I recited the words on the paper with a sigh, trying to keep a proud look while I starred at my reflection in my mother's oval mirror. "Jace Weston. As a thank you from the Rose home, I humbly give you this offering." I give him the gift he accepts it. "May the Moon Goddess light your path."
Standing behind me, a smile lifted my mother's pale pink lips, blue eyes shining with delight. "Good. Just try to stay consistent when you speak. This is the Alpha's son your about to meet." My fist clenched at her words, wrinkling the paper into a crippled ball. Although her words spoke comfortingly, I could detect a hint of resent coloring her voice, echoing her true feelings.I gazed at her reflection while she continued to brush my hair, taken aback by the astounding differences between our current looks. Her brown locks, blue eyes, black and baggy, hand stitched outfit wasn't a very good match but we had enough trouble with money has it is. In fact, she used all our savings to get me this beautiful saffron dress even though I'd probably wear it once then forget it in the closet for the next decade. One would think I'd presente myself as a candidate, seeing how I'd dressed up like some princess preparing for her ball. Matter of the fact is, as the Omega, I wasn't allowed to bond with anyone as I was considered too weak to even have a mate. That... And my father's legacy had left an unfortunate stain on the Rose family, which left me and my mother to prove our worth to the pack, praying to Selene each day wouldn't be our last amongst the pack.I gazed down to my pale hands, eyeing the crippled paper in my left palm. The word "offering" appeared in the crevasse of the ripple and made me sigh."What's the matter sweetie?" Asked my mom while she tied my hair into a bun."I... I don't want to do this mom. It won't change anything... They will never accept us." She placed her delicate hands on my shoulders, my father's diamond ring still orning her finger. A swallowed a knot of bile that had risen in my throat."I know it's hard sweetheart. But as a mature female, it's your duty. I had to do the same thing when I was your age.." My heart sank at her word, dreadfully lowering my gaze. Her hand gently lifted my chin up, a softer, compassionate smile lifting the corner of her lips. "I know it's difficult for you sweetheart. But we must do this if we are to stay on the Alpha's good side. Do what we've recited and it'll be over before you know it."She finished my hairdo, swiped her hand on my dress to flatten any rebel wrinkles then turned me to take a good look at her work. Her hands gathered by her mouth, tears brimming I'm her eyes."Your so beautiful." She whiped a tear and pulled me in for a hug, letting out a bittersweet smile. "Oh my baby girl... you grow up so fast."I wrapped my arms around her neck and felt tears sting at my eyes. "Don't cry mom, you'll make me cry." My voice shook more than I'd wish, betraying my growing fear.She smiled. "Your right. Your right. Don't want to ruin your makeup."She stroked my cheek, pulling one final smile from my lips before I turned towards the mirror. The makeup blended so well with my skin, I forgot I was wearing any. My lips glittered with a pale pink which made my hazel eyes stand out perfectly. The eyeshadow, a deep purple tone, widened my eyes just enough to make them pop perfectly. I had to admit; I did look pretty, something I've very rarely had the luxury to admit.Mom's arms once again wrapped around my neck as she kissed my cheek. I smiled at the gesture and took her hands into mine."Oh! Can't forget! The piece of resistance!" She pronounced the last word with a fake, French accent and skidded to her room only to reappear a few moments later, holding a long, silver necklace in her hands.I gasped at the jewel and felt more tears rise when she placed the silver wolf head in my hands. "It's beautiful." I whispered, stroking the wolf's ruby red eyes.My mom eyed the necklace with awe. "I know it isn't really a proper jewel to wear on such an occasion but... I thought it would bring you luck." She looked up into my eyes, her lower lip trembling with emotion. "Your father gave it to me before... you know. It'll protect you wherever you go and now, I will always be with you."I couldn't held my tears back when she clipped the chain behind my neck, the cold metal hitting against the warmth of my skin. The wolf hung in the crane of neck, red eyes glarring into the distance with a fearsome look. I took the jewel in my hand and admired the handcrafted detail of the metal which had been barely worn by age."It's gorgeous Mom. Thank you.- I knew you'd like it. It represents Helios. Now, as a member of the Pack and by wearing this necklace, you will be protected by both gods."I smiled at her words. Helios, Selene's brother, represents the Sun while Selene represents the Moon. As werewolves, we were commonly more driven to believe and for some, prey to Selene for her protection, but wolves praising Helios wasn't unheard of eeither. Receiving the blessings of both Gods would indeed bring me a lot of luck.And today, I'd need that more than ever.Mom kissed my forehead, careful not to smudge my makeup when she gently held my face with her hands. While I stood tall, the gift in hand, she admired my gait one more time. My lip began to tremble and I jumped into her arms, fear gripping my chest like icy thorns."Please come with me Mom. I don't want to go alone." While I held my mother, I felt my Wolf whimper at her touch, sending me warm, calming waves to help me.Mom gave a big squeeze before she pulled back, starring