The Rise Of The Alpha Female

Social deceit

It was almost morning and I was still wide awake, staring at the ceiling. Lucas's words kept playing over and over in my head all through the night. I could not sleep no matter how much I tossed and turned. His words just wouldn't leave my mind.

"A secret hanging over your existence in the palace .". He had said.

I knew I wasn't of royal blood, but what more could there be? I thought as a sigh escaped my mouth. I looked out of the window, it was almost morning. The day of the event. The thought of facing that day, let alone the party felt unbearable. I pulled the covers over my head and hoped to disappear.

A loud bang on my door shattered my solitude.

"Naomi get up, it is past 9 am already; have you forgotten what today is?". My mother Luna Isabella commanded as she barged into my room with a maid behind her.

She went straight to the window blinds and opened them. Letting in the morning sun. It hit me directly in my face, making me twist my face uncomfortably.

That was her usual ritual every morning whenever I slept more than I should. Especially, on a day so special as today.

"I don't want to go to the party, mother. I'd rather stay here in bed .". I groaned and said to my mother, burying my head further with the cover to prevent the sun from piecing into my eyes.

But my mother wouldn't hear of that.

"Don't be silly young lady!". My mother said and threw the cover away from me. "Everyone is up already, and dressed. Our guests will be arriving anytime soon and the party will begin". She added, insisting, and was already getting my stuff ready for me.

"But I don't belong there. I'm not part of this family, mother".

"Stop being silly, Naomi. Your father asked every daughter of this family to be present. You cannot defy the AlphaKing". My mother said. She walked briskly towards my wardrobe and opened it. She brought out my special ball dress and other accessories.

"My father?". I queried.

I was scheming to get a clue from my mother about the secret Lucas mentioned to me last night. The question and the tone I used in asking it made my mother stop what she was doing and turn to look at me. I maintained my gaze on her and searched her face. Then she spoke up after a moment, rather in a hurry.

"Your stepfather! She corrected herself and proceeded to place the dress and the accessories on the bed beside me. I was still lying down and my mother urged me to get up and get dressed.

"Mother, can I ask you something?_. I asked protestation on my lips. But my mother cut me off.

"Enough, Naomi!". She snapped. "You will go to this party and that is final.!_. My mother commanded. "And, where is this maid..?!". She asked, calling on the maid who was standing by the door.

"Get her ready!".

The maid hurried to my side and helped me out of bed, and into the bathroom to shower. I reluctantly followed the maid to the washroom. My mind was full of thoughts as I was dressed up in a lavish gown. I felt lost, and fake. Like I was being played, and stuck in a game i didn't quite get. My mother's words wouldn't also leave my mind.

"You cannot defy the AlphaKing".;

But I wanted to defy him. To defy his entire arrangement

Haunted by that feeling, I walked slowly through the palace yard to the ballroom. There were fleets of beautiful and expensive cars littered all over the palace yard. Cars ranging from Rolls Royce to limousine, to Benz, and the latest Bugatti and Ferrari. All beautifully arranged around the palace yard. In the middle of the other cars was a very beautiful car. Romantically designed with red ribbons and scented flowers, with a placard that reads "BE MY WIFE" on it.

It was so beautiful to behold.

When I arrived at the ball hall, all the guests were already seated, and chatting happily with each other, eating and drinking. The Alpha was seated too amid the noble chiefs and leaders in attendance. Beside him on both sides were his two favourite wives; the Alpha's first wife Luna Rachel and Luna Isabella, my mother.

As soon as I walked in through the door, my mother's eyes caught mine, and she smiled warmly at me. She must have been staring at the door, counting times, and expecting me to walk in. I smiled and stepped aside. I figured I should let the party people enjoy themselves, and slipped off to the side near the door.

There, I took a full view of the noble guests at the party. The grand hall was a spectacle of wealth and opulence. All the people in attendance were expensively dressed and gorgeous with an aura that speaks of wealth. Chandeliers sparkled, and the air was thick with the scent of exotic flowers mixed with the expensive perfumes the guests were putting on. I felt out of place, with my earlier conversation with Lucas gnawing at my confidence.

Soon it was time for the Mill-Mild City sons to choose their brides. And I was conspicuously excluded. In my confused state, I overheard some of the men nearby whispering.

"She is a broken werewolf...". One sneered.

"A slave, and the daughter of an Omega who cannot even shift..".

I felt my blood boil within me. How dare they refer to my father as a weak man? My father wasn't a weak man, he was betrayed and murdered by the royal family. I balled my fist and tried not to lose my temper. I decided to leave the place and was about to step out when Lucas suddenly appeared. His presence only added to my frustration.

"Naomi..". He called, blocking my path. "You cannot leave now, the party just began. ".

"Watch me..!". I retorted, trying to push past Lucas. But he reached out and grabbed my arm.

"You can't leave now, there is an agreement you must know about .". Lucas began, but I was already boiling with anger. Seeing Lucas hold my hand was already making me sick.

"Let me go, Lucas .!". I warned.

"Not until you hear what I have to say. You were brought into this palace to become my wife when you come of age. And I think that time is now . ".

"Over my dead body, Lucas ..!". I said and jerked my hand free. "I'd rather die than marry you .!". I found myself laughing.

I didn't know why I laughed, but it was bitter laughter. Lucas must be the Joker of the century.

"I hate you Lucas! And I will never be your wife .!".

The confrontation drew the attention of the guests, and they stood watching Ashley Lucas and I engaged in a word battle. The anger I had bottled within me finally erupted, and I didn't care about the little scene I was creating as my voice echoed through the hall. My mother, Luna Isabella rushed over with her face looking pale.

"Naomi, control yourself. You are causing a scene .!".

But I couldn't stop. I was shaking with anger, and if I weren't broken truly, I would have transformed at that spot. My ten years of pent-up anger and frustration poured out.

"You are a monster, Lucas. You use your power to hurt people. I will never submit to you..!". I went on, not minding that the AlphaKing was watching.

My mother intervened and scolded me with a stern voice.

"That's enough, Naomi! You must apologize to Lucas this minute!".

But I refused, I will not apologize for speaking the truth. Lucas was a monster and should be told so. The room fell silent for a while, and Lucas suddenly growled.

"Who wants a broken mate after all.?! Naomi, you are a liability and a burden to the entire pack..!". Lucas sneered at me with hatred in his eyes and malice in his voice.

"I would rather remain mateless than be married to someone like you, Lucas. You disgust me!". I fired back.

Both of us stood glaring at each other, making it obvious that we could not stand each other's sight.