Chapter 3

Sadie Simmons pov

After packing my small suitcase, taking only the best of my meager belongings, I lay down on my bed to try and get some sleep. Even though my thoughts were running a mile a minute I managed to get some rest.

Stormy woke me the following morning by yipping and howling in my head. Rubbing my eyes I yawned as I got out of my bed.

Tiptoeing, careful to get ready, I cringed at hearing my father complaining about wanting his breakfast.

“You overslept,” my wolf whined inside my brain while I glanced at the alarm clock.

9:35!

Quickly dressing, I ran my fingers through my white hair, then peered out my bedroom window to the street.

“You're going to have to face your father, dear. You might as well get it over with,” Stormy suggested. With a frown, I agreed with her.

Inhaling deeply, I grabbed my suitcase and purse. Puffing up my chest, and exiting my bedroom, I prepared to face my dad's wrath.

As I walked past the kitchen my father's eyes narrowed at me and my luggage.

“What is that for?” He questioned pointing at the suitcase I was rolling behind me.

“Answer me,” he demanded.

Swallowing uncomfortably I sputtered, “I'm going to the Academy.”

Chuckling condescendingly at me, he growled, “I can't afford that, nor will you get a penny from me. Michael is our future, not some lowly female.”

Gritting my molars I exhaled sharply and looked at him square in the eyes.

“I got a full-paid scholarship and have my own money saved up from working at the coffee shop. I don't need anything from you,” I said softly yet firmly.

Snorting rudely, he asked why the Academy would want me.

“I passed the entrance exam to the Wolfcrest Alpha Academy,” I answered quietly, causing his eyes to bulge as his lip curled exposing his fangs.

“Bullshit! Don't lie to me, why would a poor omega gain entrance to the most prestigious school for werewolves?!”

Furrowing my brow I eyed him with disdain.

“Because, believe it or not, I'm intelligent and passed the exam, getting a perfect score, Dad.”

My mom grinned at me, and thankfully, a car horn sounded from outside.

My father was about to raise his hand in his anger and would have slapped me but I'd been saved by the car horn.

“My ride is here, so goodbye,” I muttered sourly, then waved farewell to my mom as I ignored him, fuming.

“Good riddance you insolent brat,” he growled.

I closed the front door with tears in my eyes but was grateful that he no longer backhanded me like he had when I was younger. I couldn't understand why my own dad hated me so much.

Determined to prove to him that I was more than worthy by getting an outstanding degree, I composed myself as I headed down the sidewalk. I saw the individual heading toward my house. I stopped when they did.

The older gentleman asked if I was Sadie Simmons and I nodded.

Tipping his hat he said, “I'm Patrick McCarthy and will be driving you to the Wolfcrest Alpha Academy. Let me take your bag and put it in the trunk.”

Thanking him, I rolled my suitcase into his awaiting hand.

“Come along, we have a long drive ahead of us,” he said kindly.

“How far is it?” I asked curiously.

“It's a six-hour drive if traffic is good,” he replied as he opened the back door for me.

After getting situated in the driver's seat, Patrick turned to me and asserted, “I will be dropping you off at the admissions building, and they will direct you from there.”

“Thanks,” I responded as he started to drive. I watched the scenery of my neighborhood go past me as I thought about my parents.

“Your father is disappointed that he had a daughter first. I believe that he wanted you to be a son,” my wolf surmised, making me roll my eyes and murmuring, “Duh.”

Watching me through the rear-view mirror, the driver asked if I'd been to the Academy before.

“No, I haven't. I graduated from pack school last year and just recently got an opportunity to take the exam,” I explained and he nodded.

The rest of the drive was in silence, so I closed my eyes and napped, only to awaken when he stopped the vehicle and announced that we had arrived.

Opening my eyes, I saw a huge Iron gate and the driver speaking into an intercom. The gate slid open to a long vertical drive lined with trimmed floral bushes.

I could see the rooftop of an enormous building and was amazed when the entire Academy came into view.

“It's huge,” I muttered in surprise.

“Yes, it is, Miss. The students live on campus, and the dorms are in that building that looks similar to a motel. I will drop you off at the admissions building and they can direct you from there,” Mr. McCarthy stated firmly.

Standing on the sidewalk with my suitcase I marveled at the grand black and golden architecture that radiated luxury and mystery.

Grinning slightly I entered the admissions office and saw another girl standing there with a suitcase.

“Hi, I'm Nina and I'm new,” she chirped excitedly.

“I'm Sadie, and I'm new as well,” I replied.

“Can we be friends,” she asked softly, and I nodded as the office attendant told us to come to her desk.

After getting my paperwork finished, she told me to head to the girls' dorm and handed me a key.

“Since you're both on scholarship, you and Nina will be roommates.

She then handed us our class schedule along with an information packet and waved us off.

“Oh, this is so exciting,” Nina laughed, and her joy made me smile.

We talked about ourselves as we headed to the dorms, and found out that we were both Omegas with similar family situations. When we reached our hall, I was looking at her when someone bumped into me with their luggage.

“Sorry,” I started, then closed my mouth seeing that it was Vivian.

“No fucking way,” she growled as Nina asked me quietly who she was.