into my eyes. "I would give anything to come with you Av'. But you have to do this on your own." I nodded while she gently whiped my tears, trying her best to hide her own.Taking one more deep, calming breath, I straightened my back and schooled my features into a neutral look. She handed me a basket in which I'd be able to tuck my belongings for the road; the Pack house was a few miles away from our home, so it was faster to travel by paws then foot. I lifted my arms to unhook the necklace but mother held my hands with her own, smiling mischievously."Oh no need to take it off, sweetie."I blinked, taken aback by her words. "Mom, it's gonna break if I don't! I'll come to get it lat-- No need!" Her hand clamped around my wrist, soft words suddenly turned to icy cold. A glimpse of sorrow briefly flicked at the back of her eyes, only to disappear with a blink.My voice shook slightly from my surprised state. "M-mom?"Silence. I gasped as my whole body was pulled back into a right hug, mother's arms squeezing me tighter than ever. A few seconds passed before she pulled back, racking her throat. "Sorry sweetie, you're old mother is a little emotional for her baby. Just promise you won't take that necklace off alright? It's... It's the last piece I have of your father."An icy blade stabbed into my heart, sinking slowly into my chest as her words sunk in. I nodded, sealing my promise at the very back of my mind. I may have never known my father, but I could never break my mothers heart. "I promise."My words now safely securing the promise, I stepped back, slipped off my clothes and took the shape of my wolf, teeth grinding at the sound of my own joints rearranging themselves. I fell on all fours, arching my back in a swift gesture when I noticed the chain hadn't shattered onto the floor.It didn't break! I cheered over the link, brown eyes glittering towards my mother."It's a special kind of necklace. It fits both human and Wolf form. Your father paid a lot for it."I smiled in awe at her words, my mind wondering what could possibly give such an object the power to fit such a drastic transformation.Considering a werewolf's feral form is much bigger than any normal canine- unless horse sized dogs were common in the human world- I couldn't think of any other method which would've allowed such feat. Magic wasn't exactly unknown either, but Wolves weren't sorcerers so I simply assumed it was obtained through the hands of some witch.Rising to the tip of her feet, my mother gave me one last warm hug, making tail wag happily. "Stay safe sweetie."I licked her cheek with a wolfish grin. I will Mom. She opened the door of our little wooden home and my paws settled onto the lush grass.Mom and Dad had settled in this little round wood house he built in the woods many, many years ago now. It isn't much, just a cosy little cottage amongst the woods, but it's isolation offered us peace and safety; as an Omega, I was never truly safe, even within the ranks of my own pack.As I stepped out, I herd my mother sniffle while she whiped her nose with a soft tissue. I gave her one last wolfy grin as I gazed over my shoulder and she waved goodbye. My paws trembled with anxiety when I took the first step forward, but my Wolf kept encouraging me to continue ahead. When I was far enough, I herd a distant creek while my mom closed the door and locked it. I sighed.No turning back now. Today's the day... I repeated to myself as I trekked into the forest.-*-Consider leaving a vote and a comment for more!My hand gently stroked the skin of her shoulder, sending shivers of excitement through her fine figure. She smiled then hauled herself onto my waist as I allowed her hands to explore the ripples of my chest, her grin widening cheekily with every motion. "Anything else for you, Alpha?" She asked with a seductive voice, her teeth gently pinching the bridge of her lower lip. I grabbed her shoulders before I swiftly switched places, placing myself on top of her. "Just keep talking." I replied smoothly, eyeing her body from head to waist as she squirmed slowly beneath me, feigning a struggle. She was a pearl, that's for sure. Slick blond hair, incredible blue eyes, a hot body with curves in all the right places. And yet it wasn't enough... A violent knock at my door interrupted our little session and pulled me back into reality. The hinges screamed out a squeak as the door swung open, my father's scowling face glarring at me through the frame. Fuck.I pulled myself away, allowing blond
Within the hour, the smells of concrete and smoke washed over my senses, irritating my eyes and nostrils; I've made it to the village. It was a small town tucked a little away from city life, perfect spot for a pack of werewolves to settle down and blend amongst them. Hiding in plain sight I guess.Closing in the edge of the village, I found myself facing a bit of a dilema; I couldn't just waltz into the town like this, I'd cause a massive panic and jeopardize our kinds secrecy! However, hiding in a bush held quite the risk of being exposed half naked or caught mid transformation...There. My Wolf turned our attention to a small alleyway between two buildings where a huge dumpster resided filled to the brim with trash. A groan rose at my throat at the thought of the smell assaulting my nose. No way I'm hiding behind that! I'd risk getting my dress dirty and smelling like an absolute mess. There had to be somewhere else... A door swung open, the smell of sweat, cigarettes and booze pou
