~ Leigh's POV ~"Ugh, why won't it just stop?!" I grumbled as my alarm clock shrieked in my ear, piercing through my sleep-addled brain. I groggily reached over to silence it, but instead of turning it off, I tossed it to the other side of the bed. The ringing continued, taunting me. I was too tired for this.I grumbled, throwing off the covers and getting out of bed. I made my way to the clock and slapped the snooze button."Blissful silence!" I heaved a breath of relief. I should probably start getting ready for the task ahead. Today was the ball and I was in charge of everything, so I needed to be up early and arrange for all the necessary things and ensure everything is in place. But as I turned to head to the bathroom, I caught sight of my bed, my gaze fell upon the rumpled sheets and inviting pillows."Just five more minutes..." I told myself, crawling back into bed and snuggling under the warm covers."This was nice..." I muttered. I closed my eyes, feeling the softness envelop
He scoffed at my words and pulled my hands off his collar."You are still a child Leigh. Still hung up over a prank I played on you while we were kids." He said without a hint of remorse."Only someone sick in the head will call that a mere prank. You almost got me fucking killed you bastard!" I cussed."But did you die?" He shot back and I was amazed by his shamelessness.Back when we were kids, I had no friends and the only other child I knew was Chad. He was my brother and I wanted to be close to him. Even when my mother forbade me from being close to him, or when I saw how his mother was treated with love and respect, whereas my mother was disrespected and left at the side like a piece of garbage, I still wanted to be close to him.He was loved by father and I was ignored. I had thought that if my brother loved and played with me, then the love of my father would rub off on me.But my brother hated me. He despised my very existence but no one knew. In the open, he was nice, but se
I huddled behind the fern, my body trembling with cold and exhaustion. The rain had mercilessly pounded me, leaving me weak and shivering. The dark clouds above seemed to be closing in, making me wonder if I would ever be found. But still, I held on to hope. Hope that Chad would come for me soon.My eyelids drooped, heavy with fatigue, but I forced them open, scanning the surroundings for any sign of rescue. And then, I heard it, the distant sound of voices calling out my name."Leigh, where are you?" The voice echoed through the woods, growing louder with each passing moment.With a surge of adrenaline, I summoned what little strength I had left."Over here!" I croaked, my voice barely audible.The rustling of leaves and snapping of twigs signaled their approach. I strained my eyes, trying to see through the veil of rain. And then, a figure emerged from the gloom.But it wasn't Chad. It was Miss Felice, her face etched with worry and concern."Leigh, my dear boy!" she exclaimed, rush
"You should really learn to control your emotions," Nicolas nudged my ankle. I hissed as I nodded."Get back to work." I ordered the guards who were still staring at me. I was really irritated right now. That bastard Chad just came to spoil my day."Leigh!" Miss Felice called out to me and I fixed my face immediately."Yes?" I turned to face her."My dear boy, everything is in place for the ball, the servants are already at work." she informed. "Do you have any other orders?""None for now. Thank you." I smiled and she patted my head softly.I went ahead to check if everything was perfect and ready. Father had called me yesterday and talked about how he wanted everything to be perfect. This ball was my idea so I really didn't appreciate him meddling."Ahh! Watch it." One of the guards yelled and it caught my attention. I walked over to see two guards arguing."What's the matter?" I asked him."He's being unreasonable. He hit me with the stuff he's carrying and won't apologize." The fi
As I stepped into the entrance of grand ballroom alongside Nicolas, I couldn't help but feel a sense of confidence and poise."Welcome Master Leigh and Master Chad." The guards at the door greeted politely and I gave a subtle nod."Ready?" Nicolas asked with a smirk and I breathed in before nodding in affirmative.Just as we were about to make our entrance, my phone buzzed with a text from my security team leader, "All ready!"I glanced over at Nicolas and gave a subtle nod, acknowledging the message. We swept into the ballroom together, and all eyes turned to us. I felt a flutter of attention, but my gaze quickly scanned the room, searching for one person in particular.And then, I saw her, Iris, standing across the room, looking breathtakingly beautiful. My heart skipped a beat as our eyes met, and for a moment, everything else faded into the background. I felt a jolt of electricity run through me. I felt like walking towards her in this moment and grabbing her in front of everyone,
I was standing on the side, feeling like absolute crap. My dad didn't even look at me, like I was invisible. Everyone was excited, chatting and laughing, but I just wanted to disappear. The music starts, and the alphas begin asking their omegas to dance. Couples were spinning around the dance floor, smiling and giggling.But I didn't feel like smiling. I don't want to dance, I just want to go back to my room. Or anywhere other than here. I moved uncomfortably and I was trying to blend into the background, hoping no one will notice me.But then, Eleanor approached me, a bright smile on her face. "Hey, want to dance?" she asks, like she doesn't know I'm dying inside. I'm irritated, annoyed that she's interrupting my misery.I don't want to dance. I don't want to pretend to be happy. I want to be left alone."I'd rather not." I said curtly as I looked the other way. She neared me and whispered into my ears."Dance with me and I would give you a present." I looked back at her with curiosi
The wind was surprisingly calming, and my nerves were a lot more stable. I watched from the balcony, as some couples snuck into the garden and stole kisses. Giggling like children as they looked around if anyone had seen them.They couldn't see me, but I could see them so clearly from up here. Suddenly, I missed Iris. I wished she were here. I wished I could hold her like the couples down dare and not give a damn. It seemed like the moon goddess had heard my secret pleas and answered my prayers, because I could suddenly smell her. Or maybe it was all in my head. I was probably hallucinating. Then, the door behind me creaked open."Leigh!" She called out my name and I turned around to face her. My heart beating loudly in my chest. The moon goddess really did answer my prayers. Her smell was so aromatic and inviting that I wanted to hold her, but I contained myself. She probably wouldn't like that. I have been too hot headed with her, and she probably despised me. So I stayed put and di
I trudged through the hallway, my feet heavy with heartache. I felt like I had been punched in the gut, my breath knocked out of me. Iris, the one person I thought understood me, and would pull me out of this despair, had willingly walked away with Chad. I thought our kiss had meant something. I wasn't going to let her go, but she let go of my hands instead and chose his.The pain of betrayal stung, leaving me feeling alone and vulnerable.As I turned a corner, I collided with Eleanor, who was standing in the hallway, a sly smile etched on her face."Hey, Leigh. I see you have been busy." She hummed as she spoke.I tried to brush past her because I was not in the mood for her shenanigans, but Eleanor caught my arm. "Talk to me, Leigh. Don't ignore me." She sneered and I could see her fangs.My phone chimed and I received a text from Nicolas.-We might get something tonight. I'll call you if we need you-I heaved a breath of relief as I read the text. At least something was going right