Eros stood tall, with broad shoulders that tapered down to a narrow waist. His black hair was swept back in a messy style, giving him a wild, untamed look. His piercing blue eyes seemed to see right through me, and I felt a shiver run down my spine.
Suddenly, he snapped at me, and his voice was like thunder, booming through the hallway. "Watch where you're going, girl!" he barked, his lip curling in disgust as he looked down at me.
I could feel my cheeks burning with embarrassment as everyone in the hallway turned to look at us. Eros was making a spectacle of me, and I could tell that he enjoyed it.
"Don’t you know your place anymore?" he continued, his tone mocking. "You should be more careful around your betters."
"You're just a lowly maid," he said, his voice dripping with disdain. "Don't forget your place."
I wanted to sink into the floor and disappear, but I couldn't move. Eros' presence was overwhelming, and I felt trapped in his icy gaze.
As he towered over me, I noticed the intricate details on his clothes. He was dressed in fine silks and velvets, his jacket adorned with gold buttons and embroidered patterns that glimmered in the light. The scent of expensive cologne hung in the air, and I wondered what it was like to live a life of luxury like Eros.
But then I remembered why I was there. I was a maid in this grand mansion, cleaning up after the wealthy elite like Eros. I was used to being invisible, forgotten by those around me. But Eros was different. He made me feel like dirt under his feet, like I was nothing.
I clenched my fists, trying to control my anger. I knew I had to stay composed, to keep my head down and do my job. But it was getting harder every day to swallow my pride and let people like Eros trample all over me.
And with that, he turned on his heel and strode away, leaving me standing there, seething with anger and frustration.
I couldn’t do anything as i watched him leave, knowing fully well that I was surrounded by the other school members, not even only from our pack. I wanted the ground to swallow me.
“Well, well, well. How the mighty has fallen. Not like you were ever mighty.” I recognized that voice from anywhere. I tried to hold myself together, as I faced looked up and landed in sight of my ex best friend, Neara.
I felt a pang of sadness and betrayal as I looked at Neara's smirking face. We had been inseparable since childhood, but something had changed between us in recent years. She had grown more confident and popular, while I remained an outcast.
Neara's blonde golden hair, cascaded down her back in loose waves, framing her perfect features. Her sharp eyes were fixed on me, as if she was relishing in my humiliation. She was dressed in a designer outfit that hugged her curves in all the right places, and her high-heeled shoes clicked on the marble floor as she approached me. She was beautiful, and she knew it.
I could feel everyone's eyes on us, watching the drama unfold. Some of them were whispering and pointing, while others were openly laughing. I knew that this was exactly what Neara wanted - to humiliate me in front of everyone and cement her place as the queen bee of our social circle.
I tried to hold my head up high, to show her that she wasn't getting to me. But it was hard, knowing that my ex-best friend had turned into someone who enjoyed hurting me for her own amusement.
One would think the amount of times she has insulted me would always prepare me, but it never does. I couldn’t believe what she had turned out to be.
I braced myself for her insults and taunts, but they still stung. "What happened, Sira? Did you think you could talk to the Alpha like you were his equal?" Neara taunted. "You're nothing but a worthless loser, and you always will be."
“Piss off, Neara.” I coughed out and she scoffed.
“Look around Sira, the only person that should piss of is you. You are a taint to our school. You shouldn’t even exist. Nobody wants you here. Do us, and yourself the biggest favor, and leave.”
“What?” I was so stunned. I couldn’t believe ny ears. I looked around, seeing the stares of everyone, done with disgust, some, pity. And I wanted to disappear. I wanted someone to take me away from this mess.
“Do you know how irritating it is, to come to school and have to see your face everyday? Do you know how hard I have to wash my face anytime I see you? You’re bad blood, and you manage to taint this school with your presence.
“And now, you took your foolishness to the front of the Alpha? Just a little warning, but stay away from him. Nobody wants ugly Siria around, am I right guys?” She asked, as Ada and her two other minions echoed yes land snickered.
I was hurt. I was so hurt.
My heart felt like it was shattering into a million pieces as I heard their laughter and saw their sneering faces. I could feel my eyes welling up with tears, but I refused to let them see me cry.
I tried to back away, to escape the circle of their hate, but they stepped closer, blocking my path. I could feel their breath on my face, and I wanted to scream.
Neara's eyes narrowed as she leaned in closer. "You're lucky I'm even talking to you right now. But maybe this will teach you your place."
