{ Rodrick }
[ 19 years old ] I grew up thinking I would be a beta like my father and most of my family. It wasn't until the last month of my seventeenth year that I started to grow too much to be normal. When my father noticed my sudden height or the way my body started to build muscle easily, he started to be different with me. He started taking an interest for the first time in spending 'father and son' time and he even made me quit my part-time job at the restaurant where I worked to make me start working out all the time. The day before my birthday, I knew we were right in our new assumption. My wolf is an alpha. That filled me with excitement and at the same time something like... fear. I knew from that day that nothing was ever going to be the same again. Me being the first alpha in the family would be a huge deal for my father, my uncles and my grandfather. And I was right, again. As soon as my father looked at me the next day and noticed how my scent had changed, he hugged me and warned me: this is important. From that day on I lost my independence. While I was just an undesignated kid my father would beat the crap out of me when he was particularly upset, but he mostly ignored me and I was free to be out of the house all day if I felt like it. I went to school, I went to work and at night I went out with my friends to drink and fool around. Being free felt good. But as soon as my 18th birthday came, I began to be groomed to become the alpha of the clan by my father, uncles and grandfather. At first, everything they were saying was a fucking load of shit that made me want to tear my hair out and scream, but I understood eventually. I understood how important it is to be honest to your roots. To your true being. I understood my father's frustration at the way society works these days. The Alpha of the clan is now called ‘mayor’ and in some clans even betas or omegas are starting to run for the position. People very rarely shift, they don't have the relationship they should have with their wolf and many even integrate into human cities, forgetting their essence completely. It's a waste and a real shame. So, I did my share of the work, I trained almost every day since then to be the strongest I can be. I am in complete harmony with my wolf, I let him out every day without fail at least once and I give him complete control whenever he needs it. And he has helped me in return. My senses are higher than those of a normal werewolf. My vision is perfect even at night, I don't need my wolf to have night vision. My instinct is so perfect that I can detect trouble before it is even in process and my condition is endless. I can run for hours and hours in wolf or human form. I don’t get tired. I don’t stop, ever. And yet, it doesn't do much good. People don't care, I’m just a big man and that’s all they see. People don’t want to be part of the wolf world these days... including my brother. I love him more than anything in this world. Andy is like my son from the moment he was born, mine to take care of and protect. And I have to do it often because he simply refuses to be a part of our pack and everything we believe in. Andy refuses to train, refuses to take part in most pack meetings and refuses to let his wolf out. He even refuses to eat meat. His body is small and frail and my dad is so angry with him that he keeps taking his frustrations out on him all the time. I'm sick of it, I can’t take it anymore. "Please, just try," I beg Andy, even getting down on my knees in front of him. I would never do this for anyone but him. Andy is sitting on his bed reading a damn human book as usual. "No," he refuses, not moving his eyes from the pages, "I'm not going to be part of that plan, I'm completely against it. And you shouldn't be a part of it either, you're just going to get yourself in trouble." "It doesn't matter, Andy, please," I beg again and this time my brother finally puts his book aside and looks me in the eye. He lets out a tired sigh and puts a hand on my face, "I have to do this. For us. For you." "No, not for me," he immediately corrects, "For them. For our lame family of frustrated stubborn people. All I want to do is to grow up, get a job, save money, try to get you back to normal and get the hell out of here so I never see them again." I squeeze my eyes tightly shut. I always knew this was going to be hard, but I didn't think my brother had such close-minded convictions. "The only reason I haven't left this house yet is because of you," he continues, "If I leave, I'm afraid of what they might do to you. You give them too much power over you, they're just using you." "It's not like that. It may seem like that, but I would never let someone use me. I want to do this for me, too," I admit out loud for the first time. Andy makes a confused face, "I want to be Alpha of a clan more than you think, I want to change things. I want it