Louis POV
I hated going home to my drunk father and his crazy wolf. You never knew which of them was in control until you saw his eyes. Derrick was ruthless and dangerous. I knew I had to beware of him. On a hot summer night, Libby went to Alexis' house for a sleepover; after returning home, I came face to face with my father, furious wolf Derrick, who punched me in the face. I already had mentally prepared myself for the attack, but it didn't hurt any less. I tried pleading with Derrick to stop hitting me; however, he was relentless. I prayed to my mother to send someone to rescue me, and Beta Anthony came running to the packhouse. He stepped in between us during the attack. By the time Anthony got him to calm down enough, Derrick had covered our bodies in gashes. Anthony's wolf Tony was healing his cut; however, I was bleeding profusely. My cut was down to the bone. Anthony had to rush me to the hospital for stitches.If it weren't for Beta Anthony stopping him, he probably would have beaten me unconscious. At the hospital, is the first time I met Dr. Johnson. She was very kind to me. She asked me how I got those cuts, but I decided not to tell her about my father. I feared what he would do to me if I told anyone. The way she looked at me was like she already knew the answers. She handed Beta Anthony her business card and walked away without saying a word. By the time we returned home, the omegas had already cleaned the house. I thought to myself, why was I so unlucky? My mother died, and my father hates me. I had to find a way to get out of this depression stage. My will to live was slowly slipping away. My father had banned me from training with warriors. He told me I was not good enough to become the next Alpha. As I was standing in the kitchen, I found the sharpest blade. I was determined to end my life. I could not take the verbal, physical, or sexual abuse anymore. Beta Anthony walked in, and I stopped dead in my tracks. "Who is going to take care of your twin if you die? Who is going to run your pack? Did you think about the consequences of your actions?" He was disappointed with me. I never felt like a failure until now. My actions would have destroyed a lot of people. "Since you like playing with knives so much, how about you focus your energy on learning how to cook," he said while walking out of the kitchen. Taking Beta Anthony's advice, I learned how to cook. I found cooking to be a form of relief. The omegas taught me some of my favorite meal recipes. To my surprise, I enjoyed cooking. I would cook with omegas every day. Now I didn't have to wait for someone to cook Libby or myself something to eat. After cooking dinner with the omegas, we sat dinner on the table and called everyone in the dining room to eat. I forgot to remove my apron before leaving the kitchen. As my father walked into the dining room, we heard a large growl. I knew it was toward me. My father fought Derrick for control. The words that left my father's mouth left the entire room speechless."No son of mine will be gay or a housewife," my father lunged for me. Anthony stepped before him, trying to protect me from my father's wrath. As I watched both of them transform into wolves, their bone snapping instantly. It was my chance to run away as they tore into each other. They covered the dining room in blood, nearly hurting Libby as the omegas pulled Libby to safety. "Stand down, Beta, this is not your fight," my father made Anthony submit under his Alpha command. As I reached the window, I heard Derrick gaining speed up the stairs. Climbing out the window, Derrick barreled through, sending glass and bricks everywhere. I fell from the second-story window, hitting my head on the ground, causing it to bust open. Blood covered the ground as Derrick landed on top of me. His claws entered my shoulders, ripping my flesh from the bone as he retracted them. Derrick's body weight crushed my ribs and punctured my lungs. When I finally woke up, I was in the hospital. I had no memory of how I got there. Libby was sitting on my bedside, crying. "How long was I asleep?" My voice was raspy and dry."You have been in the hospital for a few days. You lost a lot of blood when you fell out the window," she said. I looked at her as the tears stained her face and told her I was okay. We will run away from him. Libby informed me that she was staying at Beta Anthony's house because our dad had a mental breakdown. She didn't feel safe being in the same place with him alone. She stayed with me until Beta Anthony picked her up. Just before my father came to pick me up from the hospital, Dr. Johnson came to talk to me. She told me how her brother James was the Alpha of Fox Village, and he agreed to take me in. I politely declined because I could not leave my twin sister with that monster at home. She told me to think about it. She would ask her brother about bringing my sister along, too. My father signed my discharge papers, and we left.Doctor Johnson would check on me during my body's healing process. She was going to help us