Ugh, that alarm clock is the absolute worst way to wake up. Seriously, why can't I just get a radio alarm or something that doesn't make me feel like I'm back at work in the fast-food fryers?
Oh, speaking of work, I'm stuck at this boring fast-food joint, flipping burgers and serving fries all day long. Not exactly my dream job, but it's the only thing within walking distance from my place. Sometimes, I bike it to work, but it's not always the easchapter 1 Amber's iest option. Unlike my older sibling, Phoenix, I don't have a fancy car. They've managed to wreck two already and are on their third. Parents spoil them to no end, and it drives me crazy.
Anyway, my name's Amber, and I'm kind of the odd one out in my family. I recently did one of those DNA tests, and turns out I'm related to some ancient werewolf bloodline, one of those original seven they talk about. And you won't believe this, but apparently, I look almost exactly like this legendary ancestor they keep talking about, Aurora Moonshadow. I mean, whoa!
According to the legends, Aurora's bloodline had some super cool powers, like using their voices to mess with people's emotions. Yeah, they had magical singing abilities or something. Plus, if they found their soulmate, they could do some soul-binding stuff by singing together. Talk about a fairy tale come to life, right?
Now, I'm not one for all those old traditions and stuff, so I decided to keep this whole DNA thing on the down-low from my family. They're a bunch of sticklers for the rules, especially when it comes to keeping our wolf pack all pale and blond. But hey, I'm not one to conform to those expectations.
It's kind of weird though; I've always felt like the odd one out in the pack. My looks are totally different from everyone else. I got these striking violet eyes, black hair with a hint of blue, and a warm copper skin tone. Not your typical werewolf look, that's for sure. But apparently, I'm a descendant of Aurora Moonshadow herself, with all the magical powers and everything. Crazy, right?
The family thought it was a great idea to hold me back in school, just like they did with Phoenix. You know, so we wouldn't stand out too much. But it's like living in an endless family reunion at school with Phoenix and their buddies.
Good news is, I've got some secret allies in the school and the pack's Alpha. They've been helping me out big time. I've been taking college classes on the sly, and I'm on track to be a double graduate. My parents have no clue about any of this. They think I'm just doing some remedial classes and interning somewhere. Little do they know, I've got everything covered.
The best part is my pack training. It's made me strong and agile, and I'm actually way better than Phoenix. But to keep things cool with the family, the Alpha had me train separately. They thought I was doing some beta-level training. Haha, fooled them!
So, graduation can't come soon enough. I'm ready to show everyone what I'm made of, even if my own family doesn't get it. I'm not going to let their expectations hold me back. I'm going to use my magical talents to break free and live life on my own terms. Who needs sleep? I've got big plans to make, and time's ticking! Let's do this