all, the power and the glory and even the ugly parts like the fights and the gore. I need it. And I need you by my side through it all." Andy squeezes his eyes shut and lets out a groan. "I have no part in your plan, brother. I'm not an alpha. In fact… I think I'm an omega," he lets out very quietly and I frown.No, that can't be. He's a man. I've heard of clans with male omegas, but... not him. "You're only fifteen and you eat very poorly, that's why you're so small," I reply, trying to make him feel better. I'm nineteen and much taller than him, "But don't worry, you won't be an omega. I promise. That’s ridiculous.” "I'm not worried, Rodrick," he laughs, shaking his head, "It's what I feel inside me and it's not a bad thing. I want to be an omega.” I frown. I don't understand how he could want something like that. He's always been different, but... not that much. No. "Just please go to the meetings," I say, putting that awkward topic aside, "Listen to us. Maybe it sounds like nonsense to you, but it's for our own good." He thinks about it for a while. "Okay. Just for you," he accepts, rolling his eyes and returning to his previous position, lifting the book, "But if anyone says anything to insult me..." "They won't." I assure, I'll make sure of it. Our family pack respects me as their alpha. I'll make them respect my brother, too. Andy attends pack meetings from that day forward. He listens to what we have to say and although he rolls his eyes most of the time, I can feel his vision slowly begin to change and he understands us a little more. The rest of the clan considers us crazy traditionalists, they push us aside and even get out of the way when they see us in public. They don't understand... but they will when I am their Alpha. There is nothing I want more than to achieve my goal and become Alpha of a clan. If I don't make it with this one, I will go on and on until I achieve my goal or I die trying.{ Clara } [ Through the years ]My dream came true as soon as I became an omega, just as I imagined. That’s all it took.Daniel started showing interest in me in a way he hadn't before... but it's been almost two years since then and so far nothing has happened but a few flirtatious comments here and there. Daniel treats me perfectly well, just like before, but that's about it. He hasn't asked me to go out with him or shown me anything beyond wanting to be my friend until this past week. I was with my friends hanging out and eating in Deborah's car as we drove by the clan when I recognized my sister Olivia playing football with Daniel and his alpha friends. My sister is only sixteen and shouldn't be hanging out with those older guys, but I decide not to make a fuss... instead, I call Daniel and invite him over to my house to ask him why he's hanging out with my little sister. For some reason that feels like... I don't know, like something he's doing to get my at
For the first time in a long time I feel happy. Not only am I having a child, but Daniel has made an incredible change since I became pregnant. At first I got incredibly scared because his reaction was horrible. His face broke down and his scent started to reek like horror, like it was the worst thing he ever heard in his entire life. He had to excuse himself for a couple of minutes, but when he came back, he took me by the hand and assured me that no matter what happened, he was always going to be there for me, to take responsibility for our pup and a lot other things that left me completely confident on the fact that things will be okay. From that day on, I can feel how something changes between us. It’s the first time I can say that we start to be a normal couple, as husband and wife, alpha and omega, as we said in our vows when we got married. Daniel cares about me, he touches me all the time even though it's not in a sëxual way and suddenly it doesn't feel like I'm forcing h
"Please, honey, look at me," Daniel begs and looks at me as if he has no idea what to do, "We're… we’re going to have more pups, okay? We’re gonna be okay, I promise.” Daniel's promise is only in hopes of making me feel better. Another pup isn't going to fill the hole the first one left, but I guess the fact that he's saying that means he doesn't consider me a bitch who killed his baby, so his plan works a little and I smile. I even make it through the rest of the burial without further complications, I just can't talk. Daniel takes on the role of the social butterfly for this occasion, he's the one who keeps conversation going with the few people who want to come talk to us. I just manage to keep a grimace on my face that looks kinda like a smile until it's time to go home. And just when I thought things couldn't get any worse and that I had hit rock bottom, I have my check-up appointment with my gynecologist. The words she says to me don't manage to penetrat
