she was enjoying the feeling of riding the big bike. And I know it was silly when I told her to put back her arms on my waist if she wanted me to bring her home safely.

It was only a stupid alibi, but the truth is, I wanted to feel her arms again on my waist; the warmth of her body next to mine made me feel a different level of comfort, and I couldn't deny, Victoria made me feel at peace.

The moment she lay her head on my back, I wanted to snap at her and tell her to behave herself because I didn't want to give in to temptation, but it felt so good that she was finding comfort on my back, and I can't deny, I love the feeling of being this close to Victoria. And right now, I could tell I am beginning to lose the game, but I still have a lot of time; maybe I should enjoy the moment while it lasts.

I felt frustrated when we came on the driveway of the Winner estate. I did realize I should have taken the longest route so I could be with Victoria longer since I don't want our moment together to end, even if I was the only one who felt this way, and I wonder how she felt about me.

I regretted everything I had done to make her hate me. Still, I didn't have a choice, but to do it since I wanted to win, not only to the elders but with Victoria, and even if I don't like her guts, I couldn't deny, I am drawn to her, and I know I am falling for her, and I realized it was more complicated than I could imagine.

She is beautiful, and even if her eyes are always looking daggers at me, I know she has the most compelling eyes I have ever seen, and I realized I should have done it the other way. I could have befriended her, and now it would be harder for me to tame her, and I realized it would not be easy to convince her to believe in me, that I am here for her. And She was the only reason I was wasting my precious time pretending to be a Senior High School student in Zenith Academy.

But I couldn't deny, I am starting to enjoy my day at the Academy because of Victoria, and every time I see her face, it feels like I wanted to forget for a while that I am the Alpha of our pact. I needed to do this to protect her as my Luna. It may sound crazy at first, but right now, it feels terrific, and I am so excited to let her know she is mine and tell the world that Victoria Winner belonged with me, but the realization hit me, and I know I will find it heart to concede.

I was shocked by my own gesture when I offered Victoria my hand so she could climb out of my big bike safely. I stifled a laugh when I saw the surprise look on her face, and I am sure she didn't expect that I would show her my soft side since we were both used to barking at each other, but as I helped her, I realized she would be the death of me.

I watched her walk gracefully inside her house while I could still feel the after effect of my realization. I dismounted from my motorcycle, and I walked towards the main entrance of their mansion; and I could tell Victoria was not in the mood, and I smiled as I realized maybe she was so affected by my gentle treatment towards her. And she can't accept she will get affected by my charm, and I know if I did not stop myself, it would be only a matter of time before I need to admit that she wins this game.

I got inside my room, and I suddenly felt uneasy, and this was so unusual to happen to me. I never experienced feeling so confused about what to do because of a certain girl, I have never been affected like this by anyone my entire life, and what made it worst, she was the girl I didn't want to get associated with ever since I have learned she was my mate. And I couldn't stop wishing Victoria was not the daughter of Nicklaus Winner.

"Hey, what's up, bro?" Zane asked right away when he answered my video call, and I didn't know where to start.

"I need your help, Zane," I said, and he looked at me with confusion on his face.

"About what?" He asked while I collapsed my body on my bed.

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"Victoria Winner," I said, and I could see his taunting smile.

"You better stop fighting your feelings for her, Oliver, and I am telling you, you are only making it worse. You have to accept your fate, that she is your mate, and you are meant to be." He said, and I released a heavy sigh.

"You know me, Zane, I don't believe in love," I said because I didn't want to accept I lost.

"Yeah, I know your principle, Oliver, but sooner or later, you will no longer hold on to that belief once you realize love is real, and it is the most amazing feeling you will ever feel," He said. I wanted to tell him I didn't want to experience love anymore if it would only make me feel this way.

"Why are you calling me, Oliver? You have to tell me what is going on with you and Victoria?" He asked, and if at first I wanted to hide everything, now I realized I needed to tell someone about how I feel for Victoria, or else I would become crazy.

"You were right, I felt something for Victoria, and I don't know how to deal with it." I finally said it, and I could see the broad smile that appeared on his face.

"At last, I thought, you will continue to deny how you felt for her." He responded.

"What should I do about this, Zane?" I asked, and he straightened, and I could see that he was in the living room with his wife.

"You have to relax, Oliver; the world will not end because you fall in love with Victoria. Werewolves are passionate about their mates. Let it happen, and stop fighting, and right now, I know why you feel so stressed about it, and it was because of your ego." Zane declared.

"You are afraid the elders will tell you they were right. Sometimes, all you need to do is accept defeat, Oliver; even if I know you were a fighter, you can never fight the strong attraction you feel for her, bro." He added, and I smiled at my best friend before saying goodbye, and I ended the call.

Talking with my beta should make me feel better, but he worsened it. He was right. My worst enemy in terms of loving Victoria is my ego, but I think I am not yet ready to accept the reality that; finally, someone made me realize I am capable of falling in love.

I get anxious, and I need to clear my head because even until now, I can still feel the after effect of having her in my back the entire ride in going home, and I will make sure next time I will use my car and not my big bike. Because I couldn't deny it, I felt so hot until now because of Victoria's proximity when she rode on my big bike, and I needed to cool down myself.

I got up from bed and got my swimming trunks, and when I looked at the calendar, I realized it was a full moon tonight, and it dawned on me why I felt so hot, and I could feel I needed to find solace in the wilderness tonight. I needed to shift into my wolf form even if I could transform anytime, but during the full moon, the urge to shift is more vital than ordinary nights.

I walked out of my room wearing only my swimming trunks and bath towel around my neck, and I couldn't stop feeling nervous as I looked at Victoria's room. I don't know how to face her now that I felt something deeper for her. I am not proud of myself for hurting her feelings, and right now, I don't know how to deal with this unfamiliar yet beautiful emotion that I have for her.

I could feel the fresh air right away as I reached the outdoor swimming pool of the Winner mansion. I spread my towel on the lounger, and then I lay my body since I wanted to relax before diving into the water. I didn't realize I had dozed off, and when I woke up, I realized right away, Victoria was near me, and I couldn't stop the rapid beating of my heart, and I felt so excited to see her even if I had seen her less than an hour ago. But I didn't open my eyes yet since I enjoyed inhaling her intoxicating scent that drove me crazy.

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