The Hidden Daughter

Chapter 5

It took me over two weeks to complete all the necessary chores to get off of punishment. Tonight is the first night that I am expected to have dinner with Alpha and Luna. They haven't noticed my absence from dinner but their daughters have.

"Hey cry baby, how do you like eating dinner by yourself every night? We heard that our parents are so ashamed of you that they have requested your meals to be served to you in your room." Natasha teased.

"Cry baby, even our cousin and your so-called friends have disowned you because you cry too much."

As if on queue, the tears start to flow. No one has been by to visit since I was placed here. The alpha even pulled me from school, saying that it was best if I didn't interact with other members of the pack. I missed my friends and couldn't figure out why they were punishing me.

Maybe Brittany could be my new best friend. I will have to ask her when I see her tonight. It has been months since the last time I saw my friends. My classes were mostly online with the housemother. I was allowed very little to no contact with other members of the pack. Most of them forget I exist.

Tonight Saline is going to take me back to her coven for a night of fun. She knows they keep me locked away, but even she doesn't know the reason for it. Not wanting to cause a fight with the alpha, she refrained from asking him about me.

"Pay attention to us when we are talking to you, mongrel," Priscilla said while pushing me into the wall. The impact caused me to lose my breath. Grabbing my hair, Priscilla pushed me on the ground and kicked me in the stomach. Sobbing, I curled up into the fetal position to further protect my ribs and stomach. After two more kicks, she grabbed my hair again and started to drag me across the hard floor. When she finally stopped dragging me, I moved back into the fetal position, trying to protect myself as much as possible.

"We want you to understand that when our brother becomes alpha, you will be forced out of the pack. He doesn't need nor want a weakling like you. For the Goddess' sake, you can't even read. That is why my father pulled you out of school and is having you homeschooled. You are an embarrassment." Natasha explained. Sobbing even harder, I realized that I had no future in this pack. I have no friends, no family, no one but Saline and her coven. With one last kick from Natasha, they left.

I don't know how long I lay there before I heard footsteps. Standing up, I shake off the dirt and rocks as much as I can. I take a few deep breaths and wait for whomever to walk by. Once I realized the person was our housemother, I knew I was in trouble. I look like I have been in a fight.

"Amaya, what have you done to yourself this time? Who were you fighting with this time?" Melissa asked me. I hated her because she knew that the other kids mistreated me, but somehow it was my fault this happened.

"I fell, but I'm fine.No one else was involved, just a terrible fall." I said. The faster she leaves me alone, the faster I can return to my room and summon the coven.

"Return to your room and clean up. You are now grounded for a month, one for fighting and two for lying to me about it. All meals will be served in your room, and you will have extra chores."

"Yes ma'am." Retreating to my room, I pull out my bracelet and summon Saline. This time though, instead of Saline, it was her brother Colin and Brittany.

"What did they do you? You look like she dragged you across the floor."

Sobbing, I shook my head in agreement with him. I don't know if I am going to survive any more of their beatings. Especially since they are getting more vicious with their attacks.

"Can I please come live with you and your coven?" I had never asked them before, but I really don't know how much more of this I can take.

"I would love nothing more than have you come live with me, little pup. However, my sister says you need to stay, and get stronger. That is what I came here to tell you. Starting today, I am going to train you to fight. Owen and Percy are going to help along with a few pack mates of yours."

"My pack mates hate me. Why would they train with me?" I asked.

"These pack mates do not hate you, but have been told that they are not allowed to see you."

"Come. Let's get you cleaned up and then we can go to Sasha's cabin for your training. That is going to happen, regardless of your injuries. We need to test out your powers so that we know what training you will receive and who will train with. Go take a quick shower. Brittany brought a dress for you to wear for the ceremony."

Taking a quick shower, I got ready to find out what powers I have.