Saved By Him.

My Birthday.

After Grey didn't come to school that day, he did the next, he explained everything which was a huge relief as I thought I'd upset him. I'm glad I didn't.

I couldn't help feel bad that I made him feel like crap. He's got nothing to feel crap about. Maybe I should keep the beatings a secret from him.

I told him about Saturday, how its my birthday. He asked about a party, I told him there would be a party but not mine. My brothers Alpha ceremony. I'll just be a waiter that day, but its okay because I had two years to get use to it.

We also had a conversation about mates and how I expected mine to reject me the minute he saw me. I knew he'd probably already get invited but I invited him anyway. He said he'd come. That makes me happy.

The next 5 days I'm rushed off my feet, with invitations, cooking and cleaning. My father gave me some clothes to wear to serve so I wouldn't embarrass them. They weren't new but they were to me, because it's the first time he's ever given me something. As sad as it is, I classed them as a birthday gift.

Saturday! Wow, that came around fast. 4.30am I was up and cooking breakfast. Father came down and said as it's my birthday, I could eat cereal. I was happy!

I didn't get a happy birthday but that's okay. I got sent to my room to eat.

The phone lit up. A text from Grey.

"Happy Birthday Princess! Have a good day! xx".

I replied : Thank you so much!! See you Later xx".

Half way through chomping through my small bowl of cereal, it dawned on me, at midnight I meet my mate, if I have one! Oh gosh...

Breathe In and out, because I have to decorate this damn house and clean..

By 5.30pm I'm finished and get ordered to get ready. I get a quick shower apply a little make up and get dressed.

My brother is ordering me around as usual with his threats.

I'll need to talk to Grey at some point, tonight is the night I can escape here, before I leave my room, I send Grey a quick text.

"Hi Grey. If you can spare me 5 mins on my break later, I need to talk to you. It's important. S xx"

"Sure thing Ill be there within the hour. Looking forward to seeing you!xx". A little smile forms on my face.

Guests will start arriving at 8pm. Over 500 people and I'm working on my own. My father refused to get anyone else to help me. I hope I don't mess up.

My father picks at everything I've done, alone. "It's not straight, it's the wrong colour". My heart breaks, but I've done my best.

8am arrives sooner than I'd like and of course, no happy birthdays for me just a boat load of congrats for my brother. Even though he's hurt me alot, I do want him to be happy as alpha I hope he finds a mate he cherishes.

Everyone as I thought just pushes past me and gives me orders. All I keep saying in my head is don't mess it up, it's like my mantra.

Grey isn't here yet and I haven't had time to check my phone. I trust he will be here.

I hear a commotion outside so I'm sent to see what the issue is. Grey and my brother are arguing. Oh no. This is going to be bad.

"guys, what's going on"? I asked.

"This doesn't concern you, you silly dumb slut". Was my brothers reply.

Upon hearing that, Grey punched him.

Oh shoot. It escalated between them until I got between them, my brother kicked me in the stomach then the face. Grey was at my side immediately followed by my father.

"Sophia, get back to work".

Grey was furious.

"Your stupid i***t son has just knocked seven bells out of her and you're telling her to get back to being your slave, you can get stuffed". I whispered for him to shut up, but he didn't listen.

I didn't know how to calm the situation. I just touched Greys shoulder and he stopped. I smiled to him as I walked away to get cleaned up.

"Sophia, wait up". I heard him yell.

I stopped and waited for him.

"what's up?" I asked.

"Are you mad at me". He hung his head down.

"I'm not mad at you. That was sweet though thank you, I best get back or I'll get in even more trouble".

I walk off as he gives me a little smile. I'll catch up with him later.

I check the time! Half an hour until I turn 18!!