After the Convergence

Amelia

The grass in the school field ruffled over my bare feet like an eager puppy trying to get its owner's affection.

I tug my feet further into the green grass while walking to get home.

Hands clasped over my books, and a sinister smile stuck over my lips.

I believed it was all the signs I needed to know that the convergence would go in my favor.

The members of my pack talked about these signs, saying it only happens when something deep inside of you is being answered, and I couldn't be happier knowing that the moon goodness had heard me and probably answered me.

The convergence was an annual gathering here in the Crescent pack where young boys and girls from different packs came to find their mates.

This year, I was going alone because my stepsister Sane, an arranged mate of the Alpha of Star moon pack, was going to have her mating ceremony the next day. 

I giggled at the sweet thoughts of my boyfriend, Ryan, who had given me a word that he was going to mark me at the convergence, but my heart had leaped into my mouth when I bursted into a crowd of young wolves my age.

There should be about fifteen of them or there about, clustering not so far from the school gate.

My eyes flashed into darkness, as I heard sounds of their murmurs which alerted me that I was being watched. 

Of course I should be.

I was that poor prey everyone picked at.

I guarded my books properly, preparing to take on my heels because I could tell what was about to happen, but before I could make a move, a dark wolf bursted out of the crowd, three more joined it immediately, all guarding me.

My breaths shut down, while I take involuntary steps backwards. 

The four wolves surrounded me as if I had stolen something from them.

Sane, their leader leaned over me. I hadn't seen her earlier. She snarled, her legs kicking on me, scattering my books to the floor.

"Do you think you can play your stupid games with my best friend's boyfriend and go Scot free?"

Her hands landed on my cheeks and I was almost going blind.

She tossed her blonde hair and giggled at the confusion that had arisen in my face. It was something she loved seeing.

Sane was my stepsister, but that didn't stop her from recruiting people to bully me at every given opportunity. 

"I don't know what you're talking about."

I scowled, trying to pretend not to remember that Andrew had made passes at me at pack's arena last night.

I had sneaked out of the house to take a glimpse of the dancing preparations for the convergence, and just like always was approached by one of the guys, Andew.

My charming beauty and curves never failed to announce my presence and this was something I hated most about myself. 

Everyone believes I'm gorgeous, but I'd give anything to be as lean as a stick just to avoid the attention I get.

"You're going to pretend you didn't hear us, mute?"

Lori, Andrew's girlfriend, stood closer, folding her hands into what looked like a rag. 

"It's not what you think, swine!"

I howled back, something I wished I never did.

"Oh you're talking back to us?"

Andrew stepped out of the bigger crowd, his gaze highly deadly and my breath caught in an alarm.

Was it not the same Andrew that had begged me tirelessly to be his girlfriend last night?"

He tossed his big jacket on me, " catch."

He commanded as he watched it fly over my face.

There was a loud laughter from the crowd as everyone seemed to be enjoying what was going on.

I didn't know who had pulled me again, but a loud slap had followed before I was tugged to another person.

"You all will pay for this!"

I cried. 

"Why don't you fight for yourself, Miss Perfect?"

Lori sneered before pulling the jacket off my face. 

I had landed to the floor with the last kick, my books and bags scattered over me.

And before I could get hold of myself, I was left alone to nurse my wounds. 

The ladies never liked me, I was a threat to their beauty and that was understandable, but why the guys?

They literally find a way to beat me up each time I turn down their advances. 

I was now left alone and all that cared to happen was the tears that poured down my cheek.

"I'm fine Laura, " I howled at my wolf who wanted to feel pity for me.

It was of no use. I had learnt to stop feeling pity for myself. This wasn't the first time I was getting humiliated. 

It took me just a few seconds to get over what had happened.

I was going to get claimed anyway. That was enough consolation. 

The thoughts of my boyfriend were enough to sweep me back in an elated mood. 

A wide smile spread across my lips and quickly, I got on my feet, heading home.

I was going to get dressed and sneak out immediately. 

My stepmother should never see me, else she would find one of her evil ways to prevent me from going.

My father didn't care much. He already gave his word. "Get mated tonight or be sold."

Getting rid of me was all that mattered to him, and that was my punishment for being birthed by a human mother.

I was a weak omega with human blood, and it was considered horror in our pack. My father was an elder and hates me so much for being a product of his mistake. 

I got to the venue and suddenly I became nervous. This will be my first time coming to the convergence as I had just turned twenty one and have come of age.

As I walked into the crowd, I had another nauseating feeling that everyone was watching me.

I swallowed uneasily, the prickling awareness causing goosebumps all over me.

"No...no it's all in my head." I stated, then looked around to search for Ryan, and realized that everyone was indeed watching me.

I froze at the spot. The smirk in their faces, and the mocking chuckles caused my head to spin and I wished for the ground to open and swallow me.

"I knew you would fall for it!"

Sane snapped, and began to walk towards me. She wasn't supposed to be here, but I don't know how she managed to be.

My legs took a few steps backwards, before it finally froze.

"You were so desperate to be mated, that you couldn't tell it was a trap all these while."

She sounded, displaying a mocking expression. 

"No, it can't be, where is Ryan, we-we planned on -"

My eyes followed Sane's hands towards where Ryan was standing, causing me to witness the very disaster I was scared of the most.

He was standing beside another girl, their hands wrapping around each other in an intimate way.

"It has been planned all along?"

I scowled, tears gushing off my amber-brown eyes.

My pulse flamed up with pain and rage.

All these while, it has been Sane's plans all along.

"Do you even use your senses? What makes you think I'll mate a weak omega like you?"

Ryan's voice came, crashing the remaining self esteem I had left, while the rest of the crowd laughed uncontrollably. 

"I reject you, Amelia Lockwood." He groaned. 

I watched my whole world crumble before me. My chest tightened hard and the red burning in my wrist sent me excruciating pain.

I have the burning wrist. It was a curse as a result of my half human nature.

 It was one of the main reasons I wanted to mate badly, because I heard when a half human mates a full wolf, the full wolf absorbs human nature and the curse is broken, at least that was what the rumor said.

"I accept your rejection, Ryan Leonard." I whimpered. My chest was heavy and heavy downpour flooded from my eyes. 

Immediately, I turned to the exit.

I was about to take to my heels when a set of perfectly built men blocked my way.

"I'm helping your father sell you off immediately." Ryan said evilly. 

"How about we save the old man the stress, don't you think so?"

He glanced at Sane and all I saw was the evil smirk on her face, and her head nodding emphatically. 

"No, you can't, you can't do this to me."

I struggled to break off the men's grip but their chains had caught my hands and my legs.

Ryan being Alpha Leo's son and the next heir of Crescent pack, he had the power to do whatever he wanted.

"Take her away, far away from the Crescent pack."

His voice commanded. 

His eyes were evilly dark and his voice was a groan.