Chapter Three

RAVEN'S P.O.V.

Pain was an understatement for how I felt. My eyes were filled with tears as I looked at both of them completely baffled by what I had just heard from them.

"Are you kidding me?" My voice cracked as I spoke but Julian gave out a grin while Enzo laughed as though I told a joke.

"Did you really think we will accept just a weak girl like you, you will remain wolf-less forever, you might be the next beta in line but I very much doubt if you can make it to that position." They both left the room before I could even say a word. 

My heart felt like it had been shattered into a million pieces, what was I actually thinking? I mean yeah I had loved them since we were children even if they bullied me a lot but was I that stupid to think that they will accept me as their mate?

Questions crawled into my mind as I tried everything in me not to break, not to howl in agony but I couldn't really help it. I couldn't run to my father for he was never a father after mother died and mother? I couldn't really call for her.

George had died because of me, I was told I had killed my mother, my father sees me as a disgrace and the twins who were meant to be the most important people in my life rejected me without even knowing who I truly am. 

"Raven!!" I heard my father's voice and I cleaned my tears immediately. 

You can go through this girl, alone or not.

I whispered to myself but deep within me it hurts that they took everything I owned. I went out of the room with a fake smile upon my face as I scanned the area in search of my father.

"Yes father" I cleared my throat for him not to notice anything and I suddenly felt the need to punch something or rather someone but I couldn't do that. 

"Where have you been?!" He snapped and I held my fist to myself.

"Doing some work, what do you want?" I felt so annoyed merely talking to him and the irritation was clear on my face.

"Don't you dare speak,..."

"Or what? I barely have the energy to actually deal with your problems right now so can you actually tell why you are actually in search of me." I was completely unmoved by his facial expression and he seemed baffled.

"You came out of the twins room and they came out of there a few minutes ago, I had trained you to be a modest child ever since your mother died and you dare to go sleeping around, how dare you?!" He suddenly slapped me so hard that caught me completely off guard and I lost it. 

I pulled him into the room and slapped him across the face with no hesitation. Anger boiled deep within my heart as I continued to punch and punch him. 

"You have never been a father and you'll never be my father. The day that mother died I had become an orphan!! What the fuck did you think was going to happen?!" The tears rolled down my eyes as I pinned him to the wall and watched him struggle.

"Rav..."

"Don't you dare say a word, not a single word! I had spent my entire life wishing for you to be there but because I was a fucking boy you decided you didn't have a child well let me make it very clear to you I was already cursed the day I was given birth and you had to be the one I call father." I let go of his neck and left the room without turning back.

Heading towards my room I locked the door and began to punch the punching bag with so much anger. I had done everything for them but of course! I was so stupid to believe that they could even change their attitude towards me.

"Raven." I felt a hand on my shoulder and turned to punch whoever the person is but I stopped midair as I realized that it was the head of maids.

"I... What are you doing here?" I asked calmly as I tried not to let my anger get the best of me.

"Child, I might not be your mother but I watched you grow and it's ok to have a break from all the burden bestowed upon you." Tears rolled down my face and I stared at her but I couldn't break down like this. I'm a strong woman even if people barely acknowledge her though I barely care.

"I'm good..." I cleaned the tears in my eyes "... I'm good you need not worry to be honest, the punching bag did give me so much relief and thank you for checking on me." I let go of her hand and she left but truly I wasn't fine but I will not believe that. 

I heard a horn that sounded too familiar for me not to acknowledge and my heart beat increased. He was here! 

As much of a tradition that it has become it was more of a nightmare for this pack. He comes every blood moon night and today was a blood moon. People ran for their lives but at the same time a sacrifice will always be made. 

I heard a loud growl that sent shivers down my spine. It was louder than before and more scary. My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the unknown silence. I opened my window and realized people were outside moving around, like a festival was about to happen which made me confused.

My door flew upon and the head maid walked in with two other maids with dresses and accessories 

"What's going on?"

"The coronation. How do you not know it's your coronation day?" She seemed equally surprised as I was 

"I had no idea but I thought it was the blood moon night and I heard him."

"He went back. Turns out the sacrifice will be held tomorrow but the coronation will be held today and the sacrifice will be picked." In less than few minutes I was in a black knee lengthened dress which was a bit free and my hair was being done.

I do not enjoy being dressed in any...

"Give us a minute." I heard my father's voice and I turned towards the door to look at him.

"Yes sir." They all left and the tension in the air grew rapidly.

"I'm sorry. I know I haven't been much of a father but I know you will be a great Beta. I can't replace your mum and I have been wrong ever since she left us but regardless I'm sorry." He left and completed his hair do.

I couldn't get bothered especially when I knew he didn't mean anything he just said I mean I just beat the hell out of him there's no way he will apologize from his heart.

After I was done, I left the room. Turns out the ceremony had already begun and I was really late but I didn't care. I sat next to my father's chair as he made a speech about his tenor then he turned to me.

"I am happy to declare my daughter_ Raven Dawson as the next beta of the pack. " The silence from the pack was loud as my father and I started the ritual and I felt a sudden sense of power within me.

"Thank you." I let go of his hands and left the stage as I refused to address anyone.

My head was blank. I had wanted this for so long and I was glad that for the first time I finally got what I wanted. I thanked the moon goddess for letting this happen and I headed towards my mothers grave.

"Hey mama. We finally got what we wished for. You remember how we will talk about how I'll be a powerful Beta someday? Well I'm a beta now but you aren't here to experience this joy with me..." Tears filled my eyes but I wiped them away. "... But it's not your fault any ways I guess destiny never wanted us to do that. I got a mate, two mates. You remember Julian and Enzo? Yes that's them but then they... They used me and rejected me. I know that's not fair mama but I'll be strong through this ok..." Taking a deep breath I stood up "I have to go mama I have to give a speech to a pack that doesn't like me. I'll be back soon." I turned away trying to stop myself from crying.

I got to the stage and realized Alpha Darius_ the twins' father had picked Julian to be the Alpha of the pack instead of the both of them but Enzo stayed still in his chair but I saw the fear in Julian's eyes as he gave the speech. Enzo was not happy about it, it was clear but the fact that he hasn't said a word was alarming.

"I'm sorry to the family of the sacrifice but in order for the pack to remain alive a sacrifice has to be made. We have made all the preparations with the family and they have said their goodbyes, so without further ado, the sacrifice for the session is..." Everyone remained silent as they stared at him. "... Raven Dawson."

"What?!"