"Why are you so useless!" Alpha yelled, slamming his hand down on the table in front of him,
I coward back at the sound of his voice. I did not mean to make him angry.
"You cant even bring drinks to the table without messing that up. I dont know why I keep you around when you cant even do that,"
I didnt mean to drop the tray holding all the drinks on it. Then again, if someone hadn't tripped me, I wouldn't have dropped it, but I would not say anything like always; I never talk back, and I would keep my head down. It's better this way,
I could hear the snickers coming from everyone as the Alpha yelled at me. This was nothing new either. This is an everyday thing. Dont matter what I do, he still finds something that I messed up, or he says I messed up, Which ends in some punishment for me,
"Get this cleaned up! And bring new drinks!"
Laughter rang out as I spun on my heel,
"I don't know why you let her stay here," I could hear Luna. Everyone agreed with her.
Scurrying back into the kitchen, I made up fresh drinks, putting them on another tray. Walking out, I stayed away from the so-called golden boys, not wanting to spill any more drinks. Moving to the other side of the table, I started handing out the drinks, taking extra care not to drop one,
Clutching the tray to my chest, I dashed for the kitchen; once I was in there, I let out a shaky breath, laying the tray on the counter. Dinners or any meal time with this family is trying. They do not eat with the pack downstairs. Alpha says he is above them all, as well as his family, So they eat upstairs in the Alpha and Luna's suite,
Im their personal servant or slave, whichever one you want to call it. I clean for them all, even their two grown boys, who have their own suite on the same floor, but meals are always in the Alpha suite. Im the only one who works in their suites. I do all the cleaning, cooking, and laundry. You name it, and I do it. I also have chores around the pack house. Alpha makes sure to keep me busy. We have other Omegas who help, but they get a lot better treatment than I do. Alpha says it because I owe him for taking me in all those years ago. I should be thankful for having a place to stay,
Alpha took me in when I was ten. My family was killed during a rogue attack. It was just Dad, Mom, and me. They were Omegas as well. Dad worked the land, and Mom was a nurse. I remember going to the clinic with her. Some days, I would go with Dad. I was so happy then I loved them both so much,
"Useless!" I heard the ALpha call for me,
Hurrying out, I stopped next to the table but made sure not to stand too closely, Head and eyes down to look at the floor,
"Yes, Alpha," My voice is low,
"I have a guest come in an hour. I want the sitting room wiped down and spotless. Have drinks ready beforehand and place them in the office. There is no need for you to spill any more drinks. The last thing I need is for you to drop a drink on one of my guests,"
"Yes, Alpha, I'll start right away."
He waved a hand at me, dismissing me; turning, I headed for the kitchen. Opening the small broom, close, I pull out some cleaning supplies along with a rag. I head for the sitting room. It was cleaned today, but I will go over it again. I dont need any punishment today. Wiping everything off, I brought a tray of drinks, seeing that it had been almost an hour. Glancing around the room, everything was in its proper place,
Moving back out to the dining room, I saw no one was sitting at the table anymore. Clearing the table and taking everything back into the kitchen, I grab a rag going back out to wipe the table off. Pushing the chair back in, I went back in to start tackling the dishes. I like to clean what pots and pans I use as I cook so when they are done eating, it is just the dishes they were using,
I heard a knock on the door and then voices. Wiping my hands on the towel, moving over to the door, peeking out,
"Alpha Marcus, it is good to see you,"
The Alpha shook the hand of the Marcus guy,
"Likewise," He turned, and I saw two women standing behind him; he held his hand out as the older one placed her hand in his. She smiled at him,
"You remember my mate, Meline,"
"Yes, It's good to see you again, Luna Meline," He took her hand, placing a kiss on the top,
"My daughter, Morgan," he says as a younger version of Meline stepped forward,
"Its a pleasure to meet you, Morgan,"
I watched as the Marcus guy looked around,
"Are we the only ones attending this meeting? I do not see your boys. Or your Luna?"
