Beta Anthony POV
After dropping the twins off at school, I returned to the packhouse to pick up the Alpha for our morning treaty meeting. Upon arriving, the Alpha was still asleep. I had no choice but to attend this meeting on his behalf. I was there to listen and take notes. I could not make any suggestions without my Alpha's consent. This treaty meeting lasted an entire day. I was exhausted. I had to listen to privileged Alphas argue about land, properties, mating ceremony, and much more. The only thing everyone agreed on was hosting mating ceremonies on neutral territory, and all wolves of age must attend. Meanwhile, I received a text message from Libby that they were out of school and waiting on me. I had already told the Alpha to pick them up when I called to update him on the treaty meeting. I guessed he was running late. A few moments later, I received another text saying the Alpha picked them up. I was relieved that he didn't forget his kids at school. We all said goodbyes and headed home. Soon after arriving home, I felt the Alpha aura was unstable, and Derrick was in charge. Rushing to the packhouse, Louis was hunched over, trying to catch his breath. Louis looked into Derrick's eyes and told him to give his father back control. I felt something shift inside Louis's aura, and his eyes faded between black and honey brown. I knew his wolf was lurking beneath the surface. I didn't want Louis's wolf to come early. I grabbed my Alpha's attention by placing my hands on his shoulders; neither one of them heard me sneaking up. It was as if the world had disappeared around them. "Louis, go in the house. I got it from here," I spoke authoritatively."Yes sir," he replied, walking confidently into the house, bumping into his father."What the fuck is your problem, Derrick? You hate to see him happy." I was beyond pissed off that he would go and ruin Louis's first day of school."Beta, you better learn your place before I put you in it," Derrick growled in his Alpha voice. "By all means, Derrick, teach me my place." I was so fed up with his attitude. I was ready to challenge him for his title to protect Louis from his torment."I like your style, Beta. It's good to know you don't fear me like the rest of the pack." While laughing menacingly, his eyes flicker."Stupid human, come get your Beta before he loses his life for protecting your son," Derrick gave Alpha Grey back control. The Alpha fell unconscious in my arms. Why is Derrick growing stronger than Grey? Is this reason why he's been having headaches lately? Has he been taking his medicine regularly? Is he drinking again? I had so many unanswered questions. I knew Alpha Grey would not give them to me. I had no choice but to get help from Dr. Johnson to get some answers. I was taking him to the hospital to get evaluated. Dr. Johnson informed me that after several tests, no medicine was found in the Alpha's bloodstream. Dr. Johnson asked me how long he had been having headaches. I did not know precisely when his headaches started, but I told her that Derrick had figured out how to break down the barrier the medicine was creating. She was appalled by his wolf strength and persistence. Jotting down her notes, we left to give Alpha Grey space.************************************Grey POV I woke up in the hospital. How did I get here? Why am I here? I started pulling cords from my arms. The machines started beeping. Nurses and doctors ran into the room to calm me down. One nurse told me Dr. Johnson was on her way to explain everything to me. I sat there waiting for her arrival. She informed me after Derrick gave me back control, the Beta brought me to the hospital for an examination. All my blood work came back just fine. Dr. Johnson prescribed more substantial depression and migraine medicine to help stabilize me. I was advised that the potential side effects of missing doses could lead to the separation of mentalities. Beta Anthony was waiting in the lobby,"Thank you for bringing me here. Dr. Johnson, let me know my health is good. Did Derrick do something to Louis?" I had any recollection of what happened once we got home. When I let my guard down, Derrick shoved me into a dark abyss."It's my responsibility to keep you and Louis safe. Just know, Alpha, your wolf ruined your son's first school day." Beta Anthony was agitated and tired of my apologies and bipolar mood swings. Even though he hasn't confessed to it, I can see it in his aura and body language. Making him my Beta years ago was the best decision I ever made. Afterward, I proceeded home to talk to Louis about the incident. I tried to apologize, but he was being unreasonable." How