005

It's been five days since the death of our Beloved Alpha.He was in his late forties.Full of love and kindness that it made my days better.It was him who stopped the bullying in School when he found me crying.I will respect him forever.

Five days with me stuck in the four walls of my room, not allowed to leave the house.Mom didn't even let me attend Alpha's funeral which was three days ago.I don't know what excuse she gave to the Pack but knowing Mom, I'm sure she came up with something.

‘I want to know who our New Alpha will be’ Inez whined in my head.She hasn't shut up about Carlos DeLuca ever since that night.

‘When they announce it, you'll know so shut up’

I stare at my phone with a heavy heart.Even if Anthony found his mate and it's not me, I am disappointed how he didn't bother to speak to me.He could at least try to know if I'm fine? It's not like his care vanished instantly.

‘You're still thinking about that asshole?’ Inez scoffs.

‘Just shut up’ I shove her back and go through my phone, coming across a post from Maria's group of friends.

It's a video.

My jaw dropped at the sight of a perfectly sculpted man doing pull ups in just sweatpants , showing off his back muscles.A tattoo of a snake is carved on his back with something written on the side.Sweat bids roll down his back as he continues with his workout.

I was about to scroll up when he stopped and turned to grab a water bottle, revealing his face.

Carlos DeLuca

What a show off.

‘If I had muscles like that I'd show off too’ Inez says, absolutely blown away by his hotness.I have to agree he is undeniably hot.How much does he workout to maintain such a shape?

‘You're gawking’ Inez teases me.I roll my eyes, attention back on the video as the girls try to approach him.The clip ends there.

Maria's friends are real hoes.Why my sister hangs out with them is another mystery.I put my phone aside and get out of the bed to leave the room.

I need a run but I can't. Inez might stop eating my brain if I manage a run.

‘As much as I love the idea, I will hate to see you go through another trouble,’ Inez sigh.I walk down the stairs and peek in the living room.

No one in sight.Maybe if I go out for a walk and come back before anyone's home.

“Don't even think about it”

I jump up in fright and look in the direction of the kitchen. Standing at the door frame with a knife in one hand, Rora stares at me with a knowing look.

I am caught even before I started.

“What are you talking about?”I chuckle , shifting from one foot to another.

She shakes her head, “You can't act if your life depended on it” She turns to walk back in the kitchen, “Mom went out to buy groceries but I won't suggest you to sneak out” She yells from inside.

I groan before following her in only to see her pull out a cake from the oven.

“What is this for?” I ask, pulling the chair next to the counter.

“I don't need an occasion to enjoy a cake” She cuts a piece and fills in a plate before taking a bite.

“Mhmm just how I like it” She hums in delight.I stare at the cake, contemplating whether to take it or it's going to tick off my sister.

“Are you just gonna stare? Suit yourself” She slides the knife to my side.I get a piece for myself and dig in, loving the sweet taste on my tongue.

Rora truly knows how to bake goods.While I devour the cake, my sister frowns at me.

“What?” I ask quietly. She scoots closer to me and touches my hair.

“Your roots are showing.When was the last time you dyed your hair?” She asks, running her fingers through my dark hair.I have natural ginger hair but I dye it black almost every week.My hair color was another reason for everyone to make fun of me so I started hiding it and dying it.

I was even called a witch in middle school.Those days still haunt me.

“Is it showing too much?” I ask, worried.Mom won't allow me to leave the house and I ran out of hair dye last time I dyed it.

“Not unless you look closely.Are you going to dye them again? It's ruining your hair” Rora sounds concerned which is surprising.All three of my sisters have long brunette hair which I can die for.

“She is going to need a wig in a few years” Maria barges in the kitchen waving a note in her hand.I scowl at her comment. Despite being a year and half younger than me, this girl has never shown me a little respect.

“What is that in your hand?” Rora asks.

“A notice has been issued regarding the Alpha ceremony” She says, handing the note to Rora before taking the knife and cutting herself a tiny piece of cake.

Her crazy diet.

“It's tonight around 12 and everyone must come unless you are dying” Maria adds, looking at me then smirks, “Are you going to show up with that mismatched hair?”

I roll my eyes at her comment.She only laughs before touching my hair.I slap her hand away.

“Who is going to be the New Alpha?” I ask, scooting close to Rora to peek at the note.

“Carlos DeLuca, second born of the DeLuca family”

It's him then.

“I'm surprised they chose him despite the rumors” Maria starts, “It's quite scary in my opinion.How are we as a Pack supposed to feel safe when someone like him is going to rule us?” She glances at Rora who is still looking at the note.I am sure it's not that long.

“Anyways what happened to the other brother? Why can't he be the Alpha..He is clean unlike Carlos” Maria continues.I don't even know the other brother.What is he like?

“Who is the other Brother?” I ask.

“Oh poor you missing out on a lot” Maria mocks before typing on her phone then slides it to me.

“Derek DeLuca, the third born” She says as I stare at the picture of a man with dark curly hair, blue eyes and a beard..but there's a scar on his forehead running down his brow.Looks like handsomeness runs in the family.

“Wait..who is first born then?” I question.

“The sister” Maria tells as she grabs her phone back.

“You haven't seen him either.Take a look” As Maria tries to slide the phone to Rora, she abruptly gets up and leaves the kitchen.I and Maria exchange a look of confusion.

“What's with her?” Maria mumbles to herself.

“Eat up and become a pig” She comments before leaving the kitchen as well.I groan in frustration and decide to do the dishes.

Just when I was done, I heard the sound of the door , then footsteps.Must be mom and Dad.I wipe my hands then quietly walk to the door to peek in the living room.Mom and Dad are still there, looking stressed.

“The ceremony is tonight.What do we do about her?” Dad asks, setting the bags on the table.

“We can't use any excuse this time.She has to come” Mom sighs while Dad sits on the couch and pulls her in his lap..They are stressed because of me.

“Tell her to not create any more trouble” I hear Dad.Just then our little sister Celia comes out of her room crying.

“Baby What's wrong?” Mom and Dad quickly rush to her.

“Nightmare” She cries harder causing my parents to take her in their room.I pout, missing such attention and affection.

…

I adjust my cap, making sure it's tight enough to not slip accidentally.Grabbing my phone, I leave my room.On my way, I notice my sister's door was half open.I spot Rora sitting in the room with slumped shoulders.

Did something happen that I'm not aware of?

“Girls get down! We are leaving” Mom yells from downstairs.Rora gets up and I quickly rush downstairs, finding my parents already on their way to the door.I follow behind and hop in Maria's car.

It's better I don't ride in Dad's car.

Maria turns to me, her brown locks framing her face just perfectly, “Are you ready to bleed?”

“What nonsense are you spitting now?” I ask in annoyance.She blinks and stares at me with utter seriousness.

“The Council chose the traditional method for Alpha ceremony.In order to link as a Pack all over again with the New Alpha, we must sacrifice blood”

This has to be some sick joke.