Two Face Demon

CHAPTER TWO

Maria POV

I sat on my bed glancing through the magazine. My belly grumbled, evidence that I am hungry. I stood up and stepped out of my room. I walked through the main floor to the living room that leads to the kitchen when I heard my step father speaking to my mom. His voice echoed through the walls of the room and his tone, reverberated some words that made me paused.

"You need to get Maria ready for tonight's feast." He said blurting his voice at my mom.

"Ready for what feast?" My mom asked with a curious voice, dropping the piece of cake from her hand in the plate on the table.

"She is ready now. For the Omega feast that will be held tonight." Micheal said with a serious face.

I never liked Micheal. He is my stepdad and also, a powerful shifter. He married my mom after my dad died few years ago. So, I tried as much to avoid clashing with him in the house.

"Make sure she is dressed properly in her best clothes." He added, picking the piece of cake my mom dropped on the plate.

"What did you do, Micheal?" My mom asked with a frowned face.

Micheal licked his fingers as he try to speak, "I included her name in this year's Omega feast. And they liked her."

My eyes widened in disbelief. I held the hem of my cloth tightly as if scared of something in front of me. My heart was beating fast and if not for the scent of the berry cake, they would have smell my scent standing behind them.

I can't imagine myself at this year's Omega feast. It is a feast where young girls of age 18 to 20 are paraded for bidding by the Alphas. When an Alpha bid for an Omega and wins the bid. She becomes his slave, mostly for pleasure.

"But she doesn't have a wolf yet." Said my mom.

"But she is nineteen already." Said Micheal with a straight face. "And by the way, she doesn't need to have a wolf to be chosen. The organizers liked her, that should be to her advantage."

My mom sighed heavily, "My poor Maria. But..."

"But what?" Micheal said, raising his voice. "Think about it, we will be able to earn from her if eventually, she got chosen."

"Are you been serious now!?" My mom spoke with a sharp tone. "Wait! Is this for your selfish interest that you want to trade my daughter in this year's Omega feast?"

"Selfish reasons!?" Micheal retarded, his voice now becoming more loud. "What has she offer in this house other than causing problems and chaos around."

"Micheal...!" My mom sneered. "I don't know why you don't like her. She is... She just need time and someone to help her find her wolf. I don't know why you have to list her for the feast."

"Remember, we could earn from her. We need to make money to survive. We can't keep living our lives like this." Micheal said with a thick voice.

"I am not comfortable with this , Micheal." My mom said, her voice sounded distressed.

I stood behind them hearing everything. My hand was already turned into fist, ready to punch Micheal on his face. I hate him so much. But I have to control myself not to let my anger get the better of me.

"Such a monster." I said softly and unintentional but it Micheal heard me with his sensitive ears. His eyes were as bright as the sun despite been dark with horror. I hate to admit his aura but he is good looking and has strong body.

Micheal turned around sharply, his gaze fell on me. "What are doing there?" He asked, looking at me from head to toe. His tone was sharp which startled me.

"Maria!" My mom called out my name, sounding surprise. She signaled with her hand for me to come over but I wasn't going to seat between them anyways. So I tried to make attempt to walk away and head to the kitchen.

"Nothing, I am hungry so I am heading to the kitchen." I said, trying to walk away with an audacious tone.

"Let me join you." My mom stood up from her seat and walked with me to the kitchen.

I am already thinking of running away from here. Far from here untill the feast is over. My mom spoke, as if she read my mind, she spoke some comforting words to me, "Maria, everything will be fine I promise."

I nodded my head as we entered the kitchen. I gave her a faint smile that didn't reach my eyes. She has a beautiful smile which always weakens me. Her illuminated face reminds me of her struggle through all the challenges and yet, remain strong for me. But I can't just allow Micheal to trade me off at this year's feast. So I plan to run away.

"Maria..." My mom began to speak. Her voice cracked a little. "... I know Micheal has not been the..."

I quickly cut her off, "... Mom, I know. It's okay." I said with a fake smile on my face. Tucking my hair backwards with my fingers as I looked at her.

"You are okay with been selected for the Omega feast!?" She asked with a surprised tone.

I nodded my head. I walked towards the fridge and brought out some cereals pouring it into a bowl. My mom helped me pour out the milk into the bowl. And with that, there was silence between us before I then walked out of the kitchen and headed straight into my room.

Suddenly, I heard a loud bang on my door. The bang was continues that it send cold chills down my spine. And then a thick loud voice echoed through the wooden door, "Maria... Are you in there?" It was the voice of Micheal.

"Open the damn door right now." He yelled, his voice stings with anger.

Without hesitation I quickly zip my box and was about to jump through the window when suddenly, the door banged opened heavily.