Aaliyah
Well could my life get any worse? No really, could it? Ever since I had my first shift at 8, protecting myself and 2 of my friends, I have been known as the abomination. See not only did I shift way too early but I was also a pure white wolf with 2 different color eyes. One was green, the color of an emerald and the other blue, the color of the Caribbean Sea. I cried for days afterward because I did not know what was going on. My pack ignored me. I got called a freak, and abomination like it was my fault that I shift 5 years before everyone else. Never a kind word except from the only 2 people that were happy I shifted at 8. Because I saved their lives.
“Aaliyah, get down here now I will not repeat myself twice.” yes that is how my parents talk to me anymore. No love in their voices. Why did the Moon Goddess allow this to happen? “Yes Mother” I stopped calling her mom years ago after she and my Father slapped me for being an embarrassment to them. “in 3 days time it will be your 18th birthday and seeing as you are nothing but an abomination, a freak we have asked Alpha Jackson to send you away. We can not have weakness in our pack.” my mother said coldly. Wow I knew they hated me but to have me kicked out of my pack was just craziness. I didn’t mention but my Father is second in command. Yes I am the daughter of the Beta. You would think I’d get respect but no not even my own parents respected or cared for me. I didn’t argue with them I just turned and went to my room to get dressed for school.
When I got to school I was immediately greeted by my 2 best and only friends Allison and Jacob. They turned 18 about 2 months ago and found out they were mates. I am so happy for them they deserve to be happy. As soon as Allison saw my face she knew it was a bad day. “Aaliyah whats wrong?” worry laced in Allison’s voice. Aaliyah knew this news was going to be hard. “My parents are going to ask Alpha Jackson to kick me out on my 18th birthday.” a loud gasp came from Allison and then a sob. Jacob was consoling her with sadness in his eyes. “How can they do this to you? Don’t they even care?” now it was Jacob who was upset, but he wasn’t crying like his mate no he was seething in anger. At least I had my friends to have my back. The bell rang and we headed to class but as soon as I got there I knew something was wrong. “Ms. Martinez as soon as school is over Alpha Jackson would like to see you.” Those words lift my teacher Mr. Martin without emotion and I knew my day had officially went from bad to worse.
I made it to the pack house with my friends in tow and I told them to wait for me. I was so scared what he would say. I knew from my conversation this morning that it had something to do with me being kicked out. As I lifted my hand to knock the door came flying open. I was so startled I fell on my ass. A small chuckle came from in front of me. When I looked up my face paled. Alpha Jackson was standing above me getting amusement out of my humiliation. Just great. I stood as quickly as possible. “You wanted to see me Alpha?” I bowed my head out of respect. “Yes, come in Aaliyah we have much to discuss.” That didn’t sound good at all.
“Aaliyah, as you know we have had issues because of your …. situation.” O.k. so he’s not calling me a freak or abomination that’s good. Right? My nerves getting the better of me and I start biting my thumb nail. “You see as the Alpha of one of the strongest packs we cannot be perceived as weak. We cannot have an abomination in our pack.” and there it is the insult. “I know Alpha. My parents have already discussed my status here in the pack and I just have one small request.” Goddess please let him grant it. “I only ask that I be allowed to graduate so that when I do leave I can at least have a way to work.” Since we only had 2 weeks left to graduate I prayed to the Moon Goddess he would grant me this. “Alright I will grant you this request, but your parents no longer wish you be in their care.” Well I can’t say that didn’t hurt because it really did. I can remember being Daddy’s princess. I was his pride and joy. Why couldnt my parents love me ?
I felt numb the rest of the day. Allison and Jacob stayed with me as long as they could. They knew I needed them. It hurt that my parents would do this to me. I'm not the freak they and the other pack members label me as. That night as I lay in my bed I drift off to sleep and had the most wonderful dream. I was on this beautiful beach. My best friend was there and so was her mate. Then I stare down and see arms enveloping me as we watch several small children run through the water. When I wake the next morning I say a small prayer to the Moon Goddess "Please let that be my future."