"I do apologize for their absences. They should be here in a moment. The boys just ran back to their place to get changed. My mate should be coming,"
"Im here. Im so sorry im late,"
I saw Luna hustling herself down the hallway. Her dress was way too tight as she tried to walk. Reaching her hand out,
"It is a pleasure to have you here. I'm sorry for being late, but Ronnie told me at the last minute we would have guests," she giggled. As she swatted the Alpha's arm, The other ladies rolled their eyes at her,
The boys suddenly came rushing through the door, coming to a halt when they saw their father glaring at them,
"Boys, This is Alpha Marcus, his Luna Meline, and their daughter. Morgan,"
The boys stood straighter as they shook each of their hands. The most fake smiles I have ever seen on their faces. As their eyes wandered down Morgan's body,
"Please, why dont we move to the sitting room? It's more comfortable in there," Alpha gestured with his hand. They all followed the Alpha,
Stepping back so they didnt see me standing there, Alpha would have my hide for listening. I could hear their footsteps getting farther down the hall, Moving back to finish the dishes. Once I was done, I could retreat to my room. No one bothers me there, as no one wants to hike all the way to the attic. Plus, it is small, and neither boys nor the Alpha fits up there. That's why I love being small. My short frame of five feet on the dot fits in there just fine. The Luna would never come up there as it's too dirty for her. One little spect of dust, and she is off to a spa for a treatment, and all her clothing is sent to the dry cleaners,
Drying the last dish, I placed it in the cabinet. Shutting off the lights, I peeked out, ensuring no one was there. Alpha dont like people seeing me. He says it is embarrassing that people would have to see my ugly face. I think it is more on the lines of he is afraid someone may see me as a slave and report him to the elders, as it was banned over a decade ago that you couldn't no longer own slaves. Everyone was to be treated fairly. Sure, the other Omegas get treated well, but I'm the only one who gets the dirty end of the deal. I could hear their voices coming down the hall.
Once I saw the coast was clear, I made a mad dash for the front door, going out and shutting it softly, Making my way down the hall past the boy's doors. At the very end of the hall, there is a door that leads up to my room. Pulling it open, I look up at the stairs. They are steep, almost straight up and down; I would say they are more like a ladder than stairs; stepping in, I let the door close. There is no lock on the door. Making my way up, I finally reach the top. The roof is low and slanted, but I can stand up and move around without touching my head,
Striping out my clothes, I put on something to sleep in. Crawling onto my little cot, I shivered as the cold settled in, wrapping my blanket around me. I was so ready for sleep,
"Useless!" I launch out of bed, stumbling a bit, trying to get my bearings,
Grabbing the door handle, I pull it open. Standing at the bottom of the stairs was the Alpha and he looked angry; if looks could kill, I would be six feet under by now. I know this look, and it usually ends with pain,
"Yes, Alpha,"
"Get down here. I want breakfast done in an hour. We have guests coming again, and I do not want you down here when they arrive, "
"Yes, Alpha,"
He stormed off, growling; I quickly changed, looking out the small round window. It was still dark outside; what time was it? I am not wasting time; I don't need to feel the Alpha rath. My body bears the scars from him. I do not have my wolf yet, so my scars never leave after I heal. I rush down the stairs, hurrying to open the door and going to the kitchen. Rounding the corner, Alpha is standing in the kitchen. Arms crossed as his cold eyes pinned me in my spot,
My heart beat rapidly in my chest. Why was he waiting in the kitchen?
"Alpha?' I say lowly, not meeting his eyes,
"You," He grits out as he steps towards me. I want to take one back, but I know it will only anger him.
"Did you think I wouldn't know?' One more step,
"Alpha, im afraid im not sure what you are speaking about."
"Playing the innocent card, are we? I know you were listening last night,"
My stomach drops. I should have known better, "Alpha, Im," I didnt get to finish as I felt a burning feeling rip through my cheek as my head spun to the left. I dont cry out; I have learned that only fuels him more. Plus, if I wake up the, Luna's punishment is worse,
"Im sorry, Alpha, I didnt mean to,"
Another slap. This one was hard enough to knock me down. A small whimper leaves me,
Grabbing a handful of my hair, he pulls me close. I can feel his breath on my face,
"You best be back up in your room when my guest arrives this morning. I will not subject them to a low-level nobody like you. Now get breakfast done and disappear,"
Letting go with a hard shove, falling backward, and hitting my head on the door jam, He leaves,
I could feel the tears, but I refused to let them fall. At least he only slapped me this time.
