Chapter 2

**Audrey's POV**

I returned to the pack house, with the sole aim of going straight to my room and sleeping… probably.  It had been a long day, after all, and it wasn't as if I was feeling particularly happy right now. 

I could feel the harsh glare of some werewolves watching me walk by, but I ignored them, entered my room and shut the door gently behind me. 

I understood that most people wondered why the Alpha's daughter was an omega when both parents were strong wolves with high rankings. 

It wasn't my fault though, it wasn’t my fault that the moon goddess had decided to make me this way. It wasn't my fault that I preferred being a normal teenage girl to the flash and luxury that came with being a princess, but despite all that, I had never for once felt like I was any different from anyone in this pack.

I hoped to wake up the next day knowing what the future held for me. I wanted to wake up with a feeling of bliss, and a life that went so smoothly, I wouldn’t have to worry too much or expect quite a lot from fate.

I was suddenly thirsty and then stride off to the kitchen, ignoring the pretty maid who greeted me as I made my way to the kitchen.

“Audrey dear, you're back!” I heard my mother's voice resonate softly from the dining area. I turned and saw her having dinner with father and his beta, that gold digger's father. 

Yes, Jacob's father was my father's beta. I didn't like him from the onset and right now, I'm not certain if I should hate him more for what his son did to me.

“Come over here and join us for dinner.” My father's deep voice yanked me out of my thoughts.

I had no appetite, but at the same time, didn't know how I walked over where they were seated and sat down.

“You came home late today. It seems you had a nice time with Jacob.” My mother said, beaming a smile at me.

I noticed the concerned expressions that flickered past their faces when a scoff escaped my lips, but I didn’t say a word.

My mother served some food on my plate, but I couldn't touch any of it. It was a waste of effort, really, to eat something when one wasn't hungry.

“Why aren't you eating?” Beta Huxley asked.

I almost glared at him, but withheld myself because of my father. Instead of answering him, I took a glass cup of water and gulped it down with the aim of avoiding his question.

“Dear, are you alright? You left the palace a few hours ago, skipping and smiling, and now you’re   back but you look so sad, it’s almost like you aren’t the same person who left this morning. Is anything the matter?” Mother asked.

“It's… nothing, mother. I'm just tired.” My voice cracked as I spoke.

“Are you sure?” Father asked.

I nodded, standing up. “I'm going to bed.” I announced.

“Isn't it a little too early?” Father glanced at the wall clock.

I shook my head quickly and walked away. I couldn’t stand their incessant questions, especially when the father to the source of my woes was staring at me with a bemused expression on his face…

***

I opened the door to my room quietly and closed it behind me before walking over to my window. 

Opening it wide, I leaned on the window sill and stared at the moon in awe. It was a clear night and its light casted a subtle glow against me and the land below. The breeze carried the coolness in the air and I felt like I was floating.

For once, everything felt peaceful around me. I let out a sigh and left the window for my bed. Not taking my clothes off, I plopped on the bed and shut my eyes, but a knock on my room door made me open them.

“If it isn't father, then it's mother.” I muttered to myself.

I was grateful to the moon goddess that even though I was born an omega, she gave me the most caring and understandable parents, who didn't look at my imperfections and were always there to support me.

I got up, dragged my feet to the door while packing my red hair in a messy bun. Mother didn't like when I slept with my hair still on.

“Are you okay?” was the first thing she asked the minute I pried the door open.

“Yes, mother. I'm fine.” I forced a smile.

“No, you're not.” She quickly said. I watched in near amusement as she shut the door behind herself, drawing me over to the couch in my room. I sat beside her, taking her hands in mine. “Tell me what really happened, Audrey.”

“Mother, you're overreacting! I already said I'm fine.” I played with her fingers.

“Why are you acting like I didn't bear you? You're my daughter and I know whenever something is off…” She paused, raised my head so I could look into her ocean blue eyes and continued; “You can tell me anything. Is it Jacob? Did he say something to you?”

I burst into tears immediately after his name was mentioned. In response, she hugged me, patting my back as I wailed; “He cheated on me, mother. Jacob cheated on me with Elora, said I wasn't girly enough, called me a worthless Omega and rejected me.” I rushed out.

“That's too much!” She exclaimed angrily, holding my shoulders in a firm grip. Her face was scrunched up in anger and disgust; no one needed to tell me what her thoughts were.

“Mother, please, don't call him out.” I pleaded. I wanted to avoid things getting out of hand.

“No, he and Elora need to be taught a lesson for hurting my daughter. You aren't a commoner and shouldn't be treated as one. I can't believe Elora could stoop this low. Damn—” She huffed.

“Please mother, for my sake!” I quickly interjected. I didn’t want her to call them out, I didn’t want to have to experience more of what I already do… moreover, Karma is a bitch.

She calmed down and hugged me. “I'm sorry you had to go through that,” she whispered, wiping at my tears. “Do not cry anymore. You're the daughter of an Alpha, and as such, you have to always remember that you weren’t raised to be a weak woman.”

Witha sigh, she continued;  “You should always be strong and ready to face challenges head on. Don't cry for them to win, but smile and show them you do not give a fuck, and that they could go to hell.” 

I wasn’t sure if it was her words or how she had said it that made me smile. Feeling slightly relieved, I hugged her, and reassured her that I would be fine.

…even though I already knew deep down that I wasn’t…