AthenaWe retired back to the omega’s quarters, which had soon become a home I was not ready to accept. We all marched along in our numbers into the thatched house. I didn’t acknowledge the massiveness of the house until that night. There was a large hall behind the masters’ lodge. Old rusty bunks with tattered beds were scattered all over the place. It was like a heap of organized mess, with a stench of rotten food hanging painfully in the air. Everyone slumped onto his or her bed. I looked out for an empty space for myself. Luckily, I found one at the extreme corner, close to the only tiny window in the room. It was no surprise that everyone took off their clothes immediately after they got in—there was only one source of ventilation. I was still fully dressed, still in shock that such a place harbored living beings. It looked exactly like an abandoned store room for unused household items. I slumped on the bed, as my body wanted. I sneezed for a minute stretch before I could adjust
Athena“Who else knows about this?” I whispered eagerly, looking around to be sure there were no eavesdroppers around.“Just you and I, for now.”“What do you mean for now?” I asked desperately, already losing my cool. Her smile was sickening. “Answer me,” I urged.“I don’t know either, but I’m sure they will never find out soon if…” she looked around her before leaning forward. I could feel the warmth from her mouth as she whispered hurriedly,“…if you help me.”She lost me at that point. It was as though there was more she wasn’t saying. Something I had to find out soon.“Follow me,” she said. At first, I felt infuriated to be ordered around by a small girl, but I was ready to let go of my pride. The unknown can be too scary to be left to chance. I followed her out of the thatched house. We headed towards the back, very close to the blacksmith that made the nametag.“I know how to get us out of here and we both need our help.”“What on earth are you talking about?” I questioned alre
AthenaI had to stop. It felt like I was reliving my nightmare. The same cry. I looked around in search of the young girl until I heard the cry again. I was convinced she was the one. She needed me. I ran back towards her. Not because I felt strong enough to overcome the attacker but because I wanted to do something different. I always ran from the scream in my dreams. I chose to face it. I didn't consider the fact that I could lose my life in the process. She was laying helplessly on the ground when I found her. The attacker didn't stop hitting her even as he pulled her towards the route where we came. She seemed too weak to defend herself from the slightest hit. It was clear that he was one of the guards. I pounced on him with all the strength I could muster and yelled at the top of my voice,“Run and don't look back!” He wasn't in his wolf form but his human form was hefty and strong— just the right size to snap my bones into pieces. I sustained several injuries until I fell weak.
AthenaI was surprised to see her sit on the ground in her cream royal outfit.“Why would anyone choose to die this way?” I asked as she brushed her palm over the grass around.It was obvious that she was the Alpha's daughter.“You've got a perfect life. You have everything you need. You are not treated like the omegas. Don't rub your title on my face,” I spitted angrily.She heaved a heavy sigh. After what seemed like an awkward silence, she replied, “When I heard of your presence here, I knew we had something in common.”“What do you mean?” I asked, anticipating her next words as she continued digging her fingers into the wet soil.“You sneaked your way to school, killed a warrior, and even fought with my father. It takes a lot of bravery to do that. Your story is all over the town.”I bit my lips as she spoke. Mr. Styles must be proud of how bad I turned. But, I felt ashamed when I remembered how disappointed my mother would be. I was living the exact life she feared. The life she
AthenaI quickly flattened my back to the wall as the door swung open.“Scarlett! Where did she go again? Hey you, didn’t I ask you to always keep an eye on her?”“I’m sorry, Alpha but the princess asked for a few minutes of privacy,” another voice responded. The Alpha was just a few meters away from where I stood. I bit my fingers as I retained a still position.“Whose order would you rather follow, mine or the princess’? You’ll be so sorry if this turns out bad.”There was a sound from below. It sounded like the heel of the princess colliding with another metal.“Who’s there!” the Alpha shouted. I closed my eyes as I saw his shadow draw closer to the curtain. He swung it open and to my surprise, the princess blocked his view.“It’s me, father. I instructed my maid to leave me for a while. I just needed to cherish every part of the house since it would be my last time here.”“Scarlett, you don’t have to miss your pack. You will always be welcome. Besides, I’m sure your new pack would
AthenaI stared at my reflection once again, before I took off the dress. I looked different. Elegant. For the first time, I acknowledged my beauty. I smiled to myself and whispered, “I wish you were here to see me, mum. I'm a princess now. Maybe a Luna.” I chuckled silently and helped myself with a clean cloth from the princess’ wardrobe. The time was far spent—a few minutes past 12 am. As I laid my head to rest on the large bed, I heard the sound of sporadic gunshots. I gasped out of bed, switched off the light, and tried to steal a look from the window. I couldn't see anything aside from the smoke suspended in the air from afar. That would have been me if Princess Scarlett hadn't rescued me. I gulped down the forming terror in my throat as I began dressing up for D-Day.“I believe you saved me. If truly you exist, you'll save me once more,” I whispered to the moon hanging above the trees from afar.“You can do this, Athena. You can,” I encouraged myself and took out the veil. It wa
Athena“Scarlett! are you in there?” I heard the Alpha roar from without.I flung the shoes off my feet. The wedding gown was the last thing to take off.“If you don't respond I'll be forced to break in. You can't keep us all waiting.”Immediately I heard that I rushed towards the window, raising the hem of the gown as I managed to jump out. I began climbing down the pipe—the only escape route. I heard the door jam open from above me as I hastened downward. I could feel every ounce of blood rushing into my heart. I was too scared to cry this time. I looked around me when I finally landed on the field.“Scarlett!” I heard the Alpha's roar above me. The day was burning brightly. It was too easy to spot me. I tiptoed my way toward the entrance of the mansion. The number of warriors, both from my pack and the pack of the bridegroom discouraged me. I heard footsteps running toward me. I searched for a hideout. There was none. I spotted a trashcan a few meters from me. I rushed toward it an
Athena“Please, can I get food?” I asked weakly as I leaned on the counter where a waiter stood. It was an overcrowded mini-cafe.“We don't run charity here, Miss. You pay for your goods,” the man replied harshly and busied himself instantly.“I don't have money, but if there's anything I can do in exchange,” I pleaded.He shot me a worrisome glance, gazing at me from head to toe before responding,“Did you check the signboard out there? We don't run a strip club here either. We accept nothing less than money. If you don't get the hell out I'll…”I didn't wait for him to complete his statement. I left, roaming around the street in search of food. I found a beggar by the side of the road and requested a penny. He pointed at my dress,“Give me that and I'll make it a dollar note.”“Do you have spare clothes?”“I've got a coat if you surrender your earrings.”I had no choice. I was starving to death. It became clear to me that I was in the human community. But, the exact name of where I