Nomia povDays slowly turn into weeks. With the passing of each one, I grow more accustomed to my skincare routine, more comfortable in the dresses, more confident in heels. I learn how to play instruments, how to craft and to read. Now I no longer spend every waking minute in fear of a beating because I am not working hard enough. I have time to observe my surroundings and I start recognising patterns. I notice that when Gamma Janus comes to take Malachite to Alpha Zared she psyches herself up; dressing skimpily and putting on more makeup. The day after she has bags under her eyes and she’s even more vile. Everyone gets sneered at; she doesn't pass up any opportunity to bring someone down or say something unnecessarily mean. Her temper flares and she picks a fight with whoever will rise to the occasion. Mostly it’s Garnet.The twins react differently when Gamma Janus comes to collect them. He almost always collects both of them. Rarely just one. If he does it is mostly Garnet. Alon

Nomia POV I had hoped that the walk with Malachite would have changed her demeanour. That she would realise that I’m no threat to her. We’re all in the same situation and supporting each other will make all our lives more comfortable. The twins and I have created the habit of playing board or card games after dinner. Bonding without talking but by sharing looks. Even though I’m filling up nicely according to Emerald and Amethyst, I’ve not been called for by Alpha Zared. He is still relentlessly calling upon the other girls though he is now calling for the twins separately. Which gives everyone about two days recuperation time instead of one. During out daily walks I have taken to talking to whoever I’m walking with. My need to understand the power dynamics in Golden Claw in general and our little group especially outweigh the risk that I irritate someone. During a walk with Amethyst I tried to carefully voice my concern that Alpha Zared hasn’t called me. But Amethyst assured me that

Zared pov Finally! Finally, Aurum will be receiving her wolf! I assume anyway; not a lot is known about dragon hybrids - if that is what she is - so I can only assume she'll receive a wolf. Maybe with some sexy dragon perks. Maybe she'll be more powerful than Gunther? Gunther scoffs. “She'll be powerful alright, but I don't see her being more powerful than me.” “Besides,” he huffs “raw power is nothing if you don't know how to wield it. You should know that: you're only where you are because I'm an experienced wolf,” he gloats. “Yes Gunther, you are strong but I won’t rule out she will be stronger. The ward, her eyes, she is shrouded in mystery and magic. Which is why I need to swoop in gracefully and make her realise that I’m not only her owner but also the one that she has to submit and surrender her powers to.” The past few weeks we have watched her training; seen how she looked up at Janus. I've concluded from those looks that she trusts easily. I know he won't make a m

Nomia pov The door clicking closed is muffled as I'm smothered in Amethyst's arms. Emerald wraps her arms around me from behind, forming a warm, but slightly awkward sandwich. “We're so happy for you!”“We're so proud of you!” “Your smile is beautiful!” They each take turns exclaiming as we stand there, huddled together. Wait. Nervously, I poke my gums with my tongue… teeth! I have a full set of straight teeth! My eyes well with tears and for the first time ever, they're tears of joy. “Please accept these as my welcome gift” Aminta yawns as she curls up, placing her tail over her nose. “Thank you! Thank you Aminta! Thank you! I promise I will be the best possible host!” She smiles sleepily “I know you will, sweet girl. I must sleep now - merging with you and giving you new teeth has taken it out of me. Luckily it was a full moon and clear skies tonight” “Let's get you in the bath Aurum. You look dead on your feet. Once you're awake again you can tell us everything! About dinn

Nomia povWe’ve been ordered to the living room. Alpha Zared is standing in the middle, looking mean. His powerful aura exudes anger. Somehow though, I’m not as scared as I think I would have been before Aminta. “Stay down! Act scared! We need to survive” Aminta hisses from inside my head. Then she sucks some of her power in, my eyes widen at how different it feels. My body trembles in anticipation and I realise… now I look appropriately frightened. I look at the floor, trying to hide my smile. Even Malachite has enough common sense to not say anything. She’s stock still and glaring at the floor. “I am beside myself” Alpha Zared seethes. “Do you know how furious this whole thing makes me?!” he yells the word ‘furious’ and even I flinch away from him. “It was suggested that I sell you all to the brothels… but I have poured so much time and money into you! Not to mention you’re so used, I would never make my money back” he sneers. “I have given you everything you could ever want and n