The morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow across the room as I stirred from a restless sleep. The events of the previous night replayed in my mind like a broken record, each moment etched with a sense of pain and heaviness. With a heavy sigh, I pushed myself upright, the weight of the world pressing down on my shoulders. Despite how nice it looked outside; the warmth of the monring sun, a chill still lingered in the air that I could not explain. As I dressed in silence after showering, my thoughts drifted back to the way the Alpha had left the room last night. He had said some words that had deeply stung me. Steeling myself for the day ahead, I squared my shoulders and made my way downstairs, the familiar surroundings of the villa offering a strange sense of peace that I could not explain. I had not seen Zach yet, nor had I seen Cassie or Beta Mark. Maybe that was why I was feeling some peace. Or it could have been something else. I did not know but I
I still wanted to understand, I wanted to know what he was saying. He had just said that I would not be leaving and a part of me was clinging to his words so tightly. But he had also explained that his role as Alpha was threatened. And that was all because of me. “I’m sorry but I don’t understand. What are you saying?” He adjusted himself on the couch, and crossed his legs; that stance reminded me that he was a powerful person. The Alpha’s expression softened as he looked at me, his eyes holding a mixture of sympathy and resolve. “Rue, what I mean is…I can’t let you go back to that place,” He said, his voice firm but gentle. “Not when I know the danger you’ll be facing.”I frowned, confusion knotting my brow. “But you said…you said there were consequences,” I murmured, struggling to understand his words. “That you were putting your title at risk.” That was what he had just said. I knew that even before he explained it though. He nodded, a solemn look crossing his features. “Yes,
“You have no business in this,” Alpha Zach stated firmly, his gaze unwavering as he addressed Cassie. He looked annoyed now. “You have hated her from the moment she entered into this Villa.” Cassie rolled her eyes. “Hate is a strong word, Zach. I would not say hate, but I would say that I have not liked her and have always been weary and suspicious of her. She’s an omega, she should not even be under this roof. Plus, my not trusting her paid off. We did find out that she’s a liar, didn’t we?” She smiled in satisfaction as she walked to the other couch, sat down, and crossed her legs. “You know I’m just looking out for the pack,” She continued, her tone softer now. “We can not afford any more complications. Why don’t you get that?” She raised one of her eyebrows. The Alpha’s jaw clenched, his frustration evident in the tense lines of his face. “I understand your concerns, Cass,” He conceded, his tone tight with restraint. “But Rue is not just an omega. She’s a member of this pack,
In the midst of the chaos, I felt like a mere spectator, watching as the drama unfolded before me. Zach’s outburst shook the room, his anger was palpable in the air like a storm gathering momentum. Cassie, on the other hand, stood at a distance, her eyes wide with fear and hurt, a stark contrast to her earlier defiance and attitude. Despite the turmoil, I could not help but feel a pang of sympathy for both of them. Zach, struggling with the weight of his responsibilities as Alpha, and Cassie, is torn between loyalty to her friend and the bitterness of unrequited love. It was a tangled web of emotions, and I found myself at the very center, unsure of where I truly belonged. This was one of the reasons why I just wanted to go back to the orphanage, despite the dangers that would for sure swallow me up. As Zach’s rage continued, I decided to take a safe step back. He was really pissed. “I didn’t ask for any of this! I did not ask to be Alpha of this stupid pack!!” He was so loud, ang
Messy. Everything was getting so messy. You know, when I was younger and used to be burdened with a thousand chores per day, I used to think about the people of the higher class. I used to imagine that they were just in their big fancy houses, with absolutely no problems. I used to believe that they never had fights, that everything was just sunshine and rainbows. I used to believe that they had perfect lives and that we, omegas, or orphans, were the ones who had to endure all the trouble of life. Sometimes, I sincerely believed that the Moon goddess was unfair. Like, why would she bless all the other werewolves of high stature with everything they needed and more?!Power, money, fame, success. They had it all. And all we had were barely the scraps. But now, seeing how the Villa was right now, it was an eye-opener. Knowing that Zach had his own problems and had been looked down on by his own people made me sympathize with him. It made me relate to him. Even though he held the hig
It was the next day and no one had talked about whether I was leaving or staying. Not even me. It felt like a taboo topic, even for me. Zach did come back yesterday, but he came back very late. And…he was drunk. I hated that he was like that but I had no right to judge someone in any way, especially someone who had been a major help to me. Now, it was morning and we were in the back of a small van. It was Zach, Cassie, Beta Mark, the driver, and me. We were headed to the chambers of the Elders. Apparently, they had heard about what had happened yesterday with Zach. And the funny thing was that it was the Alpha that had called them. Then they started calling others to get a full story, like Cassie, and Beta Mark. We were going for an official meeting. I did not want to go, I really did not. I did not think that I was supposed to be invited but the Elders mentioned me in bold letters when they emailed Cassie and Beta Mark about us coming. So yeah, there we were, in the back of the
The room was thick with tension and heaviness, a freaking knife could even cut through it due to how thick it was. “I am tired of the hypocrisy, tired of the double standards. If Storm is to be punished for his actions, then so should every member of this pack who dares to defy my orders,” He said in a very strong voice, causing my heart to skip a beat. The room fell silent, the weight of the Alpha’s words hanging heavy in the air. It was clear that he was not going to back down, that he was willing to confront the Elders head-on in order to assert his authority. Elder Robert’s face turned red with anger, his fists clenched at his sides as he struggled to regain control of the situation. “You are to speak to us in such a manner, Zackery?” He spat, his voice trembling with barely contained rage. “You forget your place as Alpha.” Zach chuckled without humor and then took a few steps closer to them, saying in a chilled and hard tone, “No, it is you three that have forgotten your f*ck
Beta Mark gently slaps his forehead in frustration. It was evident that he was annoyed at Elder Robert at this point. “This boy has been trouble since he was a baby. He was never fit to be Alpha, the Moon goddess had chosen his brother, not him!” Elder Robert continued his rant. “Let’s be honest, if Storm would have not left, you were never going to be Alpha.” He directed the last sentence at Zach. The Alpha wet his bottom lip and nodded slowly before speaking, “As I said, there would be consequences. Every damn day, you three want to sit on your high horses, expecting me to be a picture-perfect man and Alpha. Well, it’s time that you three face the music that you so often like me to dance to.” “So what are you going to do, oh, high mighty Alpha?” Elder Robert asked in a mocking tone. I really think that he was digging a grave for himself. I wanted to join the conversation, to say something, but it was not really my place. It had never been my place. I was nothing but a nobody; an