Lily’s pov
My brother Eddie and I are the only ones of my family still in high-school. As the next Alpha in line Eddie is pretty popular, I am happy to say he’s not one of the mean kids. I know being an Alpha can go to your head. There is this kind of hierarchy in most packs with Alpha on top, then Beta, Gamma, the rest and the omega’s. The rich families fall somewhat between Gamma and Beta I guess. I am not one of the popular kids, but no one dares to mistreat me. They just avoid me.
I have my own small group of friends, Sasha and Aubree were my friends since we were four. They are the most loyal friends you can have, but always tell me the truth when I need it. We usually hang out in the drama room when we have a free period. I couldn’t act if my life dependent on it, I am horrible at pretending or lying. But Sasha and Aubree are absolutely brilliant and have been the leads in most plays. I help with the set pieces, I love to paint.
That’s where I am headed right now, to see if I can finally finish painting the Victorian backdrop for our Jane Austen play. We’re doing ‘Pride and Prejudice’ this year. I told Sasha and Aubree about my evening with Alpha Osiris and they were both proud and shocked at the same time.
“You dared to speak up against an Alpha? And not just any, but Alpha Osiris?! I heard he killed men for simply looking at him,” Sasha said.
“I couldn’t contain myself, I really tried to be friendly. I know I shouldn’t have said anything, but he was so rude to me.” I paused “what are the chances of me running into him again. I am sure he’s already forgotten about me."
“But none of the guests were Emma mate?” Aubree asked. She continued “She’s about to turn 20 and has had so many chances of running into her mate now. I really wonder who it will be.”
Aubree had always had a fascination with romance and finding your true love. Her father had passed when Aubree was young, so she hadn’t seen that love between her parents growing up. Her mother had taken the loss of her mate hard and Aubree was often left to fend for herself, until my father stepped in. The last few years Aubree’s mom had really been trying to be there for Aubree, but I always saw Aubree look at my parents with a wishful look.
When the bell rang we walked back to class. One of the popular kids was sitting behind me and tapped me on the shoulder. His name was Noah and I didn’t really know the guy. I knew his parents came from money and that he was one of the top ranking guys in our sparring matches. At our school kids were taught to fight and defend themselves from age twelve. From 18 years old we had morning sparring sessions led by the Gamma, Caleb. Noah would soon turn 18 and I am sure he couldn’t wait to get his wolf.
“Lily, you have some paint on your face,” Noah said.
I started to blush and tried to wipe it off with my sleeve.
“Come here,” Noah gently wiped the paint off my cheek with his hand. It almost felt like his hand was lingering and then he quickly wiped the paint on his jeans.
“Thanks.” I said softly.
“Anytime,” he replied.
I turned my head back to the teacher and tried to focus on the class, but I kept thinking about Noah. I think this was the first time he ever talked to me. I saw him hanging around Angelina before, but he always ignored me.
The next class was gym, so that would mean we spar in sets of two. I usually sparred with either Aubree or Sasha, but this time Noah asked if we could team up. I saw both Aubree and Sasha look at me with surprise in their eyes and I mouthed to them “I know!” I wasn’t the best fighter around, but having Alpha blood made me faster and stronger than the average wolf. I knew Noah was holding back though, because I won too easily.
“You are a great fighter,” Noah said.
I laughed “and you are holding back. It’s fine, I can take it.”
I regretted those words as soon as Noah began to come at me. I did my best, I got some good shots in, but by the end Noah had me pinned down on the floor. He was holding my arm while hovering above my face with his face.
“I am impressed,” Noah said.
I felt almost uncomfortable having him so close, we were almost close enough to kiss. “I lost though,” I replied while wondering why he was still on top of me.
He smiled “yeah, but you put up one hell of a fight. You’re full of surprises Lily.” Noah came even closer. I held my breath, not knowing what to do as he slowly moved his head to my neck. He breathed my scent in and then stood up.
Noah offered me his hand and I got on my feet. Well that was weird, I thought. I never got much attention from boys, but I was pretty sure Noah had been flirting with me all day.
When I was in the dressing room Aubree and Sasha came running over.
‘What was that?” Sasha asked.
“I have no idea,” I replied “but I kind of liked it.”
Sasha and Aubree started to giggle “who’s the ugly duckling now,” Aubree joked.
I had no clue why Noah was suddenly showing an interest in me, but it made me feel really special. A popular boy chose me to spar with. Is this what if felt like to be one of my sisters?
