His Dark Obsession
2. My Birthday

EVANGELINE.

Entering the bathroom, I feel disappointed.

He said he'd be here...

I look in the mirror. Staring back at me is a woman who looks beautiful in a red gown, with blackhair, tawny grey eyes, and pale skin, with a dusting of freckles over my slender nose and cheeks. Ihave more meat on me than the average woman. I prod the top of my arm, very consciously awareof the curve of fat there. Even my cheeks aren't refined..

I am of age now but... I don't have a wolf; will it make a difference to him? Is that why he isn't here?I grew up around Sinclair, and over the years, the admiration I felt for him soon changed tosomething more... I had even dressed up in the dress he purchased for me without complaint. Evenput makeup on tonight too, hoping he'd realise I wasn't just the little omega girl he had saved.

I fix my hair, smoothing my dress, about to leave the bathroom when my nemesis, Celia Huntington,the daughter of an Alpha of the Wolf Arrow pack, walks in with her two sidekicks.

"Look, it's the omega trash who thinks just because she’s in a pretty dress, that she’s above us all.”Celia scoffs.

I don't want to respond. If I do, it will only make her react worse. She wants a reaction, one I refuseto give her. After all, she is bitter since her boyfriend had tried to get it on with me.

Dark Falls is right in the centre of six packs, and one of the few schools that all the packs sent theirkids to.

"Aiy don't ignore her! She's talking to you!" Gwen snaps, grabbing my arm as I walk past them,forcing me to stop.

I turn and look at them. All three are gorgeous, and you can tell from their toned physiques thatthey are excellent fighters too.

"Well, she probably thinks she is going to get lucky now that she is eighteen." Celia taunts, steppingcloser.

"Wait, wait, does she think Sinclair would want her?" Janet jeers, making the other two laugh. “He'snot even here.”

I look down, waiting for them to just get their bullying over with, so I can leave. It's easier if you juststay silent anyway...

Celia pinches my arm, her nails dig in harshly, I press my lips in a line fighting the urge to palm herperfectly straight nose. It wouldn't be worth the beatdown I would get afterwards.

"Ah, look at that fat there! Jeesh! Work out a little fatty!" She hisses.

"Yeah, nobody wants a fat little Omega bitch.” Celia sits. The other two keep glancing at the door,making sure no one comes in.

I do little workouts, but because I am an omega, I'm not really allowed to train with the warriors.Heck, I don't think I'd be able to keep up anyway. Besides, I take enough beatdowns at school. GladI'm almost done with that place. I'm not going to voluntarily sign up for extra.

“Is that what you're hoping for, Omega, that Sinclair will take you as his, love and cherish you?” Celialaughs. I swallow, glancing away, and Celia chuckles. “Don’t delude yourself Omega, the only thingOmegas are used for are side bitches, for the main bitch to order around.”

"She doesn't deserve to even breathe the same air as Sinclair.” Gwen mutters.

They keep their voices down, and I know why. I may be an Omega, but I am still adopted by AlphaAeron. They don't want to upset him, especially at his own mansion.

I know Celia doesn't like me because I'm an Omega. Some Omegas are loved by high-ranking malesand hated by ranked females. Where the Alpha may have a few favourite Omegas, the Luna or otherfemales will treat the omegas like dirt. That is the life expected of me, that someday I'll serve anAlpha or Beta if I am lucky. Maybe it is because I spent the last decade being taken care of by anAlpha family, but I don't want that at all.

“Do you want to be my little bitch Evangeline, I will gladly give you my sloppy seconds, you know;gotta give to charity and all good deeds and all that. Daddy always taught me to give to the lessfortunate. Maybe I will even let you suck him off after he’s done with me just so you can taste whata real woman tastes like.” her friends laugh as she leans in closer.

I grit my teeth, trying not to let her words get to me, but it still hurts.

“Is that what you want? For me to take you as my charity case?” she sneers, looking me up anddown. “And don't forget to thank me when you're down cleaning me off him, that's all Omegas areworth, cleaning up after their Luna's.”

Gwen giggles beside her. “I bet she would enjoy every second,” she sneers.

"Well, would you..." Celia trails off as the bathroom door opens, her scornful expression changing toa smile as she flicks her long hair over her shoulder, giving a smile to the woman who enters. “Wellsee you later, once again, enjoy your birthday.”

They turn and leave and I sigh, forcing a smile onto my face.

I slip out of the bathroom, knowing that Grandmother Philomena won't be happy if I am gone forlong.

Walking down the hall, I hesitate, really not wanting to return to the room of young women whodon't want to be around me.

Silently I turn and walk towards the garden, I could use some fresh air. The best part of being anomega was that your presence isn't noticed.

"...Aeron I assure you, we need her gone." comes Grandmother Philomena’s voice. It is filled withirritation and warning, and I freeze, unsure of what is going on. But something tells me this was nota conversation I should be listening in on.

Wasn't the Alpha meant to be out for work?

Should I leave?

"Mother, I understand, but are you certain?”

"Of course I am Son. Sinclair's eyes have been on her for a while now... and I fear it might be morethan just a sexual attraction.”

"I don't know, I can't get my head around that. Evangeline is-"

I am about to tiptoe away when I freeze, hearing my name, and I place a hand on my chest.

"A beautiful young woman, and as much as I don't care if Sinclair keeps her as his, on the side. Anemotional attachment to an omega is dangerous. She needs to go.” There is finality in the oldLuna's voice, and I wonder if Alpha Aeron will agree

Terror begins to seep into me as I wait, with bated breaths for his reply.

He won't agree... right?

That pause feels like an eternity.

"You're right, he is the only heir I have... I will have Evangeline gone soon. But do not speak a wordto her, I will do it myself.

"Good and make haste. You know the charm of these Omegas.” She adds distastefully. It takeseverything in me to not break down. My world is crashing down. Just when I thought my birthdaycouldn't get any worse.