***Chastity***
I will admit that I was thankful that the night of my graduation Fiona, and the rest did note
back home until veryte that night. Only Alpha Joseph ate dinner in the dining room that night. I
didn''t see Aurora or my father. Alpha Joseph went as far as Alphamand me to sit at the table,
and eat with him. We didn’t speak to each other, but I did actually eat something. He promised that
he would not tell Aurora, and said if she found out, he would deal with it.
I did also end up going for a run that night, after the Alpha went to bed. I snuck out thru the back
door, and ran off into the woods. Le and I ran for hours. We chased a rabbit, watched an owl fly
thru the sky, and starred at the stars while sitting near theke. Le took over while she allowed me
to curl up in the back of her mind to cry, and lick the wounds caused by my father''s words. Le
encouraged me thru the whole thing not to give up. That I could still be a nurse, but instead of
going to school, just to start helping at the pack hospital to learn since my days are now free
without high school in the way.
By the time we made it back to the pack house I felt better, and I had a new n. I was just getting
ready to change back, and go in the house when I spotted something I hadn''t expected. It was Ross,
nuzzling the only other Omega I went to school with. She graduated with me. I had to hope he
wasn''t using her, or just ying games with her. I''ve heard that ranked members tend to do that. I
hoped this wasn''t the case with her. I had just changed, and was getting dressed when I heard Ross
call out to me.
“Chastity.” Ross called quietly.
I was shocked as no one in the pack house called me by name.
“Chastity, I know you''re over there as I can smell you. Now pleasee over here.” Ross called
again.
Quietly I went to him with my head down, and a slight tremble, “Yes Gamma Ross?"
“Chastity, this is Melissa. She is my mate, just...well..no one knows yet.” Ross exined, sounding
regretful.
I almost asked why he was hiding her, but it wasn''t my business so I kept my mouth shut.
“Chastity, look at me please.” Ross asked quietly.
Slowly I looked up at him then nced at Melissa. She had straight ck hair, and brown eyes. She
was a little taller, then me, and had a better build. She was very pretty. She smiled at me.
“I know you want to know why I haven''t told any one. It''s not because I want to hide my mate. Not
at all. It''s just that...well...I see how the females treat you in that house. How they treat everyone of
lower rank then them. I know if they treat Melissa like that I''m likely to rip their heads off. I''m
nning on moving out soon. Of getting a ce for Melissa and I. Until I''m out of there, and I can
be sure she is safe from them, I need you to keep this secret for me. Can you do that please?” Ross
begged me.
I only nodded at him. I won''t tell, not like I have anyone to tell any way. He smiled at me, as did
Melissa. I smiled, waved, and slipped into the house. Quietly I went to my room, and went to sleep.
The next morning I woke up feeling like nothing in my life had changed. Like the previous day, the
biggest aplishment of my life didn’t happen. My life went on as normal. The only change being
I didn''t need to do lunch prep, and I wasn''t running of the house to get to school on time.
That is until 10 am. I was in theundry room, ironing some shirts for Gamma Peter, when I heard
click ck stepsing toward theundry room. I jumped when the door mmed open. I peaked
up to see Naomi, and Aurora standing there. I quickly put down the iron, turned it off, and bowed to
them.
"How may I help you today?” I asked quietly, keeping my eyes down.
"Where the hell have you been you disgusting Omega?” Aurora snapped.
“I''m sorry ma''am. I was making sure Gamma Peter''s shirts were ironed before cleaning the dining
room.” I responded softly.
“I don''t really care what you''re doing. When I''m looking for you I expect you to answer. There is no
excuse for you ignoring me.”
“I''m sorry ma''am. Did you need me to do something?”
"Yes. You can get everything on this list done for Alpha Rowen''s party!”
"Yes ma''am.”
I reached out to take the folder, when Aurora dropped it on the floor, letting the papers flutter every
where. I watched helplessly as they slid along the floor. I didn''t move to pick them up until I heard
the door m behind them. With a sigh, I went to pick up the papers, and organize them. I was a
little confused though as I was pretty sure almost everything was done for the party.
After collecting the papers, I took the folder up to my room to get the folder the Alpha had given
me. I wanted topare the lists to see what was missed. As I reviewed the two I realized that
almost everything for the party had been changed, and nothing was marked off aspleted. It
didn''t make any sense to me, as I didn’t remember Alpha Joseph telling me anything had been
changed.
