2: Know Your Place

Daisy

I turn around as my twin sister storms into the room. Her blue eyes are dark and she looks ticked off. Dread rushes through me and I take a step back.

"Get over here, little bitch!" Dahlia snarls and walks up to me grabbing my arm. I flinch as her grip is hard and her nails big through my hoodie sleeves.

"B-Beta Dahlia!" Samuel stammers and puts his hands up. "Daisy's been here the whole time! I can vouch for her."

Samuel is always trying to defuse the situation, but it always has the opposite effect on Dahlia. "Oh, shut up! And that's future Luna to you, Omega trash." She snaps.

I then find myself getting dragged away and I shoot Samuel a hard look. Nothing good will come from him following us. I don't want him to get in trouble either.

She takes me into a bathroom and locks the door. "Listen here, useless scum." She shoves me hard against the wall. "My birthday will be this Saturday and Tristian is holding a birthday celebration for me. Don't EVEN think about crashing it. Stay in your room if you don't want to embarrass yourself. Understood?"

I hesitate at what she says. Does she not remember that it's also my birthday too? Before long I'm blind with pain as Dahlia slaps me hard. I stare at her a bit dazed while she scowls.

"Are you deaf or stupid?! Answer the question, your bitch! I'm going to be your future Luna and you're treating me with this much disrespect already?!" Before I can say anything in response, Dahlia slaps me hard again this time using his nails. "Now, Omega trash!"

I flinch and touch my cheek as I feel something wet on it. "Y-yes... I understand." I murmur before I gasp out when she punches me hard in the stomach. I fall onto my knees and try to catch my breath.

Dahlia laughs out like this is so hilarious. "That's exactly where you belong. On your knees either looking at the floor or up at me." As I look up, I see a cold smirk on her face. "Know your place. Learn it well if you want to survive in this pack."

With that Dahlia spins on her heels and walks out. I pant softly and close her eyes fighting as I collect myself. This isn't the worst I've been through. It's going to be alright.

"... Grit your teeth and endure... you'll be loved soon," I whisper to myself as I stand up. I wash my face and look at myself in the mirror. She clawed my cheek. I'll have two dark bruises soon as well. I don't even want to see my stomach right now.

I pull myself together and step out of the bathroom. When I turn to go down the hallway, I'm face to face with Tristian Parker. I freeze up and quickly lower my eyes. "G-greetings, Alpha," I murmur and stare at his feet.

Tristian says nothing and merely stands there observing me. The awkward silence starts to get to me but I'd rather be dismissed by him or just walked past than try and leave. He never hits me but others do so I've just made it into a habit.

"... heh..." He lets out the faintest of laughs. "Know your place... I guess you are finally learning." He steps closer to me and soon his scent is all I can focus on. He smells clean and fresh like forest trees.

Tristian is no better than anyone else as he knows what's going on and yet doesn't stop it. His indifference stabs at my heart just as much as the beatings and harsh words I receive from everyone else.

"... I hate pathetic weaklings the most. However, there is a place for wolves like you." Tristian continues and I keep my eyes down. "You all cook the best meals and you keep the pack houses clean. For now, I believe everyone is grateful for."

Where is he going with this? He grabs me by my chin and makes me look at him in the eye. His handsome face is enough to make me blush and feel bashful but the cool look in his eyes makes my heart sink.

"However, that is all you're useful for. You won't be able to climb out of the hole you find yourself in because that is where you belong. Don't get any ideas." He lets go of my chin. "If you ever find your mate, I hope for your sake it's with someone of your rank. Otherwise, you're setting yourself up for failure and rejection."

With that Tristian makes a dismissal motion with his hand and walks away. His words ring in my ears and I clench a hand over my heart.

What if that happens? What's if he's right? If I get rejected, then what will I do? I won't have anything to look forward to. Rejection for a low-ranked wolf like me means I could lose my wolf forever. I'd become nothing more than a human.

Tears start to burn in the corners of my eyes and I hurry off to a place I can be alone. I've found a spot out in the woods where I can get a good cry out.

I hurry out making sure not to be seen and make it over to my spot. It's by the river and I can easily see the sky from my favorite sitting spot on a rock.

As I sit down, I bring my knees to my chest and let out faint sobs. My fears come rushing out and I just sit there crying for a good long while.

Once I finally get everything out, I wipe my face and look up at the sky. It had been sunset when I left so now it was dark. Looking up at the sky and all the stars, a small smile forms on my face.

I have to cling to my hope. It's all I have at this point. I can't fail! I feel a rush of determination and nod to myself. My mate will accept me! There's no other option! I'll just have to prove to them that I'm not just plain old Daisy but a capable and sweet she-wolf!