The whole pack was on edge. The counsel of Alphas was coming. One of them was the Alpha of Alphas, our King. He still hasn’t found his mate. He is one of the eldest unmated werewolves alive. The alpha’s daughter of our pack hopes she is his mate. Her name is Estelle. She is the most beautiful and stunning person here. If only she would have a nicer character. What a raving bitch. But you can't have it all, I guess.
I and some other orphan Omegas are supposed to help out with the Alphas when they arrive, to be their personal assistant, they said. Well, trust me, they mean slaves. The town never looked this clean and perfect before, but behind all this glamour is only darkness. If you are highborn, you are good, and nobody can touch you.
Omegas still okay, but if you are an orphan and omega. Well, you’re only a burden to them. You get the shittiest jobs, and they use you as a doormat. I turn eighteen in two days, and then I’m gone. No idea where I will go, but I’m not staying here.
“Let’s go girls,” the headmistress of the orphanage said while pointing to the restroom, “you need to change into something more suitable for the occasion. Hurry up now.”
We were all supposed to wear white, a symbol of purity, I guess. I quickly changed and placed my hair into a bun. My hair was a mess, big and fluffy. I put some mascara on, and that was it. It is not going to get any better than this anyway.
“You know what we practiced. Straight line please,” the headmistress said, annoyed. I rolled my eyes at her in reply.
Before I could duck away, her hand slapped the back of my head, “attitude, missy.”
I grunted in return while rubbing the back of my head.
We were all standing outside of the packhouse in a line. Waiting for the Alphas to arrive. We weren’t appointed to a specific alpha. The alphas would choose themselves when they arrived.
“Why is your hair a mess?” Liza whispered with a chuckle.
Liza was my best friend. We grew up together. I didn't know what I would do without her.
I gave her a grin in return, “shut up.”
We both stood there laughing. The headmistress gave us a death glare.
“Oops, we better stop, or you get smacked again,” Liza said with a cocked eyebrow.
We saw cars coming up the driveway. Huge black SUVs, all with their own family crest. The Alpha and Luna of our pack stood beside us, and Estelle was with them.
They all hoped the mate bond would awaken when the king Alpha sees her. I could see she was nervous, I could even smell it coming from her.
When the first car came to a halt, the door was opened by the driver. This god-like figure stepped out. He was followed by another man. I knew the Alphas would be accompanied by their Betas. He walked past us and greeted Estelle and her parents. He scanned all of us, before he nodded to his beta that Liza was supposed to follow
“Good luck,” I whispered.
I saw she was on edge. I just hope he is nice to her. The next couple of cars were all the same, and all the Alphas looked like strong men in power.
It even made my Alpha look weak.
When the last car arrived, I could see Estelle's excitement rising.
This must be the king Alpha. He didn’t wait for anyone to open his door.
I felt my legs tremble at the sight of him. Power oozed off him. I even took a step back. His aura was insane. Every man before him looked like nothing in comparison.
Estelle quickly walked over to him. He was polite, but I could see her disappointment. Me and two other girls were left. He walked over to my Alpha and Luna, and they bared their necks at him.
I never saw them doing that before. I didn’t understand why, but I couldn’t keep my eyes off him, there was something about him.
I wondered how old he was. I was counting in my head. But I couldn’t figure it out. He has to be above 28, for sure. I saw him sniffing the air. When he looked my way, I stiffened. The headmistress got in between showing the other girls first.
He looked annoyed, but at the same time, I could see a small smile coming up on the corners of his lips.
Oh damn, those perfect lips.
He patiently waited for the headmistress to finish her rambling and nodded. He continued walking toward me. Almost bumping the headmistress on her butt.
I let out a chuckle and quickly placed my hands over my mouth. She will slap me again if she hears me laughing.
When he came to a stop inches away from me, he grabbed my chin, and lifted my face up, making me meet his gaze. He towered over me, and I knew he could crush me like a bug.
I saw him sniffing the air again before he released his grip and walked away. I didn’t know what was expected until his Beta gave me a nudge to follow him.
I followed him up the stairs to his room. Every time I stayed too far behind, his Beta nudged me. When we arrived at his room, his Beta grabbed my shoulder, turning me around to face him.
“Wait here,” he said.
He followed his Alpha inside and closed the door behind him. I waited for 15 minutes when the door opened again.
I tried to listen in, but I couldn’t hear anything. The Beta stepped outside and nodded to me to get in. However, it didn't go unnoticed the devious smile on his face.