Picking myself up off the floor and touching the back of my head, I feel something wet. Looking at my fingers, there's blvvd on the tips. Grabbing the dish towel, I press it against it, Wincing a little. I know im going to have a headache soon, Along with a nasty bruise on my cheek,
Once the bleeding stopped, I washed my hands and started cooking. Alpha dont want me down here, so I won't be serving them like normal. Buffet style it is this morning. Getting everything I need out, I get started,
Once I have everything done, I start to bring it to the table just as the Alpha appears in the doorway,
"Are you finished?'
Setting the last dish down, "Yes, Alpha," I dont look at him,
"Good, now get lost,"
He did not have to say it twice. I spun around, leaving out the door. Just as I closed it turning, I bumped into a hard wall,
"Omph," I fell back into the door,
"Why can't you watch where you are going? It's useless. Now you gone and dirty my shirt,"
Harry stood there brushing at his shirt,
"I'm sorry," I say, keeping my voice low. He is no better than his father. If Alaph had only slapped me this morning, Harry would have done more than that. I won't be able to walk right for a week by the time he's done,
"Sorry, huh, that's all you got to say for ruining my shirt," There was nothing on his shirt, not even a wrinkle, but he would make it out that I really did ruin it,
"I, I, Im really sorry. I wasnt paying attention,"
He took a step towards me. I know I shouldn't, but I stepped aside, keeping my back against the wall.
"Maybe you need a lesson in paying attention,"
"Brother, what is happening here?'
Landon appeared next to his brother,
"Useless here ruined my shirt. She claims she wasnt paying attention," Harry growled out,
Landon leans forward, looking at his brother's shirt,
"Well, that was not very nice of her. I agree she needs a lesson. She seems to have forgotten the rules around here lately,"
Both brothers looked at me, and smiles broke out across their faces. Just as they reached for me, the door swung open,
"You two, Alphas Marcus, will be here any minute, and you are out here messing around with useless. Get in here,"
Alpha's voice travels down the hall,
"Dad, she ruined Harry's shirt," Landon points out to his brother. There is nothing on his shirt,
"She should be taught a lesson,"
"Teach her later. Right now, the main thing is ALpha Marcus. We need this treaty, and if you two mess that up, I will make you both regret it, now Harry, change so you can greet Morgan properly this time; you need to make a good impression; now move!"
The boys scrambled apart, Landon going in past his Dad as Harry walked back down the hallway. Making a move to walk down the hall, I was suddenly stopped by a hand gripping my elbow so tight I thought it would break,
"Dont think you are off the hook? I will let the boys deal with you later," He snarled at me, letting me go. I didn't wait, so I took off and ran to my room. Hiding under the blanket, letting my tears fall, I may not cry in front of them, but when im alone and no one can see me, I let them fall. I wish I could find a way to leave here. I'm only seventeen and have no money and nowhere to go. No one would help me either. All they would do is drag me right back to the Alpha,
My stomach growled loudly, followed by minor pains holding my arms around me. I dont remember the last time I ate. I slid off the bed and moved closer to my small dresser, stepping lightly on the floorboard as one end popped up. Lifting it all the way, I grab the water bottle and apple I had hidden,
Sitting on the bed, I slowly eat the apple and take small sips of water. I do want to throw it up, and with the pain in my stomach, I know if I eat too fast, it will make me sick,
Laying down after I finished the apple, I let my thoughts drift to my parents. I miss them so much. I wish I had died that day with them. Then, I wouldn't be stuck here with people who hate me for no reason. I would be with them wherever that may be, but at least we would be together,
I must have drifted to sleep cause the next thing I hear is pounding on the door and someone yelling my name again. Well, the name they had chosen to give me,
Alpha Ron ordered a pack meeting. Everyone was to attend, Even me, But I was told to stay in the back. I knew it had to do with Alpha Marcuas's daughter. As they were still here,
They were given a room on one of the lower floors,
The hall was packed with members, I made sure to stay hidden. I knew what would happen if even one of them saw me, and I knew the boys would hold to their word on punishing me later for ruining Harrisons shirt,
I saw their gang enter a while ago, and I was thankful they never saw me. I heard someone clear their throat up front. Peeking from my hiding spot, I saw the Alpha standing up on the stage,
"I want to thank you all for coming. I have an announcement to make. I had decided to pass the title over to my oldest, Harrison,"
People cheered and clapped. I dont know what, for the boy was dumber than a box of rocks. Both the boys couldn't find themselves out of a dark room even if they had directions,
Alpha held his hands up,
I would also like to say that he had chosen to take a mate and form an alliance that would help us grow in strength and financial aid. I would like to introduce your soon-to-be Alpha and Luna, Harrison and Morgan,"
