CHAPTER 5

　　Elizabeth's Point Of View

　　"Uhmm, yeah. Gorgeous," I say mindlessly.

　　"Attention please, everyone," Alpha Sean stated.

　　Everyone settles down, I quickly grab mom's hand and go towards a few empty chairs. If they haven't noticed us, might as well attend our first-ever pack announcement.

　　"I thank all of you for sharing our happiness," he says and then puts a hand on his son's shoulder. "My son, Sebastian, has come back after five years of training."

　　Everyone claps. Mom nudges me grudgingly. I clap too.

　　"As all of you know," he continues. "This year, we will be hosting the Alpha's Hunt. I encourage all of you to arrive at our northern Manor House for the ceremony."

　　Another round of applause, but this time heavy with tension. "As for the rest of the night, please enjoy!" he ended.

　　"The Alpha's what?" I ask Mom.

　　"The Alpha's Hunt dear," mom answered looking a bit pale. "In which all the Lycan Alphas participate to chose the Alpha Supreme of the continent."

　　"Hmm..." I turn my gaze to the stage again. "So, they're all going to the northern manor."

　　"Yes, dear," Mom nods. "The Alpha's family. Beta Drew and Beta female, Carmilla will stay here to manage the pack affairs. They take a few omegas with them to take care of the manor's work," she added.

　　"You think Daisy will go with them?" I ask hopefully.

　　"With the way she's holding onto Sebastian?" Mom smiled grinly. "I can guess, she is."

　　For some reason, I feel a tiny knot in my stomach but I shrug it off. Good riddance! Who wants Sebastian here anyways? When we go back, all the young or new adult omegas are lining up.

　　"Where are they going?" I ask Mom.

　　"Probably for the Alpha family to pick who will go with them," Mom answered.

　　I look at her in surprise. "Pick? We're not merchandise," I said angrily, not at mom but at the point.

　　"It's how it goes, Elizabeth..." Mom said.

　　"Elizabeth!" Alexandra waves at me from the queue. "Come here, quick!" she shouted.

　　I take a step forward but Mom grabs my hand, I look back with a raised eyebrow.

　　"I told Martin you wouldn't be an option. Don't go in there, alright?" Mom said.

　　I nod. "I'll just listen to what Alexandra wants to say, be right back." Mom lets go of me and go to the quarters, I go to Alexandra.

　　"I'm going to die of nervousness!" she said, clenching my hands in her dummy ones.

　　"Chill, Xandra." I roll my eyes. "Wouldn't it be a pretty trip to the North?" I suggest, looking at the bright side.

　　"Yes but," she bites her bottom lip. "I'm not like you, Elizabeth! I can't handle new situations like I was born to do that!"

　　"I know I'm pretty legit but this is taking it a bit too far," I remarked. I rake my brain to come up with something to ease her nerves.

　　An idea pops into my head, I look back at the quarters and then at Alexander's nervous face.

　　"Fine, I'll walk with you until you've been there but I have to come back afterward!" I sighed at my decision.

　　"Thank you!" she squeezes my hands in gratitude.

　　We reached the lounge of the pack house quickly. Alpha Sean, Luna Feather, Daisy and her older brother Cecilion, and the oh-so-amazing Sebastian Walts are sitting on the sofas. They look at the omegas as people would look at automobiles in a showroom.

　　Dark blue eyes turn to me with the unmistakable superiority and haughtiness of a Lycan Alpha.

　　I frowned a little. "Excuse me."

　　I turn around to go to my room but a deep voice makes me stop in my tracks. "Going to pack your things already?"

　　My muscle tense. Slowly, I turn around, very aware of everyone's eyes on me. Sebastian stares straight at me, his face blank.

　　"I'm not one of the omegas that are going," I said keeping my tone normal.

　　"But you are an omega, aren't you?" he raises his dark brown eyebrow.

　　I open my mouth to say something but Alpha beat me to it. "Sebastian, you should pick someone a little more... Obedient."

　　He looks at me I'm a bug under his shoe. "Elizabeth has always had a problem with discipline," he continued.

　　"The Alpha is right," I agree just wanting to get away. "I'm not the best choice."

　　Dark, stormy blue eyes drill into my own and a shiver runs through my spine. I lower my head just for the sake of looking away, willing my heart to stop beating so fast.

　　A moment later, my chin is caught between a callous thumb and finger and my face is jerked up. Sebastian looks over my face and turns it to one side, then the other. As if observing whether or not the product he wants fulfills his demands. For some reason, his behavior disappoints me.

　　My hands close into fists when I meet his eyes again, I glare at him with every bit of fire in my soul. Sebastian stares right back at me, thoughtfully. He let go of me, and I refrain from stepping back.

　　"A werewolf Omega who's not obedient to Lycans?" Sebastian said. "I wonder why no one has taught you otherwise yet."

　　With a derivise snort, I simply turn my face away.

　　"I think," it was Daisy who speak. "It's an excellent idea. Elizabeth could learn a lot if Sebastian was in charge of her."

　　I'm not some pet animal, all of you are morons! I don't need to be tamed! I remained silent while they keep talking about me.

　　"I agree with Daisy," Luna Feather said. My heart drops to my stomach. "Elizabeth, you will be going with us," she clearly demands.

　　I look up, ready to protest but someone else steps into my line of sight so all I can see is the amusement in dark blue eyes.

　　"Now, you can go and pack your things," Sebastian continues. "We'll leave tomorrow, at five in the morning…"