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Chapter 46

How odd.

Amber just recently joined the party, yet she found herself an unrelenting stranger for a company.

Despite having her own table that she could share with Pepper and some of her close friends, one student from Woodridge Academy still came forward to approach her personally.

Amber has no qualms about it as long as the person is genuine.

She can try to hold a conversation with him as long as she deems their topic appropriate.

However, that's not the case here.

After making a quick introduction, the guy proceeded to asking her uncomfortable questions—topics that one would hesitate to discuss with literally anyone.

"It wasn't that difficult to answer, Ms Amber! Yes or no would have sufficed, you know?" The guy leaned over the table to search for her eyes because she kept averting her gaze. "Do you have a boyfriend? You look quite reserved, so I'm guessing that you're the traditional type. You're single, aren't you?"

The guy still won't let it go…!

Pepper went to karaoke with her classmates, and they were too far for her to notice that Amber was currently being bugged by one of the visitors. The guy didn't mention where he came from, and which year level he was in.

The only relevant information that Amber had on him was—he said they were schoolmates.

So, from there, she made a conclusion that he was studying at Woodridge Academy, too.

Amber was positive that this was the first time she met the man. Otherwise, she would have remembered his face or recognized his scent at the very least.

Sighing, she put down the plate of French macaroons on the table, and decided to face him.

"You're very persistent."

His smirk widened when she finally showered him a bit of her attention. "It's the basic requirement for us to hit the goal! Of course, I'll be persistent."

Goal?

What's that supposed to mean?

"Frankly speaking, I'm not happy that you've taken interest in someone such as myself, Sir. Right now, you're just… for the lack of a better term, plain shameless."

"Sir? Stop calling me that. I told you—my name is Sean. And you should be more respectful of your senior, Ms Amber! Not everyone is as chill and forgiving as me."

Amber couldn't help but scowl openly. "You mean not as shameless as you…" she muttered under her breath.

Normally, she's able to keep a cool head, but the guy sitting just across her happens to be talented at getting under her skin. As much as possible, she wants to avoid creating troubles for the twins.

Not today.

Unfortunately, Sean seems to be aware that she has no plans on blowing up this issue.

Besides, he's got the upper hand here. He could pretend that his visit at the River Severn Pack was unpleasant, and his claim would reflect poorly on the pack's reputation.

What a pain…

Still, it doesn't mean that Amber should allow him to overstep his boundaries.

"Come again? I didn't catch that…"

Amber took a deep breath. "No, Sir. I don't have a boyfriend. Now, if you could stop with this nonsensical discourse…"

Sean snapped his fingers in delight. "I was right, then! You're single. Does that mean you're open to—"

"No."

"You didn't even let me finish!" he complained. The guy was acting like they were very familiar with each other. His tone was playful—teasing even.

Is he drunk?

"I knew what you were going to ask, and I wasn't interested, Sir."

"Again with the 'Sir'! Could you drop that? The way you address me makes me feel uncomfortable…"

Amber stared at him in disbelief, her gaze indifferent. "I could say the same thing."

"What? Was it really that hard to answer? Are romantic relationships a taboo topic for you?"

Why can't he get it?

It's not about the topic.

It's about the person you want to confide in about private matters like relationships.

Besides, they don't know each other well.

"Could you please leave the table?"

"That's cold, Ms Amber. I didn't know this is how you treat your guests here."

Of course, he'd pull that card.

"You're just a guest, and being one shouldn't excuse you from your moral responsibilities, Sir. Please leave this table while I'm asking nicely."

"Would you get mad if I didn't? Just kidding! I still got some questions left for Ms Amber. Once I've obtained the answers, I'll be out of your hair in an instant! That's a promise."

'It seems like he has a definite plan all along…'

Indulging him in his silliness is certainly a bad idea, but… honestly, she just wishes that he'd disappear from her sight soon.

"I'll hear you out, Sir."

"Call me Sean."

Amber pursed her lips together, her jaw ticking.

"What? Why are you giving that fierce look? My request is easy—even a school grader can do it! Why is Ms Amber hesitating? Don't you like my name?"