He held his hand out as I saw them two emerge from the side steps. Everyone was whistling and cheering for them. I simply rolled my eyes,
Harrison stopped as he hugged his father. The Alpha then kissed Morgan's hand,
Harrison stepped up to the mic. He began to say some words, But I shut him out as I started to look for my escape route so no one would see me. Maybe I could get back before the boys found me,
As I started to make my way, I heard. the meeting began to break up,
'Sxit'
I said to myself as I picked up my pace,
Just as I was about to the back door of the pack house, Someone grabbed my arm,
"Oh, and where do you think you are going? Useless,"
I struggled against his hold,
"Did you forget, Tsk, well lucky for you, I didnt,"
He began to drag me towards the woods. I tried to pull my arm out of his hold, But his grip was tight,
Throwing me to the ground, I heard laughing. Looking around, I saw they were all here. My stomach dropped at the sight of them,
Kneeling in front of me was Harrison. I scurried backward but was stopped by a foot to my back,
"Now you should know useless never to run from us,"
"Im sorry," I scampered out as I dropped my eye to the ground. Maybe if I can keep from making him angry more than what he is and submit to him, he will not be as brutal,
"Oh, you will be; now, here's the deal: my friends and I will give you a five-minute head start. If you make it to the pack to the creek on the pack lands without one of us catching you, Then you are free from your punishment,"
I scrambled to my knees, ready to take that five-minute lead,
"But"
He held up a finger,
"If one of us gets to you beforehand."
Leaning closer to my face,
"You will receive a punishment so hard you will be begging for death,"
I know he means what he says. Harrison is the meaner one out of the boys. His beatings are far worse than Landon's, and Alpha is the worst; Luna can sometimes be, but she usually slaps me or pulls my hair. She has clawed me a few times,
I stayed in my kneeling position; I knew if I moved before he said to, they would all jump me; I knew they would catch me. I have a wolf. I cant shift, and the boys know this. They know I won't get far,
He lifts his hand, looking at his watch,
"Your time starts," He trailed off, still looking at his watch,
"Now,"
With that, I took off. I know of the creek he is talking about. It is in the middle of the pack lands. They call it a creek, but its has some deep spots that you can swim in,
I can hear them laughing as I run from them. They haven't started chasing me. He was really giving me a head start,
Pushing myself to run faster, my legs started to burn as I dont have much muscle. My thin frame barely had any weight on it as it was. I mean, the last thing I ate was an apple,
My throat burned as I gasped for air; I could feel the blvvd as it trickled down my legs from the brushes and thicker scratching me. Branches caught my hair pulling, Crying out as some were ripped from my scalp,
I heard a howl. My body froze right in its spot; I knew that howl as a couple of others followed. They shifted. They would definitely catch me now. I should have known better than to think they would chase me in their human form,
'Move, Rose,' telling myself,
Pushing my legs to move. The fear of them getting me was making my limbs feel heavy,
The snapping of branches was getting closer. I could hear their paws hitting the ground,
If I could only shift, I could escape them, but I wouldn't feel like my wolf. I know I have one. At one point, I did feel her, but as the years went on, the less she was there, and now nothing,
Maybe if I stop running, I will know that wolves love to chase. Perhaps if i stop, then it will be a lighter beating than them actually catching me,
With that thought, my leg gave out as a scream left me, Tumbling to the ground. My head bounced off the dirt as I rolled a few times, laying flat out on my back,
Pain ripped through my ankle, my head pounding as I touched my forehead. Pulling my hand down, I saw blvvd smeared on my palm,
Wolves surrounded me before I could move or attempt to get up. Great, they got to me. I should have just stayed back there. Now they are all amped up from the chase,
The grey and white wolf in front of me shifted back. It was Harrison. He kneeled in front of me. I looked away, seeing as he was unclothed,
"Looks like we win,"
He smirked as he reached out, gripping my ankle and squeezing it. I let out a cry as the pain shot up my leg,
"See, I told you before. You should learn to pay attention,"
He squeezed it again. I could have puked from the pain. I'm pretty sure it is broken,
"Now the fun begins," His eyes went black as he shifted back to his wolf,
He bit my injured ankle, sinking his teeth in my flesh, taking off, and dragging me along the ground. He was running at full speed,
I screamed and cried as I felt my back being ripped open by the rough ground. My leg felt as if he was going to tear it in two, my head hitting objects that lay on the ground,
Throwing me to the side as someone else bit into me, dragging me off,
This went on for a long time, and each took a turn. When I had stopped screaming, they stopped,
They left me lying there, bleeding. I think my leg is broken in more than one place. My body was covered in cuts and scrapes, my clothes torn.
