Chapter 25

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SKYLAR'S RESIDENCE*'*

The Morning light streamed through the window, casting a warm glow over Skylar's room.

The three friends lay entwined on the bed, a tangled mess of limbs and sober.

Zelda sprawled across Skylar's chest, her head tucked into the crook of Skylar's neck.

Amy's legs curled over Zelda's stomach, her feet dangling in mid-air.

Their sleepy forms created a comical, human puzzle.

Skylar first stirred awake, her eyelids fluttering open and She winced, a sharp pain stabbing through her head.

"Ugh..." she groaned, her voice barely above a whisper as she jerked up from the bed, pushing Zelda aside.

The memories of the previous night swirled, hazy and disjointed.

The club, the drink, that man's face... and Damon's rescue.

She looked down and noticed she was still in the same jacket Damon had given to her, she removed the jacket and sniffed it softly.

Gawd!!!!!! Is there a bad boy who smells like candies???

Skylar's gaze drifted back to her friends, still lost in slumber. Zelda's mouth hung open with soft snores escaping.

Amy's hair tangled around Zelda's arm, creating a makeshift blanket. Skylar chuckled, despite her pounding headache.

"How did we...?" she trailed off, shaking her head. With a gentle nudge, Skylar disentangled herself from Zelda's limp form.

Amy stirred, stretching her legs and yawning.

"Morning..." Amy mumbled, rubbing her eyes, as she slowly rolled off Zelda's stomach.

Zelda rolled onto her back, still half-asleep.

"What time is it?" Zelda asked, her voice husky, as she rubbed the sleepiness off her eyes.

Skylar checked her phone. "Late morning" Skylar replied, wincing at the brightness.

They're meant to be at school early but it seems like they'll be going pretty late.

The three friends lay there, slowly coming to life. Their chuckles and groans filled the room, a morning-after blues.

Skylar swung her legs over the bed, planting her feet firmly on the ground. And jerked up from the bed, she hissed when the pain in her head increased.

"I need a coffee," she declared, walking towards the window.

Amy and Zelda groaned at her sentiment, stumbling out of bed.

" Good morning, Angels " nanny Maria's voice came as she walked into the room with a tray filled with hangover medicine and three mugs of hot coffee.

Skylar quickly skipped into her arms hugging her tightly. " Good morning nanna "

" Hey, young lady. Let go of me, you stink. Why did you drink more than your limit, Skylar and you too Zelda " Nanny Maria snapped as she grabbed Skylar by the ear.

Skylar was literally wearing her laced bra and panties, well, nanny had washed her the day she was born.

So she's not shy or worried about nanny Maria seeing her naked.

Nanny Marie placed the tray on the nightstand with one hand and the other hand Still on Skylar's ear.

" Ouch!!! Nanna. Please let go! "

" I'm letting go because I have something doing out there but when I get back here again and you're not still ready for college, you'll be sorry " nanny Maria said and walked out of the room after casting Skylar a stern glare.

Skylar sighed softly and grabbed a mug from the tray, gulping down the whole thing even when it was smoking hot, burning down her throat.

Zelda and Amy sipped gently from their coffee, the morning light streaming through the window highlighted their worn-out faces.

"Last night was wild," Amy murmured with a smile, rubbing her temples.

That was the first time she had ever had a time of her life, she's the happiest person alive right now.

Yesterday was actually the first night she drank alcohol and Zelda forced her into drinking but she enjoyed it.

Zelda nodded vigorously. " Tell me about it, you're Wild last night. Dancing like a crazy seductress "

Amy giggled cheekily while falling back on the bed after placing her mug on the tray.

Skylar's expression turned somber and she sank down on the bed. " I think I need to tell you guys something about last night "

She recounted the encounter she had after drinking and wanted to pee and also Damon's timely intervention.

Amy's eyes widened. "Oh my god, Skylar!"

Zelda's face darkened and she hissed roughly. " That creep! I pray I never meet him "

Their conversation flowed on, mingling concern and laughter.

" I hope you guys are done dressing, I'll be roasting you b**bs when I get there and you guys ain't ready for school." Nanny Maria's voice came from down the stairs making Skylar smirked and rushing into the bathroom.

Amy pulled her phone from under the pillows and groan when she saw twenty missed calls from her mom.

" I'm f**king toasted today, twenty missed calls from my mom. She'll kill me " she exclaimed and Zelda rolled her eyes.

" Don't tell me, you're momma's girl. Sh*t!! Chicka you're no longer in high school, you're in college and after college you might get married "

" Wowow!!!! Hold it right there, smarty-pants. I won't get married after college, I have a lot on my list of things to do in life than to get myself wrapped up with a man " Amy snarled while crawling out of the bed after gulping down her coffee.

" I'm next after you, Skylar. I have to go back home else you guys might come to my funeral tomorrow morning, cause my mom is gonna toast me!!! " Amy groaned slumping down on an armchair in the room.

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*'*THE ALPHA BOYS ESTATE_ 11AM..

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Inside the Alpha Boys' mansion, Jayden, Mattie, and Metro were bustling with excitement, preparing for classes, actually Jayden was the one going for classes while Mattie and Metro had other plans .

Jayden was dressed in a sleek black hoodie and distressed denim jeans, layered with a crisp white shirt, exuding Dominion.

Mattie was wearing a fitted, navy-blue blazer over a graphic tee, paired with stylish, ripped jeans.

Metro sported a bold, graffiti-print jacket, complemented by black, skinny jeans.

Phones and cars keys in hand with their different bad boys looks.

Damon lounged on a plush couch, smoke swirling around him.

His piercing gaze seemed a bit distant, unfazed by the commotion.

Jayden approached him, his voice laced with curiosity.

" Damon, aren't you coming to college with us? "

Damon's eyes narrowed with smokes dancing around his lips.

"Naaaa," he replied, his deep voice low and nonchalant.

Mattie raised an eyebrow. "Why not?"

Damon shrugged, exhaling smoke. "I've got other plans."

Metro frowned. "Like what?"

Damon's gaze drifted, his expression unreadable.

" Hey there, that's enough questions. I'm not going that's final ," he said, his tone final.

Jayden, Mattie, and Metro exchanged uneasy glances.

Their excitement faltered, sensing Damon's underlying tension.

" Well then, guard the condo like a good boy " Metro snarled and strolled out of the mansion, Mattie sighed before walking away.

" Are you sick??? " Jayden asked and Damon chuckled dryly, dragging harder from the cigar in his hand.

" Do I look sick??? Com'on go to school already, I'm fine!!! " Damon muttered and shut his eyes.

"Alright,dog!!! Take care man" Jayden murmured before strolling out of the mansion after fixing his pods.

"I'm sure, she'll come looking for me. I'm the knight after all right ???? " Damon snarled with a smirk playing on his lips.