Chapter Two:

Tomorrow was the day the whole Creek Pack had been preparing for. Daniella’s eighteenth birthday. As the daughter of the Beta. She was of high status, and everything had to be perfect.

I had been working hard since getting home from school while everyone else could relax and do whatever they wished. As an omega, that was my duty.

“You better not ruin my party.” Daniella glared at me. “Remember, you are just an omega, and I'm the daughter of the alpha-beta. The quads will be all eyes on me when they return from Alpha training tomorrow.” she boasted.

I felt a pang of hurt and frustration at Daniella's words. I had worked tirelessly to make her birthday memorable, and her dismissive attitude towards me stung. But I knew better than to let her words get to me.

"I would never do anything to ruin your party, Daniella," I replied calmly, trying to keep my emotions in check. "I have put in my best effort to ensure everything is perfect for you. Your happiness is important to me, regardless of my status as an omega."

Daniella and Tricia looked at me in disgust. “Eliza, I feel so bad for anyone who ends up with you for a mate,” Daniella smirked as she smoothed down her silver dress laced with diamonds. Her long hair curled while Tricia wore a red dress that clung to her curves, her black hair sleek and straight.

I stood there, feeling the weight of their judgment. I knew they disapproved of me, my choices, of how I lived my life.

But I refused to let their words get to me. I knew who I was, and I was proud of my identity.

“I don't need your pity, Daniella,” I said, my voice steady and strong. “I know my worth, and I won't settle for anyone who doesn't see it.”

They exchanged a look as if they couldn't believe my defiance. But I held my ground, refusing to back down.

“You think you could talk to the future Luna like that? You are crazy, omega.” Daniella bellowed and stomped her foot.

“You see, so gross. How about me, Chuck, her in the showers?” Tricia laughed, and her eyes glistened mischievously.

Always the dramatic Queen that she is. I rolled my eyes and turned to walk away, thinking about the things that I needed to get done by tomorrow.

Being the beta's daughter, she thought she was the perfect Princess. Everyone believed she would be The alpha quadruplets mate and our future Luna. Not that I cared. I was not planning to be around when that happened.

“I said where do you think you're going, you filthy bitch.” Daniella clenched her jaw and grabbed hold of me aggressively. “Stupid omega,” she yelled.

I tried to free myself from her grip, but her anger made her hold onto me even tighter. I could feel the venom in her eyes as she glared at me.

"Let me go, Daniella," I said calmly, trying to keep my composure. "You're acting like a child."

She sneered at my words, her grip on me not loosening. "I'll act however I want, omega scum. You think you can walk away from my party?"

I knew that arguing with her would only make the situation worse. So, I decided to take a different approach.

"Daniella, you're better than this," I said softly, trying to reach her with empathy. "You don't have to stoop to this level."

Her eyes widened for a moment, and I could see a flicker of uncertainty in her expression. But it was short-lived, as her anger quickly returned, and she tightened her grip on me again.

"Don't you dare try to manipulate me, omega. You're nothing but a burden to this pack."

I knew that trying to reason with her was futile. It was time to leave before things escalated further. With all the strength I could muster, I pushed against her hold.

"Let me go, Daniella," I repeated firmly. "You're not worth my time."

She seemed momentarily stunned by my words, and with a final, forceful shove, I broke free from her grasp. I turned and walked away, leaving her fuming behind me.

“Let her go, Daniella. Is this the sort of behaviour you will be modelling to the pack?” it was one of the quadruplets, Rylan. He stood in the doorway watching. I gasped in surprise. It was the first time he had ever stood up for me. Daniella turned her attention to Rylan, her face contorted in anger. "Stay out of this, Rylan. This has nothing to do with you."

But Rylan stood his ground, his expression unwavering. "It has everything to do with me. We are all part of this pack, and we should treat each other with respect. Let her go."

Daniella seemed taken aback by Rylan's assertiveness. She reluctantly released her grip on me, and I took a step back, breathing a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Rylan," I said softly, grateful for his intervention.

Rylan nodded in acknowledgement before turning his attention back to Daniella. "We should set an example for the pack, not tearing each other down. Remember that."

With that, he turned and walked away, leaving Daniella seething angrily. I stood there, feeling a sense of gratitude towards Rylan for standing up for me.

As I watched him leave, I felt a glimmer of hope. Maybe not everyone in the pack saw me as just an omega. Maybe there were allies like Rylan who saw beyond the labels and judgments.

“Why would the alpha son stick up for you?” Tricia said bitterly

I turned to face Tricia, her words stinging like a lash. Her gaze was filled with contempt as she looked at me, her disdain evident.

"I guess even the alpha's son can see injustice and unfair treatment, Tricia," I replied, trying to keep my voice steady despite my bitterness.

Tricia scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Oh please, don't act like he's some hero. He probably just did it to appear noble in front of everyone."

Her words hit me hard, echoing the doubts that sometimes plagued my mind. Was Rylan's defence just for show? Was I worth defending in his eyes, or was it all just a facade?

I shook my head, pushing aside the doubts that threatened to consume me. "Regardless of his intentions, Rylan stood up for what was right. And that's more than I can say for some."

Tricia's expression softened slightly, but there was still a flicker of resentment in her eyes. "You're lucky he intervened. Not all of us have someone looking out for us."

I could feel the weight of Tricia's words and Daniella's intense gaze on me. It was clear that my interactions with Rylan had stirred up some negative feelings.

"I don't know," I responded, trying to keep my tone neutral despite the bitterness in Tricia's words. "Maybe he sees things differently."

Tricia scoffed, rolling her eyes. "Or maybe he's just trying to be a hero. Who knows what goes on in those alpha heads."

“Well, excuse me. I have more work to ensure everything is perfect for Daniella's birthday tomorrow.” I excused myself and hurried off down the grand Hall. I could hear their laughter echoing around me.

“It better be perfect, or you will be locked away,” Daniella yelled after me.