Chapter one: learning the ropes of life
I was sad that my parents were leaving me for another world. As my uncle looked up and shook his head, he let out a deep sigh, then closed the coffin, and muttered under his breath, 'Brother, may your soul and your wife rest in peace'
My name is ALINA and this is my story. I was born into the Red Moon pack. My father was Alpha and my mom was Luna. She was the beauty, light and joy of the empire. My luna , dad would say
I miss my parents so much, I would always crouch up on my bed and hug the pillow tightly , crying and missing them endlessly ......
ALINAAAAAAA!!!!!! My uncle's wife screamed , she was known to be heartless and wicked.
Have you done the dishes!? She asked. I.....I was about to... then came a thunderous slap across my face.
Oh, you think you can just sleep and lazy around in my house because you just lost your mommy and daddy, huh!!!!!
Will you get to the kitchen before I give you another SANNA!! She shouted. Rose looked at me with her eyes filled with tears. Young miss Alina, I am so sorry you had to go through this. Please let me do the dishes. Just stand at the corner, she said , I sat there still crying and cursing her in my heart. If only my mom was still alive I wouldn't be going through this. I miss you mum," I muttered.
It was another day. It went by just like every other day. I was sad and empty, but I figured I had to continue living like that.
My uncle took over my father's businesses and claimed everything for himself. I was thrown out of my room to the attic because my cousins wanted the room .
I desperately wished my parents were still alive. We would visit the mall, play in the garden with my mom , have lots of good and healthy food. I was known to be a picky eater, but now every food thrown at me is more than gold.
My cousins switched to my college, exploring and having a good time with the other kids, but I had to mourn my parents and stay at home for a few more days as culture demanded. I had to do all the chores every day and make breakfast , lunch and dinner for everyone, including the dogs.
Every day was a nightmare. I was bullied by my uncle's wife a lot and her kids did worse. They came and took everything that belonged to me and my family, leaving nothing behind. I said, crying and looking at my parents' pictures.
Then a knock came in. It was my uncle. Meet me downstairs, he said ,
I wiped my tears and blew my nose ..... Oh, for God's sake, why are you always crying ? He asked.
Am I not taking care of you enough? You ungrateful child !!! I clothe you, feed you and ensure your safety, and now I have tried to get a husband for you, yet still ungrateful!?
Just come downstairs not in that clothing. I'll tell Samantha to borrow you one of her finest dresses so you don't disgrace me in front of your husband.......
I looked at him with a bitter face and heart... a filthy rag my father's business fed, I said inwardly..
I was dolled up by the maids for the very first time in a while and went downstairs looking stunningly beautiful.
Oh Sire Grichard," She's here," my uncle said," and an old man in a wheelchair turned to look at me. But wait, I wasn't ready to get married yet because my wolf hasn't evolved, and I was not of age to get married. My wolf stayed silent, and I couldn't sense my mate yet.
I asked my uncle , Where is the man you want me to get married to?? ... Oh, how rude he scolded. He's right here princess.
My eye popped out! Him??? I looked at him in disgust.
I ran upstairs crying and shouting NO!!!
My uncle shouted, He's a fine man why not?I looked downstairs to be sure of the old man i saw. I entered my room feeling disgusted and shut the door.
I sat on my bed crying silently till I slept off.
Alina! Alina! Alina! My aunt shouted across the corridor, then followed a loud bang!, wheww! my room door flew open.
Oh you think after getting the princess treatment yesterday, you think you will stay in your room all day nay, not in my house now, get to work ! She said in a harsh voice.
I jumped off my bed due to the harsh voice of my aunt and ran to the kitchen to join the maids in preparing the breakfast,
As I entered the kitchen, I saw that the meal for the day was different.
A familiar voice called it was Mr Bright, the family's butler.
Attention everyone, a voice called from the entrance of the door that we would be having a visitor, and he is Alpha Ryan from the Zen pack, the third in line among the most powerful Alphas.
So you have to make the most fabulous, exquisite, appetizing meal that you can all prepare.
Holla! Holla! He danced and left.
Series of dishes were made and the most exquisite and distinguished dishes were served on the table.
The maids all stood neatly dressed in their attire awaiting the alpha's arrival.
Samantha, on the other hand, was giggling here and there, all dolled up with her sisters waiting for the prince charming's arrival.
A few minutes later after the preparation for the arrival were perfect, a fleet of cars was parked outside, then Mr Bright, the butler, went out to welcome the charming prince.
Good morning Alpha, welcome to the empire of the red moon pack where good tidings and... shut it, my aunt cuts in.
Welcome alpha Ryan," she said, smiling as the alpha stretched out his hand toward my uncle for a handshake." Pleased to meet you, Mr Barnard, pleased to meet you too, my uncle said, as every responsible man would say
As they entered the empire, the prince was well-dressed in black coats with five men dressed in red coats and black glasses. They looked so scary standing behind the alpha.
As the alpha sat, my aunt rushed upstairs to call her daughter, who was still giggling here and there.
Dear, I hope you are ready. Oh yea, let me see if the flower mark was neatly tattooed on your back. Oh. Dear Samantha, you are a special child, okay! She said to her daughter
Let's go downstairs as she held her hand down the stairs.