I awoke with a start, with a muffled cry I pushed back into the corner. Trembles radiated through my body. I looked up and my eyes met Amy's, she was frowning.
"S-Sorry." I said, looking up at her through my tear coated lashes.
"No, honey, shh, it's okay. With all that you've gone through I expected you to be a lot less trusting." She cooed, "Now, why are you naked? Did I forget to leave clothes out?" Her brows drew close together as she thought.
"Ma'am, I-I just haven't worn anything in so long it feels weird." She frowned and a sad look flashed in her eyes, "I-I'll try and get used to it?" I said quietly. She smiled, no, more like beamed at me. Apparently I had said the right thing.
"That would be lovely Eliza. Oooh, I almost forgot! I have some clothes today for you to choose from." She giggled, this woman had the energy of a thirteen year old. She rushed over to the large bed and picked up various items of clothing.
In the end I had chosen black skinny jeans that had some tears in them and a dark army green top that was really loose. Amy had said it was 'cropped?' but I didn't know what that meant. She had tucked in the front and pulled two strands of my hair back and tied them with a small clear band behind my head. "Ah, it's as if you were my daughter." She whispered as she looked at me.
"Did you not have children, Miss Amy?" I asked, tilting my head to the side.
"Oh, I forgot! I didn't tell you! I have two sons, the younger is Carter. He's an absolute sweetheart. My oldest is Noah, he's kinda troublesome. If ya know what I mean." She said with a laugh. No, no I didn't know what she meant. "Eliza, do you know what you are? What we all are?" She asked, I tilted my head. OH, she meant Were's right?
"Yeah, I think I know what you're talking about." I said nodding my head slightly, she breathed out a sigh of relief.
"So do you know when your shift will be? Or have you already shifted?" She asked, with a smile and a happy glint in her baby blue eyes.
"I think sometime next week, I turn eighteen on Friday."
"Eeeeeeeee! I'm sooooo excited!" She screeched. I smiled, I had only known Amy for a day and she had already earned my trust. I don't know why I trusted the older couple so much but I wasn't going to question it. "We HAVE to plan a party!" I swear, this woman.
"N-no, that's not necessary." I said quickly, my face paling. She looked at me and nodded. "I-I'm sorry to disappoint you Miss Amy." I whispered,
"Oh sweetie. I was rushing you. I just thought with you opening up to Jhon and I you were ready." She cooed, I smiled,
"I-I don't know yet Miss Amy. M-Maybe by the end of the week, I might be."I swallowed, she smiled brightly.
"Only if you're up to it dear." She paused, "Now come along, lets go get breakfast."She began to walk out of the room and I followed.
"Uh, do you know when your sons will be home?" I asked nervously, I didn't want to be surprised by two new potentially harmful males. I sucked my lip into my mouth as we approached the dining room. Amy walked in without hesitation, I peeked my head in and gasped. The room was full of people, most of which were shirtless males. I pushed myself against the wall and breathed deeply. 'I will not cry, I will not cry. I will go in there and be a civilized human being.' I chanted to myself. 'Breath in. Breath out. Calm.' I told myself as I took a step into the dining room. Silence. Silence fell over the room, but in seconds it was broken by whispers. Then the talking returned to normal, the shock of a new person had died down and people went back to their talking. I sighed and walked to where they seemed to be serving food, as I walked past a group of relatively hot male I heard a whistle. I ignored it and fidgeted with my fingers as I continued walking. More cat calls followed and I received glares from the females, I was already making enemies.
"Bro, her figure is sweet!" One guy whispered,
"I would totally hit that dude." A blond male answered
"Ugh! Who does she think she is? Just because she's pretty doesn't mean she owns the place!" One girl practically yelled,
"She does have really pretty eyes though Briana. Are they silver? No, more like a light grey."
"ARIANA, STOP IT."
"Her dark brown hair is really nice too, I love the way it's wavy at the end." Continued Ariana, I heard a loud slap. My head jerked up and I noticed a large red handprint on Ariana's face. The hall grew silent, Ariana looked over with a shocked expression. Her eyes landed on mine and she snarled, "THIS IS ALL YOUR FAULT!" She screamed. "IF YOU HADN'T WALKED IN LIKE YOU OWNED THE PLACE BRI WOULDN'T HAVE HIT ME!" "Y-YOU B***H!"
"Uhm, I-I'm sorry?" I said quietly
"I'M SUPPOSED TO MEET WITH A POTENTIAL MATE IN THIRTY MINUETS!"Airana yelled,
"I said I'm sorry." I said louder, getting a little annoyed, "It's not like I'm the one who slapped you." She snarled at my words and stalked forward.
"Why are you even here? You're just a little rogue b***h." She stopped right in my face, this had escalated quickly. I was in the middle of it even though I did nothing.
"If you don't back off right now, I'll make sure you won't meet with any potential mates." I said low and threateningly, my temper had gotten the best of me. I had no idea where this bravery had come from, but I liked myself as the confident brave girl. Ariana drew back, a look of horror on her 'pretty' face. She pulled back and seemed to shrink,
"I-I-I'm s-sorry." She whispered and tilted her head in a sign of submission. My brows drew together in confusion,
"It's alright, just please don't flip out on people." I said quietly, she nodded and scurried off. When I looked up, people were staring at me weirdly, sucking my lip into my mouth. I chewed on it and fidgeted with my hands. Amy walked up to me beaming,
"I have no idea what happened in the beginning but I caught the end of it. Sweetie, did you know you were born into a high ranking family?" She asked seemingly ecstatic,
"I always just assumed I was an omega's child."
