Birthday Blue'
891 Words
Roxara left the room ready for the day in an old ratty cami, some joggers, and beaten down running shoes. Earphones in, she headed downstairs to make breakfast for the pack. She looked at the time: it was 4:55am. This was an early start, so while the pack slept, she snuck some food and a tea. They seldom let her eat, but she always found a way.
Breakfast was always one of the biggest meals for werewolves, as they had ferocious appetites. She found joy in the time she was alone in the morning, but unbeknownst to her, someone had joined her in the kitchen!
“BOO!” yelled Danny as he grabbed her shoulder.
Roxara cowered in fear but when she felt no pain, she opened her eyes and sighed in relief.
“Goddess be damned Danny; you scared the s**t out of me! I thought you were another pack member here to harass me!”
“Nope just your bestie here to harass you! Happy 20th b***h! I got you something for now, and something from me and your mom, but you’ll get that tonight” He replied with glee and pulled a cupcake out from behind his back.
“Danny! You should be careful! If someone saw you giving me that, we would both be beaten!” She said while looking around.
“Well then you’d better eat it quick! It’s a chocolate mousse cupcake, your fave!”
Roxara snatched it from his hands, ate it happily, and then shooed him away from the kitchen to get ready for the morning. Her day was a little bit better after that, and breakfast was finally finished! Pancakes, blueberry and chocolate, coffee, tea, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and sausage! Feeding a pack of well over 75 members you need to make A LOT of food.
The pack filed in and took their places at the many long tables and dug in. Roxara waited on the pack, offering extra coffee and tea. She then went to the kitchen to start on the mountain of dishes. Humming to herself and lost in thoughts about her almost-encounter with her mate, Roxara didn’t notice the Alpha approaching.
She snapped back when the Alpha slammed his fist down on the counter next to her.
“AH- WH- oh my Alpha! I am deeply sorry sir; I was lost in my thoughts and didn’t notice your presence! Please forgive me!” she stammered with a bow.
“Yes, well you should pay more attention Roxara! I have news and need you to listen!”
“O-Of course Alpha I am at your service! Anything for you or the pack!”
“You’d better be! My son and successor, Zane, is going to be here soon. The official presentation ceremony will be at noon tomorrow. I need the house and his new room to be made to my liking, or you can forget even coming to the festivities tomorrow! He’s been in Alpha training for ten years, and I don’t need this place looking like a trash heap upon his return!”
“Y-Yes sir I will start right away! The house will be so clean you could eat off any surface!” she said, continuing to bow until the Alpha left. Shortly after he left, a few of the other pack members came into the kitchen, interrupting her dish washing yet again. Rachel, a tall, skinny blonde with dark brown eyes, Josh, a hefty man with long black hair and green eyes, and Jared, a tall and lanky brunette with dark blue eyes. They walked in with purpose, all standing tall.
“Hey Roxy! I heard it was your birthday!” Rachel sneered.
“Yeah, and here we are, nearly forgetting to give you your birthday beats! It’s 20 this year, right?” Josh asked derisively. .
“P-P-please guys I-I have to get the house ready for the n-n-new Alpha” Roxara stuttered.
“Ok, guys she is right, the Alpha does deserve a house in tip-top shape… But that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate just a little, right?” Jared added with malice.
They slowly approached Roxara as she backed into a corner, trembling and afraid. They whaled on her until she was bleeding and nearly unconscious. She was about to pass out when they drenched her with the dirty dish water, and she sprung awake, coughing and spluttering. Rachel grabbed her and threw her to the side, stepping over her to take their leave. Roxara lay there curled in pain until no one was left in the house. Shaking, she rose to her feet and quickly cleaned herself up, dejectedly resuming her duties.
Later, when all the work was done, she waited at the door as the Alpha commanded. She was to show Zane to his room and wait on him hand and foot. The door flew open and Zane stood there with his chest puffed out. The moment he stepped in, the air filled with a glorious scent: masculine but fresh. She had never smelt something so good. Her Wolf perked up and yelled “MATE”. Stunned by the realization, she froze, just staring at him…
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