I slowly walked inside, and the door was slammed shut behind me. The Alpha sat on a lounge chair in the corner. Just looking at me, the darkness of the room made his eyes stand out more. I looked around nervously. While I tried to figure out what he wanted from me.
“What’s your name, little wolf.” His voice alone made a shiver run down my spine, and goosebumps rose on my arms.
“My name is Jamie, Alpha.” I bared my neck at him, hoping it was the right thing to do.
I kept my eyes on the floor, and I could hear him get up from his chair. His footsteps were heavy with every step he took toward me. His body was closer than before. My head almost touched his chest.
“How old are you?” His voice had a rough edge to it, making my legs tremble in response.
“I’m seventeen, Alpha.” I slowly looked up, meeting his gaze.
The smile he had on his face made my legs go weak. I took a step back, trying to steady myself. Softly I was stopped by the door, giving me something to lean on.
Before I could relax, he closed the distance between us. “What is your status?” he asked.
“Omega, an orphan.’’
He shook his head and let out a laugh, “orphan maybe, but you’re not an Omega.”
I pinched my eyebrows together, “well, I sure am.”
He looked annoyed by my tone. He pressed his body against mine, “are you questioning me, little wolf?”
I could feel his entire body melting into mine. I felt crushed but safe at the same time. “Sorry, Alpha, but my entire life, I’ve been an Omega. I’m not making it up,” I said with a small tremble lacing my voice.
He relaxed and took a step back, “and I say you’re not,” he said with a smile.
Fine, if he wants to believe that, so be it. I know what I am, and he is not going to make me think otherwise.
He asked me to sit on the bed, and I silently obeyed.
In the next hour, he kept pacing, looking at me. Sniffing me. It felt weird and strange. The silence was making me uncomfortable.
When I finally managed to bring up the courage to speak again, ‘’how old are you, Alpha?’’
He looked surprised, but his expression quickly changed to his grin. “too old for you.”
“I didn’t mean it like that,” I responded quickly and annoyed.
I saw his wolf pressing forward when he jumped on me. I fell back on the bed with him pressed between my legs. His body was heavy and warm, and his breathing fanned over my face. His scent was intoxicating, and delicious, making me almost moan.
His lips were inches away from mine. I froze, the sensation I felt going through my body was something I never felt before. The moment was broken when his Beta knocked on the door and walked in. The Alpha pulled himself off of me. The Beta looked at me with the same devious smile as before. I gave him an annoyed stare in return. He looked shocked and amused at the same time “she has some balls doesn’t she” he said. I saw them talking through the mind link. I remained seated on his bed. Waiting, again. “Stay here,” the Alpha said, commanding. I sighed and nodded in reply. His beta stayed with me. “What’s your name?” I asked him. Only he gave me a weird look in response. “Sorry, what’s your name, Beta.” He chuckled briefly. “Carson, I hope you don’t have that tone when you’re with the Alpha.” “Maybe, I try not to,” I said with a laugh. “When is he coming back?” “You miss him already?” He asked with a smirk. “No, not really, I don’t know.” I looked confused, I was confused. Do I
The headmistress walked in, “come on Jamie, time to go” she said while pointing to the doorway. “But he said I needed to wait here” I responded, not moving an inch. The head mistress looked annoyed and walked towards me, she gripped my arm and lifted my op on my feet, “move you little brat” she said while pushing me in front of her. I walked out of the room. Waiting for her to follow. She walked down the stairs and I followed. We walked towards the basement. Great, I have to sleep in the basement. She opened the basement door, “you can sleep down there with the rest. There are some new clothes for tomorrow.” I nodded and walked downstairs. Everyone was already there. I saw Liza and ran over to her. She hugged me tightly, “how was your day?” she asked. “Weird but fine and yours?” I replied. “I needed to clean like everything,
"Come on get out. We need to go shopping," Carson said, annoyed. "Shopping?" I said, confused. "Do you have anything other than those stupid dresses? And I think we should get something for your birthday tomorrow." I gave him a death stare, "fine." "Are you going to leave the bathroom, or do you want to hold my hand?" I asked him. He gave me a small growl and left the bathroom. I walked out of the bathroom in the ripped dress. I saw some clothes on the bed. I walked over and grabbed them. I took the dress off, I didn’t even notice Carson was still in the room. He startled me. "F*ck why are you still here?" I placed the dress in front of me, covering myself. He moved closer, "it’s not like I haven’t seen it before." He gave me his devious smile. "Just wait outside," I said with an eye roll. A sigh left his lips before he walked out of the room. The shopping was kind of fun. We went to one of the big towns nearby. The shops we went to were way too expansive for me, but Carson