{ Rodrick } "I told you so," Andrew says as his last words, looking at me with complete annoyance one second before we're both shot. With sedatives, of course, since we were just hanging out in the woods not being dangerous at all. I wake up a few hours later as I'm being dragged out of a van between two uniformed alphas. I only need to see the building entrance to know I'm in Fallonmore again. That’s their logo right there. I didn't think the mayor would be so spiteful. He must be humiliated by the attack and how he almost died. A true Alpha either wins or dies for his clan and there is no in between. Getting hurt is just fucking pathetic. A beta move. Although… to be honest, the attack on the mayor of Fallonmore was far more unfair than it should have been. That was a mistake on my part, but my mind got clouded by my wolf when I saw the man alone and his defenses down as he talked on the phone at the edge of the borders. I hadn't even planned anything yet, we were just mak
I don't know what else is going on out there because that ïdiot Daniel turns off the sound and I'm left not hearing anything they say, I can only peek out and see them fighting up close. My wolf is starting to fully wake up now, he never stays sedated for long and he definitely doesn't like the way Daniel has Clara cornered on the wall. I have no idea what the fuck is going on and I think I'm going to be here for quite a while, so instead of continuing to watch things that are only going to make me more frustrated, I sit on the floor without taking my eyes off the window in case my precious Clara comes to see me again. It's really unbelievable to think that from now on, that woman is my life. Literally. Of course, Clara isn't my Luna yet because I'm not Alpha from anywhere and she doesn't have my mark, but I know that someday that will be the case and she will officially be my Luna. There is no doubt in my mind. For now, though, she's just my fated mate. My omega. But to be compl
My heart is racing as I escape from the basement. I don't quite know where the cameras are but I'm sure they have a great surveillance system in this place so I do my best to go unnoticed. I walk confidently and without raising my head so my face won't be seen and then I enter the stairwell. Once in there I look up to see if I'm safe in this place. And it looks like I am because I don't see any kind of camera here. So, I go up to the second floor, there’s a closet here but that would be way too obvious. I go up to the third floor and there's a window here. I'm sure I could throw myself out and survive the fall with no problem, but I don't think it's smart to get out yet. I need to find a way to stay inside and hidden. I go up to the fourth floor and that's when my eyes move to the air duct opening, just like the one that was on the first floor. It looks big so maybe I can hide in there for a while, at least until they stop looking for me and I can get out without so much risk. I o
I run my hands through Clara's hair while we kiss and I can't help but notice how it's the softest thing I've ever passed my fingers through, plus, when I move her hair I get even more of her scent and I let out a low growl. "Yes, Alpha," Clara whimpers as I take possession of her body and carry her. She wraps her legs around me and puts her hands on my shoulders. The bed is right there, so I lie her down careful not to crush her and move my kisses down her jaw to the delicate skin of her neck that will one day bear my mark. "Luna, I came here for you. I need you to leave with me," I beg, forcing myself to pull away far enough to meet her eyes, "The people of this clan will never let us be together. Go with me and let's start our life together someplace else. I promise you I will always take care of you and I will give you everything you need." "All I need is to have you," she replies in a soft voice and raises a hand to touch my forehead, "You're right, they don't want us togeth
"Where are we going?" I ask a few minutes later, when I'm fed up with the awkward silence my kidnapper is creating with his bad energy. "To a human city, we're going to eat and talk about my plans," he answers, without turning to look at me. He’s driving with complete confidence and I wonder if he has much experience going to human cities, "If you try to make a fuss, it's going to be worse for both of us, understand?"I don't answer anything because I don't like his tone one bit. I don't understand why he's acting like I'm the one who did something wrong when he literally dragged me out of my room and forced me to come here with him.‘He's our Alpha, why are you denying him of us? We belong with him’, says my wolf, struggling to push to get out, but I won't let her because it would be the worst thing ever. Rodrick is right and I could gain his trust to escape somehow, but it's obvious he's already expecting it so it's not the best idea in the world. The only thing I can hope for i