Backlash
1203 Words
Natalia POV
I made sure to keep my head down during dinner, I couldn't look up as the two brothers were glaring at me from across the table.
"Why do you have to be mated to him, mum? I understand you love him but his sons are going to be a problem for us." I whined to my mother, not knowing everyone seated at the table could read my mind.
"Come on Natalia. No one will hurt you here, you're safe. Right, boys?" Alpha Robert reassured me by sending a glare at Lucas and Luke.
They didn't reply and that skyrocketed my anxiety. I sincerely hope I won't be left alone with them, that would be disastrous.
"Yes, of course, Alpha Robert," I replied meekly.
We carried on eating as if my safety wasn't on the line, I sincerely kept my cool to not worry my mother, but it shattered, the moment she dropped the bomb that she would be leaving me alone.
"Natalia," Alpha Robert called and I looked up. "Your mother and I will be leaving for a conference at the Ocean Howl Pack, and just like I said earlier, you're safe here." He must have sensed my anxiety rising rapidly once again.
My heart dropped at the mention of being left alone with Lucas and Luke. My wolf instincts were screaming at me to get out of there, but I couldn't just run away. I had to be strong and show them that I wasn't afraid. But it was hard when they were both staring at me with such intensity.
"Are you sure it's safe?" I asked, trying to keep my voice steady.
Alpha Robert nodded. "Yes, I trust Lucas and Luke to take care of you while we're gone."
Lucas snorted, making Luke chuckle. "Don't worry, little girl," Luke said, his eyes dark with amusement. "We'll take good care of you."
I shivered at the intensity of his gaze, feeling like prey in the presence of two predators. But I couldn't let them see my fear. "I don't need you to take care of me," I said, trying to sound defiant. "I can take care of myself and I'm not a little girl."
Luke chuckled and I resisted the urge to throw up. But, looking closely at my mother, I could tell that she was happy. After everything she’s been through, she deserved this and I was willing to try my best to make sure she got the happiness she deserved even if it meant staying with these two predators.
"Natalia, you can ask them questions too you know, they are your brothers now." I wanted to scream at my mother but I stopped myself.
Was she oblivious to the glares I was getting from Luke and Lucas?
Alpha Robert supported her, "Yes, come on ask anything you want to know, Natalia. I’m sure the boys would love to answer."
I let out a sigh. I couldn’t figure out why they were eager to build a relationship between the three of us when all I wanted was a quiet dinner and nothing else.
"They’re right, Natalia. Ask us anything." The brothers exchanged a glance and I got even more worried.
I took a deep breath, trying to calm my nerves. "Okay... um, what do you guys do for fun?" I asked, trying to come up with a harmless question.
Lucas grinned, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Oh, we have all sorts of fun," he said, his voice low and suggestive. "Maybe we'll show you sometime."
My cheeks burned with embarrassment and I looked down at my plate, feeling trapped and vulnerable.
"Luke," Alpha Robert said sharply, a warning note in his voice.
Luke just shrugged, a smirk playing at the corners of his lips. "What? I was just answering her question."
I could feel their eyes on me, like they were analyzing me, sizing me up. I couldn't take it anymore.
“Excuse me," I mumbled, pushing my chair back.
Before I could leave the table, my mother's voice stopped me, "You've barely eaten sweetie, come on sit." Her voice carried an underlying tone of worry and I didn’t want to leave her alone.
I slowly sat down, and took a deep breath, trying to steady my nerves. "Okay then," I said, looking between Lucas and Luke. "Why do you both hate me so much?"
Lucas raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. "Hate is a strong word, Natalia. We don't hate you, we just don't think you're good enough for our pack."
Luke leaned forward, his eyes blazing. "You're weak, little wolf. You don't belong with us."
I felt a pang of hurt at their words, but I refused to let them see it. "I may not be as strong as you two, but I have other skills that can benefit the pack."
Lucas scoffed. "Like what? Cooking and cleaning?"
Before it could go on any further, Robert stepped in, "Stop at once boys, you're making her uncomfortable."
I was pretty sure punishment awaited them after dinner with the look Alpha Robert passed to his sons.
"No Father, we won't stop. Why do you have to get married to this lowlife? And she has a child too, an Omega! No, I can't take this. We won't take this. You’re trying to replace mum, that is not fair!"
The screaming began between father and sons.
I sat there, frozen in my seat, not sure what to do as the shouting match between Alpha Robert and his sons escalated. It made me feel small and insignificant like I was just a pawn in their power play. I wanted nothing more than to leave and never come back, but I couldn't leave my mother alone.
As the argument dragged on, Alpha Robert emphasized to the boys how much they needed my mother now that theirs was dead.
I couldn't take it anymore. “What about me!" I shouted, which halted their argument as all eyes fell on me, "Do you think I want to be here?" I asked, looking from one person to another.
"Then leave!" Lucas spat at me and left the table immediately.
"Lucas!" Alpha Robert’s voice boomed across the dining hall, I couldn't help but shiver.
He must have noticed my reaction as he turned down his voice.
"Luke!" He called out more softly this time. He sounded like a tired father.
I sighed, resisting the urge to burst into tears, "Excuse me." I swiftly got out of my seat, but a voice called back for me.
"You don't belong here," I turned to see Luke with an intense glare coming my way.
"Excuse me?" I didn't catch what he said.
"You don't belong here and Lucien will make sure to let you know when he returns," Luke added before walking away.
"Lucien?" I was confused, about who this Lucien was.
Robert rubbed his forehead, "Ah yes! Lucien, my oldest son."
He smiled a bit, but my eyes widened as I looked at my mum.
"Another son? Seriously?” I screamed as the tears rolled down my cheeks.
My mum tried to talk to me but I ran to my room, making sure to slam the door behind me.
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