escape to her brother's territory undetected.Louis POV It's been five years since my mother passed away. During that time frame, my father became the most feared Alpha. It wasn't my father they were scared of, but his wolf Derrick. Derrick was someone who would kill first and ask questions later. Derrick ran a strict community. My father's excessive drinking habit gave Derrick ultimate control, whereas my father struggled to contain him. Derrick kept his word to my father; Derrick would hit me regularly in places where my clothes would hide the bruises and scars; he continued emotionally and physically manipulating me to get his way. I've been living in fear, repeatedly taking the brute of Derrick's anger to protect Libby; even though he has never hit Libby, he has this look of resentment when he looks at her. Libby is a constant reminder of our mother. Beta Anthony became our second father. He took over my father's position in our school activities, and he treated us with the love and care we craved from
Grey POV I woke up this morning in a better mood than I have been in a long time. I decided to listen to my therapist and take some antidepressants. I needed to change my life and return to my children's lives. I was spending extra time on my appearance before my children arrived from home camp. I miss hanging out with my little girl. Well, she's not so little anymore. Where has the time gone? Just yesterday, she was ten years old, it seems like. I was sitting on my bed, trying to think about her birthday party, struggling to remember one party."You have been drunk the majority of the time. I'm surprised you still know you have children," Derrick laughed at me. "I'm not that bad of a father," I refuted his claim."If you say so," as he returned to the back of my mind. As I stood on Beta Anthony's porch, I could hear them talking about camp. The joy in their voice was infectious. Before knocking on the door, I heard Libby say she learned the meaning of being a Luna, a
Louis POV My father excused himself from the table and went to lie down. Once the coast was clear, we all started discussing what had happened."Someone pinch me. Did my father actually say something nice to me? I must be dreaming." Nobody could believe my father complimented me. My father must have a mental disorder and it was starting to freak me out. My mind was uneasy with my father behaving this way. I visited Beta Anthony to see what had happened with my father while I was at camp."Alpha went to therapy a few times, and the doctor prescribed some medicine. The medication is effective if it is taken at the same time every day. I don't know how long he's been on the medicine or how effective it is with his fits of rage. Just be careful, is all I ask Louis." Beta Anthony inform me."Ok, I understand. I'll try to keep an eye for his mood changes and get out of the way before Derrick takes control." After talking to Beta Anthony, I had a better understanding of wha
Louis POV"Son, are you awake? Our appointment is in twenty minutes." I rolled over to see it was after ten in the morning. I have never slept that late. I guess I was extremely exhausted last night. "Give me a few minutes to take care of my hygiene." I got out of bed and rummaged through my drawers to find a pair of basketball shorts and a tee shirt. It took me ten minutes to get ready. Running downstairs, snatching a piece of fruit off the table as we walked out the door. We arrived at the barbershop right on time. "Good morning, Alphas," the barber said as we entered. My father looked confused, as if another Alpha was on his territory without permission. "He's not an Alpha," my father corrected, glaring at me. The barber turned his neck in submission."My apologies, Alpha and Louis. What can I help you with this morning?" No one wanted to piss my father off. The pack members avoided confrontation at all costs."I just want a shape-up, and my curl turned into coils," I described
Louis POV I slept peacefully last night. We woke up to my father screaming Libby's name. "What's his problem now?" Libby shrugged her shoulders and left my room. It was the last day of summer break; Libby and I settled on spending it at the lake together. It was our last day to be ourselves before she became the popular kid and me a reject. This year is going to be different because I feel different. I'm not as depressed anymore, and I stopped taking my depression medicine at camp. Everyone was at the lake today having parties. "Louis, let me know if you want to leave. There are a lot of people here today." Libby express. "It's fine for now. I don't mind hanging around people. It will help with my social skills." She laughed at me. Plus, I knew she didn't want to leave the lake. We found a spot in the shady area. All eyes were on us. Most of the younger generation knew Libby was the Alpha's daughter, but who was I? I never hung out with people except for Beta Anthony. My fathe
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.
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