Chapter One

Janet’s POV

The loud music filtered in the air as young wolves both male and female danced and merry drunkenly.

I was at the counter, drowning in alcohol with Pamela and Steven beside me.

“You don’t have to get drunk, babe,” Steven muttered lovingly.

“I have to. I have to! I can’t stand the fact that they disapprove of our relationship. It’s been four years!” I cried out bitterly.

“Take it easy, Janet. I will also try to talk to your parents, Steven is a good man and has always been there for you.” Pamela’s cool voice resurfaced and I smiled.

“You are the only understanding friend I have. They are making us troubled and believe me, Steven and I would have been married by now.” I faced him sadly.

“I think I know a way to get them to accept us,” I whispered flirtatiously, drawing my face closer to his.

“What’s that?” His eyes widened, looking clueless.

I tried to connect our lips but he blocked it with his hand.

“Keep talking…” He didn’t let me kiss him and I found it cranky. He would always allow this, why now especially when Pamela was with us?

I didn’t take it to heart, I just laughed it out and staggered.

“Get me pregnant or let’s elope!” I spilled bluntly and he choked, coughing and Pamela followed suit.

“What? Why?” I looked at him in confusion. Was it a sin to get me pregnant?

We have been dating for too long and I was afraid we might get tired of the whole troll.

“You are drunk, babe. Let’s talk about this when you sober up.” He said calmly.

“I’m sane, dear. I know what I’m saying. The only way to get their acceptance is to claim me and let me bear your pup. I’m willing.” I said anxiously and he shook his head, aiming to drink but the glass was empty.

“I… I will get us a drink.” He broke the awkward silence, I couldn’t help but nod like a fool.

“I will join you, Steven,” Pamela said.

“I will…” I hadn’t completed my statement when both of them hurried into the crowd.

The place was too dark and it was hard to see them through the crowd. While I waited for them for what seemed like ages, I pondered if I had said the wrong thing to my lover.

Wasn’t it the right thing if he really wanted us to be together?

They didn’t come back and I staggered back home alone with the hopes that there might be a reason behind their close-up.

“Where do you think you are going?” My mother’s thunderous voice echoed in the living room as soon as I stepped in.

I was dressed in an all-black bodycon gown.

“Mum…” I trailed off sadly.

She knew where I was headed but only wanted to make it look obvious.

“She asked you a question so you should respond promptly.” My father barked as he sat beside her on the old armchair.

They seemed prepared for me this morning.

“Steven and I have to finish a mission given to us by the Alpha.” I came up with an excuse but they smirked, shaking their heads.

“Really? Is that all you got?” My mother curled her lips while staring at me.

“The Alpha went hunting for one week now, please, which mission are you talking about?” My father asked mockingly while wiggling his brows.

“Dad, the thing is…” I hadn’t finished my statement when my mother shunned me.

“We know you are going to meet with the Alpha's son again and our response is no.” She crossed her arms.

“Sweetheart, believe me, Steven is capricious and only using you. He doesn’t love you at all.” I rolled my eyes, having this here-we-go-again feeling because I had heard these words a lot from them.

“I don’t doubt his feelings for me because he loves me as much as I do, Mum. Please, can you and Dad accept him?” I pleaded sadly.

“Janet, I have seen several Alphas and their sons, and also know the cunny ones. Do you think Steven will accept a wolfless woman like you? Let’s not talk about the fact that he isn’t your mate!” My father tried not to be angry but I could sense annoyance in his voice.

There was no way to go back now. I started this journey of love three years ago and I wasn’t planning to end it.

“But, I love him.” I made a comeback.

“Is that why you didn’t come to the meeting yesterday and forfeited your position for someone else?” My mother asked angrily.

“Mum, I don’t want anything. I just want Steven to be happy and be beside me. That’s all I ask for.” My eyes had already started gathering tears as I spoke.

“Oh c’mon! Don’t be stupid.” My father growled.

“We have been having this conversation for ages, don’t you think it’s time to accept him and do what your child wants?” I asked with a brief pause.

“We love ourselves, can you just let us be?” I asked dolefully.

“You are only becoming nothing and getting used, daughter. When he dumps you, you will be nothing but a broken Omega. Can’t you understand your parents' fear?” My mother had always been the emotional type so it was even harder to hide those tears.

“No, mum. It is time that you and Dad understand me too. I’m hurt.” I gritted my teeth seriously.

“Since this is what you want, I can’t have an abomination as a daughter and I will have to do what I want.” My dad's cold voice evaded the room, facing me with his back.

“What do you mean?” I asked, raising an anxious brow.

“Your name will be removed from the family register, you are no longer a part of the Kingsley family.” He spilled seriously and my mother seemed to be in line with him as her face became stoic.

“Dad…” I knew they could be a thorn in the flesh but abandonment was too much.

“Since you can do without us, get out! We are no longer your parents!” My father’s words echoed in my ears as I stared at them in mystery.

Unfortunately, I couldn’t control my heart from beating or my leg from moving - I chose love over my parents.