I Can Be Luna

2.

A Skeleton Morning

As I turn over and get out of bed, I notice that it is five in the morning on my alarm clock. The light is filtering through the space between my curtains as it rises. I hastily gather my uniform and clean knickers before descending to the pack house's first level and the omega shower block.

I heard voices as I was about to make the last bend. "Why must we rise so early, ughghhh baby? The future alpha is you. Could we just go back to bed and skip training? Come on, Mav, I will reward you for your efforts." Kylie sighed. "Kylie, you are aware of the significance of our pack's safety. You do not get to skip out on training just because we are sleeping together. Attendance is mandatory for all individuals with a warrior level or above. You ought to be aware that you are Gamma's daughter. I am not even tempted because you are not that fantastic in bed! Proceed to the training area now." The gruff voice scoffed. Yes, naturally. She is speaking with Maverick Blackwood, the Alpha heir. Even though I can not see them at the moment, I can believe Kylie is furious over his remarks.

Emerson Kylie. She is the daughter of Gamma Female Caroline and Gamma Brian. Not only that, but she is this week's flavour of the week for Maverick. She has been telling everyone that she is our future Luna and that we should respect her as such, so it is not like she gives a damn. She is the head of the school's b*tchy squad. The other members of the b*tchysquad include Brianna, the daughter of the Head Warriors, and Molly, the daughter of the Beta. Since my wolf failed to introduce herself to the pack on my sixteenth birthday, they have made it their mission to harass and taunt me.

I make every effort to slip by so I will not incur Kylie's wrath; fortunately, she does not notice me. This morning has started off rather well, aside from the dream that woke me up.

"Well, at least if it is not the omega wolfless! I do not think you should be in our pack, much less have someone shower you with nasty water. What are you doing, slut? Kylie angrily growls at me. Her voice, Goddess, is like nails on a chalkboard. I sigh quietly to myself as she comes stomping down the corridor towards me as if she is waiting in queue. Grabbing a grip of my hair, Kylie pulls me back. With a thud, I hit the ground, and just when I thought my bad luck could get much worse, Maverick comes around the corner as I am attempting to stand up. With anger vibrating through my body, I am on my hands and knees.

"Helen, let me go, let me slap her face!" Ella snarls via our connection. Her fury has been worse as my eighteenth birthday draws closer. She is tired of seeing us treated like trash and harassed, yet for the time being, this is the situation that exists. What is another week after we have made it through the last few years of it?"Ella, please calm down! Remember, we can not divulge who we are just yet? You yourself stated as much! I continued to link to her while keeping my eyes closed to hide my connection from Kylie and Maverick. I yank Ella back and stand up, giving Kylie a scowl. She grins at me when she sees Maverick standing there since she knows he will not take any action. Guilty as hell, I thought to myself.

"Good morning, Future Alpha Maverick," I reply as I contain my rage and stare at the floor as if it were the most fascinating thing in the world. I think I saw a flicker of emotion pass Maverick's face as I gazed up at the 6' 2" tall, muscular figure in front of me, but it vanished as soon as I saw it. "Omega, what are you doing? You ought to be in the kitchen preparing the warriors' breakfast or doing anything productive. Gather your belongings and head to the kitchen!" Maverick glares fiercely at me and says. After gathering my strewn garments and giving Kylie one last sarcastic glance, I ran back up the stairs to my "bedroom." It is essentially an outdated utility room with a broken mirror, a simple desk with two drawers for my clothes attached, and a little bed.

I hurriedly changed into my clothes and headed to the mirror in my room to get ready. I really would be quite lovely if I had nice clothes instead of mutilated hand-me-downs from other people. My white hair is long and wavy with a hint of volume, my skin is creamy with a subtle sheen, and I have lovely amber-colored eyes and soft pink lips. They resemble honey in appearance. I have an athletic build and stand five feet eight inches tall. However, because omegas are only permitted to consume leftovers, I may be a little on the lean side. I realise that I resemble my mother from when I last saw her. I had never seen a woman as lovely as she was. She is missed.

You are stunning, Helen. I also miss my mother.Ella spoke tenderly but with a trace of melancholy. "Ella, thank you. I apologise for yelling at you about Kylie." I answered her back. She gave me a wolfy smile that was a little off-center, and then she vanished from my memory.

I give myself a once-over, then head back out of my room and towards the kitchen. Jimmy, the Head Omega, has already arrived and is directing everyone. I locate my best buddy Ariana right away and wait for orders by standing next to her. In the Mystic Moon Pack, Ariana was born. Her mother looks after the gardens, and her father handles maintenance. Both of her parents are omegas. "Where did you go? You are running late. Ariana worriedly queried. "I was racing against the clock when I noticed Kylie, the evil witch of the pack home." I gave a shrug. "You are fortunate that Jimmy is feeling upbeat this morning. God only knows why, but it means her negative attitude is off the table." She

laughed in return.

Jimmy oversees all omegas since she is the Head Omega. She gives each of us our daily assignments, or until the start of classes for those who attend. Since Jimmy is essentially in charge of us, she may be a bit of a grump and believes she is quite powerful. Jimmy has Ariana and me clean the entire pack house on the weekends, which is a laborious and repetitious task that takes hours.

"Good morning, Helen, Ariana." Jimmy spoke out with a smile. "Good morning, Jimmy. I hope your morning is going well so far." My tone was lighthearted as I answered. I glanced at Ariana, winking mischievously at her, then turned back to Jimmy. "This morning, what would you like our assistance with?" I enquired. Her expression darkened as she glanced at me, and then she hurriedly turned away to face the dining hall. "Before getting ready for school, you two will be setting up and cleaning the dining hall. I want it to be flawless, so please take your time." Jimmy's voice came out as almost robotic, as if she was reading from a script.

"I want you to move as fast as you can and then make yourself scarce since I think the Alpha has people arriving for a meeting not too long after breakfast." She murmured over mindlink, looking me in the eye once more.

My eyes became wide in shock; I was never included in the pack, thus she should not be able to mindlink me. I refused to swear fealty to the Alpha since they believed my wolf to be absent. Since I would have to use my full name, Ella and I decided that the best course of action would be to let them think that I was not who I really was.

"Helen, something is off here. Ensure that Ariana and you are in school when these guests arrive.Ella cautioned. I had to agree with her that something was not right.

After finishing our responsibilities, Ariana and I hurried to our rooms to get ready for school, leaving in record time. As we entered the school, we could see the vehicles of the visitors approaching the area, and I could feel the sense of dread fading.