Breaking Him On The Ice

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Reyne's POV

When I came back home, the first thing I experienced was getting pulled into the kitchen by mom. Next came a tight slap that shook my brain. I was dizzy for a second because my mom is not any normal she-wolf. She is the beta female.

"Mom?" I blinked my eyes at her in disbelief as I held my stinging cheek.

"How dare you humiliate your sister at college?" She demanded in a hateful voice.

I looked to the side. Jeyne was standing there with a fake pale face. Fake tears shone in her big Barbie eyes as she sniffed into a tissue.

"It's not her fault that she's the beautiful one of you two. Why are you so jealous of her, Reyne?" Mom hissed at me while I stood there quietly. "I've told you so many times that you took after your great great grandmother from your father's side. She was known for being ugly."

"Apologize to your sister now."

I gulped as I didn't look away from Jeyne. I didn't even try to explain myself or prove that I was the one who felt humiliated when Jeyne made comments on my relationship with Chase.

But there's no point, you know. No matter what I say or do, I am always wrong. My twin is always right because she's the favorite daughter.

"I told you something, Reyne. Apologize to your twin now!" Mom gave me that look a warden would give to a psycho serial killer in a jail.

"I will not." I replied in a shaking voice.

"What did you just say?!"

"I said that I will not apologize. Since you've already slapped me, I've been punished for it." I removed my hair from my face to show my stinging cheek to her.

“So we're done here. I am leaving.”

“Who said I'm done with you. Stay right there, Reyne!”

“No, I won't. I won't stand here and let you humiliate me any further.”

"Reyne, come back here! Come back!"

I ran up the stairs and slammed the door shut. Slipping down on the floor, I hugged my knees and wept. My mother is a snob. Jeyne has taken after her. They both like compliments made on their beauty; and since everyone always praises Jeyne, mom feels proud about having her.

When I was young... Around the age of fifteen, I highly doubted I was not her daughter. Because a mother never differentiates between her twins, does she?

I demanded dad— in person, of course, because compared to mom, he's still better and treats both his daughters equally— to let me do a DNA test. I really wanted to know if I was really their daughter.

He initially protested and thought I was being irrational. But when he realized I had skipped meals for three days and locked myself in the room, he agreed. He took me to the Pack's hospital and we carried out a test.

And guess what— My DNA matched with his and mom's.

But still I was confused why mom was biased between Jeyne and me. Dad is not very comforting. As a beta male of our pack, he's got to be strong and stoic. But that evening he had hugged me for hours in the hospital and whispered comforting words to me.

Since then our relationship has improved. But mom and Jeyne are the same, discriminating, rude, and they think too highly of themselves.

Mom likes Jeyne more because people say she looks like our mom. Same blonde long hair and barbie doll blue eyes.

I scoffed and lied down. Closing my eyes, I allowed Chase's images to distract me.

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I might have drifted off to sleep while crying and thinking about Chase— the only person who truly cares for me.

It was a loud jarring knock on the door that shook me back to my senses.

"Reyne, open the door!" It was dad.

Rubbing my eyes, I got up and opened the door.

"Yes, dad?"

Dad didn't reply. He just moved my hair away from my face and caressed my cheek.

"I heard what happened." He said softly.

"Then what are you waiting for, dad? Go on, slap on my other cheek." I forwarded my other cheek to him.

Dad sighed and pushed me inside the room gently. He stepped in and closed the door.

"I'm not here to make you feel more vulnerable, sweetie. I know you're not at fault."

I looked up, stunned.

"You believe me?"

"Of course! You both are my daughters. I know both of your natures."

Tears brimmed in my eyes. I wrapped my arms tightly around his waist and told him everything that happened at college, including about my boyfriend. Well, I didn't mention the guy I was dating's name. But I told him about our secret relationship.

"My sweetheart is dating a guy! Who is he? He better not be a bad boy." There was a fatherly possessiveness in his voice.

"He's a good guy, dad. You'll love him."

"I'll decide that after I meet him. When are you bringing him home?"

"Home?" My jaw dropped. If Chase comes here, the words will get out rapidly because dad is the beta of the pack. "It's too soon, dad. But I'll definitely bring him over one day."

He didn't push me much. Smiling, he caressed my hair and said, "Alpha Zade sent a message for you, darling."

"Message for me? Is everything okay, dad? Alpha Zade never personally addressed me. I'm nervous."

"There's no need to be nervous, Reyne. He sent the message on behalf of his son."

"His son?" I asked, completely puzzled.

Alpha Zade's son is eight years older than me. His name is Zedkiel. He's working under Alpha Zade to learn about his duties because he's going to take over the pack soon.

I've seen him around and heard a lot about him in college, but we never really met beyond the formal parties. Though when I was young, I used to talk to him a little.

But now after growing up, we never exchanged any conservation. I wonder why the Alpha messaged on his behalf.

I looked up to ask just that, but dad answered my query before I verbalized it.

"He's throwing a party on account of our Pack's team's victory. You know Zedkiel is a total hockey fanatic."

"Oh yeah, the party. I was going to go to his party with my boyfriend. But I don't think I can go anymore. Just look at the time." I threw a gaze at the clock.

The party was supposed to start at eight and end around midnight. It's already ten past eleven. Most of them must have left.

"It’s a celebration hosted by our future Alpha. You think it's got anything to do with time?" Dad winked at me. "Come on, go and enjoy. These days are not going to come back."

"When you become an adult like me, you'll miss these days. Trust me, I would love to give anything it takes to go back in time and enjoy this life again." He said longingly. "We had no care in the world. Fun was everything to us. And now?"

He frowned in displeasure, "Now it's all about making sure the pack borders are safe from Rogues, there are no trespassers and every person is safe."

"Is it really that boring to be an elder?" I pouted at him.

"Not really. What's more important is to enjoy your present. Now get up and get dressed."

Dad's encouragement helped me a lot. In ten minutes I was in a tight black dress. When I came out of the bathroom, dad looked up. He didn't have a very good expression.

"What do you think?" I asked nervously.

"Not a modest looking dress.”

“Dad! It's not that bad.” I pouted and turned to look at myself in the mirror. It was a brown one-piece dress, matching my eyes.

“You're looking so lovely." His lips faintly curved. "I'll approve it."

Dad then offered to drive me to the venue. I didn't argue because I wanted to get there quickly. I was hoping Chase would still be there.

During the ride, dad asked me several questions about my secret boyfriend. About his background. Whether he knew him.

Of course, dad knew him. Chase was a famous guy. He was the team's captain and our pack’s Gamma’s nephew. Above all, his father was a freaking billionaire.

However, I avoided telling that to dad. I gave small answers. Dad probably understood I didn't want to talk about it and dropped the topic five minutes before we halted across the huge housing complex where Zedkiel stayed.

"His apartment is on the seventh floor. Room number 705. You're still not eighteen, so don't drink much."

"Okay, dad. I know the rules. I'll be careful."

I literally ran out of the car and into the building. As soon as I was inside the elevator, I did what I had been itching to do— Message Chase.

I was so excited to meet him.

Unfortunately, it wasn't the same with him.

And I was going to find that out in a few minutes!

Tbc...