dare you come into my room to apologize for your actions? Your apologies don't mean anything. How many times have you apologized over the last five years for your behavior? You and your wolf are one person sharing the same brain. How Derrick feels is how you feel. Keep your apologies and stay away from me." Louis was beyond furious. He has never spoken to me that way before. How do I respond to any of his questions? How I feel about him is entirely different than how Derrick feels. I have tried multiple times to explain that to him; however, he doesn't believe me. "Son, listen to me; I love you dearly. There's something I do not understand, especially with how Derrick behaves. I'm trying to get help with this. Please give me some time to get better." I made an effort to reason with him. "You had more than enough time to better yourself. You need to love yourself before you can love me again. Maybe Derrick needs to see a therapist to help you all heal. Until then, I'm done with you and Derrick. Stay the fuck away from me," he screamed while shutting the door in my face. Derrick had utterly ruined our father-and-son relationship. How do I choose between the two of them? Derrick was a part of me, and Louis was my son. I couldn't take either one of their sides. I couldn't understand Derrick's hatred for Louis even though we discovered the truth behind my wife's death years ago. I did not know how to fix it. Mood Goddess, please heal my broken family.Louis POV Punching a hole in my bedroom wall, I was beyond furious. Out of days for Derrick to appear had it to be today. He wants me to be miserable just like him. Derrick has another thing coming if he thinks he will keep abusing me like before. I refuse to allow him to steal my happiness. It took everything in my power not to hit him back. I knew it wouldn't be a fair fight if he decided to shift into his wolf form. I kept my cool and stood my ground against him. I had to prove to him I was no longer the little boy he used to abuse. Soaking in the bathtub, I started planning my escape route again. I looked over the previous plans Dr. Johnson made years ago. Some of the information was useful. It was even better now that I was older. I wouldn't have to live in Fox Village with Alpha James for an extended period before I could challenge my father for his title. I planned on avoiding my father for the rest of my life. Out of sight, out of mind. It would keep the hou
Libby POV I ran out of the house crying. Louis wouldn't abandon me without telling me first. We never kept secrets from one another. I thought to myself. As I banged on Beta Anthony's door hard, my hand started to hurt. Once the door was open, Louis got an ear full."Why did you move out without telling me? Twins don't keep secrets from twins. Then I had to have dinner with a psychopath because you refused to forgive him. Now I'm stuck in the middle of the two of you all. Did you ever consider my feelings before doing this?" I was so worked up that I didn't give him a second before I started ranting off the next set of questions. Louis just hugged me until the tears stopped falling. "I'm sorry, Libby. It was best that I left. His bipolar mood swings are driving us further apart. I only put up with it because of you. Dad will not allow Derrick to hurt you. I, on the other hand, am something different. You are safe at home. I'm safer here. It's not like you don't see me every
All of us were fresh. Libby wore this yellow spaghetti strap dress with some laced-up sandals, Alexis had on a purple halter top dress with black high heel boots, and all the guys had on different color polo shirts with black slacks and jewelry to match. We had on every color in the rainbow. We waited for a cab to take us to the steakhouse located in Atlantic City. It was a mixture of supernatural beings and humans. Some humans were oblivious to our kind; nonetheless, we had to blend in to avoid the hunters lurking amongst the humans. Atlantic City was live; people everywhere shopping, eating, and hanging out. Entering the steakhouse, I ran into Alpha James and his son Levi."Hey man, what a coincidence to see you here! Everyone, this is my good friend Levi from summer camp." I introduced Levi to the squad. "I'm thrilled to see you here. Now I don't have to sit with those stuck-up older adults. Can I join you guys? You guys seem like a better dinner party suit
