Chapter 3: The evil sister.

      Sofia pov.

      

      I finished making breakfast for the pack and slipped back to my room, avoiding the morning chaos. I've learned to move quietly, avoiding unwanted attention from the other members of the pack. Being seen is a luxury I can't afford, especially not with Vanessa around.

      

      I'm getting dressed, careful not to disturb the bandages on my wounds. The painkillers helped, thanks to the park doctor. I'm grateful that Luna intervened yesterday, when  Vanessa and her friends were about to kill me.

      

      Luna Elena is finally back from her business trip in the human world, and things will get a bit  easier. She's always looked out for me, making sure I eat and dress  okay. She's given me nice clothes and even the  phone I’m currently using. The alpha's busy, but he's a good person too. Sometimes he tries to help, but my father's stubbornness gets in the way.

      

      I've noticed something strange about my dad. Whenever the Alpha's command is directed at him, it doesn't seem to work. I've caught snippets of arguments between him and the Alpha, usually about me, when I've gone to clean the Alpha's office. The Alpha tries to assert dominance, but his commands have no effect on my dad.

      

      No pack member has noticed that the Alpha's command doesn't work on him. I'm not sure what it means. It's as if my dad is somehow immune to the Alpha's authority. I've been wondering why this is the case, and it's got me curious.

      

      I finished dressing, covering up my wounds. I grabbed my packed lunch and headed downstairs. I was about to slip out of the pack house when Luna called out, Sofia, how are you feeling today? Hope the wounds are healing well?"

      

      I responded with a soft smile, "Yes, Luna, they're healing well. The pack doctor gave me some pain relief to help with the pain."

      

      The Lunar's warm smile reassured me. "Well, you don't need to bother with dinner today. The other omegas will handle that. Just focus on getting your strength back and healing well for your birthday. You need your strength to shift into your wolf, you know right?"

      

      I nodded, "Yes, Luna, I'm aware of that."

      

      She asked, her voice gentle, "Did you pack lunch?"

      

      I nodded again, "Yes, I did."

      

      It was a bittersweet truth. I only got to eat well and pack lunch when Luna was around, and I couldn't help but hope she'd stay longer. With a soft goodbye, I slipped out of the pack house and headed to school.

      

      "I walked into the school compound, keeping my head down, trying to avoid the usual drama. Vanessa and her crew were already  inon the prowl, but I dodged them, making a beeline for my locker. As I swapped out my books, Lily appeared beside me. 'Hey, Sofia, how was your weekend?'

      

      I grimaced. the usual please don't even remind me.' She spotted the bandage on my neck and her eyes narrowed. 'What happened?'

      

      I hesitated, but she was my partner in crime. 'My sister Vanessa happened, luckily, Luna intervened.'

      

      Lily’s expression turned sympathetic. 'Sorry, Sof.'

      

      We headed to class, sitting at the back, trying to blend in. Our history lesson was a blur, but the bell ringing signaled our reprieve. Physics class was next. As we walked, a group of bullies blocked our path. 'Hey, freaks, where are you going?'

      

      Lily stood tall, 'Back off, jackass. Leave us alone.'

      

      Matthew, the captain of the baseball team, pushed us. 'You think you're smart, huh? You'll never amount to anything. Omegas, stuck in the pack, forever as  sleeves.'

      

      Lily's eyes flashed, but I grabbed her arm, pulling her away. We walked in silencing to class,  i can’t wait for high school to finish.

      

      We wrapped up our morning classes and headed to the cafeteria, the scent of food and chatter filling the air Lily, chatting about her weekends. She was bubbling with excitement, telling me about her brothers'  taking her on a picnic on their park grounds. As the youngest and only girl, she was used to being spoiled rotten. Her family's love was palpable, and it was clear she was cherished. Her pack is also really good, the silver moon pack.

      

      As we walked, I told her to grab a seat without me. "I'll meet you there, need to use the restroom," I said, and she nodded, continuing on.

      

      I slipped into the restroom and took care of business. As I washed my hands, the door swung open, and Vanessa strode in, her minions closing in. Our eyes met in the mirror, and my heart sank. 'Great, just what I needed,' I muttered.

      

      Vanessa sneered, her voice dripping with disdain. 'Well, well, if it isn't my pathetic omega sister.' I turned, trying to keep calm. 'Vanessa, what do you want? I don't want trouble.'

      

      She prowled closer, her smile twisted. 'You think you're special now, huh? 

      

      As I struggled to break free, Vanessa's grip tightened, her eyes blazing with anger. "You think the Luna’s protection makes you invincible?" she spat, her voice full of hate. "You're still going to pay for the dress you ruined, it  was  a gift from Damian, my boyfriend and future Alpha of this pack.

      

      Her words hurt, and I couldn't help but think about Damian. He stood by and watched Vanessa bully me, doing nothing to stop her. I wondered how someone so mean could be the son of the kind Luna.

      

      "No matter how much the Luna shields you, you'll never escape me," Vanessa sneered, her smile twisted and cruel. "I'm going to be the future  Luna, because Damian's has promised me. And when that happens, I will make your life a living hell in this pack.

      

      She slapped me hard, her rings cutting into my skin. Her friends held me down as she hit me again and again. The world around me blurred, and I felt like I was going to faint.

      

      I managed to struggle free, but Vanessa yanked me back, slamming my head against the sink. The room spun, and I felt blood trickling down my face.

      

      As I looked up, Vanessa's face loomed, her eyes cold and hard. "You're just a weak omega, and your wolf will be just as weak," she sneered. "I'm doing our parents a favor, taking you down."

      

      The door opened, and Matthew, the school bully, stepped in, holding a baseball bat. My heart sank as he approached.

      

      Vanessa's voice was a distant echo, "Finish her.

      

      I closed my eyes, bracing for impact. The bat swung down, and I was too weak to move. But then, the bathroom door burst open, and a fierce growl filled the air. The bat froze in mid-air, and I saw Damian standing by the door, his eyes blazing. I tried to speak, but everything went dark. The last thing I heard was his voice, shouting my name...