Hunt: ADG Chapter Two
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Elizabeth Point Of View
After I leave Alexandra with Martin. I go to my own room. Entering the small perfect square place gives me an air of home.
I go to my small dresser and catch a glimpse of my reflection. Pin straight, honey brown hair reaches the middle of my back. Doe Hazel eyes, a dainty nose, a heart shaped face. A smile tugs at my pink lips.
At least good look aren't for the higher ranks. I'd say I'm fairly cute. I go through my drawer and take out a small, brown notebook.
My diary, yeah, anyone who knows me won't believe I have one. But I do have this little product of tree death and I like to call it. The little b***h. I open an empty page and start writing.
"Elizabeth!"
"I'm not doing anything!" I snap the cover shut.
"He's here, sweetie!" Mom says, ignoring my statement. "Sebastian is back!"
"Oh my god," I said monotonously as I put my diary back. "Woo-Hoo!" forcing a smile.
"Don't be so dry, dear." Mom takes my arm. "Come on, at least have a look at him!"
He's the most handsome man I've ever seen. I just remember what Daisy had said. Well, let's see what this Mr. Universe looks like.
Mom and I enters the great hall built besidess the pack house for meetings or celebrations. The scent of at least a hundred Lycans perfumes and fool reaches my nose at once. The place is packed, a lot more people are here than I expected.
Probably because they invited guests from neighbouring packs too.
"Look! There on the stage!" Mom said loudly to me.
I look ahead, above the sea of people, at the stage and my eyes widen. Dark, stormy blue eyes stare back at me, as if they've been looking for me this entire time. I swallow thickly. I'm screwed.
"Isn't he handsome?" Mom asked me.
"Uhmm, yeah. Gorgeous," I say mindlessly.
"Attention please, everyone," Alpha Sean stated.
Everyone settles down, I quickly grab mom's hand and go towards a few empty chairs. If they haven't noticed us, might as well attend our first ever pack announcement.
"I thank all of you for sharing our happiness," he says and then puts a hand on his son's shoulder. "My son, Sebastian, has come back after five years of training."
Everyone claps. Mom nudges me and grudgingly. I clap too.
"As all of you know," he continues. "This year, we will be hosting the Alpha's Hunt. I encourage all of you to arrive at our northern Manor House for the ceremony."
Another round of applause, but this time heavy with tension. "As for the rest of the night, please enjoy!" he ended.
"The Alpha's what?" I ask Mom.
"The Alpha's Hunt dear," mom answered looking a bit pale. "In which all the Lycan Alphas participate to chose the Alpha Supreme of the continent."
"Hmm..." I turn my gaze to the stage again. "So, they're all going to the northern manor."
"Yes dear," Mom nods. "The Alpha's family. Beta Drew and Beta female, Carmilla will stay here to manage the pack affairs. They take a few omegas with them to take care of the manor's work," she added.
"You think Daisy will go with them?" I ask hopefully.
"With the way she's holding onto Sebastian?" Mom smiled grinly. "I can guess, she is."
For some reason, I feel a tiny knot in my stomach but I shrug it off. Good riddance! Who wants Sebastian here anyways? When we go back, all the young or new adult omegas are lining up.
"Where are they going?" I ask Mom.
"Probably for the Alpha family to pick who will go with them," Mom answered.
I look at her in surprise. "Pick? We're not merchandise," I said angrily, not at mom but at the point.
"It's how it goes, Elizabeth..." Mom said.
"Elizabeth!" Alexandra waves at me from the queue. "Come here, quick!" she shouted.
I take a step forward but Mom grabs my hand, I look back with a raised eyebrow.
"I told Martin you wouldn't be an option. Don't go in there, alright?" Mom said.
I nod. "I'll just listen to what Alexandra wants to say, be right back." Mom let go of me and goes to the quarters, I go to Alexandra.
"I'm going to die of nervousness!" she said, clenching my hands in her dammy ones.
"Chill, Xandra." I roll my eyes. "Wouldn't it be a pretty trip to the North?" I suggest, looking at the bright side.
"Yes but," she bites her bottom lip. "I'm not like you, Elizabeth! I can't handle new situations like I was born to do that!"
"I know I'm pretty legit but this is taking it a bit too far," I remarked. I rake my brain to come up with something to ease her nerves.
An idea pops in my head, I look back at the quarters and than at Alexander's nervous face.
"Fine, I'll walk with you until you've there but I have to come back afterwards!" I sighed with my decision.
"Thank you!" she squeezes my hands in gratitude.
We reached the lounge of the pack house quickly. Alpha Sean, Luna Feather, Daisy and her older brother Cecilion, and the oh-so-amazing Sebastian Walts are sitting on the sofas. They look at the omegas as people would look at automobiles in a showroom.
Dark blue eyes turn to me with the unmistakable superiority and haughtiness of a Lycan Alpha.
I frowned a little. "Excuse me."
I turn around to go to my room but a deep voice makes me stop in my tracks. "Going to pack your things already?"
My muscle tense. Slowly, I turn around, very aware of everyone's eyes on me. Sebastian stares straight at me, his face blank.
"I'm not one of the omegas that are going," I said keeping my tone normal.
"But you are an omega, aren't you?" he raises his dark brown eyebrow.
I open my mouth to say something but Alpha beat me to it. "Sebastian, you should pick someone a little more... Obedient."
He looks at me I'm a bug under his shoe. "Elizabeth has always had a problem with discipline," he continued.
"The Alpha is right," I agree just wanting to get away. "I'm not the best choice."
Dark, stormy blue eyes drill into my own and a shiver runs through my spine. I lower my head just for the sake of looking away, willing my heart to stop beating so fast.
A moment later, my chin is caught between a callous thumb and finger and my face is jerked up. Sebastian looks over my face, turns it to one side, then the other. As if observing either or not the product he wants fulfill his demands. For some reason, his behaviour disappoints me.
My hands close into fists when I meet his eyes again, I glare at him with every bit of fire in my soul. Sebastian stares right back at me, thoughtfully. He let go of me, I refrain myself from stepping back.
"A werewolf Omega who's not obedient to Lycans?" Sebastian said. "I wonder why no one has taught you otherwise yet."
With a derivise snort, I simply turn my face away.
"I think," it was Daisy who speak. "It's an excellent idea. Elizabeth could learn a lot if Sebastian was in charge of her."
I'm not some pet animal, all of you are morons! I don't need to be tamed! I remained silent while they keep talking about me.
"I agree with Daisy," Luna Feather said. My heart drops to my stomach. "Elizabeth, you will be going with us," she clearly demands.
I look up, ready to protest but someone else step into my line of sight so all I can see is the amusement in dark blue eyes.
"Now, you can go and pack your things," Sebastian continues. "We'll leave tomorrow, at five in the morning..."
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