An Apology!

Third POV

Alpha Donald was tired of what he'd been hearing about Duke. He loved his son but hated how dramatic Duke could be at times! His wife was already worried sick, wondering what could be wrong with him now.

He stopped in front of Duke's room and was about to knock when he heard Anaya's voice.

"...borrow me some of your clothes! I mean just like two or three, I need to get ready because I'm going out on a date tomorrow! You won't believe it, Ella..."

His heart ached from hearing this. He didn't really know who this Ella was, but he knew it was her friend. And the fact that Anaya had to ask her for clothes..."What kind of a parent am I being to her? I'm sorry, Paul." He shook his head as he felt disappointment for himself.

He decided to leave Duke and head downstairs to find his wife.

"Well that was fast. I knew you were going to Duke's room." Freya said, flashing him a suspicious look.

He sat down beside her on the bed, then pulled Freya closer so she would rest on his chest. "For the record, Duke is fine. He is just a big baby, just like the rest of his brothers. I'm sure he's fine, but I still plan on having a discussion with him. So don't you worry yourself, my love."

She nodded slightly. "Then why aren't you in his room right now? What happened up there?"

"It's Anaya. I made a promise to raise her well, but I feel she's been suffering lately. She still feels like a stranger here.”

Freya sighed. “This goes both ways actually. I always want to be something close to a mother for her, with all she has been true, she needs reliable parents.”

Alpha Donald nodded. “Well I guess all that can change soon. You know what, I have an idea."

Anaya's POV

The next day, I was excited to see what surprises Ella would have for me. She promised some of her outfits and had asked that I give her the full details when we saw.

I was rushing, eager to get to school when Freya stopped me. "You're not even going to have breakfast?" She asked.

"I'm fine, Freya. I'm feeling full this morning." Full from all the excitement I was feeling!

"Okay, but here." She handed me two big apples, "in case you get hungry. Also, I will be coming to pick you up today during lunch period."

I frowned. "Is everything okay?"

"Yes. We're going somewhere, so be expecting me okay?" She said, and it didn't make her any less suspicious. Going somewhere? Was this like a punishment or what?

"Am I in trouble, Luna?" I decided to remind myself she wasn't my mom but the Luna of our pack! To show I respected her...in case I'd gotten into any kind of trouble! Jeez, my heart is pounding right now.

Instead, she just brushed it off with a warm smile. "You're good, Ana. We just need to go somewhere. That's all. It's a surprise."

When I walked out, I still couldn't get the words out of my head. A surprise? "You forgot to hint whether it was a good or a bad one, Freya!" I sighed, trying to shove this out of my mind. I would deal with it when the time came. Right now, I need to find Ella!

Stepping into the school's premises, I walked with my head down, avoiding any unwanted gaze. Surprisingly, no one pointed fingers at me, or called my name to tease me in any way. They didn't exactly show that they loved me, but I was being ignored. Which was a good thing for me.

I peered into the hallway for a sight of Ella but she wasn't anywhere to be found. Then right out the window to the backyard, I found the strangest pair of people giggling and laughing. Well, not that they were laughing like besties, but still! Ella knew for sure Sarah was my greatest enemy in the academy so when did they become friends? What were they saying??

Maybe Sarah was just being a bitch as usual...I would shrug this off and try not to think too hard over it.

Before our first class, Ella appeared behind me while I was next to my locker. "Boo!"

I smiled as I turned my back. "I won't really say I'm surprised, knowing that I can smell your soft honey fragrance anywhere." I said to her.

Her eyes were lit up in excitement. "Ha! Guess I'd forgotten about that. Let's go, come on."

"Go where?"

"To check out these outfits! I have just the perfect one for you. Okay?"

The bell rang, causing her groan. "Okay then, after first period. Okay? Let's meet at the ladies room. We have so much to talk about."

I nodded."True. Let's talk then."

After class, the teacher had given us assignments and had to leave early so I had extra time on my end. I texted Ella and she said she was about to leave her class to meet me at the ladies room. On my way out, I was stopped by my worst enemy.

Sarah stood with her arms folded beneath her big boobs that she always hinted at with every of her outfits. She smiled, her big brown eyes glinting with excitement of some such. Her minions, Donna and Maria were behind her.

I wasn't ready for this. What did they want now??

"Hey Anaya," she said, eyes fixated on mine. "I'm here to say...I'm sorry!"