Finally I decided to ask Alpha Joseph about the changes. I quietly made my way to his office with
both folders, and knocked on his door. After a moment I heard him calling out for me toe in. I
quietly entered, and closed the door then bowed.
"Hello Alpha.” I said quietly, keeping my eyes cast down
"Hello Omega. How can I help you?” the Alpha asked.
"Well sir, I was given this folder with ns for Alpha Rowen’s party, just a bit ago. It seems that there
have been a lot of changes made. I just wanted to verify the changes before I started calling to
cancel the original caterer, DJ, and florist, and hire the new ones.”
"Why would you do that?”
“Well the new n has aplete change in all of those sir.”
“Let me see that please?”
Nervously I approached the Alpha’s desk, and put the folder down. I quickly stepped back, and kept
my head bowed. I waited quietly as Alpha Joseph reviewed the new folder. After a few minutes, I
heard him set the folder down, and sigh.
“Can I ask where you got this?” Alpha Joseph asked.
“From Aurora, and Naomi sir.” I replied.
“I see. There have been no changes made to the original ns. Everything stays the same, and
forget about this new list.”
"Yes sir. Thank you sir.”
I quietly left the room, took the original file back to my room, and went back to theundry room to
finish the ironing. Thankfully I didn’t see Aurora, Naomi, or Fiona the rest of the day. I didn''t see
anyone all day actually, until after school let out.
Braxton came storming in the kitchen, and mmed the door. I jumped at the noise, and quickly
looked down at the floor, backing into a corner to avoid his temper. Braxton in a good mood was
bad enough. Braxton when he is mad is dangerous for me. Once, in a fit of rage he broke my arm.
Needless to say I was trembling as he was raging threw the kitchen. It took a few minutes for him to
see me backed into the corner.
“YOU! YOU PIECE OF WORTHLESS TRASH! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE!" Braxton roared at me has
he stalked toward me.
I trembled and shrunk back as far as I could. I tried to make myself as small as possible. I didn''t
know what he was so angry about, but I knew I was terrified. I had never seen him so angry. I yelped
and crumbled to the floor as his fist connected with my cheek. Next thing I knew he was kicking me
in the stomach, legs, and even my head. I tried to curl myself into the smallest ball I could, but it
didn’t seem to help. I knew he was yelling, but I couldn''t understand a word he was saying over Le
howling in my head trying to break free to protect me. I did everything I could to stop her as I knew
if she hurt Braxton in any way Aurora would kill me.
At one point he picked me up and threw me across the kitchen counter. My shoulder connected
with the hard surface, and I slid across, knocking dishes and food along with me. I had hardly hit the
ground, having the wind knocked out of me, when he lifted me up by my throat, mmed me
against the wall, and started pping me as he tightened his grip on my throat. It wasn''t long
before I started seeing ck dots in my eyes, and I knew I was minutes away from losing
consciousness. I tried prying his hand of my throat, but it didn’t work. Just before I passed out, I
heard a roar, and Braxton was ripped away from me.
I fell in a heap on the floor. I couldn''t move a single part of my body. I knew I had multiple broken
bones, and my throat was sore. Thru the tears in my eyes, I could see some one dragging a
struggling Braxton away, and heard them yelling about breakingws. I cked out just as I saw
Rossing into the kitchen, and putting his fingers against my throat. I guess he was making sure
I was alive.
I don''t know how long I was out for, but when I tried to open my eyes, I was blinded by a bright
white light. I hurt every where, and all I could smell was disinfectant. Slowly I attempted to open my
eyes again, blinking multiple times, before they adjusted enough to look around. It didn''t take long
for me to figure out I was in the pack hospital. I had no idea how long I had been here, but I knew if
it had been long I was in for serious punishment. I had responsibilities, and there was no excuse for
notpleting them.
Looking around I realized I waspletely alone. Carefully I sat up in the bed. I groaned from the
pain, and really just wanted toy back down, but I knew I couldn''t. I was just starting to shuffle off
the bed, when the door opened. I looked up to see Doctor Deb walk in. I knew her well from the
times I''ve been called in to sit with patients, or to watch pups while mom gave birth.
"Oh good. Miss Chastity you''re finally awake.” Doctor Deb said brightly.
"Hi Doctor Deb. How are you?” I asked quietly, looking down as she is higher rank than I.