'He sure is chatty…'

"Don't just stare at me with those cold, brown eyes, Ms Amber. We won't be starting until I hear you utter my name."

Amber let out a shaky breath. She was trying to stray from the negative thoughts in her head. "Sean."

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"Come again? Come on, now… Don't whisper to yourself!"

"S. E. A. N."

"Whoa… that one was full of grudge! One more time, please. Be gentle this time."

Amber's gaze shifted toward the tulip glass on their table, her expression grim. Though she had been speaking with such composure the entire time, her state of mind, sadly, wasn't just as calm.

Earlier, this guy tried to put his hand over hers.

He tried to touch her.

It may not be a big deal for some other people, but she's perplexed by the audacity of this person…!

Salt and Lukas had never dared touch her hand before.

Sean's grin faded when he thought he saw fire in Amber's eyes.

He instinctively grabbed the glass that she was staring at rather contemplatively, and pretended to drink the liquid from there. He could imagine the wheels spinning in her head, and he was afraid that she'd snap, and use to the glass to attack him.

That would be bad. Creating a scandalous scene wasn't included in his orders.

Sean downed the glass in one go, and put it away from them two. "Alright. I'll accept it. I'll throw the questions now."

What's with boys and their questions?

Salt…

Salt even bothered himself, too, to go deep into the forest just so he could hear the answer directly from her.

What's more confusing is that… Salt and Sean's questions share the same nature.

Dating.

It's all about dating.

"Are you ready, Ms Amber?"

"I don't really want to do this, but you give me no choice. Let's get this over with. The Alpha is staring, after all."

"W-what?" Sean went pale as he looked around in panic. "Where's the A-alpha?"

"On the second floor, though he has already left now."

"I hope you're not lying to simply scare me off…"

Amber drew circles on the table with her finger, bored.

Of course, that was a bluff.

She recently started enjoying the advantages of throwing people off by falsifying some information.

It was true that she saw Alpha Severus on the second floor of the pack house, and he was with the Beta actually. The only part which wasn't true was when she said that the Alpha was staring at them.

"A-alright, then. I'll make it quick. Do you have someone you like?"

"No."

"Is that really the truth?"

"Don't ask me if you're not going to believe me," Amber shot back. "Next."

"How do you like your mate? Younger or older?"

'I knew it…' Amber narrowed her gaze at him carefully. 'What is he going to do with this kind of information anyway?'

Nevertheless, she had nothing to lose here.

It's not like she has secrets to keep.

She just doesn't like the idea of discussing these things to someone she barely knows.

Even Pepper hasn't attempted to talk about romantic relationships with her.

Amber is not in a rush to find her mate.

Actually, the idea sometimes frightens her because her mind isn't ready to face that person in her life.

Right now, she has goals to achieve…

And the idea of them turning into a dust and being completely forgotten once she finds her own mate is… terrifying.

Her priorities are going to change when that happens.

That's why she's not exactly thrilled about meeting her fated one right now, let alone entertain the idea of getting into a relationship with the other boys.

That's just ridiculous.

Of course, the position of a mate in a werewolf's life is indispensable. Mates are the other halves of their souls.

The person that would complete you.

"You're asking me the things that I want from my mate?"

Sean shrugged. "Unless you like somebody else right now… that would change everything."

Amber sniggered sarcastically. "Let me ask you the same question, Sean. Which do you prefer, younger or older?"

"That's easy. I'd say… younger."

"If you meet her, and she turns out to be years older, will you reject her?"

"What!" Sean couldn't help but raise his voice. "Why would I reject my mate!? Just because of age…?"

"You asked me that question first. Now that you've heard yourself, would you still require me to answer that?"

"Well… that's… wait. The point is… we're being theoretical here! I'm sure that like me… you have your preferences, too."

"Younger or older, I'm fine with it. Preferences? Don't lump me in with the likes of you, Sir. It's degrading." Amber clenched her fists on her lap as she stared at him.

She's sensing a pattern here.

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