Chapter 1. Aliyah
The blanket of snow across the pack lands sparkled in the early morning light. The pack house was ecstatic with excitement for the upcoming birthdays of the twins, and the festivities of Christmas. They were going to be the new alphas of the black mountain pack. In three days time on the nineteenth of November, it was my birthday too, not that anyone even remembered, because I was doomed to share my birthday with the twins, Brandon and Blake. They were the sons of Alpha Mason and His Luna Mary, they were rich beyond belief, they were so freaking handsome, and yet so arrogant. But all the shewolves adored them, and fed their egos full on a daily basis. Blake is 6'1 with blonde hair and big blue eyes, just like his mother, and Brandon is 6'2 with brown hair and brown eyes, like his father. They were both as handsome as each other.
At the age of eleven, almost seven years ago, my parents were killed by rouges. My parents never left any instructions about what they wanted the pack to do with me, so Luna Mary convinced Alpha Mason to take me in and give me a roof over my head. I've always been very grateful to them. Without them, I would probably be a rouge myself. They have never made it unknown to me that i owe them. That is why i pick up chores around the house when I'm not at school or doing homework, so they will keep off my back about appreciation. But they make me do the most mundane and boring chores, like laundry, cooking or sometimes even cleaning. i mainly clean, do laundry for the twins, the housekeepers and cleaners do the rest. The twins are the worst though. They're three years older than me but they hated me.They ran around all day terrorizing me for no reason at all, when they were younger. They pull my hair, always taking my hair bands out my hair, they make fun of my clothes, they make comments about my weight, but I've gotten used to it now. Almost seven years of living with them have made me realize that this life is better than a rouge life.
In some packs the alphas ascends at the ripe age of sixteen, this is when the human will first shift into their wolf form, but in my pack it is eighteen. Therefore, in three days time on November seventeenth, the triplets would turn twenty one, and so would I. This would be when I experienced my first shift into my wolf form. Eighteen is also the minimum age that a wolf will meet their fated mate. I was not really interested in the mate part. I just wanted to get revenge for my parents by finding out which rogue killed them, and hopefully leave this hell hole behind.
At least the pack house was surrounded by forests and mountains so i could get away from the house whenever I liked. I enjoyed walking barefoot on the snowy grass, i enjoy being at peace with nature. We live in Greenland, so snow isn't uncommon around here.
As I woke up, i could see the sun filling the room through my brown curtains. I loved the morning sun, it would shine through my windows, it seemed to make my dark and dingy box sized bedroom less depressing. i sat up in bed, looking at my alarm clock on my nightstand, I read 5:45 am.
"well" i thought to myself,
"id better get up, and get ready for the day" i made my way to the commonroom at the end of the hallway to have a shower, when i entered the bathroom i noticed how big it was, i have used this bathroom for seven years and i have only just realized it is bigger than my bedroom, i wondered if all the other bedrooms and bathrooms were bigger. I started to get undressed. Staring at my reflection in the mirror, I let down my long dirty blonde curls that fell to my waist as i took out my hairband, the dark circles around my eyes from not getting enough rest, my pale complexion.
"I need to start making bit more of an effort", I thought to myself.
I put on YouTube and had my shower quietly, hoping I wouldn't disturb anyone. I crept back to my room. i dried myself off. I opened my drawers to find a pair of leggings and a tank top that I threw on with a pair of fur boots, i bundled my hair on top of my head in a bun, and made my way to the kitchen to prepare and cook breakfast for the family. Breakfast is the only meal i have to prepare now, since the Alpha and his Luna decided I should spend more time studying than cooking. i am grateful to have more time to study. I started by preparing pancakes, waffles, bacon eggs, and sausages. i then moved onto fruit and i even had time to bake the twins a cake, since I know they wanted to celebrate a week of their birthdays this year, which ill never understand. Maybe its some spoiled rich kid thing. I certainly didn't expect birthday or Christmas gifts this year, or any year for that matter. it was always all about the twins.
I started to lay the table, i put the butter and maple syrup next to the pancakes and waffles I set the bacon eggs and sausages to one side and the fruit to the other. it looked beautiful. i finally put the cake in the middle. When the Luna came down, the expression on her face was delighted. she asked
"my dear, why have you gone to so much effort for the twins?"
i replied "i felt i had time to make it special for them, its their bithweek after all" she turned to face me.
"you didn't need to bake a cake for them, we're having one delivered" i was stunned at her response, a thankyou would have done great, but she obviously didn't care for my feelings. Alpha Mason came down and nodded at me saying
" nice spread love". I beamed a smile at him in response. Luna Mary looked disappointed. minutes later the boys came. Their faces light up when they saw the table full of food.
"Did you make all of this Aliyah?" asked Brandon, as he was trying to pull my hair out of the bun i had placed it in after my shower. I nodded, Brandon managed to get my hair out of the bun and my blonde curls fell to my waist.
I shot him a disapproving look and said "hairband?".
He replied "no". I then sat them down with their plates, knifes and forks and let them eat dinner as a family. i went and done the washing up, all the pans and pots i had used. I went back to the table to grab some food to eat. I sat down and went to grab the last waffle and the last of the fruit when Brandon picked up the pancake and shoved it into his big mouth, he ate it in two bites, and Blake scoffed down the last of the fruit.
I sighed and said "you know I not eat yet, why didn't you save any for me?"
