“Wake up, Xena!” Someone whisper yells at me. I groan in pain, wondering who is waking me up. I was just able to get my body to allow me to sleep.
Thanks to the most recent beating from what most people would consider my father, I can barely move. I haven’t considered that man my father from the first time he laid his hands on me.
That doesn’t seem to stop him from laying claim to me, when he needs to pretend that we’re the perfect family.
The perfect daughter, that’s what I am. Great grades, well behaved, and of course what’s most important to him, beautiful.
My long golden blonde hair flows to my butt, bright blue green eyes with a circle of bright, sparkling gold around my pupils, height of five five and skinny with curves in all the right places. All things that I’m required to maintain, for fear of life. Not sure how I’m supposed to maintain half of those, but it wouldn’t matter, I’d suffer the consequences if my body decided to grow an inch. I mean literally, he checks my height monthly.
I look around in a daze, “Mom?” I whisper, following her lead. She scowls at me; I figure berating me for my stupid question.
I manage to get myself into a sitting position on the bed, just as she throws me my hoodie from across the room.
It lands on my face, blinding me for a second, when I grab it and pull it down. Luckily my sperm donor never aims for the face, so it didn’t hit any bruises or cuts. He would never hit my face and risk hurting the ‘according to him’ only good quality I have.
“Get dressed. We have to go.” She whispers again. I start getting dressed as fast as I can, without hurting myself, while I watch her. She’s going around my room throwing all my clothes in a suitcase.
At this point, I’m at a complete loss with what’s happening.
I gave up hope a long time ago that my mom would ever leave my sperm donor. Once I realized the difference in the way they treated my brother, Alec, compared to me. I knew that my mom loved him with all her heart. My mom would never risk leaving and losing my brother, even if that meant sacrificing me.
My sperm donor would never allow my brother to leave. Alec will be the next Alpha of the pack, so there wouldn’t be anywhere my mom could hide that he wouldn’t find her.
That being said, I don’t really believe she wants to leave Heath, my sperm donor. He is her mate and regardless of everything she seems to love him, and he her. It’s really only me who got the short end of the stick, when it comes to love from Heath. Maybe he just didn’t have anymore love to spare once I came along.
I finish getting dressed and look over at my mom, “Where are we going?” She looks at me for a minute, seemingly studying my face. She shakes her head, as if berating herself for whatever thoughts she just had. “Come on. We need to go now.” And with that as my answer, she makes her way to the door.
Once she opens it, she looks both ways to make sure no ones there, I’m guessing.
All this secrecy is scary, if we’re doing something against the Alpha’s wishes, I’m going to be the one punished for it, regardless of if I had any idea what was happening.
I huddle close to my mom, then she deems it all clear, and heads into the hallway. I follow her closely as we make our way through the pack house and outside to the car, without anyone noticing us.
Once we get to the car, my mom throws my suitcase into the backseat, then makes her way to the front as I get into the passenger side. My mom takes a deep breath and then starts the car.
I watch out the window as we head down the road that goes through the woods and passed the pack boundaries.
Once we make it passed the pack boundaries, I look over at my mom, I see the tension in her shoulders fall and then she looks over at me. “I’m going to drop you off at the nearest bus station.” My eyes widen. “What?” I ask, louder than I intended.
Her eyes soften just slightly when she looks over at me. “I can’t do much to help you Xena, but I can hopefully get you away for a little bit.” I just stare at her so confused, before she speaks again. “You are to follow the bus route until you land in White Peak. Then, ask for directions to the Turning Point summer camp in the White Peak territory. I’m sure someone there will know and be able to route you there. You’ll being staying there until fall. Your father doesn’t know where I’m taking you, just that I’m getting you out of the pack for a little while. After this last stunt you pulled, he doesn’t want to see your face for a while.”
I stare at her bewildered, because the ‘last stunt’ I pulled was eating an extra roll at dinner. I knew I shouldn’t have, but the regime he has me on to ‘maintain’ my figure, is practically just starvation.
Then I remember who I’m talking to. The same woman that has allowed that man to beat and starve me for years, without saying a word in my defense.
She really doesn’t deserve the title of mom either, but in a world that you have nobody, you have to hang onto even the smallest threads.
We finally pull up to the bus station, and I stare at it for a while before she starts nudging me out. She grabs my suitcase from the back and hands it over to me. I’m waiting for some heartfelt goodbye, or something, anything, as I look into my mom’s eyes.
She straightens, “Well, don’t forget about your regime. You come home fat, you know what will happen.” Then hands me a purple folder.