With that, she raised her hand and slapped me hard across the face. I stumbled back, feeling the sting of the blow and the tears streaming down my cheeks.
The laughter around me grew louder, and I knew that this was my breaking point. I couldn't take it anymore. I turned and ran, not caring where I was going or what would happen to me.
I tried to hold back my tears, but they spilled down my cheeks despite my efforts. The other students around us jeered, feeding off Neara's cruelty.
I couldn't take it anymore. I couldn't bear to be the laughing stock of the school. So, I turned around and made my way out of the hall, tears streaming down my face.
I could hear them behind me, but I didn't turn around. I just kept walking, my heart heavy with sadness and hurt. I had always known that I didn't quite fit in with the other students, but I had never felt so alone and rejected before.
“Don’t come back here, freak.” Neara shouted after me, and like on cue, the rest of the school echoed “freak, freak, freak.”
As I made my way down the hallways, I could feel the eyes of other students on me. They didn't say anything, but their silent stares were just as damning as the taunts of Neara and her cronies.
I felt like an outcast, like I didn't belong anywhere. It was a feeling that had haunted me for years, and now it was just too much to bear.
I made my way outside, hoping that the fresh air would help clear my head. But even the cool breeze and the gentle rustle of leaves couldn't ease the ache in my heart.
I reached my front door, my keys jingling in my trembling hand as I tried to keep my tears at bay. I didn't want my parents to see me like this, to see how much I was hurting.
But as soon as I stepped inside, my mother was there, her arms open and waiting. "Sira, honey, what's wrong?" she asked, concern etched on her face.
I couldn't hold it in anymore. I burst into tears, telling my mother everything that had happened that day. How Eros had humiliated me in front of the pack, and how Neara had taunted me and made me feel like an outcast.
My mother listened patiently, holding me tight as I cried. "Oh, Sira," she said, stroking my hair. "I wish I could take all your pain away. But you are strong, my darling. Stronger than you know."
But I didn't feel strong. I felt weak and defeated, like the whole world was against me. But my mother's words gave me a glimmer of hope, a reminder that I wasn't alone in this.
As the night wore on, my mother cooked my favorite meal and we watched a movie together, cuddled up on the couch. For a few hours, I forgot about the pack, about Eros and Neara and all the pain they had caused me.
And as I fell asleep that night, I whispered a silent prayer, hoping that tomorrow would be a better day.
I had been waiting for this day for years, ever since I first heard about the werewolf community's mating ceremony. It was the day when those of us who were coming of age would finally be able to smell and recognize our mates. And today, on my 19th birthday, it was finally my turn.I tried to push aside my nerves and focus on the excitement as I made my way to the clearing in the woods where the ceremony was being held. The air was thick with anticipation, and I could feel my heart pounding in my chest as I approached the bonfire.The pack had gathered together, and I could see familiar faces all around me. But as I looked around, I couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. What if I didn't find my mate tonight? What if I was destined to be alone forever?As I approached the edge of the clearing, the scent of burning wood and wildflowers filled my nose. The sound of excited chatter and laughter mixed with the soft rustle of leaves in the wind, creating a cacophony of noise that filled
Eros’s face suddenly turned grim as he took in who I was. He scoffed, like he was staring at a joke. And I knew that he knew. He could smell it, and he could feel the pull.All of a sudden, he grabs my hands, walking us to the crowd, not even bothering to look at me. And that was when I began to sense something bad was about to happen. I tried to remove my hands from his grip, but it was too starting.We reached the crowd, and Eros pulled me forward, still not looking at me. The other werewolves around us seemed to sense that something was off, and they grew quiet as we approached.Finally, Eros stopped and turned to face me. His expression was cold and hard, and I could feel my heart sinking in my chest.As Eros's grip on my hands tightened, I could feel the tension in the air. The other werewolves around us were watching with a mixture of curiosity and unease. I tried to pull away, but his hold was too strong."What's going on, Alpha Eros?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly.He d
There was an acute pain in my heart like it was a tangible force. I felt my lips quibble with pain as I slowly crashed to the floor. It was in that moment that strong hands hoisted me towards him. I angled my face to the side as I stared right at Cancil. He had a small smile on his lips, which instantly put me at ease.“Are you all right?” He asked softly.I wanted to speak, but words could not easily be formed. Internally, I screamed for him to get me out of there. I felt like a puppet at an exhibition. It made me want to hide somewhere, and never come out again. These people were a part of my pack, yet they didn’t care about my feelings. It was not like it was a surprise, but still…“Come,” Cancil said this time with all firmness. He helped me to my feet, and lightly placed his arm around my waist. I leaned closer to him, and allowed him lead me out of the tense field. The rumours seemed to breakout at that exact moment, and I blocked my ears to the words they said.As we walked th
My head hurt as a demon as I tried to stand on my two feet in the dining area. I was slightly weak and I didn’t want to go to school. The humiliation would be too much, but I had no idea how to tell my family this. They wouldn’t be able to understand anything, and it felt like a giant waste of time. Don’t get me wrong, they loved me to the moon and back, but there was the enviable feeling that I should suck things up and move forward.Now, mother beat the egg as she tried to make my breakfast. I watched the press without any feeling. I was not hungry, and I was down. “Sira, please go over to the dining and wait. I would be done soon,” she said softly.I looked at her. “I don’t want to eat,” I said quietly.She looked at me as she stirred the eggs, and I noticed that she had on a grimace. It was weird to see that on her face when she was always so supportive. I sighed as I turned towards the breakfast table, feeling my shoulder slump forward.“Is it because of him?” She asked calmly.
