CHAPTER 2: BOW TO THE JERK

Since the day I took the elixir from the wizard, things have taken a very drastic turn. 

Mother and father had changed and not just them, my siblings as well. They still glared and scowled at me but they never made a violent move or raised a hand or their voices. 

It’s like a dream, like I had finally been recognized somehow.

But deep down, I don’t feel so different. Deep down, I know that I’m still a weak, disregarded Omega. 

One who’s very good at pretending and playing the part of an Alpha. 

One who runs high on the risk of being exposed and killed if caught. 

I can’t afford to blow my cover or return to the meaningless life of an Omega.

In a week’s time, my request to join Crescent Moon Academy had finally been accepted after an interview. 

It is a known law that any and every child from the Alpha bloodline must attend the prestigious academy befitting to their status, to hone their strengths and talents to the fullest. Nothing has ever made me feel more elated!

And finally, here I am at Crescent Moon Academy.

a generous grin remained stuck to my face as I sat excitedly in the administrator’s office, twiddling my fingers together nervously. 

It’s my first day here so it’s to be expected, but it doesn’t calm my nerves as much as I hope it would.

The door pulls open and I quickly stand to my feet. 

I try to remind myself to stay confident - hold my head high and keep eye-contact. 

Alphas are known to be arrogant and confident with an unearthly elegance and nothing shows elegance in the way I rise too quickly, almost falling to my feet from clumsiness.

“This is Elena Crescent, our top honor student.” The administrator smiles warmly, gesturing towards the fairy-like girl that had followed her into the room.

I can’t help but stare at her, my eyes linger for more than a few seconds. She’s around my age with a bright smile. she’s gorgeous. Almost like a goddess.

Full head of shimmering, golden blonde hair that cascades down in bouncy waves, baby blue doe eyes, a slender nose and perfect heart-shaped lips. She’s taller than I am, maybe due to the fact that she was clearly an alpha, and has a perfectly curvy figure.

“Hi, you must be Freya. Welcome to Crescent Moon Academy!” 

She stretches out her slender hand in my direction and I take it instantly.

Everything about her, from her stance and posture speaks volumes on a true Alpha female and everything I wish to be. It literally oozes from her - the sophistication and class, the overwhelming pressure of her superiority.

“She’s the daughter of our greatest benefactor to the school and the future Luna of the Blood Moon pack. She’s also your roommate for the year.”

“Hey.” My greeting comes out a little too hushed and I clear my throat a bit before speaking again in a more assured tone, a quick smile following. “Nice to meet you, Elena.”

She nods, never losing her beautiful smile.

“We’re half way through the semester already but she will help you adjust well with the school system.” The administrator adds also.

“Okay, thank you.” I nodded fast.

“I’ll leave you two to get acquainted.”

I nod again as the older lady walks out of the office, leaving just the two of us there. 

It gets a awkward quickly. I don’t know what to say or do but I sure as hell don’t want to appear weak or shy. 

An Alpha isn’t shy or awkward.

“Freya, huh? Follow me, let’s gets your school schedule and your assigned locker.” She speaks very friendly and I’m immediately grateful for the save.

We step into the vast hall way with extremely tall walls,murals and paintings. Everything about this school speaks royalty and it only fills me with an extreme happiness for finally being here.

A few students walk by us and I notice that almost everyone is taller than I am; the shortest females are few inches taller than me. So my physique alone could expose me if I’m not careful. We head to the secretary’s office and get my schedule and the key to my locker.

I look down at the golden key in my hands that now belongs to me for the remainder of my years at the academy, and I stare at it like it’s some precious treasure.

“What school did you go to before coming here?”

I’m pulled from my thoughts as Elena attempts to start small talk with me.

“We’ve never really had an Alpha student getting admitted in the middle of a semester, so the whole school is actually buzzing to know your story.”

My heart drops. That’s definitely not good. 

The plan was to lay low and blend in as much as possible. The more I stand out, the more curious glances I would get when they start noticing I can’t do much of what a typical Alpha can do. 

I immediately think of a lie.

“I was home schooled. My parents are pretty protective of me, but I got fed up, wanted a change of environment so I pushed to come here and they finally let me.”

Wow, even the devil would be proud of how flawlessly the lies fell from my lips. It’s a perfect cover because I don’t have to fake records of some other school I’ve never attended.

She eyes me curiously and for a second, I get scared that she doesn’t believe my words. But then, she nods and I immediately let out a breath I had no idea I was holding. We finally reach my locker. In itnew text books already stocked in, with note books and a fancy fountain pen.