“I should be asking your that Chastity. How do you feel?”
“Fine.”
“No pain.”
"No ma''am.”
“Now we both know that''s not true Chastity. Lets try this again. How do you feel?”
“A bit sore.”
“I''m sure just a bit more than sore. You had 2 broken ribs, a fractures arm, and more bruises than
unmarked skin.”
“Oh.”
“Can you tell me what happened?”
“No ma''am. I...I don’t remember.”
“Do you know who did this to you?”
"No ma''am.”
“Chastity, you know I hate when my patients lie to me. I think I know what happened so I''ll stop the
questioning.”
“Thank you. How....how long have I been here?”
“Two days. Your broken and fractured bones have healed, but your wolf is weak so she isn''t able to
heal the rest. Do you know why she is so weak?"
“I haven''t been eating enoughtely. I''ve just been so busy with trying to get ready for Alpha
Rowen’s party, graduation, and my responsibilities at the house, I forgot. I get distracted, and
sometimes forget to eat.”
“I understand. Chastity you can''t do that. You need to make sure you are eating 3 meals a day, as
well as getting enough rest every day. Not doing those things makes not only your wolf weak, but
you as well.”
“Yes ma''am. I understand.”
“Now you need toy back down, and get some more rest. You need at least another day or two of
rest before you healed enough to go home.”N?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.
"Oh no ma''am. I need to get home. I have things that need to be done.”
“No Chastity, you need to rest, and heal.”
“I....I will rest better at home, ma''am.”
No sooner were those words out of my mouth that the door opened. I looked up to see Aurora, and
Fiona standing there. They red at me until Doctor Deb turned to see who was at the door. She
slowly stood, and looked at the two women standing at the door.
"Aurora, Fiona, how can I help you?” Doctor Deb asked with a slight edge to her voice.
"We came to see if the Om....she was awake yet.” Aurora answered thru gritted teeth.
“As you can see she is awake, but she needs toy back down, and rest for at least another day or
two. She also needs a few proper meals so she can heal.”
“I''m sure she would be morefortable resting at home where her family can be there to take
care of her."
“While that may be true. I would feel better with her staying here, where she can be monitored.
We''ll take good care of her here.”
“I''m sure you can, but Alpha’s orders are she is toe home, and be cared for by us.”
“In that case, I will go get her discharge papers as well as the medications she will need in case of
pain. There will also be instructions with foods that will aid in her healing.”
“Thank you.”
As soon as Doctor Deb left the room, Aurora''s face soured, and she red at me. Fiona was no
better. I swallowed thickly, and stared at the floor. I knew that as soon as I left this building whatever
they nned to do to me would be horrific. I trembled slightly, waiting on Doctor Deb toe
back. When she finally arrived, she brought a nurse with her. Doctor Deb forced Fiona, and Aurora
to leave the room while the nurse helped me dress.
“Who brought me in?” I whispered to the nurse.
“Gamma Ross. He, and his mate have checked on you quite a bit over thest two days. Alpha
Joseph also stopped by once each day.” The nurse, Judy I think responded.
I just nodded, and slowly stood up after finally beingpletely dressed. She helped me into the
wheelchair. She insisted on pushing the wheelchair to the doors of the hospital. Once outside, I
stood on shaky legs, and started to limp back to the pack house, discharge papers, and medicine in
hand. Before I knew it, Aurora, and Fiona were on either side of me, gripping my arms, hard. I could
feel their nails cutting into my skin. I did all I could to bite back the whimper of pain bubbling up in
my throat.
“You stupid piece of trash. As soon as we get back to the pack house. You''re going to pay for what
you did to Braxton.” Hissed Aurora.
I trembled, and tried, again not to whimper. I was terrified. I knew they were surely going to kill me
for whatever happened to Braxton.
“Because of you, my baby cousin is sitting in the dungeons for nothing. It''s all your fault, and you''re
going to pay for it.” Fiona growled.
All I could do was shake, look at the ground, and shuffle along with these two practically dragging
me back. Going up the stairs to the back door was a struggle as I was weak, and in a lot of pain.
They were dragging me thru the kitchen towards the dungeon when I saw the shadow of a figure
materialize in front of us.
"WHAT DO YOU TWO THINK YOU ARE DOING?" Alpha Joseph''s voice boomed.
“We''re taking her to her room, Alpha.” Aurora responded, digging her nails into my arm even more.
