|Little Red|
These brainwashed sheeps, which is what I'm calling this group now, could not go one second without talking about their partners. Does it sound too pathetic for me to say that I don't want friends and that I would much rather toss myself into a pit of spikes than to listen to Petal or Koana tell me that they love their husbands. And being a domesticated wife is the best thing that could ever happen to them.
And more of that nonsense.
I just- maybe I'm too hooked on the idea of being my own person, maybe that's why everything that comes out of their mouth sounds like a fat load of horse shit.
Aggressively I reached for a ripe mango, snagging it off the tree and tossing it into my basket.
"Another thing about husbands, you need to wear their favorite color. No shorts or pants for a lady. You need dresses, and you need to straighten your hair. I know a fruit that aids in hair growth. The longer the hair, the better you'll look."
"Are you hooked on your weight? Is the king okay with that? Does he want you to be bigger or smaller?"
"Do we also need to teach you about servicing him? You should try your best to swallow. I can teach you how to tease a knot."
"OKAY STOP!" They flinched simultaneously, and I glared hard. What the fuck is their problem? I've had it up to here with this nonsense. Teasing a knot …. I don't want to tease a knot. My weight is fine- I think- why would the king want me to be bigger? Or tinier!
For the love of fucks!
"Would you people lay off my fucking back? I do not know how you can be so pretentious and happy about being house wives, and husbands. Staying indoors all fucking day. Cooking, cleaning and bathing your alphas. Is that what the king promotes? Because it's not for me. I don't want to be stuck as his house bitch. I don't want to service him! I just want to be independent. To be my own person. Can't I be my own alpha?!"
They looked at me like I was spewing words in a foreign language.
Petal took a step towards me, she grazed my arm with the tips of her fingers.
"Not every omega or beta, or delta, is a house partner. But we are. And we're not trying to sound pretentious. I am terribly afraid of the dragon shifters, the snake wielders, the witches, the humans, I fear them all. My husband is out there, fighting them every day. The every least I can do, is care for his needs. He didn't ask me to do this, I suggested we take up domestication. He handles the dangers, I cook, clean, and I please him. I don't know where you're from, but I love my husband. I don't see a need to be alone.
Sad, and unhappy. Just for the sake of some independence. But you're you, who am I to judge."
Did she just insult my whole being, and then acted like it was a nice sentiment? Petal holds a polite smile, and I want to punch her in the face but I'm not that kind of person.
So I just stand there staring at her. Replaying her words over in my head.
Her husband must let his guard around her all the time. Because she's domesticated. She can't fight for herself.
"You're right." She blinks. "You are a genius. Where I'm from, it's frowned upon for a woman to just want to be at home taking care of the house, while the man works. I don't know how to do that. Teach me. I want to learn all there is to know about domestication. What should I wear? How can I get the king…. I'm not sure I should say."
I held three fingers up to my lips, and looked away. They rushed to form a circle around me. "You can tell us anything. We're friends. A group. We invited you to come to farm with us, so you can trust us."
Pity the fool who falls for their lies.
I can play a part when I want something. That is a lie, but I can try my best.
"I may have offended the king by rushing out in the middle of the snow, while I was sick."
Lopita gasped. "No."
"So now he hates my guts."
"Say no more. We need to fix this. A husband has to love his wife."
Right. What you said.
"We'll need to completely change your wardrobe."
"And you'll need to show him you're in this for the long run."
But I'm not. Oh well. Why would I tell them that?
They dragged me all over the town, the only reason I didn't throw a fuss was…. Not for the reason you're thinking. This town is beautiful. Koana promised that once winter was over, I would get to see the true beauty of their pack.
They had a store for everything. And I even spotted the farm.
They filled me in on the places I was too avoid, especially the area with the berries.
I know that place. The place Eleana also told me to avoid.
They were walking me back to the cave when I heard the flutter of wings. I glanced up, a little bit to fast from the excitement and hope that it would be the sparrow.
Instead I saw a man.
His wings made him look majestic. Strong and powerful, with rage in his eyes. He was just above us.
My eyes had a sparkle as I watching him. Until he turned to look at us.
Mischa whispered, "Dragon shifter. Don't move, Adele."
I wasn't going too.
He leaned back, puffing his chest.
"Okay, new plan run."
They tossed the things in their hands and scurried off but I stood still. My feet were stuck in place. My brain was sending the signals for them to run but they didn't move.