I just lay there staring at the sky, Taking in tiny breaths as it hurt to breathe normally. I must have some broken ribs as well,
I wanted to die, I lay there wishing for death to come to take me, Pleading for it to happen,
Harrison was right. I did wish for death. I was in so much pain. I didnt try and get up, but I stayed down. I dont think I could even if I wanted to. Sure, I will heal, but it will be slow, as my wolf isn't strong, and I'm only an omega. Plus, with all the mistreatment and lack of food, my body isn't that strong,
I feel tears fall as I lay there. I can feel my clothes sticking to me as my back is full of cuts and all the blvvd from where they bit me as they drag me across the ground,
I wasn't sure how long I had sat there until I could finally pull myself into a sitting position and look at my leg. It is going to leave a lot more scars. Moving the fabric of my pants, the bleeding has stopped, but the puncher marks from their teeth are still open,
I need to get up. Im going to have to sneak in the house, hopefully Alpha dont hear me,
Letting out a sigh, I manage to get to my feet. My whole body protested, but I knew if I was caught outside, the punishment would be twice as bad as this,
Limping as I take slow steps, I look around, trying to see where I am; getting my bearings, I make my way slowly toward the house, Once I was in the bad yard, the house was dark, just a few outside lights,
Grabbign the handle, I turn it, pushing ever so lightly on the door. The hinges make a small creak as the door opens. Shutting it softly,
Okay, im in now. I have to get upstairs without running into anyone,
Looking down at the clean floor, then at my torn bloody clothes, Mud covered my whole body. Slipping my shoes off, I was surprised they stayed on through the whole deal,
If I leave a mess, I will clean it tomorrow. I cant worry about that right now. I need to get up to my room. I knwo the Alpha is going to call for me first thing in the morning,
One step at a time, I make my way through the house; the sets were a killer with my leg still messed up going up all those flights. I felt I would die by the time I reached the Alphas floor,
Checking to see if it was clear, I moved down, thankful it was carpet. I watched each door as I passed,
'Dont let them open,' I repeated, seeing my door as I got closer,
Standing in front of my door, I let out a small sigh, twisting the knob and pulling it open with a small screech. I took a sharp breath as I froze,
Waiting a few minutes, giving a side glance, making sure Alpha didnt come storming out here,
Letting out the breath I was holding, I stepped up on the first step,
'Oh, this is going to be awful, '
I managed to pull myself up the steps and through the other door. I needed to change and wash up, but I was too exhausted. All I did was strip out of my clothes, pull a large shirt over my head, and crawl into my bed,
"Useless!" A deep, rough voice called out. Wetness suddenly covered me,
Letting out a scream, I shot up, Blinking a few times as i wiped at my face,
"About dam time! I have been calling you for forever!" The Alpha stood there, well he was bent over, holding a bucket in his hands,
"Alp, ALpha," I stuttered out. He has never come up here. He barely fits in here; he's all but on his knees, as he hunched over,
"Get up, Breakfast needs to be done, and then we need to start preparing for the party,"
He goes to turn but stops, "Oh, and dont think I dont know about you sneaking in late last night. If it wasnt for this party, you would receive a punishment far worse than what the boys gave you,"
He left out, leaving the top door open. I didnt move till the sound of the other door was heard. Getting up, I hissed as my leg was still sore going over. I closed the door,
Getting changed, I went down. Peeking out, I saw no one was in the hall; stepping out as quickly as I could, I slipped into the extra bathroom on this floor,
Looking at myself in the mirror, I saw that my hair looked like a rat's nest. I had dried leaves and twigs in it; my face was covered in a mix of blvvd and mud,
