Every day we are tasked to do our own chores. Most times we three are separated for the whole day and will meet up only when our duty ends, and because we are overworked, we can only wave at each other goodbye and fall face first on the bed without having the energy to change our clothes.
And when we don't have any more chores to do which is impossible, we wait for any of the higher-ranked to order us to do anything. We tend to their needs and requests, no matter how difficult and ridiculous it maybe. I can pretty much say that I have done every kind of orders from them.
Some will just order you to cook or buy something for them. Some will ask you to do their assignments. Some will have their rooms or anything they have cleaned, but sometimes, some will order us some things that is a bit extreme and I dare say... offensive.
I have been ordered to dance, sing, or just entertain them. I was asked to look after their kid and be their nanny of the day. I have been asked to buy things that should be considered as... illegal. And the list goes on.
And today, I was tasked to run a warm bath, clean the training equipments and send food to tge Gamma's office. All which I already did.
And now the Omegas and I gather on the dirty kitchen while we await for anyone to order us anything. Lunch was long done, dishes are clean. The floor is shining, laundry bags are almost halfway again even though we just finished washing mountains of dirty clothes yesterday. Their clothes that are full of muds, some even gave blood on them. It's almost evening when we finished and Sofia and I quite literally dragged our tired body to our room and was knocked out within a few seconds.
I pulled out the half-eaten apple Josef gave me yesterday from my apron and took it out if the plastic before munching on it.
We are forbidden to eat while we are on duty, so everyone treasures our breaktime like this to eat anything we have. And it's not really much because we can only eat what the higher-ranks can't eat. Leftovers as everyone calls it. So it is no wonder that I, along with a few are malnourished.
Sofia is with the Delta's housewife and doing grocery shopping while Josef is tasked to be an errand boy in the training area outside to tend to everyone's need. And so I am by myself while I converse with my fellow Omegas. Some of them are orphans like me, some has a higher-ranked werewolves as parents, but did not escape the fate of an Omega.
"I wonder what it feels like to be outside." Juris, a female sitting three chairs away from my left said outloud and we all turned to her.
Pauline who was sitting in front of her snorted."We are often outside though, what are you saying, Ris? Have you never been outside?"
"No, I mean... to be out there."
Realization of what she meant hit me almost instantly and I stared outside the window before continuing to munch on my apple.
"Oh." I heard Pauline exclaimed. "Scary probably. You heard what the Alpha and the others said. Rogues are killed and hunted. And the safest place for us is here."
"Is it?" I couldn't help but blurt out without taking my eyes off outside.
At the tremble of her tone, I took my eyes off the window to stare at Juris again. She now gave glossy eyes and I can see everyone symphatizing with her including me.
"Are we really safe here? What if they are just saying that to prevent us from escaping. To.. To continue to abuse and use us." She added in a low voice that I almost didn't catch her. Whispering to prevent the higher-ranks to hear us.
Luckily, the mansion is huge and the walls are actually thick, and the dirty kitchen is located at the back of the mansion. They rarely ever really went here and will only ring the bells or shout for us.
Everyone on the table now shares so many things. Status, weakness, and fear. And maybe that's why they are taking advantage of us, because they know they have scared us enough to stay.
This time, the oldest of us, Martha, was the one who talked. "Why will you risk your life, really? Life here is bad and feels like hell, but I still wouldn't trade that to an unknown life outside. Even if we somehow manage to leave, where will we go? I heard that not every pack is welcoming."
"I just hate that I am unfortunate enough to be born as an Omega and in Northridge pack at that. Why didn't Goddess choose a domestic pack for me? Those packs who actually sees everyone as their equal." Juris continued to whisper while crying.
"We have to face our fate. Staying is hard, but attempting to leave will only have us killed."
And staying is better than death? I couldn't help but say in my head.
I watched as everyone stiffened, their nose sniffing the air and color fading from their faces. Juris was quick to wipe her face and almost simultaneously, everyone stood up and pretended to do something.
And I was left wondering what happened and still munching on my apple. I tried sniffing the air, but found no scent. Unveknownst to everyone but Sofia and Josef, my senses are not.. normal. I can't smell someone's scent until they are near enough, my super hearing only works for a few meters unlike others and I prevent myself from having any injury because I heal slower than most. They are my weakness that I won't just tell anyone I don't trust.
