The Heart Of The Luna

Their Aggression

[Imani’s POV]

I remain in place, staring ahead as Adam wraps an arm around my mother and then looks my way.

“You must be Imani,” he says, his lips twitching into a smile. “It’s nice to finally meet you.”

“Likewise,” I say slowly, tearing my gaze away from the twin gods. “I’ve heard a lot about you too.”

Since meeting Adam, he was all my mother could talk about.

Adam this, Adam that, Adam’s so handsome and nice.

It was actually a bit annoying, but because she looked so happy when she was talking about him, I didn’t dare to tell her I wasn’t interested in what she had to say.

Since my father’s passing, my mother lost her smile.

Of course, she would smile, but it wasn’t the smile that reached her eyes and lit up her whole face.

It was one that was forced and sometimes, I found myself wanting to tell her that she didn’t need to use it.

If she wasn’t happy, then that was fine.

If she wanted to cry or vent about the unfairness of our situation, then that was fine too, but she wouldn’t dare. How could she? She was supposed to be the one setting an example for me and if she let her sorrow show then wouldn’t that effect me?

“Your mother says that you’re a senior in high school.” Adam says. “The same year as my sons.” As he speaks, he turns to the twin gods and then motions for them to come forward. “Austin, Aiden, come introduce yourselves.”

Tensing, I watch as the two start to move forward, their strides long and easy, but from the looks on their faces it is clear that they don’t really want to be doing this.

That makes three of us. I think, placing a smile on my face and slowly climbing out of the car I’m still sitting in.

“It’s…” I begin when they reach, but they scoff at me.

“I’m Austin,” one says, his sky blue eyes only sparing me a glance. “It’s nice to meet you.”

“I’m Aiden,” the other says.

From up-close I see that though they are identical twins, it is easy to tell them apart because their eyes are a different shade of blue and when they look at me, I can see specks of gold in Aiden’s, while there are grey in Austin’s.

“It’s nice to finally meet both of you.” My mother says, taking in her soon-to-be stepsons. “I do hope that we can get along and…” She continues, turning her gaze to me. “I hope that you can help Imani adjust to her new school.”

“That won’t be necessary,” I say quickly, not wanting to be associated with the two. “I can handle things.”

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Adam chimes. “You had to leave your old life, the least we can do is help you adjust to this one properly.”

You really don’t have to. I think silently, while forcing a smile on the outside.

“Alright.”

Right now, it was clear that there was no point in arguing with the man in front of me. I was certain no matter what I said, he would insist that I go along with what he wanted of me anyway.

Typical alpha. I think inwardly, taking the man in and not missing the way his aura slowly radiates against my skin. They have to be in control.

“Anyway,” Adam says, after a moment passes. “Why don’t we head inside so that I can show the two of you around.”

“Sure,” my mother smiles, completely at ease. “We would love that.”

Nodding, Adam leads my mother forward while Austin, Aiden, and I remain in place, watching the two lovebirds.

“Disgusting.”

The word is low, but I’m certain that I’ve heard it correctly and when I shift my gaze to the twin gods beside me, I don’t miss the hatred that I see on their faces.

I mean, did I really expect any less from those who were born to be superior to all other wolves? No. But did I expect them to at least try to show some respect and restraint? Maybe.

They could have at least waited until after I was out of earshot, but then again, maybe they wanted me to hear what they had to say about the woman who was my only family.

“I don’t know what has gotten into father,” Austin huffs, his voice dripping with disdain. “Marrying a mere omega. It’s a disgrace.”

“He insists that he is in love,” Aiden sighs and then turns his gaze to me. “But she came with this thing.”

“Thing,” I repeat, my anger spiking. “Did you just call me a thing?”

I could handle a lot.

I was used to it from my old pack and from Logan who made it his job to torture me.

But to hear it plain as day from these two who were meant to become my family? I couldn’t take it.

“I did,” Aiden smiles. “Is that a problem?”

For a moment, I don’t speak as I take in the bastards in front of me, but before I can even utter a word, Adam turns and motions for us to follow.

“Watch the way you speak to me,” I snap, shoving between the twin gods and then moving toward Adam and my mother. “Even if I am a mere omega, I still won’t tolerate being treated like I’m beneath anybody.”

Damned alphas. I growl inwardly, closing the distance between myself and the two in front of me. Treating everybody like s**t just because they were lucky enough to be born with strong abilities.

As a beta heir who was forsaken by the moon goddess, I hated those of high rank more than anybody, but it wasn’t only because of their aggression toward me. That was part of it, sure, but the other part of why I hated them so much, was because I was jealous that they were blessed with wolves and abilities.

You’re pathetic, Imani. I tell myself when I reach Adam and my mother. Even after all this time you’re unable to accept that you just weren’t meant to be somebody.