Mark Me, Claim me

Alicia's POV "Yuck! What have you done this time, Alicia!" Beta Rosa scowled, pulling my hair as she dragged me up from the tattered bed. "She stole my garment, Beta Rosa," Bella complained, flashing a scornful look at me. I stood there like the piece of trash I was, staring at my feet in shame and fear. I thought I found a friend but turned out I had only been deceived. "B. Bella." I stuttered, trying to build up words to defend myself and I hoped I didn't fail this time. I tried to look up a bit, but when I beheld Beta Rosa's burning gaze, I quickly drifted my gaze from her. "Yesterday, you told me I should feel free around you. You...promised to show me love and care if I successfully delivered the letter to Alex.. and I did." I sniffed, dabbing at my tears with the back of my palm. "Your garment was outside in the sun and I just thought of borrowing it for a while until mine dries up. I'm... I'm sorry if you don't like it." I apologized, my voice croaky with tears. "You fool, that's stealing!" Bella yelled, her fists tightened by her side. "You should've asked for my permission first or never touch my garment at all. What am I supposed to wear to the party when the cloth is soiled with your wretched sweat?" "Omegas are weak and stupid I know." Beta Rosa began, folding her arms across her chest, her gaze fixed on me. "But do you have to show your level of stupidity every time, Alicia? This is disgusting. How could you steal from Bella?" I tried explaining but Bella's tight slap sent me to the floor. I held my elbow which was bruised already, blood prickling out. Now, I realize that Bella only used me. She only made me deliver that letter to Alex because she knew I was emotionally weak and would be easily persuaded. Bella never saw me as a friend. I was simply the Pack's laughing stock and douchebag. I would never amount to nothing. Beta Rosa gave me a contemptuous smile before turning to Bella. "What punishment do you think suits this grave act of a silly Omega, Bella?" We all lived together in Moon Crest Pack but Bella's rank was higher than mine. She was Delta's daughter and the most favored of his children. How on earth did I think someone like that would choose me as her friend? All I'd ever be was a weak and lowly omega— one at the mercy of others. There were a whole lot of highly ranked wolves in the Pack. Bella had just used me in her favor, that was just it. "I want her scourged, beta Rosa." Bella insisted, her voice sharp and unyielding. "Nice one, Bella." Beta Rosa grinned evilly and when she clapped her hands, two huge guards walked in, dragging me out of the room. "Please don't! Please spare me!" I screamed and pleaded as Beta Rosa raised the burning torch and scourged me deep on my arm. I groaned out in pain, my veins popping out. The scream was useless, no one was ready to listen to my plea. "Take my garment off her right now!" Bella ordered, her voice sharp and concise. "I'd be naked if you do that, B. Bella. Please don't do it." I pleaded, my eyes teary but the devilish grin on her face was enough to let me know, she wasn't going to listen. One of the huge guards took the cloth off my body and threw me out of the torture room. Bella bent to my level and grabbed my chin roughly, a snicker on her face. "Next time, learn to steal from Omegas like you and...tsk tsk, that's if they have anything worth stealing. Pathetic fool!" She hissed and kicked me away before leaving with Beta Rosa. I was left naked and deeply hurt and soon, others came passing by; laughing and throwing snickers at me. Even though I was almost passing out, I could hear their piercing voices. "So pathetic." "She looks more wretched when she's naked!" "Such miserly omega." Two days later, we were ordered by Alpha Dane to move the weapons for training into the academy's store. I haven't eaten for three days now since we Omegas weren't well fed except at a ceremony where there'd be a chance to steal some food while serving. "Hey! Attention everyone!" Delta Russo yelled and we all halted and turned to him. "There would be a meeting at the Pack hall by dusk. You all should be present as the message is mainly for the omegas in the Pack." I felt my stomach knot with a bad feeling. Announcements like this didn't always end well. What could it be? Was the Alpha going to add more tasks? Or was it something worse? I couldn't tell. But whatever it might be; I pray it didn't make my life more miserable. Seconds, minutes, and hours passed by. Soon it was evening and we all gathered at the Pack hall. It was so crowded that I barely had a place to stand. Thanks to my small physique, I was able to fit into a tight space at the end of the hall. All murmurs died down when Alpha Dane walked in majestically, his figure exuded strength and honor. The stern expression on his face remained. I have never seen him smile except to his concubines. "All Hail to you, Alpha Dane! Mighty and able. The balm of Moon Crest Pack!" We all chanted and he cleared his throat before sharing the news he had for us. With each passing second, my mind thudded loudly in my chest. I didn't feel good at all. The message forthcoming was bad news. I was sure of that. "This message is directed to the Omegas in the Pack." Alpha Dane began, his husky voice loud and clear. I could swear that my heart skipped a beat. The suspense was killing me and the fact that Alpha Dane always shares bad news added to the fear in me. "All omegas are to journey with me tomorrow, to the Blackwood Pack. There is an auction event and you all would be useful as we need more Moonblood and weapons!" Auction Event? I said it. It was going to be bad news. What should I do? Run away? Or remain in the Pack and get auctioned?