Against the odds: Destined to Be With You

Green Pouch

Hannah woke up with a loud knock.

“Hannah, come on! The Northern traders were already here.” She heard the excited tone of Nico.

“Wait...coming up.” she responded with a hoarse voice.

Hannah got off the bed and reached for her cloak. Once she’s done with fixing herself, she stepped out outside the hut. She looked at her best friend and slightly surprised with his looks.

Nico is a tall and a handsome beta. A lot of omegas, betas and even alphas are fighting for his attention. Unfortunately, Nico paid no interest in anyone of them. Other says that Nico is courting her that’s why they are always glued to each other. Those gossips about courting made the other wolves feel more indifferent or hatred for her.

Nico always wear simple clothes but tonight, he seems like “dressed to impress”.

“You look so good tonight!” she praised.

“Thank you,” he blushed, slightly scratch his nape. “Well, there will be a party after the trade event. Maybe we should come...only if you like.” hopeful eyes stare at her face, waiting for response.

Hannah think for a few seconds. “Okay, but before midnight, I have to return. You know, I have to wake up early to go to the our Head Alpha’s house...otherwise, they will punish me if I come late” she said.

“Yes, of course Hannah...I understand. I’ll walk you home.” he promised.

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The two wolves enjoyed roaming around the activity area. A lot of wolves came too from different pack. “Hannah! You should try this one.” Nico reached for a red embroidered cloak with flower designs. “This suits your skin color”. he added.

Hannah has a fair white skin which the other omega wolves secretly jealous at.

“It’s beautiful...but I think it’s expensive.” she said as she touched its fabric.

Nico sighed and looked at her. “Remember, I’ve said earlier that I will buy something for you. That’s one of the reason why I invited you to come with me. You don’t have to worry about the price, okay? Consider it as my early birthday present for you”.

“Okay...thank you” they smiled to each other and Nico paid for the cloak after knowing its price.

Hannah and Nico continued to walk when an omega wolf run towards them.

“Nico, your mom...” she uttered with a worried expression on her face.

Hannah saw Nico’s shoulder went rigid. “What is it, Lydia? What happened to my mom?” he asked.

“She fainted. Your mom is with Aunt Betty while arranging the herbs when she collapsed.” she explained.

Hannah smelled his usual fresh pine scent now laced with something smokey and rain.

Nico turned to face her. “I’m sorry, Hannah. We can no longer be there at the party tonight. I need to go to see my mother.” he said with a stormy eyes.

“It’s okay, Nico. Your mother’s condition is more important than that party.”

“Will you be fine walking back alone?” he asked, worry laced on his face.

“Yeah, I’ll be fine. Just go ahead and take care of your mom.” she replied.

“I’ll see you tomorrow.” Then Nico turned to the back of the tree and shifted into his wolf. The wolf looked at her for a second then started to run away until he can no longer see him.

Hannah decided to just go back at her nipa hut but on her walk, she saw a green satin pouch on the ground. She reached for it, thinking who lost the pouch. She’s turned left, changing direction because she was thinking to surrender the pouch to the Alpha’s den.

After a few steps, she heard a commotion at her back. She saw Omega Yerim and her omega bestfriend, Jana. Jana is a daughter of one of the council, and sister of Orlan.

Hannah saw Jana’s hands pointing at what she’s holding right now - the green pouch.

Two alpha wolves run towards Hannah and held her into place.

“That’s mine! So, you’re the one who stole my pouch...How dare you!” Jana exclaimed.

Hannah mouth agape...she felt her brain short circuit. She shaked her head wildly, eyes enlarged due to shock on what’s happening.

“No...no..wait!! I did not steal this. I just saw...” Hannah was not able to finish her words because Yerim pushed her hard. She landed on her butt, felt the pain on her lower body.

“You’re a thief!” Yerim shouted. “How could you do this? Do you really have the guts to repeat your parents crime, huh?!

“No! Please believe me, I did not steal anything.” Tears started to build in her eyes.

“What’s happening on here?” they heard a loud authoritative voice.

They saw the Head Alpha standing next to the Head Omega. “What is happening here?” he repeated.

“Father, Hannah stole Jana’s pouch. We left Jana’s bag for a while on a table near us because we picked up some accessories nearby stall, but the pouch suddenly disappear when Jana opened her bag.” Yerim glared at her with a deadly stare. “We saw Hannah holding that pouch. She stole it!” she added.

“No, th-this is a misunderstanding. I- I did not stole it. I just saw it on the ground while I was walking. I was about to go to your den to surrender this pouch.” Hannah tried to explain. “Please believe me, I did not steal it. I can’t do such thing.” tears rolling off on her cheeks.

Hannah felt her hair was gripped tightly. “How can we believe your words, slave! Your parents are thieves...criminals. Their dirty blood flows on you so surely, you are just like them!” the Head Omega spitted.

“Guards!” the Head Alpha calls. “Put this slave on the dungeon. Torture her until she admit her sin.” he instructed on the alpha guards.

Panic rose to her chest. This can’t be happening...not again.