Chapter 4 Four

" It was on a rainy night under the full moon." Becky's father, the beta started.

"A woman, came running to us with a baby in her hands, she was being chased by a pack of angry wolves. We quickly took her and hid her, since she said they were after her life and that of her baby. Then, my wife was pregnant with our baby girl Becky, shortly after that night, my wife, began to experience labor pains and as the goddess would have it, she put forth to a baby girl. We discovered that the woman we had rescued, also gave birth three hours ago."

He paused and looked at my face as I was impatiently waiting to know how this long story was connected to me.

"We wanted to ask her why she was running from her pack and why they're after her life. But then, she began to bleed profusely at that state, she begged us to keep the baby, and blessed the goddess for giving us twin daughters she named the little girl Emily and handed her over to us. The packs thought we had twins but, no we had adopted an Omega as our child because, her mother begged us."

"So..."

I tried saying something, but didn't know what to say.

"Your Mother is an Omega, and she is dead." Mother stated as a matter of fact without pity in her voice.

"And you are an Omega, so, bring your ego down and settle where we want you to be."

Becky, angrily said, and I nodded slowly while I sat back on the bed gazing into space. It became, evident to me, why all these years I have always been the pillar of that home. I have done most of the work and taken care of everything. I thought, I was playing the role of an elder sister. Finally, the truth is out and as an Omega, I just have one purpose, and that's being a thing for trash, pleasure, and a maid! The thought of that made my heart boiled. I paused and looked at my mother.

"Mother!"

I called. I don't know, but she is the woman I'm used to as my mother all my life. I can't just see myself calling her something else, but calling her that again, sent some annoyance down my spine.

"So, you told Teddy, that I am an Omega?"

I asked, and she stared at me indifferently she wouldn't deny she didn't, and she won't admit it either, so, she just stared.

"Are you accusing mother? Well... I knew you were nothing of our class, you are just some cabbage. What if mother did? Were you going to hide your identity forever? TSK. Listen Emily, it's all over you that you are an Omega so, drop those head low while I'm talking."

Becky sneered maliciously, someone I spent twenty years of my existence with could say such words to me. I paused looking at her and I wept remembering all the bully Becky gave me. Like always, I thought it's just sisters fighting. Though, we were close, but the difference was always clear. I always overlooked those attitudes but, they have become clear to me.

"Will you be accepting the offer?"

Becky's father asked me, and I looked up at him. I can't tell what his reaction was. But, for twenty years this family had fed me, clothe me and took me as theirs what next? I'm only offended because, they stole what's mine. I looked at him again and couldn't fault him. He wasn't always home, and what if he was, I wasn't from his bowel, so I just can't fault him.

"It's a great opportunity you will ever find Emily,"

mother spoke, touching my shoulders before she continued.

" Become as one of the omegas in the palace remember, the Luna has given you her word. Nothing will happen to you. If you refuse, I'm afraid you will starve for the rest of two years. Because, my husband and I have been posted to a different pack by the Alpha, a feather on our hat. It's an honorable invitation."

She spoke and laughed. I wasn't understanding all she was talking about but, did she just say it's a good favor because the Luna has given her word, isn't that a snare? And she just said I will be starved? I have always provided for myself since I was ten. Yes! My life wasn't a sweet one though, but I concealed a lot. Now, these people ain't my family and this isn't my pack, what is the need to stay? I wouldn't be going back to that house if it's for a lottery.

"Well... My wife and I will be leaving in five days time, so, we consider you think about it carefully and get back to us before midnight."

Father said and walked out while mother followed behind, smiling broadly. I guess this is all she wanted, indeed it's a feather on her hat.

"Don't even consider the fact of getting Teddy, to love you because he wouldn't, as long as I'm still breathing and even after I die because, Teddy and I are bound for seven life times! And yes, if you ever consider assuming the position of an Omega here in this palace, don't think he would consider you to pleasure him. I can't let him have you because you irritate him already. Moreover, my eyes are on you."

Becky, spoke rudely to me and my heart ached it was like a dream to see that all of a sudden, Becky already hated me. But why? It's clear because she never loved me. I can't fault her too. Firstly, I fault the goddess who took my mother without taking me along, and I fault Teddy, for deceiving me and if he ever comes to me, I promise to rip his heart off. I let my teardrop and Becky made jest of me.

"Why acting so unruly, Becky?"

I asked her in the calmest of tone, and she burst into a scornful laugh.

"Really? Is that what you think? Listen, I'm your Luna and not Becky! From now on, don't call my mother your mother anymore. If you want your mother, meet her in the grave!"

She spoke rudely, and I nodded while I cleaned my tears with the palm of my hands. I should assume my position already, Becky isn't here for peace and I can see it.

"You ain't the Luna yet!"

I spoke just as she made to leave, and she turned to me, glaring at me in anger. Of course, I know that got her. I will love to remind her to drop her ego for once and accept reality.

"I didn't get that."

She answered sarcastically, and I nodded yes to her standing on my feet.