She didn’t know!

Don’t like it, TOUGH!!!

After finally getting that child situated in her new room, I ordered Josie to take her down to the lunchroom to eat with the rest of the snotty nose children. Hoping to get some peace and quiet around here for once but unfortunately, that was short lived. Not even five minutes after I sat in my comfortable black leather reclining chair was I being called out of my office for something else. These muts better not ruin my day! I thought. Such an annoying but lucrative business I have here. If it weren’t for the benefits and the lifestyle this orphanage afforded me, I don’t know where I would be. Oh but one thing’s for sure, I wouldn’t be here! I despise children. How I keep accumulating them is beyond me.

On my way to the lunchroom, I find that one of the older children Tyler, was being restricted by one of the male staff members. “What seems to be the problem Henry?” I asked him. “Head Mistress.” He speaks, “I caught Tyler here snatching and eating food off of the younger pups plates again. What would you like us to do with him?” I have had it up to here with Tyler! He’s been a natural pain my my behind since he got here five years ago! His parents were brutally murdered by rouges who snuck into their pack while he was locked away in the packs safe house with his classmates when he was 8yrs old. He’s twelve now and his thirteenth birthday is next week on Friday. He should be meeting his wolf then and I hope his wolf has common sense because he sure doesn’t have any without him.

“Tyler my child, come here” I order. Tyler approaches very slowly. “You know what happened the last time we caught you taking food from the smaller pups right?” I asked. “ Yes Head Mistress” He said nodding with his voice trembling. “But I’m still hungry and these pups always waist their food!” He bargained. “Every child here, gets three meals a day! Nothing more and nothing less! I state matter of factly. “That includes you! But since you’ve had more than enough lunch, you will not be allowed any dinner and you can stay in your room for breakfast too” I scream loud enough to make him an example for the crowd.

“Please don’t do this Mistress! I’m just still hungry is all! I’ll be a good boy I promise!” He pleads. I take a look around and spot our new comer sitting in the corner with her brows furrowed looking at the events unfold. “Is there something you would like to say Kaia?” I ask picking up on her little attitude. “ He can just have my food to eat. I already ate lunch today.” She offers nicely. Ugh she’s cute I could just gag right here. I think to myself. “ So you’re our new littlest hero are you? I tell you what” I say, “ you can give Tyler here your food and since you’re so full, you both can skip dinner tonight and he can show you how to do the dishes when everyone else finishes theirs!” I order. “ But-“ she starts but I cut her off. “Like I said, everyone is accounted for! And everyone gets one meal three times a day or nothing at all!” “If you don’t like it, TOUGH!” “Welcome to your first day!” I storm out and think to myself, ‘ that was quick. I usually wait to break a new child in.’ I left headed back to my office with a satisfied grin.

Tyler

Great, now I’ve lost my appetite. Now I have to babysit this stupid and naive little girl while I do all the dishes alone because she’s barely able to reach the sink. I think to myself. Why would she try to help me? She doesn’t even know me! Poor child actually Believes that being nice will get her far. Ha, she has no clue how quickly this place will kill that idea! I kinda feel bad for the little kid. She’s so small and from the looks of it, she just got here! Head Mistress must’ve waken up on the wrong side of her double wrong sided bed this morning and the kid got caught in the crossfire.

I walk over to her and introduce myself. “Hi, I’m Tyler. Sorry I got you in trouble and thank you for offering me your food.” I say. “ My name is Kaia. She says with a sad smile. Why is the head mistress so mean? She didnt seem mean when I first got here.” She said thinking about her arrival. “Oh she puts up a good front for the city workers.” I say. “Just try to stay out of her way. Trust me its for the best”. For the rest of the time, we just get to work and I’m surprised to see Kaia pulling her weight! She’s really cool for a youngster. I feel like I should keep her under my wing.