When I woke up, Ares was still asleep next to me. I felt my wolf stirring in my mind. I tried to reach her. This was the day I could find my mate. I never thought about it before, “stupid Carson,” I mumbled under my breath. I know the stories, how you recognize your mate instantly. I looked over at Ares hoping everything would fall into place, but nothing happened. I sighed in disappointment. With how he acted, I hoped I was his mate. I quietly got out of bed and got dressed. Maybe Carson is my mate, but then again. Why would Ares be like this? Why would he claim me as his own if I’m not his mate? I gave Ares one last look before I left his bedroom, hoping again for some sort of mate bond. I walked downstairs towards Carson’s bedroom. But was stopped by the head mistress. A small growl left my lips when she grabbed my arm. I saw I startled her with my growl. “Don’t you have that tone with me, missy,” she said disapproving, but with a hint of fear in her voice. Something I have neve
“But you are also mine. You have to be.” Ares followed quickly. He looked annoyed at Carson. My body started to itch because of the warmth, “can someone please open a window,” I said. Ares walked towards me, lifting me up in his embrace. I felt my body relax again, the warmth slowly settling down. “How do you recognize your mate?” I asked Ares. “Your wolf recognizes your mate instantly” Ares responded, keeping me in his tight embrace. “Hasn’t your wolf said anything?” Carson asked. I shook my head, “she’s been quiet.” I looked up to Ares, “does that mean I can choose, that it’s my decision?” I saw Ares’s eyes started to fill with anger “Yes, it is,” Carson said. “I’m not sharing,” Ares growled to Carson “It’s her choice, not yours,” Carson growled in return. “stop it! It’s my choice Ares. You can't make me,” I buried my face in his neck, inhaling his scent. I felt his heart beat slow down again. I heard my stomach rumble. I could heard Ares chuckle, “Hungry?” he asked. I l
I walked towards the edge of the forest behind the orphanage. I looked around, making sure I was alone before taking off my clothes. I was waiting for Rhys to take over, I was completely naked and nothing happened. ‘What are you waiting for,’ I said, annoyed at Rhys. I could hear her laugh before I could feel my bones breaking. I fell to the ground. I know the stories of the first shift. The pain you have to go through. I screamed out. My bones started to realign. My body covering in fur. My breathing was heavy, and my sight started to change. My hands were replaced by paws. The ground felt different. Everything felt different. It felt empowering being in this form. My fur had a gold shimmer running through it. I started running through the forest. I never felt freer than at that moment. The wind brushed through my fur. I had never been this far out before. I could hear water running. I tried following the sound. I gasped at the sight of this beautiful waterfall. I heard something
He looked at me with a smile, “do you really have to ask? I think you know by now how he is. Especially when it comes to you.” “I thought you mind linked him back.” Confusion was written all over my face. “I did, but he was still mad,” he said with a chuckle. “Did he hurt you this morning?’’ I asked him, concerned. “I believe he would never kill me, but he is still the god of war,” he said with an eye roll. “So, it’s true?” I asked. “It's not my place. You should really talk to him,” he said with a sigh. We walked inside. I wanted his touch. But he wouldn’t let me hold his hand. He was right, I shouldn’t have annoyed Ares this much. The entire packhouse looked like a mess. As if he tossed everything around. Carson pointed to the stairs. “Is there anywhere else than his bedroom I could talk to him?” I asked with an eye roll. I could hear Carson laugh at my comment. “He’s not as romantic as me,” he said with a wink. I made my way upstairs, and when I reached the top of the sta
I saw Carson running toward us, gripping Ares’s. I tried pushing Ares off me. Squirming underneath him. I felt his canines piercing my skin. The tingling sensation became stronger, running through my body like a fire that had awoken. When his canines pierced through my bone I felt my body go numb and weak. I saw Carson stepping back, while a tear ran down his cheek. Ares took my choice away. It was my decision, not his to make. Ares retrieved his canines and sealed the marking with his tongue, instantly healing it. He slowly moved off me. I knew he could feel my anger towards him. “I'm sorry, I had to do it,” he mumbled with regret. I pushed myself up, walking towards Ares and slapping him full in his face. “How could you? It was my choice. You knew what I wanted,” I said, trying to control my anger. A small growl left his lips, “I won’t share, you know that. You’re mine, only mine.” “I’m not yours, this mark doesn’t make you own me. It means nothing when it’s not done out of lov