Chapter 5

“Bitch you are trouble. Omega trash like you don’t deserve to be here at all. This little ‘family’ stunt won’t last. I am certain of that.”

I took a cautious step back as she took a step towards me, cornering me.

“Please….leave me alone.”

“Shut the fuck up. Don’t speak in my presence unless I say you can.” Her hand snapped through the air, landing a sharp slap across my cheek.

I gasped, the tears stung my eyes.

“Celeste, what the hell are you doing?” Ryder yelled as he walked into the kitchen, cutting the tension like a blade.

Celeste spun around, a smile plastered on her face.

“Huh? Ryder? Amara and I were just talking.”

“Didn’t look like that to me.” His eyes shifted to the red mark on my cheek. “Amara are you okay?” He bore a look of concern.

“Yes, I-I’m fine.” I stuttered and he raised a brow but decided to let it go. I was thankful he did.

“You two can talk tomorrow. It’s late. Amara, I’ll walk you back to your room.”

He gently placed a hand on my back and guided me out of the kitchen, casting a warning look at Celeste before we left.

“What did she do to you?” Ryder asked as we climbed the stairs.

“It’s n-nothing. Please don’t worry about it.”

I knew to keep my head down and not stir up any drama. I knew that I needed to beg and I would be spared.

“Amara you are a part of this pack and you will be treated as such. If anyone puts their hands on you or even tries to hurt you let me know immediately. You are worthy of respect by everyone.”

“Thank you Ryder but I’m fine. I don’t want to cause any trouble. Everyone hates me and to tell you the truth, I deserve it. I’m just an omega without a wolf.”

Ryder sighed as he raked his hand through his hair.

“Not everyone hates you. I don’t hate you. Next time please tell me what’s going on especially since I have the power to help.”

This caught Amara off guard and she looked up at him. She had nothing to say as she felt the knot form in her throat.

“Hey it’s okay.” He touched my shoulder. “I can’t help if you don’t tell me what’s wrong.”

“Thanks a lot for that. Good night.”I said as I opened my door and went into my room.

“Good night Amara.”

I went to bed, my cheeks still stung from the slap from Celeste.

I closed my eyes and drifted off to sleep and before knew it, it was morning.

There was a soft knock on the door jolting me awake.

“Coming!” I called as I walked over to the door.

As I opened the door, I met Jonah standing there.

“Good morning Amara. Sorry if I woke you but there’s something we have to discuss. Mind if I come in?”

“Sure.”

“Your mother told me that you’re finishing high school. You’re in your final year. Is that correct?” He asked and I nodded.

“I got you enrolled in Bridgewood High. You start today and I know that’s short notice so you can stay home if you want.”

“That’s okay. I can go.” I would do anything to get out of the pack house.

“Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

“Well I’ll leave you to prepare then. Oh and Ronan drives a few of the kids over to school since he works in town. You can catch a ride with them.”

“Thanks.”

After Jonah left , I showered, brushed my teeth and got dressed. I wore my washed out jeans and a plain white T-shirt, the only decent clothes I could find. My other clothes looked worn out. My sneakers were also worn at the soles but still holding together.

I stared at herself in the mirror, brushing my hair into a bun. My fingers trembled slightly, nerves, maybe or the weight of starting over again.

When I made her way downstairs, I heard faint voices coming from the front door.

As I walked outside I saw them all, Ronan leaned against the black SUV, his expression unreadable. While Draven and Thorne stood nearby clearly annoyed.

“Let’s just get this over with.” Draven muttered when he saw me.