" like you need anymore food fatty" Blake sneered. his words stung like a wasp. it hurt me. Brandon, rubbed the back of his neck in guilt.
He looked at me and mouthed "sorry Aliyah" Blakes' comment still stung though The twins are the most handsome and eligible bachelors in the entire pack. they constantly attacked me about my weight. I was slim, i wore about a size 6 in clothes, which in my opinion is quite small. but the twins were sleeping with their size 2, stick thin girlfriends.
i took the bus to school that day. I had thrown on my black puffer jacket that was handed down to me from the Luna over my tank top and leggings. I managed to find another hairband as the one Brandon took out of my hair he kept, the pack highschool is called Black Mountain High School, it has a population of about 60% warewolfs 20% witches 10% human and 10% others. We have to be careful when we are near humans. That is why their population is so small. The school is named after our pack too, so it represents our colours: red, gold and white. The whole of the school had been decorated with banners, streamers and balloons in celebration and to welcome the new alpha twins.
" You're so lucky to be able to live with the alpha twin Aliyah" said Lisa Cunning, the most popular girl in my senior year. She flicked her shoulder-length brown hair and plumped her lips in her hand-held mirror. She was wearing a red dress that was short enough to be a top, it barely covered her ass, with black strappy heels. It was an unusual interaction. She normally ignored me other than the odd glare when I was near one of the twins.
"The things I would do to both of them if I lived in their house", she said dreamily, licking her lips.
" You'd have to tap out, you'd never be in school" said her sister, the second most popular girl in my senior year, Tina Cunning.
"I'd give it two months and you'd be pregnant."
Tina had long straight blonde hair, with a flawless olive skintone. She was tall and gorgeous. She wore a silver dress, also short enough to be a top, with black strappy heels. I always assumed the pair had the same mum and different dads. They were similar in size and skintone, but their hair and attitude were different. Lisa bellowed at Tinas joke,
"You know Aliyah" said Lisa "You're not totally unattractive."
Nice one girls. "Ok" i said grabbing my books out of my locker, which was two along from Lisa's. Lucky me I guess.
"i totally see it now, you're right Lisa" Tina remarked "Your hair is actually appealing, you're like Goldilocks"
i grinned, that almost sounded like a compliment.
"Aww thanks Tina" i replied. i was shocked that for five minuets i was atleast getting along with them. Mina and Tina strutted off and i grabbed my books and headed to class. My first lesson, Mr Jackson maths. Mr Jackson also taught music. Although I always thought he was a coach, he was big and broad enough to be a coach. He himself looked like an alpha wolf. He was 6'5 and very attractive, to say the least. Although he was already married to his mate, Mrs Jackson, she taught English. The pair were very cute together. he handed out our practice papers to get us ready for exams when we come back after the Christmas holidays.
In maths Tina and Lisa sit two rows Infront of me, I sit at the back of the classroom in-between my bestest friends, Savannah Best and Lilly Wright, we've been friends for a long time, since even before my parent were killed. the three of us have been friends since we were about six years old. we had grown up together. I've always been grateful to have two true best friends. Mr Jackson told us we wasn't aloud to speak or ask questions during the practice paper, to get us used to sitting exams. I shot Savannah and Lilly a look of annoyance before writing our names on the front of the papers.
i was about a third of the way into my paper when I heard Tina and Lisa giggling in front of me, Mr Jackson shot them a look and said "one more, and you're out girls" They lowered their heads in shame and embarrassment. At the end of the lesson, Mr Jackson said he will mark our practice papers and have them back to us, for the next lesson.
After mats i had a free period before our lunch break, so I asked Savannah and Lilly "hey, would you like to go to the libary?"
they smiled and replied " yes of course"
The library is were we sit on our phones and gossip about everyone in our year. Last week the topic of discussion was Callan, a boy in our year. He was on the same Basketball team as the twins. i think he picked up their habit of pulling my hair out of its bun or ponytail. I enjoyed spending time with the girls.
The girls asked what i wanted for my birthday this year. I said the same as I do every year.
"Just another year of friendship. It's all i could ever want."
Savannah rolled her eyes at me and said "What about materialistic things?" " You don't want a dress or a new phone?"
I chuckled, realizing they know me more than i know myself.
Lilly chimed in with "Why don't we each buy her a dress for the twin's party, it is her birthday too afterall"
i was ecstatic that they remembered. That's why they're my bestest friends.
The free period was over, so we started walking towards the canteen to get some lunch. " At least tomorrow is Friday, and we've got a day off", I thought to myself. That's when i saw the Twins, with their stick-thin girlfriends, Jennifer and Masie. I tried not to be seen by them, but i knew they'd seen me. Brandon started heading over to me, leaving his Masie with Blake and Jennifer. Blake nodded his head to acknowledge me.
Brandon came over and said "Hello ladies, how may i be of assistance today?" Lilly and Savannah giggled and blushed, i turned to face Brandon and replied " Nothing, thankyou. ill see you at home later on."
He looked at the floor very disappointed, rubbing the back of his neck. Masie saw us and started to head over. she clung to Brandon like cellophane, drowning us with her scent, vanilla and magnolia. A very nice combination. she didn't look too amused to see him standing with us, she simply said " Hi girls, Bye girls" and dragged him away to go stand with her friends.
I couldn't help but feel sorry for him.