After work I walk back to the pack house with Cameran. She's going on and on about the ball tomorrow night. Apparently they are hosting it tomorrow and not tonight because they don't want it on a full moon. They don't want a bunch of unmated wolves under a full moon frenzie.
Cam tries to convince me to attempt to shift tonight under the moon. I completely deflect the idea. Under the rouse that I'm too tired. She knows I'm lying. I just can't bring myself to do it. I know my wolf is frustrated with me. The trauma of shifting, losing my parents in such a traumatic way it all just is …. too much.
I go to my room with Cam and we get ready for dinner. We usually will eat in our rooms but we got earlier a mindlink that the Alpha wanted to make an announcement. Most of the pack members have their own houses throughout the pack land. The Alpha family and high ranking members such as Beta and Gamma families live in the pack house. The bottom level all the way in the back, is where some packhouse staff live. That's where my room is. Luna says im "lucky" to even be able to stay in the pack house since im not family and weak. No matter, it gives me the space I need. No one bothers me back there. The staff either ignores me or try to be respectful. The older generation remembers my parents' sacrifice. Some even will tell me how much they admired them. Apparently they were "leaders" within the low ranking or weak wolves. Don't let the higher ups hear that, they hate anyone who takes away their power.
My room isn't huge, its cozy, perfect for me. It has everything I need. A bed, dresser, desk, and a book shelf, everything decorated to my liking. The shelf filled trashy romance novels and medical tomes, lavender colored bed sheets and curtains. Like I said, I'm not mistreated. They don't beat me, or make me scrub the floors with a tooth brush some
or a crazy Cinderella story. But I am expected to tend to them in favor of being "taken care of". I tried asking for a home off the pack lands but since I'm not mated I was denied even offered to pay for it, I was laughed at.
After showering and dressing in a plain white tee shirt. We headed up the stairs to the main floor where the pack dining area is held. The pack house is big enough to hold the whole pack if need be. That's why it is called a pack house. The higher up just choose to see it as a power play, only those "worthy" or "strong" enough can live in.
Bastards.
As we walk to the dining hall we hear the murmurs of the pack. People seem excited about the news. I'm assuming its about the ball being held tomorrow. I guess they should be excited, so many packs in one territory? With the possibilities of finding love? What a messed up fairy tail.
As we enter the dining room, it's a large open space with over a dozen round tables. A dais, with a long table for the high ranking members to look down on us. Chandeliers handing around the room, pearl curtains hanging from the floor to ceiling glass doors that lead to the open back lawn and garden. This space is also used for the balls and parties. The pack house is a very beautiful mansion. The pack is pretty wealthy, that is one thing I do say our Alpha is well in. I'm not sure exactly what business he has the pack in but we generate a good amount of money. Most pack members are not in need. There are jobs for everyone. Although some like to boast that they have more than others.
Right before Cam and I were about to walk in, something hard hit me on the shoulder and I stumbled forward. Cam reaches out and just in time catches me before I completely lose my footing.
"Watch it loser"
Serephina hisses as she walks in front of me.
"You bumped into her psycho, how about you apologize!" Cam retorts. I touch her arm as a silent plea to let it go.
" Excuse me? I'm future Luna I do what I want. Especially to a wolf less wannabe" Serephina spits out as two of her groupies join her.
Humiliation is starting to kick in as people start to notice the commotion at the entrance of the dining hall.
"You're not Luna yet, Serephina. And you're not going to be Luna of this pack. Anyways Sam has a wolf and you know that. We can feel her wolf spirit. Stop trying to spread lies."
Goddess bless Cam. Truly. She's a life saver.
"Let's just all go inside and forget this all happened okay?" I try to smooth things over before they get out of hand. I really don't feel like dealing with Seraphina's shenanigans today. Especially with so many people's eyes on us.
"Anyways once you are mated you don't have to be bothered with us losers. Wouldn't that be awesome ?" Ahh hell, why am I baiting the snake? Why can't I keep my mouth shut? Maybe because I really am excited the bitch is leaving.
Serephina just looked at me with a devilish smile. As if she knows something I don't. It makes me feel squeamish. Something isn't right here.
Emma is up and growling.
"Oh dear SamanTHA" Serephina enunciates the ending of my name with extra umph for dramatics. I roll my eyes.
"You haven't heard? My father and the Alpha of the Herculean pack is letting me bring a handful of people to come with me to tend to me. Permanently." She says this with a smile. I don't get it. Why would I care? Her smile though. It's unnerving . I look around and her groupie are all smiling at me. Cam looks concerned. What the hell is going on? What don't I know?!
"I told father I want you."