"Oh no dear, you're probably the child of a Third, Beta, or even Alpha!" She smiled and did a quick clap of her hands showing her happiness. "Ah! I just can't wait till you meet my sons!" I gulped, "They should be home by your birthday!" People started clapping in the room, cheers and whistles were heard. I guess they were excited for her sons? Amy saw the confusion on my face and said, "My sons are their future Alpha's, Noah was supposed to take over but he wanted Carter's help. So we get two Alpha's and two Luna's, they get to choose their Lunas when they return."
Over the next few days I grew more comfortable with the pack, some of the males however made me uncomfortable. I continued to sleep naked in my corner but I did get more accustomed to wearing clothing. On Wednesday we went out and bought me some clothing at a place they called the 'Mall'. They had also begun training me in self defense. Today is my birthday, I turn 18 today.
I took another small bite of the strawberries I had been working on. I loved strawberries. I bit into another and closed my eyes, stifling a moan. Then the doorbell rang, and I heard Miss Amy's small feet whacking against the tiles as she ran to it. I stiffened, my heart began racing. Everyone has a key to the house, why did they have to ring the doorbell? I heard a yell and immediately went on alert. Shooting up from my chair I crept to the foyer and stuck my head in, my brows drew together when I saw Amy hugging two large males. I stepped inside and immediately Amy was pushed behind one, two deep growls rang out quickly followed by my slightly higher pitched one.
"Mother, why is there a Rogue in the house?" The taller of the two asked,
"Noah, don't be rude to our guest!" Amy said, whacking his hand. "And Carter, stop growling at her!" Seh snapped, I lifted my brow as my gaze flickered between the three. "Ah sorry about that sweetie. Eliza, this is my oldest, Noah, and my youngest, Carter." She said gesturing to them. Noah had dark brown messy hair with dark blue eyes. Carter had light brown hair with dark green eyes. I could see their eyes taking me in, mentally noting my appearance.
"Lovely to meet you." I said, nice, clipped, and short. Probably came out rude. Noah nodded and Carter smiled. Amy smacked them on the back of the head and gestured to me, I chuckled at her behavior.
"It's nice to meet you, Eliza."
"Good to meet you." They both said, my eyes flickered over to Amy.
"Well, Eliza was about to go with me to train. Would you boys like to join us?" She asked looking up at them. Noah nodded,
"Kay Mom." Carter said, they then walked off in separate directions. Amy and I began to walk outside and down to the patch of grass we used to train.
"Miss Amy, I don't think they like me." I said, rubbing a hand over my face.
"They will absolutely love you! They're probably just a bit tired from their flight." She stated in a matter of fact tone. I nodded.
We started the workout with me running laps around the small pond they had. We moved on to technique when Noah and Carter joined up.
"Ah! My boys! Perfect timing! Can one of you please spar with Eliza? Please?" Noah rolled his eyes, "Fine, with your attitude Noah you can." She started with her hands on her hips. I inwardly groaned, 'Great, I get to spar with a big grupy boy.' I huffed. Crouching into my position Noah followed suit. We circled around each other, Noah's fingers flexed constantly. I lunged, but faked left and swinged my leg up hoping to catch him in the head, he swatted my leg away like nothing had happened. I ground my teeth together. Running at him I dove to the side and straddled his back, I wrapped my arms around his neck, he tilted his head back and smirked. Our breaths mixed our lips inches from each other. He grinned and flipped me over, I hit the dirt with a 'ooph'. I groaned, he had my pinned underneath him, his legs held my arm at my side as he straddled me. I started to wiggle around but he growled, I growled right back at him which seemed to surprise him. He lowered his hands to either side of my face and leaned it. He kept leaning closer, his breath tickled my ear,
"You're good, for a new kid that is. I enjoyed sparing with you, Eliza." He breathed right into my ear, when he pulled away he had a mischievous glint in his dark blue eyes. He winked then walked away leaving me laying on the floor.
"Okay, Carter." Amy's voice broke me out of my thoughts, I had just met this male. Why was he already flirting with me? Carter grinned,
"You ready to get a piece of this?" He asked and flexed his biceps, giving me a goofy look.
"Please, that's nothin." I said with my hand on my hips and a roll of my eyes.
"Mmm, okay, guess I'll just have to show ya what I'm made of." He puffed out his chest and strutted forward, I giggled at his act. My giggle brought a large smile to his face, he looked genuinely happy that I was happy. We both crouched into our fighting stances, Carter's fingers flexed and unflexed like Noah's did. This time I waited for him to move first, he lunged and I spun out of the way. I ducked and swung my leg out hoping to knock him over. My leg whacked against his his calf,
"You're too freaking heavy!" I shouted with a laugh, he chuckled and grabbed my leg. My eyes widened when he pinned me like Noah had done. He straddled my torso and pinned my arms above my head by my wrists. He chuckled,
"Maybe next time, Eli." He said with a wink. He stood and helped me up, his hands were warm and calloused.
"So, why were y'all away?" I asked curious as to why they were away,
"We were away training to become Head Alpha, over in Alaska they have a school kinda thing for it." He said with a shrug. I nodded and looked over to Amy who was beaming,
"What? Is there something on my face?" I asked with a raised brow at her expression,
"Oh, it's nothing dear!" She said gleefully. I honestly had no idea why she had that expression.
Carter and I continued to train, he worked with me on tactics and different maneuvers, I was getting better. Or so he said. Amy brought us lunch outside, all we did was train all day working on making me better with hand to hand combat.