Chapter 2

Chapter Two

After the walk with Mack, I went to my room to freshen up. When I was done I stepped out of the palace to take fresh air that's when I saw my sister Ophelia training in the open space. 

Unlike me, Ophelia could easily change into her wolf and control it. Her wolf Sylvia had grey fur and brown eyes. She was beautiful, I watched how Sylvia and Ophelia became one and worked together. She had the strength I didn't, have and the courage that I lacked. Even though I was the older twin. I always looked up to her and admired her. 

We were twins but it's quite obvious who won the genetic lottery. Unlike me who had silky midnight black hair, green eyes, and a petite female body appearance that appeared weak. Ophelia had beautiful silly brunette hair she took from her mother, green eyes, and a strong dominant female appearance. She was also taller with 2 inches. 

"Hey, Ophelia!" I waved at her when I noticed she had shifted back to human. My nice greeting was returned with a scowl. 

"Cut the attitude, cheer up, and give your sister a hug." I walked to her and spread my arms but she slightly slapped them away. 

I sighed In defeat, guess she wasn't in the mood. Typical Ophelia, even though we were twins it sometimes felt like we were strangers, Ophelia was tough way too tough, she was the perfect fit to be the Alpha and had everything. 

"What do you want Azalea?"

"Let's talk." My tone changed into a serious one. 

"About?"

"I know you don't want that marriage."

"You damn right I don't!" She slammed her fist against the table in front of her. "I mean who in the right senses would want to be married off to the almighty Fredrico De Luna, Aka the ruthless and heartless Lycan prince? Do you even know that there are rumors that he killed his first wife? Not to add that I don't even love this man at all Azalea, I feel nothing for him." 

I knew what she was going through, I understand how hurt she is and how undeserving this is to her. 

"Look Ophelia I und-" She cut me off by raising her palm. 

"No, you don't." Her voice cracked, she tried to hide it but I sensed it. 

My heart almost sank. "I do and-"

"You don't Azalea! What the actual heck do you understand?!  You have it easy for yourself, I mean you have Mack who you love so much and loves you back, you are also going to be the new alpha so let me know exactly Azalea! What the fuck do you understand why you are the privileged one!"

"The privileged one? Do you think this is easy for me too? I can barely shift or control my wolf and I have a dozen responsibilities breathing down my neck and I am not freaking capable of doing them, you think any of us has it easy?! Do you?! That's just you being selfish Ophelia, I understand you are hurt but don't think you are the only one weighing a lot on their shoulders. We all have our cross to carry."

She smirked. "Hmhm sure, but in your case. You're just a liability with a crown." She said and left. 

I don't know how long I stood there. My heart felt heavy and I wanted to cry, when I couldn't hold it in any longer I bent down and burst into tears. 

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"You're just a liability with a crown."

"Liability."

"LIABILITY!"

I jumped out of my bed, sweat bedded on my forehead, I was panting hard my chest rose high and low it continued like this until I was able to calm it down. 

For three days, three fucking days. Ophelia's words haunted me in my sleep, I couldn't sleep or think straight without remembering them. For those days three days, I skipped breakfast most of the time. I spent it all on training but nothing changed, I still couldn't be strong. I wanted to prove them wrong, I wanted to prove her wrong, but more importantly, I wanted to prove that I was useful. 

My weakness is also sadness and I hate it. 

I needed a walk and a long walk, I removed my robes and changed into a pair of sweatpants and a tank top, I picked up my phone and wore my headphones. 

Putting my hands in my pocket, I walked out of the palace. "Where do I do? Might just walk around anywhere nearby since it's late." 

I started walking around the palace, but I stopped when I noticed a shadow. "Who is it?"

I heard no reply. 

I walked a bit closer but stopped when I saw who it was. "Oh heavens Mack! You scared me."

"Sorry, I was taking a walk." He laughed and hugged me.

"What are you doing here by this hour? And where have you been for the past two days?" 

"Taking a walk, I couldn't sleep." I eyed him, he seemed a bit unsettled and his breath was high, he was also sweating seriously. 

"A walk ugh?" I swat his arm away. "Why do you look like that? And you ignored my question." 

"Because I was jogging, and I've been busy since Azalea, I had things to do." 

"Really? Like what? Also, you said you were walking." 

"I was. What? What's wrong with you? Why are you acting up?" 

"Nothing you just seem suspicious, that is all."

"Seriously? Azalea me? come on you're overthinking. Okay, I'm sorry I wasn't available but I've been busy and caught in my web of things, that's why I barely called." 

"Maybe, I guess so. I'm sorry." 

"It's fine, you look so tired and sad. What's wrong?" 

"Nothing, it's just..."

"You have been thinking haven't you?" 

"You know me so well." I laughed but he didn't, his face looked serious. 

"I'm serious Azalea, you have to stop this, you're just hurting yourself more."

"I know, but I can't help it because it's my harsh reality.”