“Alex!” With a cry of relief, she rushed into Alex’s arms, seeking solace in his embrace. Elora felt a surge of pain lance through her chest at the sight, a bitter reminder of the harsh reality. Though she had expected this moment, the reality of it still cut deep, leaving her feeling like an iron rod had lodged itself in her chest.
As Alpha cleared his throat, a heavy silence descended upon the room, anticipation hanging in the air like a thick fog. Elora’s heart hammered in her chest as she waited for the next pronouncement, her mind swirling with apprehension.
“We gathered here because I wanted to discuss and clarify a few points following last night’s events. Number one,” Alpha began, his voice commanding attention, “Alena will need to undergo special training and education due to her white wolf. It’s essential to help her develop her abilities and reach her full potential of a revered white wolf.”
Alena grimaced at the mention of training, her distaste evident in her expression. She had always preferred the glamorous pursuits of socializing and spending time with Alex over any form of rigorous education or training.
Alpha continued, shifting his gaze to Elora. “The next matter concerns Elora’s education,” he announced, his tone grave. “I know, Elora, that you had aspirations to become a pack doctor and have maintained excellent grades. However, the pack will not be able to support this going forward.”
Elora felt as though the ground had dropped out from beneath her feet, her dreams shattering before her very eyes. “Why?” she managed to utter, her voice laced with disbelief.
Alpha’s response hit her like a sledgehammer. “As an omega, your role in the pack will need to be reassessed after you graduate high school. The pack is not supporting expensive scholarships for the omegas or for them to leave the pack’s territory,” he explained, his words like a dagger to her heart.
The weight of his proclamation crushed her spirit. All her life, she had dedicated herself to the pursuit of medicine, working tirelessly to achieve her goals. Now, it seemed as though everything she had worked for was slipping through her fingers.
Before she could voice her protests, her father’s sharp voice cut through the air, silencing her objections. “Behave, Elora,” he commanded, his beta aura radiating authority.
Elora felt a pang of anguish as she realized the implications of her father’s interference. Until now, she had never been affected by the auras of those above her. But from this moment forward, she would feel the weight of their expectations pressing down on her like a suffocating blanket.
With a heavy heart, Elora swallowed her protests and bowed her head in resignation and submission.
As Alpha addressed the room once more, Elora’s heart pounded with trepidation, each word he uttered sending a chill down her spine. She braced herself for what she knew was coming, but hearing it spoken aloud by the Alpha only intensified the gravity of the situation.
“The third topic I want to address,” Alpha began, his voice solemn, “is Alex’s mate. I spoke with him again this morning and his decision was to select Alena as his chosen mate.”
Elora felt a wave of pain wash over her. Despite expecting the outcome, the reality of it hit her like a physical blow, leaving her pale and trembling.
Alpha’s words echoed in the tense silence that followed, and Elora felt her sister’s gaze burning into her with hatred. Determined to maintain her composure, she focused solely on Alpha, blocking out Alena’s animosity.
“But, as you all know, I am a traditional Alpha,” Alpha continued, his tone unwavering. “I always respect the Moon Goddess’s ways. Considering this, I will accept Alex’s decision after one month from today. Until then, he will hold himself back from issuing the rejection.”
Alena gasped in horror at Alpha’s proclamation, but he silenced her with a stern look. “A person needs to do careful consideration and deliberation before making such a significant decision. The worst thing in life is regret. And I want to make sure that Alex is 100% convinced by his decision when he will give up his fated mate for a chosen one.”
After the departure of the Alpha’s family, the atmosphere in the Black household remains heavy with tension. Ava, their mother, called out to them, her voice strained but attempting to maintain a sense of normalcy.
“Breakfast is ready, let’s eat” she announced, her tone a fragile attempt to restore some semblance of routine.
However, Alena’s disdainful response shattered any illusion of normalcy. With a sneer in her voice, she declared “I will not eat at this table while the omega is present,” Alena declared haughtily, her words slicing through the air like a knife. With that, she stomped up the stairs, leaving a palpable silence in her wake.
Elora’s gaze shifted to her parents, searching for any sign of understanding or support. Instead, she found only resentment reflected in their eyes, as though she had consciously chosen to be an omega, as though she had any control over her designation.
Confusion and pain gnawed at Elora’s heart. What was wrong with them? she wondered, her voice barely above a whisper as she addressed her mother.
“I’m not hungry,” she murmured, her words laden with resignation. “I’ll eat later.”
Turning away, Elora retreated to her room, seeking solace in the solitude it offered. Alone in the dimly lit space, the floodgates of her emotions finally burst open. Tears streamed down her cheeks as she grappled with the pain of losing her mate, the shattered dreams of her future as a doctor.
Each tear that fell carried with it a weight of sorrow and despair, a testament to the overwhelming sense of loss that consumed her. And as the echoes of her quiet sobs filled the room, Elora couldn’t help but feel the crushing weight of her circumstances bearing down on her like a suffocating blanket.
The next 24 hours passed like a blur for Elora, each moment tinged with confusion and disbelief as she struggled to comprehend the sudden changes that had rocked her world. It felt as though someone had pulled the rug from under her feet, leaving her in a free fall with no solid ground to stand on.
As Monday morning dawned, a cold shiver ran down Elora’s spine at the thought of facing school. With just two weeks left of the school year, she knew that news of her as an omega would have spread throughout the pack like wildfire. Despite her dread, she steeled herself for what lay ahead.
Dressed in a pair of black jeans and a simple white t-shirt, Elora grabbed her backpack and made her way downstairs. She greeted her parents with a forced cheerfulness, but their barely-there responses only served to deepen her sense of isolation.
As she reached for an apple to tuck into her backpack, the sound of footsteps announced Alena’s arrival. Elora glanced up, her heart sinking at the sight of her sister’s expression, filled with disgust and hatred.
Exiting the house, Elora’s heart skipped a beat when she spotted Alex parked in front of their driveway while he was waiting for Alena. His gaze bore into her with intensity, as though he wanted to speak to her. But before she could approach him, Alena’s voice cut through the air like a knife.
“Keep your eyes to yourself, omega,” Alena sneered, her anger palpable. “And leave my mate alone.”
Elora’s chest tightened at the venom in her sister’s words and knew that this was only the beginning.
As Elora approached the school, she felt the weight of judgmental stares and mocking whispers bearing down on her. She had never been popular, but at least she had been able to navigate the halls without drawing too much attention to herself. Now, however, it seemed as though she had suddenly become the focal point of everyone’s attention, including the school bullies.
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