Back at Beta Anthony's house, my father sat on the couch watching football. He looked peaceful. I settle down to watch a few quarters of the game with them before showering. Stripping off my sweaty clothes and placed them into the laundry basket by the door. The basket was overflowing. I had gotten used to the omegas cleaning up around the house. I wasn't used to doing chores. Looking at my reflection once again, my eyes were black."I'm glad you didn't squeal like a little girl," Majestic laughing at me."I'm glad you find this funny. I figured it out after I ate breakfast that you were my mother's gift to me." I said matter-of-factly. I wonder if he can hear my thoughts without people looking at me crazy talking to myself. "Good, now you know I will always be by your side. FYI, you can talk to me without opening your mouth. I can hear your thoughts." Majestic clarified my thoughts. "Why are you here early? You are not supposed to show up until after my 16th birthday. Will
The ride to school was quiet. The scenery on the ride to school was different, as if I were looking at it for the first time from a different perspective. Why does it feel like I'm looking through someone else's eyes? I thought to myself. "I'm sorry, I came forward to see what you were looking at. Did I hurt you when I came forward? You felt at peace." Majestic asked in a caring manner. "No, it did not hurt at all. It felt like I saw the outside world differently." Majestic stayed forward with me until we reached school. Libby and I met our friends in the cafeteria before going to class."Who is that kid with blonde hair and blue eyes talking to Libby?" Majestic asked."His name is Trevor. He is one of our friends. I thought you had been here since the first day of school," I questioned him."I have been. I was not paying attention to our friend's name, buddy. All you ever say is Hey you, Bro, or Whatchamacallit. I blocked out all the non-important information," Majestic
Louis POV The following day at school, I asked Alexis to see the fight video on her phone. Libby was a beast at fighting. All her training paid off. She hit Kim with precision and power. After Libby broke her nose, Kim should have apologized and not kept fighting. I was proud of Libby for winning that fight. I no longer saw her as my sweet and innocent twin."Alexis, what started this fight anyways?" Trevor asked."Funny story, Kim thought Libby and Louis were flirting with each other. Kim got jealous of Libby. Libby provoked Kim too by saying she had Louis wrapped around her finger." Alexis was dying laughing at Trevor and my facial expressions."Are you serious? Why didn't Libby tell her the truth?"Alexis replied, "That's a question you must ask her." I could not believe that Libby got suspended over something petty. We all went to class together and decided to go to the packhouse later to visit Libby. I miss hanging out with her. She was the life of the party.
I was woken up by Trevor smacking on some potato chips. I stood up to stretch my muscles and slapped him on the back of the head."What was that for? I'm not the one skipping school to take naps in a library. If you need a place to sleep, you are always welcome at my house," he informs me while rubbing the back of his head."How did you even find me?" That was the better question." "School let out, and my body led me here. After I saw you were sleeping, I went to the Cafe to get us some snacks," he pushed various snacks behind his back. "Thanks, man, I am starving." I started talking to Trevor about my personal life and asked him if he would help me escape on my birthday if something went wrong. He was at a loss for words as I disclosed my deepest secrets. "Damn, No wonder you used to be antisocial all those years in school, and no one knew who you were. I'm down with helping you with whatever you need, Bro." His eyes flickered black. When I saw his eyes flash, I knew his wolf had
Libby POV"Get back here now, Bell. You know better than to run away from me," my mother's guttural voice emphasized to this sandy-brown cub. The cub was running through the grassy meadow. Sprinting towards my mother's direction, knocking her over full force as she wrapped her warm arms around my body. Kissing the top of my head, soothing me with her hush tones. The sandy brown cub perches her body next to us. Watching me fall apart at the seams. "Mom, I missed you so much. You still look the same as I remembered," she wiped my tears away and moved my braids behind my ears. "You have grown into a beautiful young lady. I am proud of trying to bridge the gap between your father and brother. I know it has been hard, but you never gave up, my beautiful Luna. The Alpha who mates with you will be amazing. Bell, come here to meet Liberty (Libby)?" My mom ushered this troublesome cub near me. Not sure what to say, rambling off the first things that came to mind. "Hi, Bell. It's n