Lily’s pov The next day I didn’t see Noah until after lunch. Sasha, Aubree and I had lunch at the drama room that day, because I wanted to finish up the last of the set pieces. When I left the classroom I bummed into Noah. I almost stumbled, but Noah caught me “I missed you at lunch, I was hoping we could sit together,” as he held onto my arm. “I needed to finish something, but maybe tomorrow?” I asked shyly. I hated that Noah made me feel so shy, I usually didn’t feel this way around people. “It’s a date” Noah said as I started to blush. I quickly turned around and walked to my locker hoping Noah wouldn’t see my red cheeks. I explained to Sasha and Aubree that I would have lunch without them tomorrow, but when I told them the reason why they didn’t mind. They both got really excited for me. Aubree was saving herself for her mate and refused to even think of dating. I really hadn’t given dating much thought. Not because I was
I wouldn’t say I don’t pay attention to what I wear, but I do like to be comfortable. I get a lot of paint stains on my clothes anyway. Usually I wear pants or jeans with a nice top, blouse or sweater depending on the weather. And in the summer I wear shorts and summer dresses. Because I am more curvy than my sisters I can’t always borrow their clothes, although they love stealing my comfy sweaters and vests when they’re cold. But we all have different styles anyway. Angelina wear dresses all the time, she has hated pants ever since she was little. She wear leggings to workout in and that’s it. Emma has a more edgier style, in her case that means she wears a lot of black. Even though I am often jealous of my sisters they’ve actually always treated me nicely. I know they’ve got their own insecurities and issues, they just don’t talk to me about it. Probably because I am the youngest. But today I decided to pay some extra attention to my clothing and ma
Osiris’ pov There was another rogue attack near our packhouse while I was away. That’s one of the reasons I hate going to other packs, it’s like the rogues know I am not around and try to grab their opportunity. Luckily I had doubled the patrols at the border since last time, so there were no casualties on our side. I’d hate to have to show the rogues why they should fear the Iron River pack again. Although Santos didn’t mind tearing another rogue into pieces. My pack had gained in size over the past few years, I’ve had new members join and I’ve taken over my neighboring pack. After I found out the Alpha was mistreating his omega’s and women. Every Alpha has their own way of ruling, but Alpha Zeke went too far. He treated the omega’s as slaves and the women as second class citizens. I tried to have a conversation with Alpha Zeke about his pack, but he started attacking me as soon as the meeting started. Like I said, I am not afraid of using violence. So when Alpha Zeke attacked I did
Lily’s pov Noah and I have been dating for a few weeks now. I really don’t like his friends that much, so I am staying with my friends during lunch and we try to meet up after school. I haven’t brought him home yet, I am not sure what my parents will think. It’s not against the rules to date, but I have never had a boyfriend before. Well, I think Noah is my boyfriend. We haven’t really had a talk about it yet. He has been patient with me, but I really thinks he wants to take the next step with me. I really like Noah, I do. But I am not ready for sex. I have been a bit distanced from Angelina after she said Noah was a player. She tried to talk to me a bunch of times, so I spend as little time as possible at home. I was either with Noah or ate dinner at Sasha’s or Aubree’s house. Tonight Noah’s parents are away, so I am going to have dinner at his place. I wore a dress for the occasion, Noah said he liked seeing me in a dress the other day. I wore my hair in a
Osiris pov When I entered Alpha Edward’s packhouse Lily was just leaving, I could feel Santos was excited to see her again. “Say something nice or apologize. Or maybe be rude like last time and we will see the fire in her eyes again,” Santos said. She looked really pretty though, she had a nice dress on and her hair up. I could feel Santos staring at her neck. “Down boy” I told him jokingly. I could smell the scent of apples and cinnamon fill the room and I smiled at Lily. I had hoped to run into her while I was here. Lily apologized for leaving and all I could think of was saying “Hi Lily.” Alpha Edward and I continued to his office where we spoke for a bit and then headed to dinner. I didn’t take Beta Riker with me this time, he had other obligations. The rogue attacks were more frequent now and I needed someone to keep an eye on our border security. When dinner was over we went in the office again and talked a bit more, Alp
Lily’s pov The next morning after Noah's and my weird evening I started painting in my room. I hadn’t really done any painting the last few weeks, I’ve been too busy. But it cleared my mind and my worries for a while. My painting was interrupted by my phone ringing, Noah was calling me. “I think we should stop seeing each other. I am almost turning 18 and I think we both know we’re not each other’s mates” Noah said. I swallowed, trying not to cry “where is this coming from, yesterday you were happy to wait?” I asked. Noah replied “I talked with my friends and Alpha Osiris about it. We all agreed it would be better to just end things now.” What did Alpha Osiris have to do with Noah and me?! I hung up, not knowing what to say anymore. I didn’t think I could change Noah’s mind anyway. I had enough pride not to try and beg Noah no take me back. I couldn’t force Noah to want to be with me. But I couldn’t understand why Alpha Osiris hated m
Lily’s pov I have been avoiding Noah like the plague at school. I was never popular, but people knew me as one of the Burton sisters. They knew not to bully me since my dad was the Alpha. But during the weeks I was dating Noah people actually learned my name and greeted me in the hallway. But everything is back to normal now, I have lunch with my friends in the drama classroom and everyone either ignores me or whispers about me behind my back. I try to sit as far away from Noah in class, but in some classes it’s harder to avoid him. Luckily Sasha and Aubree are there to back me up. The first few weeks I was sad, but the rose-tinted glasses have now been removed. I know see Noah for who he is and what his real intentions were. I am not even sure I was actually in love with him or if I just liked the idea of a boy liking me. In the last 2 weeks I have seen him flirting with 3 different girls, he is trying to get around as much as possible before his bi
Lily’s pov Noah had his birthday 3 weeks ago, he had been bragging non-stop about his wolf. He hasn’t met his mate yet, but I pity the woman that gets him. Angelina left with Jayden two weeks ago to travel the world and get to know each other. They already seem so in love, it’s really cute to see. There are a few more weeks left of high school and then we all graduate. My parents told me I could join Emma this summer at the Blood River pack, now that Angelina is not coming. They say it’s really beautiful there so I am looking forward to painting all summer and spending time with my sisters. I will miss Sasha and Aubree though. Aubree’s birthday is after mine, but Sasha’s birthday is just before the summer. She is still going strong with Oscar, so let’s hope he is her mate. I think they’ll both be heartbroken if that is not the case. Emma came home looking all smug one day. She wouldn’t tell me what was going on, she said “just wait.” She has been tra