When I finally land in White Peak after four hours of the stinking bus, I’m dropped off at a gas station. A Stop-N-Go, on the outskirts of the pack.White Peak is way to close to our rival pack territories, then I would like, so I plan to keep my head down. It’s also why I assuming my mom wants me to change my name for my duration here. All information I gathered in my handy purple folder, since my mother couldn’t bother informing me. Apparently, my name here will be, Grace. I keep saying it over and over again, trying to burn into my mind, so I don’t mess up. I put my head down and walk into the gas station. Grabbing a bottle of water I head to the cashier, with the small amount of money my mom left with me. I hear the door to the gas station open with a loud chiming sound and look over. A tall boy at least six two, bright blue hair and a piercing on his nose, walks in with a huge smile on his face. Honestly, if I wasn’t so all over the place his smile would be infectious.
I give the receptionist a small smile and wave, when her smile lands on me. “Ah, Grace! It’s good to meet you!” She smiles and put her hand out for me to take. I do and give hers a gentle shake before letting it go. “Well Jordan, you know where to go. Grace why don’t you follow me, I’ll take you to your cabin, and here’s your schedule.” I nod.Jordan starts walking out of the room, “See you around, Grace!” He salutes me as he turns and closes the door. I silently beg him to not leave me. He’s been so friendly and helpful, things I’m just not used to at all. My unknowingly pleading face lands on the receptionist and she gives me a knowing smile. “It’ll be bad for a day or two, being the new girl. Then, you’ll just be apart of all of it. Everybody here is friendly, I just know you’ll fit right in. By the way my names Jessica. Any questions you can come ask me, I’m always available to help!” She smiles kindly, then throws her head in the direction of the door, signaling
I look up at the door of our oversized cabin when I hear it swing open. Our cabin is a bigger than the other cabins, because my dad wanted all of us to be able to be together when we started coming here years ago. So, there’s room for my two brothers and I, our Beta and our Gamma. Then there’s an extra room just because. The living room is bigger than the other cabins too, it’s great for the parties we like to throw here. “Alright, I’m here! The party can begin!” Our Gamma, Jordan exclaims. I roll my eyes, looking back down at my schedule for this year. There’s no party tonight and he knows it, he’s just being Jordan. My brother Issac walks over to him punching him in the shoulder. “Where have you been? You were supposed to be here a while ago.” Issac laughs as he walks over to me, taking the recliner to my left. Jordan jumps over the back of the couch, making himself at home. “You’ll never believe me if I told you!” He says smiling wide, I swear this kid always has a s
The next morning, I woke up to the sound of the trumpet blaring over the loudspeakers. New day, new me. I chanted to myself, over and over as I threw on some shorts and tank top. Followed by my ever-trusted hoodie to hide the scars on my arms, still a few that aren’t healed from the latest beating. Hopefully once I get my wolf, I won’t have to worry about scars anymore and won’t have to go out in one-hundred-degree weather sporting a hoodie. I’m sure people will think I’m strange for it, but they’d probably be more interested in the girl with so many scars. I walk out into the living room and come face to face with who I can only assume is Olivia, she was about to knock on my door. She has short, spiked hair painted pink on the tips, green eyes and I have to look slightly up to see her. I’d say she’s like five nine, five ten?“My bad girl, didn’t mean to scare you. You Grace?” Olivia asks. I nod; she smiles. “Sorry, they said that a new girl was coming, and I didn’t believe
All of us are a little slower than usual getting out of bed thanks to the late-night last night. Even though it was worth it to hear the girls screaming and yelling when we woke up. I smile thinking about it, while we make our way to the dining hall.Dean’s being quieter than usual, I’m not sure what’s up with him. He’s not usually this moody around us, to the rest of the world, sure, but not with us. I go to walk next to him shoving my shoulder into his. “You good?” I ask, he looks at me, considering if he wants to confide in me. “What reasons can you think of for someone wearing a hoodie in ninety-degree weather?” He asks and I scrunch my eyebrows, “Are you thinking of going for a new fashion statement?” I ask laughing, he shoves me away. “Forget it.” He says, and returns to his moody, I don’t give a damn attitude. I walk back over to him, “No, sorry. Um… Low iron… Doesn’t like their body… Thinks it looks cool… Hiding something. I’m not sure why do you ask?” He scr
I got lucky, apparently Cole and I have all the same blocks, so he said he was going to walk me to each one, at least til I get the lay of the land. I have Jordan in this history block too! He’s so lively, it’s like I can feel my soul waking up around him.I watch as the teacher with short grey hair and creepy grey eyes, continues his lecture.“So, the King took down three rival packs in the matter of months. Which has developed into us being the strongest and largest nation. Not to say we don’t still have internal conflict, but those who stand against the nation don’t stand a chance.” I scoff, thinking how funny it is my sperm donor thinks he’s stronger than the king. He isn’t in direct conflict with the king, but with Midnight Moon pack. A war with them would no doubt lead to a war with the king as well, they are strong allies.“Yes, Grace, is it? Something to add?” Ah hell, werewolves hearing. I feel the heat climb up my face and turn me to what I’m sure is a very embarra