I stared at the unconscious girl laid on the ground, wide eyed and speechless. That feeling when our eyes met... no... it couldn't be! My Wolf wagged his tail while I eyed the female and his reaction boiled the blood in my veins. Mate! Mate! I growled at his words and shunned him down so I could no longer hear his voice calling her out. Still, I couldn't hide my shock. Two girls exchanged a few words behind me and a giggle escaped their pathetic throats. I glarred over my shoulder, eyes winced in their direction. "If you have anything to say, say it to my face." Instantly, their mouths closed shut and they averted their gaze. Hmph, Serves them right. "CADE!" My voice boomed through the area, as my bodyguard quickly answered my call, trekking his way towards me through the crowd. "Yes Sir? - Bring the female inside. She needs medical attention." I couldn't even look at him. My eyes were glued onto the girl... I still couldn't wrap my head arou
Pain was the first thing to greet me upon my wake. Every muscle in my body ached from intense fatigue, screaming in protest at the mere thought of moving, followed by the buzzing sensation of a painful migraine settling between my ears. Vision blurred, I could barely crack my eyes open as light poured into my pupils, assaulting my senses. The smell of smokey oak and pine sap gently tickled my nose, at first a welcoming scent until I realized something was utterly wrong. I shot up and looked around at the room, first noticing the black bricked chimney who's belly was lit with a gently burning fire. The flames licked and flickered with grace, casting its dim light into the large room.Where am I? Searching the back of my mind, I nearly leaped out of my skin when a man raked his throat, pulling my attention to the far side of the room where he sat calmly on a wooden chair, elbows pressed onto his knees. As my knees pulled to my chest, he remained utterly silent, emerald eyes examining me
I stormed through the door frame, not caring to close the door behind as I allowed my legs to guide me to the nearest washroom. My temples boomed to the sound of my beating heart, drowning out my chaotic thoughts. Sweat pearled down my neck and back, ice cold against the warmth of my skin. I leaned above the sink, feeling as though I was about to vomit. The fuck was that!? What was I thinking? How could I let my guard down like and give in to such a sin!? Father's going to kill me if he finds out... and yet, despite my logical thoughts, the wolf seemed to be in a state of pure glee, enthralled by that kiss. It wanted more... it craved the Omega, wished to relish in her scent and claim her.A sense of ease and comfort washed over me as I allowed myself to give in to the wolf's desire for a split second. Lust, envy and longing settled into my mind as I began to crave for her touch and affection, envy the sensation of her skin against mine-...No. No, no, NO! Glass shattered onto the flo
I held my chest, trying to calm my beating heart. I'd been waiting at the dining table for half an hour when a shatter echoed from the other side of the mansion. Cade instructed me to stay put while he checked things out, only to return a few minutes later with an unreadable look on his face. He seemed distant, lost in the sea of his own thoughts as he stationed himself beside me. I remained quiet, unsure what to say or do while a set of footsteps resonated from the end of the hallway connecting the entrance to the dinner room. Gazing up, I spotted Alexandra calmly approaching us, curly red hair bouncing beautifully over her shoulders. Her cherry red lips lifted into a warm and welcoming smile, which I returned with a shy but thankful grin."I see you two have met!" She chirped happily, hoisting herself into her tiptoes to kiss Cade's lips. Then, wrapping her arms around his, she turned to me. "Sorry about the long wait hun, Xavier and Jace had a little..." Muffled words shouted from
I glared from my window, starring at Cade when I spotted him walking throught the backyard with that thing at his side, as both giggled and smiled like kids on a play date. I felt my Wolf purr at the sight of the Omega, but I shun him down. I hated when he admired that pathetic excuse of a Wolf. It reflected onto my feelings and made me gain a certain admiration for her, making me feel sick. Everyone acted so sweet around her, like she was some sort of miracle child. Pathetic. She was nothing more than an abomination who's life worth little to— "Jace." A slick, black reddish male walked into my room, ripped jeans and leather jacket contrasting his edgy look. I groaned, annoyed as I recognized the wolf by his snarky voice as Ryder, one of the Pack's elite Scouts and Cade's second in command. He was the kind of person that ticked me off by simply breathing the same air I did. Emo look, hot headed, always questioning orders or calling me by my name rather than my title
"And here, we have the garden." I gasped as Cade brought me to the entrance of a beautiful hedge garden, the walls filled with all kinds of colorful plants and flowers. I never knew this place had a garden! A gorgeous one at that. I walked through the first alley, grazing my hand through the lush greenery. Roses, tulips, lavenders, marguerites and many more plants I couldn't identify. But they were still incredibly beautiful. I smiled, wonder floating in my mind. All these foreign plants and flowers, they had so many different shapes and colors! And each had it's unique scent, it was amazing! For an Omega who's lived in the woods all her life, this was a real jewel to see. A pang hit my chest while my thoughts drifted to my mother. She loved flowers... and she would've loved to see this garden.