More Enemies...

Anaya's POV

To think a bunch of teenage boys could cause my heart to beat this fast out of fear! I wasn't proud of that. I turned to see Duke standing by the door, his face clearly contorted into a deep frown.

"What the hell? Who told you to come in here? Get out!" He raged, completely angered by my presence.

I flinched, "I'm sorry. I was just admiring these arts-"

Duke came closer, his towering glance over me dominating, "are you deaf, omega? Get out right now!"

I nodded, shaking with fear. But somehow, I realized he had been scared as well. Of something I couldn't quite point to. Maybe he didn't want me to see his arts for some reason? But they were lovely!

I quickly walked out, then the door shut behind me in a bang. "Okay..." I found myself muttering.

Alpha Donald's voice was loud as he called my name. I found him standing before me with brows arched upwards. "Where have you been? You know what, never mind. Come, let me introduce you to my sons." He said, gesturing over the couch for me to sit.

Darius and Dean were already seated there. I heaved in a deep sigh before making my way forward.

"Anaya, these are Darius and Dean. Duke will be here shortly." Alpha Donald said.

"Oh look at that, Moonstone pack's little charity has arrived." Darius said, and I could actually see Deans's faint.

"Hey quiet, Darius. Be nice to her. You all are turning eighteen tomorrow but you still behave like kids!." Alpha Donald's wife, the Luna of our pack, a slender tall lady walked in. She was making her way over to me with a warm cheery smile on her face.

"Thank you ma'am." I said to her with my face lighting up in amazement. Maybe this place wouldn't be that bad after all.

"Speaking of the devil," Alpha Donald said, causing everyone's eyes to glance forward at Duke walking in. He held this rigid frown in his eyes; typical Duke. "And this is Duke."

I nodded slightly as a reply. 'I knew who they were. My tormentors!' I thought to myself.

Duke took his seat, cold dark eyes glaring at me I almost shivered. "Next time, stay away from my room."

My face flustered, "I'm sorry, I was checking the--"

"That's fine." Luna Freya said to me, "you don't have to explain yourself. Duke can be such a headache sometimes.” She said and Duke rolled his eyes. “Come on, you boys. Be nice." Her tone was strict and firm. "Honey, I need to see you.” She said to her husband, then back to her kids, “You guys show Anaya to her room, okay?"

She and her husband rose up and walked out. I wished they hadn't because now I was all alone with these devil brothers. I blinked, waiting for their cold words of insult.

Instead, Dean was the one who got up. "Come on, let me show you to your room."

I jumped up on my feet and followed him up the stairs till we arrived at a long passage lined with rooms. The third one to the right led to my room. "Here's where you'll be staying. Opposite to your room is Duke's. He hates noise."

I watched him shake his head and muttered to himself, "why am I even telling you that?" before he turned and walked away.

The room before me was neat and decent, a complete upgrade from my old room. With my muscles aching and my eyes feeling heavy, I knew all I wanted was just to crash down and sleep. It had been a long day indeed.

The next day, I was woken up by Luna Freya, "come one. Breakfast is ready."

I got ready for school, stepping into one of my casual outfits and ready to go. Downstairs, Duke was the only one in the kitchen for some reason. I paused, not expecting to have found him. He looked a lot more cheerful than yesterday when he acted grumpy and annoying.

"Good morning," I said, trying to be nice. Duke's face was etched with irritation, making me almost regret my actions for trying out small talks.

His dark brown hair was a mess, but it suited him nicely. I couldn't help but admire the choice of outfit for that morning, his button up shirt that hugged his athletic physique, with nice dark long pants.

"Wow. No pen, no papers, yet I draw your attention like that?" I heard him say, causing my cheeks to fluster. I immediately stood my ground to show I hadn't been taken aback by his statement.

"And how long have you been meaning to use that line?" I teased.

"Darling, don't get over your head now." He said, piercing eyes observing like I were some of his art work.

This was making me feel uncomfortable as hell. Then I felt a fabric covering my face and I quickly took it off. "What's this?" I demanded, seeing as he'd thrown his jacket at me.

"With that thin polo shirt, you'll be freezing in no time. The weather will be chilly today. We wouldn't want our little charity to freeze to death now would we?"

As much as it had annoyed me, this actually produced a slight chuckle on his face. Before I could give a comeback response, Darius and Dean walked in, forcing me to hold back my comment.

There was a feeling of a strange warmth and comfort from the smoky wooden scent of the jacket that made my wolf stir within me. Why would Duke's scent excite me like that?

Breakfast was served as we gathered on the dining table. "Anaya, you'll be going to school with the boys from now on." Luna Freya said. I nodded, trying to sound a bit excited with a little smile working its way over to my face.

A short while later, Luna Freya got up, leaving me with the trio. Alpha Donald was nowhere to be seen.

I was almost glad nothing was happening until Darius got up, a wide grin reaching his eyes. "Let me clear our plates for us, because I'm such a nice boy."

I bit my lower lips, knowing nothing good would come from his outburst of excitement. Just as I'd imagine, he grabbed my plates with food still in it and placed it in the sink, turning on the tap. Even though I was fuming in rage, I said nothing.

"Come on now. Let's go." He said with a foolish bow, looking very impressed with himself.

The drive to school however held a bit of silence with the brothers muttering to themselves pretending like I didn't exist. And I didn't mind.

We got down and on our way inside, we were stopped by a busty pretty girl; Moonshine Academy's sweetheart, Sarah Reynolds. "I thought I was dreaming. What is she doing sitting in the same car as you!" She pressed her boobs forward, scolding Duke, her boyfriend.

Two other ladies, Donna and Maria appeared behind Sarah, and they were looking pretty angry as hell.

"Why is this dirty orphan coming to school with you guys!" She demanded, not hiding the disgust that resided in her eyes as she turned to face me.