Striped out of my clothes, I washed up as quickly as possible. I wasnt allowed a shower, and if the Alpha finds out, I took one, im in deep trouble. He already knows about last night but clearly dont care that I was injured and his two boys left me bleeding out in the woods for how many hours,
Putting my clothes back on, I made sure to clean the bathroom. Exiting out, I went straight to the Alpha suite door. Opening it, I slipped in making a beeline for the kitchen,
Whipping up breakfast at record speed, I placed it all out in the dining room, scurrying back to the kitchen. I dont want to see those two boys,
I could hear them all coming in as their voice carried through the house place,
Cleaning up the kitchen, I didnt try going out if they didnt call me. I wasnt going out there; I was finished with the kitchen going over. I peeked through the crack in the door. No one was there, so I pushed the door open, moving to clear the table,
"You have ten minutes, and I want you in my office," Alpha's voice boomed through the room, making me jump and almost drop the dishes,
Once I cleared the table, I went straight to his office. His door was open. Knocking on the door jam,
"Come in here, useless," He did not even look up,
Walking in, I stood in front of his desk, Head down, eyes locked on the floor,
"The party is in four days. I want the hall cleaned and ready. I have a group to decorate, but you will clean it before they begin. Also, take that box, it's full of invitations. I want them all out this morning,"
"Yes, Alpha," Is all I say, reaching out and taking the box from the chair,
"Im not done," He calls out as im about to turn and leave, "You will be put on kitchen duty for the party. You are not allowed to serve or leave the kitchen whatever they tell you to do; you do it, but do not show yourself!"
"Yes, Alpha,"
"Good, now get out!"
Walking out I look in the box. There must have been a thousand invitations in here. With a sigh, I leave the Alpha floor and downstairs. I need to find out how to send all these out,
"Rose?" I hear my name,
Snapping my head up, Jim is standing there. He comes up to me,
"Hey, I haven't seen you in forever; how have you been?" His eyes squinted as he looked at me. Shot, my face is probably still bruised,
I haven't seen him since the death of my parents. He has changed a lot. He's huge. I remeber him, a skinny boy who used to follow my dad around the farm. I was surprised he remembered me,
"Uh, you okay?"
"Oh yeah, im clumsy sometimes,"
"Okay," He sounded as if he didnt believe me, which how would, "So whatca you go there," He pointed to the box I was holding,
"Oh, this. It is the invitation for the party for Alpha Harrison," I say, holding the box up.
He makes an O shape and glances in the box, whistles, "Wow, that's a lot in there. Do you need some help?"
"Um, actually, yes, I need to mail all these, but im not sure how to do that,"
"For that many, you will have to go into town to the post office,"
'Great,' I mumble to myself,
"What that?" He asked
"Nothing. I cant go into town,"
He made a face, "Why?"
Crap, dam it, I need to watch what I say,
"I have so much to do. Im helping with the party, and I have to be at the hall in twenty minutes. I dont have the extra time to run into town,"
"Ah, I see. Well, im heading into town now. I have to pick up an order from the mill. I can drop them off for you,"
Looking down at the box, I knew Alpha would be pissed if he found out, but then again, he was the one who forbade me to go anywhere but then gave me this job. What is the worst that will happen? I'll receive a beating, nothing im not used to,
Letting out a sigh,
"You wouldn't mind?"
"Not at all," He takes the box from me,
"Thank you," I tell him.
"No problem, we should catch up sometime. I would love to hear how you're doing and all that you have been up to. I dont make it up here to the pack house often,"
"Sure, I would like that," I give him a forced smile; he turn walked off down the hall, and I let my smile drop,
'That will never happen,' I say as I turn to make my way to the hall, knowing it is going to take me a good day's worth of work to get it clean,
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