Chapter 2

Sadie Simmons pov

Turning to my dad, I growled, “He was cheating on me with another old classmate of ours!”

Pffting at me, he said, “All the rich boys cheat, Sadie. You have to turn your cheek and let them if you want to live a life without worrying about money.”

Disgusted I narrowed my eyes at him and growled, “No, I don't. I can make my own money and live for myself, successfully, I might add.”

Getting irritated, he waved at my mom and snarled, “Talk to her, she doesn't understand how anything works for us. If she doesn't marry well, I'm disowning her,” before he stormed back into the living room, dismissing me completely.

Looking at my mom's frown, her eyes following my father I exhaled softly, not wanting to start a fight between them.

I knew that I was second to my brother Michael, who my father adored and, in his eyes, could do nothing wrong.

“He doesn't mean that, Sadie. He's just pissed because the landlord raised our rent. Come help me finish the dinner setting,” she said softly.

Following behind her into the kitchen I asked her if rich guys really cheated.

She grinned slightly and said, “If they're not your mate then they probably will. Just know that when you meet your mate, if you're lucky enough, they will worship the ground you walk on.”

Rolling my eyes I pretended to gag myself behind her back. The chances of finding my real mate were just a pipe dream as I helped set the kitchen table.

The wolves were too spread out and my luck sucked.

Hearing my cell phone ding I pulled it out of my back pocket to see that I had received another email from the Academy.

My eyes raced across the words as I bit my bottom lip.

A representative from the Wolfcrest Alpha Academy would pick me up at ten the following morning to bring me to the school.

“That's first class,” Stormy snickered as my brow creased.

“Mom, when does Dad go to work tomorrow?”

Pinching her mouth she responded, “He's off tomorrow. Why?”

Shaking my head I placed the utensils and mumbled that I was just curious.

Pinching my mouth I decided to show my mom the emails and called out to her.

“Hey, Mom, I uh, I did something that I wasn’t expecting to get but is great news,” I stammered as she turned a curious gaze at me.

Scrolling through the emails, I opened the two from the Academy and turned the screen toward her.

Her eyes widened as she grabbed my cell phone and gasped as her eyes met mine.

“That’s great, dear but your father is going to have a coronary,” she sighed.

“I will sneak out if I have to, I really can't pass up the opportunity.”

Nodding, she agreed and whispered, "I'm proud of you, and maybe you can win back Justin and make your dad happy.”

“Yeah,” I muttered unenthusiastically.

Sitting for dinner, my dad completely ignored me and only spoke with my younger brother, making me feel as though I didn't exist.

“I will be happy to leave this house and his presence,” I thought while I chewed on the bite I'd taken.

“Do the dishes and clean the kitchen after dinner,” he growled across the table.

Swallowing, I peered at my dad.

“It's Michael's night to do the cleaning,” I murmured.

Hitting the table top with his fists, he growled, “Cleaning is women's work, and you need practice to get yourself a good husband.”

“I'll help you, honey,” my mother added and I smiled at her in thanks.

After drying the last dish my mom suggested that I go and pack for school.

“I will try to keep your dad busy in the morning, Sadie. Just know that I am very proud of you and wish you great success. Oh, grab the small family photo from the shelf in the living room to take with you,” she said compassionately as she pulled me in for a hug.

“Thanks, Mom, I will call you every day,” I murmured as I squeezed her.