CHAPTER ONE
1020 Words
Selene stood at a secluded spot as she watched her parents get ready.
“Mom, how do I look?" Her sister, Selene asked, admiring herself in the mirror that stood in front of her.
“You look stunning my dear.." Their mother, Jane, replied by blowing a kiss at her daughter.
Selene's heart swelled with love and pride as she watched her family get ready for the evening's festivities. Grace looked stunning in her elegant gown, and their mother, Jane, looked radiant in her exquisite dress.
Selena Felt grateful to be a part of such a beautiful, loving family.
But as the moment passed, a pang of sadness hit her heart, if only she could be a part of them.
She was ousted by her family.
“Are you not getting ready?" Grace asked, turning to Selene.
“I will... “ Selene Replied in a low voice.
" Then get going! “ Grace snapped at her.
" Don't try to be unfortunate and make us late.. “ she rolled her eyes.
Selene straightened herself up and she walked into the closet to get dressed.
" So annoying... “ Grace mumbled with a frown as Selenewalked away.
" Mom, how do I look in this? “ She asked gleefully, raising a diamond necklace.
Jane looked at the necklace, her eyes lighting up.
"Oh, Grace , that's gorgeous!" she exclaimed, her face glowing with pride.
"I can't believe you've grown into such a beautiful young woman. You're the spitting image of your mother."
Grace beamed, her cheeks pink with happiness. "Thank you, Mom," she said, her voice full of joy. "I love you so much."
Jane smiled and embraced her daughter. "I love you too, my darling girl. Now, let's get you ready for the evening. We don't want to keep your father waiting..” she said, arranging Jane's hair.
" Now where's that girl, Selene!!!" Jane yelled at the top of her voice.
“I'm coming, just a second..” Selenereplied from inside as she quickly got dressed.
She did not want to make her mother or sister angry tonight. She quickly got dressed and she stepped out of the closet.
" I'm ready.. '' she announced and Grace 's smile fell the moment she saw Selene's dress.
"What are you wearing?" Grace demanded, her eyes narrowed in jealousy.
Selene looked so pretty in the dress and she wanted it.
" Mom!” Grace called accusingly as she turned to her mother.
" Yes dear, do you need anything? "
“Where did you get Selenethat dress.." she pointed at the dress.
“Why dear, your father bought a lot for you to choose from.." Jane pointed out and Grace even frowned the more.
" I want it!!" She blurted out defiantly.
Jane's eyes widened in surprise, and she looked at Grace in disbelief.
"You want Selene's dress?" she asked, her voice incredulous.
"But it's hers! She's already wearing it!"
Grace crossed her arms and frowned.
"Well, I want it too!" she insisted.
"You should have gotten me something like that instead of those boring dresses."
Jane sighed as she faced Selene.
" Give the dress to your sister.. “ she ordered as Selene froze.
" Huh? “ She stammered in surprise.
" You heard Mom!! “ Grace snapped at her.
" Pull off the dress and give it to me.. “ she demanded like the spoiled child she was.
Selene hesitated, feeling torn.
The dress had been a gift from her friend and it was the only thing she had to wear to the ball.
But she also didn't want to disappoint her mother.
Finally, she took a deep breath and reached for the zipper at the back of the dress.
Slowly, she pulled it down and let the dress fall to the floor. She stepped out of it, feeling vulnerable and exposed in just her undergarments.
"There," she said, her voice shaking. "You can have it."
Grace beamed, then scooped up the dress and ran off to change into it.
“How do I look, mother?" She grinned as her mother gave her thumbs off.
*Perfect, now the Alpha would not be able to take his eyes off me.. “ she jumped happily and snapped her back at Selene.
" Why are you standing there? Get dressed unless you're ready to receive an earful from Dad.. “ she said harshly at her little sister, Selene’s who bowed her head.
A hot tear slid down Selene's cheek, and she tried to blink it away before Grace noticed. She felt angry and hurt, and she wished she could just run away and hide. But she knew she couldn't. She had to stay and face the music, no matter how much it hurt it felt.
“Get something else to wear.." Her mother instructed leaving with Grace .
That's how it had always been, she was the least favorite daughter.
They all loved Grace and did everything she asked, even though she was the eldest daughter.
Selene's heart sank as she watched them leave. She felt like she was invisible like she didn't matter to anyone. It was a feeling she had become all too familiar with over the years.
She went to her closet and pulled out another dress, a simple blue gown that she had always liked. It was nothing fancy, but it was comfortable and made her feel like herself.
Slowly, she dressed herself and ran a brush through her hair. She didn't have time for anything fancy, so she simply pulled it back into a low bun.
She looked at herself, feeling content with her new look.
The Alpha was throwing a party for the newly appointed officials and they were invited as her father held a high position in the pack.
As Selene stood there, she thought about what the party would be like. She imagined the hall filled with people, all dressed in their finest clothes. She really didn't want to go but she was forced by her mother.
Taking a deep breath, she grabbed a small purse and made her way out of the room.
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