Finally, the one block that holds any appeal to me anymore, activity block! I hate that it’s my last block of the day, but at least my day ends on a good note. I rub my hands together, getting myself pumped up as I watch Dean and Issac walk over to me. Dean’s had a stick up his ass all day, but now even Issac looks weird. Once we’re all standing in a circle Justin walks over putting one arm over my shoulders and one arm over Dean’s. I grimace, not big on being touched, which Justin knows this. He shakes his head and removes his arms, “What’s up with you two today? You’re being weird.” He asks Issac and Dean. I listen, honestly curious myself. Dean shrugs, but Issac being much more open about his feelings stares at us like he’s seen a ghost. “I think… I think I saw my mate today.”Everybody’s eyes go wide, “What do you mean, you think?” I ask, not really sure how he couldn’t be sure. Not to mention there’s a high likely hood that his mate is my mate too, so I’m gonna need
“Cole!” My laughter rings out across the pond. “You said you knew what you were doing!” I yell at him, still laughing. I look back at him and he grimaces, “I didn’t think it’d be this hard!” Cole exclaims and I laugh again. We were one of the first boats on the pond and now there are only four behind us. “I thought you said you’ve done this before?” He laughs, “Well, to be completely honest I’ve always had more experienced partners, and they must have been taking up much more of the slack then I thought!” He huffs out, clearly disappointed in himself.I look around the pond, realizing we’re never going to get back to shore. “Cole, we’ve got to figure this out! I can’t swim!” I grimace, clutching my life jacket a little closer to my body. Just as I say that another canoe gently knocks into the side of ours. I grab onto the sides of our canoe for dear life. “Oh Goddess, we’re about to die.” I whisper, and I hear a deep chuckle beside me. “Not quite, new girl. I’ve come
I feel a shiver race down my spine. I glare up at him, “Wanna bet?” He chuckles, “You don’t normally fair well with those.” I laugh but turn to face him. “I win I get whatever my heart desires, you win you get a date.” I’m not sure where that came from. Maybe last nights dreams are starting to fuck with me. His eyes widen and I hear both Dean and Issac cursing to themselves, I nearly laugh, but I keep a straight face staring at Gunner’s eyes.His lips slowly curve into a wide smile, him taking the hand I’m extending and shaking it. “Deal, Peaches.” I smile and turn back around.I glance over at Issac and Dean, “What are your wolves names?” They seem grumpy now, but answer me anyway, “Niko.” Dean answers and Issac says, “Milo.” I nod smiling at them acting like children. I just know they did some sort of game to see who got me as a partner. This is what they get for losing.“Mines Viper, not that you asked. My wolf wants you to know.” Justin says begrudgingly. I laugh at his wolf forci
I walk out of my room the next morning and see Olivia and Gia standing in the kitchen. Olivia smirks at me, “Have any crazy dreams last night?” My eyes widen, and the heat on my neck reaches my cheeks. “Wa. Wha. What?” I stutter, not able to form words.Her grin widens and she grabs Gia’s arm and grinds on her, “Oh, Issac! Oh, Dean!” Gia laughs but pushes Olivia off her, giving me an ‘I’m sorry for her’ look.Oh my Goddess. I was talking in my sleep!Olivia laughs, stumbling away from Gia. “So, what was it. Was it a foursome, or did they take turns?” My jaw is on the floor. “Oh my Goddess! Shut up!” I laugh as I yell at her.“Oh come on, Grace! Tell me more! Who had the biggest cock in your dreams?” Olivia says, and I swear my face can’t get anymore red. “Olivia!” I shout at her, just as we hear a knock at the door.I make my way over to the door still looking at Olivia likes she’s lost her mind. I swing the door open and am greeted by who other than the freaking triplets. My face red
I can’t believe this is real. That I’m standing here, looking in Dean’s mirror, completely devoid of scars. I must say to get here was pure torture. Having to live through my past again. I shake my head, trying to forget about it.The proof that it ever happened, is gone. I can wear normal clothes now. Not worry about someone seeing me in the shower. I just can’t believe they’re gone.I look around the empty room, they all left so I could have a moment to myself. They really helped me when they stayed. Dean’s voice dragging me from a memory I wasn’t ready to have. Regardless of my willingness to finish removing them.They’re always helping me. Dealing with my crazy. Being there for me. It’s almost like it’s their job. I don’t know much about crushes, but I know the triplets are good people that care about me.But even if I were to date one, just for the rest of the summer. Who would I choose? I couldn’t choose. I know I care about all of them.Would they make me choose? Surely, they w