“The school provides basically everything,” Elena says, pride seeping into her tone. “My father controls most of the school board, so we make sure of it. With me by your side, you’ll basically be walking around with immunity.”

A small smile crawls up my cheek at the thought of having this goddess as my first friend. And more so, my eyes lit up at the utilities in my locker. 

But I bit down hard against showing my growing excitement too much. The last thing I need is seeming like a country bumpkin, being all excited for owning her own fountain pen.

Suddenly, screams of excitement and commotion break out ahead of us in the large hallway. Students seem to be gathering ahead for some reason.

“What’s going on?” I ask, jumping on my tip toes to get a glimpse but I’m too short to see anything.

However, Elena takes my hand and we don’t need to force our way through the crowd, cause the students just let her pass between them like she’s a queen of some sort.

I’m confused and almost asking again but then, the whole room goes dead quiet.

as three handsome guys walk right in through the front door.

My breath is immediately caught in my throat as I stare at three gorgeous, god-like beings with chiseled abs building through their shirts, gracing us with their presence. They’re almost bouncing in with pure power, easily dominating the room.

The first by the right is tanned skin and extremely tall, the tallest of the three with curly brown hair. Amber eyes that appear almost golden dazzle me along with his face. The second on the left, dirty blonde hair with alluring emerald eyes that look like actual glistening gems. He has softer features that make him seem friendlier than the two.

But the one in the middle is who really had all the attention. - the one who also has my heart skipping a beat. 

Right there, reeking of arrogance and danger, is the same guy I’d seen a week ago, just outside the school. 

He’s even more gorgeous up close. Perhaps the most attractive guy I have ever seen.

His jet black hair is gelled back and appears sleek, bringing out more of his beautiful face. His perfect pink lips remain stiff in his uninterested gaze and his empty gray eyes are hardened, staring at nothing and no one in particular. 

Something about him has my heart pulsing faster and the breath leaving my lungs.

Even my wolf feels this.

The man walks like he owns the whole damn place and no one, not even the moon goddess herself, could challenge his effortless dominance.

As they walk past us, I immediately notice heads begin to bow one by one, paying reverence to the three boys - as if they are to be worshiped. It’s weird and I’m confused as to why that’s happening.

That is until I realize that I’m the only wolf left standing.

Soon, the three boys are a few feet away from me and my eyes collides with the one in the middle. 

Dull brown against emotionless gray orbs. 

The intimidating guy halts in his steps and an irritated scowl twists his gorgeous face.

For a nanosecond, he tilts his head and watches me like I’m an alien, then a frown creases his forehead too soon.

“You.”

I look around me, trying to figure out if he’s talking to me or someone standing right behind. But behind me is a wall.

Shocker.

“Me?” I point to myself.

He ignores my question.

“You’re the new girl, right?” He asks in an unimpressed tone yet his alluring gaze beckons softly to my wolf. The pressure from his dominating aura is much stronger than the rest but I maintain my stance.

“What gave it away?” I smile nervously. The feel of his heavy eyes on me tickles and something foreign flutters inside me in a good way.

“Your obvious cluelessness sticks out like a sore thumb. It’s embarrassing.” His words shock me and I’m almost dumbfounded.

“Excuse me?”

“As a senior here, it’s my duty to educate air-headed she-wolves as yourself. Now rule number one, new girl, when you see me, you bow.” 

He grits out, his eyes cold and no hint of emotion on his face. The power from him reverberates through the air straight to me, thick and intimidating, like he’s trying to suppress and get me to bow down to him.

I’m taken aback by his audacity immediately. I soon realize just what he really is - 

a narcissistic jerk with nothing more to offer than a good looking face. My change in facial expression seems to amuse his blonde friend as he suddenly looks at me like I’ve grown a third head.

“Clearly you don’t know a thing about manners to even claim to be able to educate anyone.” I say, placing a hand on my hip and sending him a death glare.

His eyes widen for a quick second, like he’s not expecting to be talked back to but I don’t care. I’m too pissed to care.

“I’m not going to bow to some pretty faced asshole just because everyone’s doing it.” I retorted.

The crowd still bowing around us suddenly gasp in shock. I immediately realize where I am and the situation I’m in. 

Somehow, I’ve unconsciously dragged all attention on me.

Just great.

My immediate thought that follows is to flee. Gratefully the school bell rings, signaling for the first period. I don’t wait for a second more.

I turn and run off, away from the watching eyes of everyone, turning a corner and into an empty closet room, catching my breath. For some reason, his bewildered face lingers on my mind.

I already know the person to avoid the most if I’m going to blend in.