Alpha's Pet

chapter 5

Evony~

Sitting outside by the stream. I stared at the water enhanced by the movement, and how it freely moved and did as it pleased. It may not seem like much but this little spring gave life and helped support everything around it, unlike me... I was completely useless, I can't even hold up a conversation with my package let alone help them in any way... Not that they'd want my help...

My black hair framed my face and hid the bruise on my face that was slowly healing. I toyed with the hem of my sweater that I now wore. My backside was feeling a little better from the minty ointment ethan had applied to it but the smell of mint was so strong even I could hardly stand it with my weak sense of smell...

I stared at my reflection thinking about her... I've been told I look just like my mother, but I've never had the chance to meet or see her...not even a picture...

She died giving birth, something rare among werewolves and often seen as a bad omen. Werewolves are resilient and strong it takes a lot to kill one, yet I was the lone cause of her death...

We take pride in our strength and honor. The pack is one, the pack is all. the strong thrive while the weak die. We are at the top of the food chain. Or at least 'they' are, my father doesn't treat everyone fairly and often thinks us females are weak and shouldn't hold any kind of power within the pack, since we obviously wouldn't be able to handle it... At least most females could do normal labor and help their mates with their daily chores...but not me...

I'm different. Weak. Worthless.

I'm inferior to all the others, treated like an outcast, nearly a rouge. Even my own father hardly acknowledges my existence in the pack. I'm a disappointment to him, so how could I do something like becoming alpha, I can't hunt, fish, build or fight... I'm a runt...

A snap of a twig behind me caught my attention and made me forget about those dark thoughts. I could see eyes staring back at me from the brush.

I could feel my adrenaline start to rush through my veins and my heart pounding in my chest. Goosebumps appeared on my skin across my entire body as I was frozen in place.

Usually, I would think that I was just terrified but this felt different somehow, and it was hard to think about anything at the moment.

I stared into the eyes of a wolf and they stared right back at me, if not into me. my entire being felt exposed and on edge as if the slightest movement from the wolf would cause me to make a run for it, not that I could outrun them, yet the thought seemed, tempting? Maybe even exciting? I suddenly felt the strong urge to approach it as well, like I needed to be with them, or know them...

What was happening to me?

The creak of a wooden door caused me to snap my attention back toward the hut where Ethan had just exited from, coming back with whatever he left to get.

I looked back at the bushes to see the wolf was gone. It felt like my heart was about to rip itself out of my chest and I felt a strange feeling in my stomach. I had to be fear. I scooted away from the pond and Ethan must have noticed my distress because he quickly came over to me. The feelings and strange sensations I felt before were done and a part of me almost felt disappointed, I couldn't have been hallucinating, could I?

"Hey, what is it? You look like you've seen a ghost."

I couldn't form words at first and just pointed at the bush where I had seen the eyes. He followed my finger and went over to inspect it but he didn't seem concerned just confused. "What?" He asked.

"I- I thought I saw a wolf. " I whispered.

He looked at me surprised then concerned before walking over to the area I was so focused on, he looked through the bushes and glanced around the area but found nothing.

"Damn I wish I could smell." He muttered under his breath before coming back to me. "There are no signs of any wolf tracks or anything, no one usually watches the area either, you sure you saw a wolf?

I looked at the ground. Did I just imagine it? Am I just losing my mind now? "I thought I saw eyes, maybe. I'm not sure."

He sighed and offered his hand to me. "It's probably best if we get you inside, I got some extra clothes so you can stay here tonight"

My head jerked up and I looked at him surprised. "But my father-"

He smiled and cut me off. "Alpha had some business he had to go take care of he won't be back for at least a day or two."

I smiled slightly and took his hand as he helped me up and we went inside the cabin, before we entered I looked back at the forest one more time I still felt like I was being watched...

A shiver ran down my spine at the thought and I quickly went inside. "Do you still have my dress?"

Henry set down the bag he was carrying and rummaged through it before pulling out the dress. I took it and smiled sadly.

He stood by and watched awkwardly, before scratching his head and speaking up. "Are you ever gonna wear that thing or..."

I snapped out of my trance before glancing at him and shaking my head. "No probably not... It was my moms... It's the only thing I really have of hers...besides im not sure I could ever bring myself to wear it..."

Folding the article of clothing I set it on a shelf above the bed where it would be safe...

Everything I really "own" or at least care about is in this cabin because in my room it would be at risk of being destroyed by my father during one of his rampages...

"Well I brought some food from the pack house, so before I leave let's sit and eat!"

I looked at ethan and im sure my face lit up as he mentioned food, I haven't had a proper meal in days, im usually stuck trying to sneak some bread or other small things from the kitchen, or even leftovers, things my father wouldn't notice if they went missing... I never really ate with everyone else... I'm supposed to stay 'out of the way' and 'not be a bother' so that entailed me hiding away in my room all day, or me wandering around outside in the forest with ethan or something...

The kitchen rarely got used anyway in the pack house, it was just on occasion when my father has someone bring home a kill that they cook it but that's about as far as it goes, no fancy dishes are made or seasoned its just plain old simple staple food and game...

After a few hours of cooking, we finally had a decent stew made from all the herbs and whatever else we could scrounge up. Ethan and I both enjoyed our meal while playing a small game of cards, it was nights like these that I enjoyed most, we were able to be free of our parent's iron fists and relax or do what we wanted... Even if it wasn't much, it was peaceful.

By the time we finished eating it was getting later in the afternoon.

Ethan glanced outside through the small window and sighed. "Evony sorry but-"

"It's okay!" I cut him off with a small smile and started gathering the cards.

"I had fun... I know your dads probably getting upset so go ahead I'll be fine for the night, besides I could use the rest just like you said..."

He watched me for a moment with pity before grabbing his stuff. "I'll come back to check on you later... Don't strain your wounds please..."

I nodded as he left the cabin and walked back to the village. I sat there in silence alone as my smile quickly faded... Being in here alone want much different from my room at the pack house...

Sighing I grabbed a blanket and looked out the window it's moments like these I feel the loneliest...