“Last I checked her room is NOT in the dungeon. Let''s try this again. What do you two think you are
doing?”
“l....uh...we...she wanted to see Braxton before we put her in her bed.”
“No. She will NOT be seeing thatw breaker. Let her go! I will make sure she gets to her room. You
two are not to be trusted any where near her!”
“But Alpha. I''m sure she would be morefortable with a female caring for her.”
"NOW!"
Before I knew what happened both females let me go, and I crumbled to the ground before I could
catch myself. I felt the Alpha gently weave hisrge hand around my arm, and help me to stand.
Without a word he helped me up the stairs to the Beta''s family quarters. He was about to knock on
the door to my family’s quarters when I spoke up.
“Alpha, my room is not here.” I said quietly, looking at the floor.
"What do you mean? Are you not Beta Dimitri''s daughter?” Alpha Joseph questioned.
"Yes sir, but my room is in the attic. It has been since my rank as Omega was scented.”
“I see. Very well.”
The Alpha lead me to the attic door. He went to lead me up to my room, but I quietly stopped him,
thanked him for his help, and entered the attic. For the first time ever, I locked the attic door before
going up the stairs. When I reached my space, I went to the box with my family pictures, pulled out
my favorite,id on my mattress, wrapped my arms around it, and cried. Le whimpering in my
mind as I cried.
When I finally calmed down, and my tears dried, I realized I needed to figure out a way out of the
pack house. I didn''t have any friends, so I had no one I could ask to let me stay with them, until I
could pay for a ce of my own. I was determined that as soon as Alpha Rowen’s party was over I
was going to get a job during the day so I could save up to get out of here. I couldn''t live here in
fear any more.
The next several days were spent doing my usual chores, as well as working to make sure everything
was ready for the wee home party for Saturday. I was moving slower than usual, but I was
healing. My meals were still seriously restricted by Aurora as much as possible, but both she, and
Fiona were Alphamanded to stay away from me until after the party.
I did find out from Ross that Braxton received 20shes, and 5 days in solitary confinement for
breaking one of our fundamentalws. It did not matter that he was a minor, he still knew thews
against harming a female. He received the same punishment any male would receive for such an
act. Apparently what set him off in the first ce was that someone at school told him his scent
marked him as lower regr wolf, not the Beta he imed to be. He flipped out, was insulted, and
decided to take his anger out on me instead of risk being suspended or possibly expelled from
school. He was already behind enough from cking off. He couldn''t afford to miss days.
By the day of the party the major injuries had healed, and I was moving around better. I still had
bruises, but they were healing. I had just made it out to the back patio to help serve drinks for the
night. I was adjusting the uniform I was provided when I heard a great deal ofmotioning
from the front to the house. That must mean Alpha Rowen, Beta Jax, and Beta Jax''s mate had finally
arrived. I found myself very nervous, and for some reason Le was very restless. She kept pacing in
circles in my head. Nothing I said could calm her down. Every time I asked her what was going on,
she just said she didn''t know. She just felt off, that something was different. Something was about
to happen, but she didn’t know what.
The pack started filing out onto the patio. I figured such arge group of people was what had Le
so on edge so after trying to block her out, I got to work getting sses set up, and filled with the
punch I would be serving. I waspletely focused on what I was doing when suddenly an amazing
scent hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an amazing mix of cedar, and fresh cool water. My head
shot up, and I started searching the crowd with my eyes for the source of the scent. My eyes
connected with the most beautiful set of blue eyes I had ever seen. I could get lost in those eyes.
Mine instantly widened, and my jaw dropped.
Le began howling in my head, happily. Repeating one word over and over again.
"Mate. Mate. Mate.”
It was our mate. He would definitely save us from the hell we have been living for thest 6 years.
No way would he let anyone treat me the way I have been. My heart pounded in my chest, and I felt
a trickle of sweat slip down my back. Suddenly my heart fell because after a minute, I saw those blue
eyes shift from awed happy and excited, to hard cold and angry.
Alpha Rowen was my mate, and his didn’t want me. I wasn''t good enough for him. I lowered my
eyes to the ground, sniffed back my tears, and tried to stay focused on my work. The whole time
fighting against Le who wanted me to go to our mate right that second, and wrap myself around
him.
She didn''t understand, or believe he didn''t want me. That he was going to reject me, but I knew it. I
saw it. Life just went from bad to worse.