“And what will you do?” Kendall came up, hearing only half the conversation, “Will you go off to another pack? What pack would accept a Luna who does only what Omegas do?”

The growl that came out of me was instinctual and animalistic, “How dare you talk to your Luna that way!” I growled.

Kendall, afraid, cowered behind Blake who has recovered from his shock from my fighting back. “How dare you threaten your Alpha with meaningless threats?” he said, grabbing my wrist and lifting me up. I tried to fight his grip but it was too strong.

He pinned my wrist to the countertop, causing me to cry out in pain, “I dare you to say the words,” he growled, his eyes changing color to their wolf form for a second, “Let’s see how badly that would turn out for you.

He pushed me away and I hit the floor with a sickening thud. When I got up, I could see Blake and Kendall kissing as if their lives depended on it.

“I have worth,” I whispered to myself, “I have so much worth.”

They both heard this and laughed, “You don’t have worth!” Kendall said, “You are here to serve the Alpha and his wants. Nothing more, nothing less. If he could, he could find a new mate. But sadly, the Moon Goddess thought you would be the only one weak enough to do this job.”

Her words stung, because that was what I was doing for the past five years right? Nothing but serving every whim Blake had.

“Clean this kitchen,” Blake said dismissively, “We’ll just get our breakfast elsewhere.”

I watched as they both walked away, leaving me to deal with the mess.

I couldn’t help the tears that fall while I clean. No Omega was there to help me. I wasted my whole morning crying and cleaning until I was too tired that I fell asleep on the couch.

“I can’t believe she slept on the couch!” Kendall said mockingly, “I thought she had her own room at least.”

I didn’t open my eyes. I listened in to their conversation.

“She does,” Blake said, somewhat absently, “Kendall, I’ll see you later, okay?”

“Okay.” She heard then she shuffled out of the house.

Next thing I know, I felt a fingers comb through my hair. My body instantly stiffened.

“You think I wouldn’t know when you’re pretending to sleep?” He said.

I opened my eyes, shocked to see that it was already night time, “You never slept with me so, yes.”

“And I’m sure you blame me for this?” He mused.

“You never wanted to touch me so, yes.”

“Don’t be so cocky,” He said, “Remember our agreement.”

“Our agreement where you would give me a home while I help you become Alpha? What if I don’t want this life anymore?” I said, “What if I want more out of life now?”

“And where will you go? You have no one. Your brother is dead, your parents were in the last pack you were in.” He smiled menacingly, “I’m all that you have in the world.”

I looked around the only house I’ve known. He has a point. He’s all I have in the world. My brother died while we were both rogue wolves. My parents were the ones who sold us out in our last pack.

“But I don’t want you,” I said, “I’d rather have nothing than have you.”

“You don’t mean that.” He said, looking, for some reason, hurt.

“I do,” I said, “I mean it so much. And there’s nothing you can do to change my mind.”

I ran up to my room and locked the door. I quickly pushed some furniture in front of my door to reinforce it.

I heard Blake run up; he started banging on the door.

“OPEN THIS DOOR.” He screamed.

“NO. I’M DONE. I WANT OUT OF THIS DEAL.” I screamed back.

“I SAID OPEN THIS DOOR, LAURA. I WILL BREAK THIS DOWN.” He growled.

“THEN BREAK IT DOWN.” I growled back, anger rising in me so quickly.

I knew the door wouldn’t hold, not with his Alpha strength. I looked around the room and saw that my window was open. I knew what I had to do, “It’s time to disappear.” I said to myself as I felt myself transform and leap out of the window.

“I’m glad you finally left him,” I heard my wolf say in my head, “I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time.”

I raced through the shadows, avoiding the lights as I ran away from the house, from my old life.

“I’m glad I left too,” I thought to her, “I just hope it’s a clean break.”

“You honestly don’t think that, do you?” My wolf scoffed.

“I’m hoping.”

Then I heard it, the wolf call. Blake has sounded the alarm for the pack to look for me. I don’t know what he told them, but I doubt it was the truth.

“Your hopes were too high.” She sneered. I ignored her and just let her help me run away. I used the shadows to hide, and the alleys to make sure I’m staying away from the usual paths.

Eventually, I reached a part of the city that is off limits to our pack. It’s off-limits because it is the only part of our city claimed by a neighboring pack. I knew it was a risk, but it was a risk I was willing to take.

It was already midnight when I arrived at the place. When I thought it was safe, I shifted back to my human form and wandered around, looking for spare clothes.

Thankfully I found some clothes in one of the clothes lines that seemed abandoned. It’s not the most comfortable shirt and shorts, but it will do.

I walked around the neighborhood on high alert. As much as I was safe from Blake, I wasn’t safe being part of the Seattle Pack in the Tacoma Pack’s territory. The pack is known to be ruthless and their Alpha unforgiving,

After a few hours of going around, I got hungry. I found a bakery where they didn’t lock their door. In hindsight, that should have tripped the alarms in my head, but I was really hungry.

As I was eating delicious bread, I heard a loud bang and then suddenly I was surrounded by werewolves.

They all growled at me, making me freeze where I stood.

The bell of the door rang and a man with striking grey eyes came in.

“Looks like this Luna is very far away from home.”

“You know who I am?” I asked, shocked, “How do you know who I am?”

“I’m the Alpha of the Tacoma pack. Of course, I know my enemies’ Luna.” He said, sounding slightly offended.

“What are you waiting for?” I said, trying to keep my voice from shaking, “Aren’t you going to kill me?”

He approached me, lifting my chin with his finger. He looked deep into my eyes, as if he was studying me and my past just by looking.

“Hmm,” He said, musing and thinking of his words, “You’re…different. You seem…untouched. But that’s impossible, right?”

“No,” I said defensively, “Is there something wrong with being a 26-year-old untouched wolf?”

“Absolutely not,” He said, “But it is weird to have an untouched 26-year-old MATED wolf.”

I tried to look away but he held my head in position, “Eyes on me.” He said in a voice so commanding I nearly buckled my knees.

“You’re…interesting.” He said dreamily, “Your name is Laura, right?”

“How do you know?” I asked, getting really scared now.

“Again, I’m the Alpha.” He said mockingly, “Of course I know.”

“And what’s your name then, Alpha?” I asked.

He chuckled, “A Luna of a pack who doesn’t know their enemy pack’s Alpha’s name. So, the rumors are true.”

“What rumors?” I hissed, getting annoyed.

“That you don’t do much for the pack.”

I looked down, ashamed that my role has reached other packs.

“Well, that’s all the confirmation I need.” He said, pushing me towards the arms of the two men behind me.

They gripped me tight, holding me to make sure I didn't escape.

“What are you doing?!” I demanded, still trying to get out of their grip.

“What do you think?” The Alpha said, patting himself down to make him look presentable again.

“I don’t know! That’s why I’m asking.” I said, angry now.

“Oh,” He said, amused, “Feisty, I see. Well, your alpha has set a high bounty for you. Time for us to collect and for your Alpha to owe us.”