And my soul left my body when I heard a shrill voice outside and felt something in me dying. I did not have the time to take action before Zella came around the corner and now standing outside the opened door.
"What do you mean it looked bad? No! Girl, you looked amazing with your new hairstyle! You are totally rocking it! I am totally envious of how beautiful it looked on you, Jenna." Zella's obnoxious voice filled the corners of the dirty kitchen, making the tension in the air even thicker.
Even with my still body, my mind still process that it's the Delta's daughter she's complimenting and talking to, but by the look in her eyes, none of her words were sincere. Everyone might think Zella is nice, but I can still see through her facàde. She is nothing but nice.
Our eyes connected, and I felt cold shiver running down my spine.
"Yeah, I need to do something, Jenna. Bye." She said to the Delta's daughter through her mobile phone without taking her eyes off me.
She let out a smile that made my heart stop. "I want you to come to my room later in the afternoon, Klaire."
With that, she left with a smile, but a warning is clear in her eyes. I know that look, I know those eyes all too well, and my whole body starts to shake at the thought of what she'll do this time.
Not wanting to be late, I was already on my way to Zella's room before four in the afternoon. I took a long way, a path that will make me see the beautiful scenery outside the fence.
Today, however, I was surprised to see a man standing a few meters away from the fence. He's standing right there and staring straight at me. The kind of stare that looks familiar but feels unfamiliar at the same time. There were tons of emotions on his face, and he looked troubled or having a fight with himself.
I tilted my head when I saw him clenching and unclenching his hands like he wanted to do something.
The man appears to be tall and muscular. He possesses a face that women will surely go gaga over. And I know just by looking at him that he's an Alpha.
Before I can think about saying anything, the strange man turned around and was gone with just a blink of my eyes.
What just happened? Who is he and why was he staring at me like... like he wants me, but hates me at the same time?
After leaving with a vague word of where I was going, I left my pack, and my feet took me to a neighboring pack. No one dared stop me or ask where I was going, not that I will let them, currently, my wolf is half in control and he wants to see his mate, and no one can stop him.He wants to see the owner of the scent that made us both crazy. That made our minds go blank with want and need. The scent sent a terrifying chill down my spine, yet I welcomed the sensation it caused me. Ever since I became the Alpha, the thought of searching for my mate did not cross my mind, because the idea of having one still doesn't sit well with me. Mates are distractions. They are a weakness that your enemies can use against you, and I don't need nor want that. My wolf knew that, and he knew I was right, but that still won't stop him from looking for the one the Goddess gave him. And frankly, the thought of seeing her isn't as repulsive as I thought. If I'm being honest, I'm also looking forward to it
I stood there even when the man disappeared a few minutes ago. I was left confused as to who is he, what did he want, and why he was there. And I was left with unknown emotions at the pit of my stomach, emotions that I couldn't be bothered to think about. It's not like every day I will see a man—no, an Alpha standing outside our pack premises and staring intently at an Omega like me. Somehow though, I don't feel threatened or afraid of him. Just curious. Finally shrugging it off and thinking of it as nothing, I continued dragging my feet to Zella's room, preparing for the worst. Let's say the Alpha's daughter won't invite anyone just for a tea party, especially not with me. This time, a familiar feeling swirled in my stomach, unlike earlier. Anxiousness and fear. These feelings are what I feel whenever I see Zella's white-painted door and the three steps I have to climb to stand in front of it—the familiar flooring and plants outside her room. Rooms in our pack are not inside the
Before I could pass out from fear, however, Josef's face came into view. And I never let out a huge sigh of relief until now. "You scared me." I croaked out, my voice sounding like I'd been in a coma for months, and it hurt to even talk. "I knew she'll do this to you, so I waited for her to leave to check on you," Josef said with concern before they darkened when he swept his eyes over me. "You look like hell, Klaire.""It feels like it, too." I joked and tried to laugh but ended up wincing instead. Josef did not laugh with me. Instead, he flicked my forehead and watched me for a few seconds, seemingly thinking of ways to help me up without hurting me, and I watched him do so, having nothing left to do. Josef only recently found out what Zella's been doing to me. And eventually, Sofia did, too. He saw the bruises on my arms when I mistakenly lifted arms, and they did not stop interrogating what happened and who did that to me. At one point, they even thought I had a lover, and he
