The scent of hot pancakes, syrup and freshly sueezed orange juice wafted through the nostrils of everyone as they settled at the dining for breakfast, there was enough chairs being let out from the storeroom by the Omegas when they were informed about the guests coming.
The room was filled with a mellifluous flow of different voices, chatters, giggles and laughters and sounds of banging utensils as the food went round.
Everyone seemed to be in a good mood that morning.
The adults were exclusively set to stay in the dining room while the young ones enjoyed their meal in the lush garden. It was their choice. They didn't like the idea of listening to the adult's boring talks and decided to stay outside. Just them teenagers. Some were set to even lounge in the pool for a bit after eating as they all planned out their activities of the day while waiting for the main Alpha's ceremony tomorrow.
Alpha Justin of the Moon Howler's pack, his Luna, Ciara and head pack warrior, Lebanon were in the dining room.
Alpha Koan of the Crescent Moon's pack along with his Beta, Raiden were present as well.
Stacey, Beta Royce's aunt from the Blood moon's pack was also present, a big broad smile on her face as she helped Marcy dish out the food for everyone at the table along with the Omegas who later left them to eat, leaving for their homes only to later return to prepare lunch and dinner.
Things had changed after a couple of years. Omegas who worked for the Alpha no longer lived together In a small room in the mansion and instead had the privilege of living with their families only coming to the mansion to fulfilled their responsibilities and duties.
Omegas lived in blocks where there were several small apartments in. Approximately 30 families could live in a block depending on the number of apartments.
Gammas lived in flats, duplexes; depending on their status. They had the top Gamma and low rank Gammas which was almost close to ranking as Omegas. There was only one Beta bloodline living in the Dark Risers pack so they lived in the Alpha's mansion along with the Alpha.
The Elders of the pack lived in luxurious houses along with their families. These were former Alphas and Betas who never died but only gave up their positions due to being unable to rule because of their age.
"Say, where's little Danny. You said he went out for some work but he hasn't come since last night till this morning". Stacey announced. It was like she had asked the same question which was pestering everyone. So at once, they all stopped talking to stare at Marcy, expectancy in their eyes.
The smile on Marcy's face froze as she ran her table knife over her pancake, syrup dripping on the sides of her plate.
"Well..um…actually uh….".
"Beta Marcy…don't you know where your nephew is". Alpha Koan slowly asked. Marcy gulped silently.
Alpha Koan was a no nonsense Alpha who could do anything but tolerate disrespect and careless and Daniel was respecting the entire three packs by being absent since their arrival.
She had done well by convincing them that he was out surveying the Pack since it was a while he saw the environment.
They had taken her story with the tip of their tongues; still retaining that he would have at least welcomed them in.
"If he wasn't happy about our arrival, he should have just said so than causing you to lie to us believing that…".
"Alpha Justin please .. everyone please calm down". Stacey spoke up, feeling a bit guilty that she had started the ruckus at the dining table.
Marcy got up.
"Please excuse me".
Ciara flashed her a small smile as she left the dining room, pulling her phone to make a call.
For the nth time, she tried calling both Daniel and Marcy but they weren't picking up. She didn't hesitate to recall and recall, hoping one of them did pick up, her thumb between her teeth as she held the phone to her ear.
In Naomi's room, the atmosphere was chilly and the sounds of laughter from the young teenagers outside coupled with a phone ringing nosily caused a pair of metallic blue eyes to fly open.
It squinted for a few seconds ,adjusting to the bright light from the cracks of the velvety curtains.
That familiar ringtone began playing again. Groaning, he stretched his hands and grabbed the phone, adjusting the arm around Naomi's waist while the petite frame was fast asleep against his chest.
He blinked slowly only for his eyes to widen on seeing who was calling.
9:30am.
He had slept for too long. He should have been with the guests at the dining room. Oh-f**k.
He hurriedly sat up, waking Naomi in the process. She jerked up as well, not because she was in a hurry to leave but she was wondering what he was doing on the ground with her.
Her cheek burned bright red when she realized they had spent the night together..to.ge.ther. And she was using his chest as a freaking pillow. She suddenly wished the ground could swallow her up at once.
"Where are you…what are you doing". She hurriedly asked, crawling up from the ground. The look of panic on his face and the way he put on his jeans signified that something definitely wrong.
"I totally forgot about the guests..".
"Are you planning on going out like this?!".
"I don't have a choice, do I? It's either that or Marcy kills us".
"Kills you". She retorted, her crystal eyes narrowing in anger.
Dora follows through the back; the kitchen door. She wanted to get her headband and probably change Into something more convenient.
The youngersters had planned out today's event while waiting for the Alpha's naming ceremony tomorrow.
They'd go to the big fields just outside the Packhouse to play numerous field games, have their lunch back at the Alpha's mansion in the garden and spend the night at the Pack club, celebrating their friend's last night before turning Alpha.
They were skeptical about Daniel's absence but his cousin had reassured them he'd be joining them today. That was why she was bent on going back to her room to get dressed up just for him.
You could only imagine her delight when she learnt she was going to spend her time on the Alpha's floor just with Daniel.
The soles of her sandals clicked quietly on the stairs as she climbed up noiselessly, her heart thumping in excitement. Of course she hadn't forgotten the tactics she and her father had discussed about when it came to seducing Daniel.
It was a 100% guarantee that he'd fall for her and make her his Luna without hesitation. After all, in looks she had it all and her curves were something she was proud of. Unlike their last time, she was going to make sure Daniel falls head over heels In love with her.
On reaching the Beta's floor, she hears whispers in a room just before she climbed up to the Alpha's floor.
Daniel?
Before she could decifer who the owner of the familiar voice was, the door opened a second later.
She didn't have time to hide or pretend like she wasn't standing right Infront of the room.
However she wasn't prepared for who she saw and neither was Daniel.
There a complete stand still silence in the Beta's hallway as one woman stood face to face with a pair.
Daniel had his hand on the doorknob, his fingers promptly closing around it in shock of seeing her just standing there like a ghost.
His other hand held Naomi's. Her look was rather bewitching because Dora wondered why she herself hadn't pounced on her, ripping her to shreds. Naomi's lips opened and closed like a goldfish and her eyes were so wide, it could be mistaken for large crystal blue saucers.
Dora…she was shocked. But she wasn't the most shocked. Infact she was likely the most angry one from the three. Her hands fell at her sides, sharp nails piercing her palm so hard she began to bleed.
Daniel unconsciously released Naomi's hand and stepped forward when he saw her eyes twitching. That was some habit he noticed Dora had from childhood. When she got mad, her eyes twitched ineffably.
Naomi was just left like a shocked, unmoving person at the door; watching everything with a still heart. Her heart had been beating very fast earlier but it stilled immediately Dora locked eyes with her. It was like black clouds were forming in those enchantingly bright Emerald green eyes of hers which were twitching terribly.
However when Daniel noticed her bleeding palm, he stepped forward and finally said something, tearing through the heart-chilling silence.
"Dora..your hand. It's…".
Paaa!!!
Naomi gasped, hands raising to conceal her face as Daniel's head turned the other way at the impact of her thundering slap.
Everyone froze once again, Dora breathing hard with a cimmerian look on her face while Daniel stayed in that position, not moving a single muscle.
Naomi just took everything in with a heavy heart. She forced herself to do something, to move, but her legs chose to do otherwise and let her stand still and witness everything.
Angry tears pooling in her eyes, she rushed upstairs, her feet pounding on each staircase with a resounding noise.