“Don’t be scared,” Cancil said beside me.I turned to him slowly. “I’m not scared, but I just want to go to class,” I said firmly.He nodded. I turned towards the place where I had seen Eros last. He had left there. He simply didn’t care about how they bullied me. I don’t know what I was expecting, but at least, he should have been kinder to me at least. It hurt me so much when he treated me this way.I felt a hand on my arm, and I noticed that Cancil had given me the signal to move ahead. I did as I was told, while pulling my bag closer to me. He walked in front of me, while the I followed closely behind him.“She needs a protector… such a slut,” someone rang out as I went closer to the gate.I blinked the pain of those words down, as I blinked in shock as I hit Cancil’s back. I had not realised that he had stopped moving, and turned towards the bullies. What was he doing? I didn’t want more trouble, and I wanted to get out of this type of situation. It would be for my own good, if t
I rushed after Cancil as other students snickered at us. I honestly didn’t care what they did because they had proven time and again that they were nothing but bullies, and nothing good could ever come out of them, so I have to be strong about the whole thing. It was the only way that things were going to work out for me. Cancil was moving so fast, and I quickly caught up with him, pulling him by the arm.He stared at me with sadness visible in his eyes. I had caused that?“Cancil, please talk to me,” I pleaded.He sighed. “Why?”I shook my head mentally. “What do you mean by why?” I asked back. Then, I realised what I was doing. This was no way to make a friend open up to you, and it brought the opposite results. “What I mean is, I have taken you as a friend, and friends always say whatever they feel to each other. I don’t think either of us would like it the other went home sad, or angry. Please, talk to me. I could make whatever he is right,” I pleaded.He sniffed and finally sigh
I was finally done with the chores, and I was so exhausted, emotionally, and physically. This was a pain that I never imagined that I would go through in my life. I knew I had to be strong, and I was actually good at it since Cansil came back, but seeing Eros had made me so weak. It was so painful to note that I would never be loved by him.The more I acted like I didn’t care, the more the hurt dived deeper into my chest. With a sigh, I placed the cleaning tools where in the storage room, and grabbed my box. I was so grateful to the moon goddess that Eros had not able to return. I didn’t want to see him at all to avoid being hurt anymore.The pack house was so quiet, as I made my way out closing the door behind me. It was getting late, so I decided to quicken my pace. The weather was a bit chill this period, and I tried hard not to break under the intensity of it.I sighed as I followed the clear path, and tried hard to think of positive thought, even though my brain was making it dif
Should I go in there?I was standing in front of the porch, staring at the dark wood that served as our door. I didn’t want to go in. Honestly, I didn’t wish for mom and dad to see how weak I was. I just wanted to curl up in some place that was far away from here. That wasn’t going to be possible though, I knew it. It was simply wishful thinking. With a sigh, I made my way to the door, and rapped on it twice. I tried my best to clean my tears as I looked down on the floor.The door opened, mom tried to look at me, but I averted my gaze from them. It was a childish thing to do, but I didn’t care. She finally moved back into the house, when she noticed that I wasn’t looking up. I sighed inwardly as I made my way in.“Sira,” mom called, as she closed the door behind me.I swallowed the pain that I felt. There was so much that bothered me right now, and I wished that I could be able to handle it somehow, but I wasn’t able to do so. Everything felt so clustered and I couldn’t even tell a