"Faster! Do you expect to beat your enemy with that speed?! Do you expect to protect your family from vicious rogue if you're moving like sloths?! How will you protect your pack? Stop being lazy!" I ordered and taunted my warriors like I always do. I watch them struggle to keep up. Some tried harder and pushed themselves to the limit. Some looks like they will faint soon, but most have the look of a warror in a battlefield. One that won't give up until they can't stand up anymore. One that is ready to give his life for his family. Maybe it's cruel for some and maybe even some hated me for it, but this is how I train them. How I was trained. How I was able to make Mountain Peak one of the strongest packs out there. You push yourself to the limit until you know your strength and weaknesses. Until you know you've had enough, but one thing I've told them was not to run. If they are to lose in a battle, it's better to fight until your last breath. Surrending is and will never be an optio
I knew I agreed and I never take back my word. I am a man of my words, but that doesn't mean that I do not regret agreeing. I feel a bit of regret and anticipation at the same time, but I knew it's only my wolf's emotion. 'Oh, quit it, human. You know as much as I do how much you want to see her again. Who was the one who said he wanted to see her up close this time? To smell her heaven—'I closed the link before he can even finish his words. I knew what I said, but after all, we share emotions, who's to say that it is his and not mine? Because having a mate isn't what I want since day one. And yet, here we are on our way to Northridge. Samson, Dennis and I are squeezed up in my jeep as Samson drives it while I sit on the passenger seat. Is it necessary for the bastard to accompany us? Yes. Do I want him with us? Hard pass. It did not take long for the Northridge to come into view. Like what Dennis said, it is larger than my pack, but definitely not the strongest. Because they onl
Despite my willingness to work, Josef and Sofia forbid me to move too much or do heavy chores. And surprisingly, all the other Omegas I'm close with did too, even with them not knowing what happened to me. Some of them asked, but I dodged the question by smiling and shaking my head, dismissing it. Sometimes, not telling people what's happening in your life will save them, and you. I was given the task of washing the vegetables they will use for cooking. I was tasked to wipe the utensils clean and I was not even allowed to wash the dishes. I am moved by their concern over me, but doing nothing is starting to bore me. Everyone abruptly stood up and I have learned the meaning of that by now so I did, too. Not a few minutes later and the Beta showed up and we all bowed our heads in respect. "Prepare the finest and most expensive refreshments and desserts for our important guests." He ordered with a sneer, his eyes promising silent threat if we ever scew up. I swallowed a little and b
I couldn't even remember how I could go back to our room. I vaguely remember Josef wondering why I was staring blankly in the air and not saying anything, and I remember just shaking my head and telling him that I was quite tired and wanted to rest. Now I'm staring at the ceiling of my small room, feeling all kinds of emotions. I was repulsed, shocked, and happy. I am repulsed by Zella's hypocrisy and how she manipulated the poor Omega. I don't personally know him, but I know his name is Carson, and he's timid but kind. Just remembering all the times she treated me like an animal by being an Omega, and she's mated to one makes me want to laugh maniacally until everyone hears me and wonders if I've gone crazy. At the same time, I feel sorry for Carson because he had the unfortunate fate of being Zella's mate. If only he knew what kind of monster she was. But deep down, I feel strangely happy about what I've discovered. It seemed like fate was finally siding with me as they'd shown me
"Elder Dennis suggests that Zella should visit and stay here for a couple of days. For you to get to know each other. Because you walked out on them." I let out one last blow to the sandbag, flexing my sore knuckles from all the punches I have thrown since this morning. I wanted to get my mind off things. And by things, I meant a certain Omega that I don't even know the name of. I removed my gloves and blew out a breath before wiping my face clean of my sweat. I admit I walked out and used what happened as an excuse to leave. I felt guilty somehow because they probably punished the poor Omega, but I just couldn't stay in the same place as her. Knew that she was just within reach, but I couldn't get close enough. And that look on her face.. haunted me since yesterday. Why did she look... so uninterested? So unbothered? 'You refuse to acknowledge the fact that she's our mate. Why are you so bothered now?' My wolf taunted me, and I can imagine the smirk he had. "I don't know. Maybe