from a neighboring pack when he caught her scent across the border. Many moons

ame deep chocolate eyes. I joined the family when I was four, and he was f

criminate against omega wolves, but we were not as privileged as the in-between and higher-ranking wolves. George had gained a warrior status at only nineteen-years-old and

those in higher ranks to find mates, as our Moon Goddess made sure packs were running strong. Wolves like me take longer to find them, often having to marry on. And female

like this. This contributed to a lot of wolves finding their ma

the day a mate shows up and sweeps us off our feet. The thought made me sick. I don't see how a mate co

more respect than those without, making me feel like women are objects of power. Hence, why George had gone on his search and I had not.

rawing. Putting down the pencil

drawn a vibrant forest, with a huge black wolf lurking beyond the tree line, its eyes as black as

I drew a new picture every week on my day off. Last week was also a picture

d dinner was just finishing. Most wolves ate

a hairdo, I quietly mad

lves filled up the second and third floors with many spare for the future. And the forty higher-ranking wolves, warriors and families were on the top floor in larger rooms.

t was, I settled for my hearing. They sounded agitated, whoever it was. I stepped closer, trying to cont

s whining voic

nderful t

need to think before that b

't you sit and have a drink? Tel

tting the table empty crackled through the air

heard of that pack name before. Why did it seem so familiar?

ealed. "Why did

dom traveling crap to make sure packs are running as they shou

t past me. I watched him turn left. His face was hard in concentration as we made eye contact and I sucked in my breath.

nd pulled away from the wall. Just as I did, I felt sharp

conversation there, sweetie?" R

o, I-I

eetie. I could smell your nasty p

released her hold on my hair to unwrap it. I quivered slig

lling my hair from under her nail. "Now, eavesdropping is definitel

to me next, both smirking from ear to ear. They both had brunette hair and brown eyes. The only di

y out of my mouth as I staggered. Another hit my face, and I was against the wall, where my heart raced as th

he sound of their designer heels clicked away. Daring to open my eye

erybody's business, Omega. Le

etite was now vanished as I cried in pain. I didn't heal like the wolves; didn't b

the halls startled me. Quickly pulling myself up, I ran into my bedroom.

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