We had been outside the door listening to her scream in pain all day, we’ve been here for hours. The sun nearly setting. We had to tell Justin and Jordan to not come back to the cabin. If they heard what we we’re having to listen to, there’d definitely be questions. And we know she doesn’t want people knowing about her scars. It’s why we waited til breakfast was over to say anything.The last blood curdling scream we hear has us instantly breaking through the door. Healing shouldn’t be this intense! As soon as the door is open Gunner heads straight for Grace, but I look at Hera. She’s almost in a trance like state, holding onto Grace. I throw her off her. If anything, Grace needs a break.Once Hera’s no longer touching her, I look at Grace. Her face soaked in tears, along with her shirt, panting for breath. I instantly move to sit behind her, while Issac moves to the other side. All three of us holding her. Mostly to try and calm her, but also to calm us. It was a different kind of to
Trigger Warning **Abuse**She looks over my arms because I still have my tank top on. “Okay. We’ll start here.” She takes my right arm in her hand and starts humming again.One second, I was watching her hum and the next, I feel my body fall back onto the bed and my mind take a nosedive through all my memories. Great, should have guessed I’d be one of the lucky ones.“Dad! She’s had enough! She can barely breathe! Stop!” Alec screams, as I lay on the ground paralyzed. I can’t feel my body, everything he’s done to me the past ten minutes hasn’t even hurt.Just let him kill me, Alec! Let him kill me, so I can be done with this! Alec bends done grabbing my arm and slashing his tally into it. “There! We’re done for the day! She’s all tallied up!” Alec screams at Heath.Heath gets a sick look in his eye and nearly looks like he’s going to throw a punch at Alec, but he stops. Turning around and without looking back, “Clean up this mess and get her out of here.”Alec bends over, scooping me
I don’t know how I managed to fall back asleep, but I must have on the way home, because I woke up back in my bed.Once we’re sitting at our table for breakfast, Gunner hands me my fork and eyes my suspiciously. I laugh, rolling my eyes, and a small smile plays on his lips.The conversation is lite and easy today and I eat far more than I usually do, making the triplets happy.We all stand up when the bell rings, but the triplets stop me from leaving. “We’re not going to blocks today.” Dean says and I narrow my eyes at him, “Why?” I look around, seeing everyone has already left us.Issac speaks, “The healer is waiting in our cabin for you. If you still want to do this.” My mind sort of freezes for a second. This came a lot faster than I expected it to.I look up at the triplets not able to speak I nod my head, letting them lead me out of the dining hall and towards their cabin.I look up at Issac as we walk, “Will it hurt?” Something I probably should have thought about before now. He
The last twenty-four hours have been a whirlwind of emotions. More intense than I’m used to. I’m definitely going to have to get used to caring more than usual. I don’t have an option when it comes to her.And when it comes to her, I will protect her with my life. I may have respected her decision to not talk about her scars right now, but that conversation is not over. I will be finding out who her father is, and I will be taking care of it. Probably her so called brother too. Who stands by and lets their father do this to their sister? I still need to find out more about that though.I feel calmer, now that I’ve held her all day, but I can still feel my anger trying to push through.I swear she can sense these things, as she walks over to me leaning against me. Maybe she can. After that protective action she took with Issac, I have a feeling she’s going to have a strong wolf.Most wolves don’t show signs this early. My brothers and I did but it wasn’t anything like that, and we’re a
I’m pulled back from my memory, just as I’m about to reach my cabin and Sarah spins me around. She looks at me, sorrow taking over her features. That’s when I realize I’m crying. I quickly try and wipe them away, but they just keep falling. “They didn’t mean it. If they knew you were her, they never would have said that.” She says and I just stare at her, before I remember what she’s talking about.She thinks I’m crying because of what Dean said, but I’m not. I’m crying for what my brother was forced to do to me, repeatedly, I could literally count how many times. What Heath took from both of us, that’s something worth crying for. Not the words of someone who doesn’t truly know what he’s talking about.I still can’t stop the tears, so I just nod, turn around and walk inside to my room. Slamming the door behind me.I close my eyes trying to get some sleep, but it eludes me.New day, new me, I am Grace.New day doesn’t want to.He doesn’t, I am Grace.My mantra’s keep getting mixed up i
Trigger Warning! **Abuse**Ten years earlierI was woken up by someone pulling my hair and ripping me from my bed. I screamed as I tried to unravel myself from my pink comforter, so I have use of my limbs. Not that it will do me any good, I’m not allowed to fight back. I made that mistake once, never again.I know what this is about. I’ve been waiting for it all night, but of course he waited until I finally fell asleep.My brother lied again, saying I took a toy he was playing with, when I was playing with it first. I would have just given it to him had he asked, but he went straight to telling Heath. I would have done anything to avoid this.Alec doesn’t know this is what happens when he lies. I don’t know if he’ll ever know.Heath carries me all the way to my special room, by my hair. Tears streaming down my face. I don’t say anything though, learned a long time ago that it doesn’t matter, and will just make it worse. I could show him proof, and it wouldn’t matter.I don’t know why