(ﾉ*ﾟｰﾟ)ﾉ Annabelle as 8yrs☝

*11years ago, when all was okay*

                  I stared down at the beautiful gold shoe that graced my small dainty feet up to the yellow sun gown adoring my little body. My gaze moved to my left where my mother was adding little adjustments to her off shoulder yellow sun gown that complimented her golden skin, her hair styled in a beautiful delicate bun that she had done for the two of us.

Father knocked twice on the door, he was dressed casual and smart. The door opened to the force smiling face of future Luna Iris, she greeted them casually opening the door to her home.

"Annie!!!"

My eyes landed on bright forest green eyes with a huge grin.

Tyler was the first and only person who called me Annie.

I didn't get a word out before he dragged me in.

I remember escaping him, heading towards where mother stood.

Thanksgiving were always celebrated at the Cornell's, it was one of the times close friends like the Toppers, Johnsons and my family came together to celebrate even though we disliked each other, it was Alpha Maddox's order.

Mom has this friendly aura around her as she tried to chat with Iris, she made nice comments, appreciating the food, she did things that made her alpha blood angry but at that party in that pack she was a beta female and a good one.

"I heard Annabelle scored overall in her exam amongst all the students"

The smile next was instant and genuine proudness.

"She did and we are so proud, we just know she's going to be great in the future"

Iris hummed in understanding, her lip quipping into a mocking smirk.

"That's wonderful I just hope she doesn't loose the beauty factor or god forbids she turns out to be a desperate slut like her mother"

She storms off after that comment leaving my mother's mouth open agape.

I was a young girl eight years of age, I didn't understand what Iris said so I decided to ask my mother.

"Mom? What's a slut?"

She tensed hard, before forcing a smile down my level.

"Slob , she said slob honey"

"Slob? An informal disapproving when referring to a lazy and slovenly person. But mom you ain't that. she's wrong"

Mom has a laid back look, she shrugged lightly.

"But I can be so lazy and thats why we need to show her that am capable"

I wanted to question her why would she, that dad always say people know your worth.

"Annie!!!!"

I frowned at the voice looking up at mom with a scrunch up face.

"Mom, Tyler is acting weird"

She replied me with a wide smile, letting out giggles like a school girl.

"Oh honey that's because he likes you"

I made a sick face sticking out my tongue that made my mom laugh heartily. Tyler finally found me, he stood beside me glancing at my mom trying to know what she was laughing at instead mom sent us off with a wink.

"Now run along and be good"

Tyler wore a victorious smile before dragging me to who knows where, I swear for an eleven years old boy he was a kid.

"Come on Annie"

I had no other option but to follow him up the stairs, we passed through doors along the hallway, taking a short turn before reaching a door with a green color. The Cornells house was a three story flat.

Once inside Tyler started acting weird again with the way his feets were moving, he was looking all bashful.

"You are the first girl am letting into my room, Annie"

What was so special about that? 90 percent of playmates or kids meeting up always end up in their bed room for comfortable activities.

"Err! Thanks?"

"I wish I could show you my wolf but Grandpa said I mustn't ruin my suit cause am a man now"

My brow rose at that indication, swiping over his navy blue complete suit with an huff.

He came closer to me squatting all little to my height. His lips touched mine, I squeaked back in bewilderment

"Drake said you like boys that are smart, am going to be smart so you'll like me too"

Tyler wasn't bad he was like an annoying big brother, bossy and pushy but always caring.

"But I like you Tyler, you are my Loony"

A nickname I gave his for his characteristic behavior.

The grin returned was surprisingly genuine.

"Like like like me?"

I rolled my eyes.

"No Tyler , I like you but I like like Drake, he's my best friend, you are my loony"

He looked like I just stole his favorite cake, it wasn't long until tears dropped.

"You are mean Annie, I hate you"

My little feet carried me back the halfway, boys were confusing, I needed to find my dad maybe he will understand.

I was almost close to the last staircase when I halted at my spot at the loud yelling of familiar voices.

I knew it was wrong to eavesdrop but hey I was still a kid.

"How could you father, first my birth right was questioned and now you are giving him the project"

"Donald is the best candidate for this project, his specialties can stop the rogues before an attack ensure"

"But it's my right, father"

"Alpha I really appreciate your faith in me but I highly recommend that Luke should be the one to do"

"This isn't some pass the ball around boys, this is serious life and death, those flithy rogues can attack any given time we need to act fast"

"Father all I have left to say is that if you give Donald this project, you all will regret it"

Too much big words. Why are dad, uncle Luke and old Maddox fighting?.

I walked mindlessly down the stairs forgetting about finding Dad.

'Maybe mom will know'

I decide to find my mom and ask her why they were arguing.

I found her at a corner looking as beautiful as I always knew my mom was, her eyes seemed to glow and an aura of such surrounded her, it called and soothe me in a way.

"Mom, what's a rogue?"

The shock of my question was so unexpected to her it took a while for the words to register that was until father finally approached us with an haunted look on his face.

"Veronica, we need to go"

I was taken aback by his presence and the shake in his voice, a frown was prominent as I stared behind him at uncle Luke who was staring with a glare at us. My eyes finally landed on Old Maddox. I couldn't stop the silly grin from spreading on my mouth or my little feets that ran towards him.

"Old Maddox!!!"

Alpha Maddox let out a throaty laugh before scooping me up in his arms, I became quite aware of everybody's eyes on me but I didn't care, I was in my silly grand dad's arms.

Drake and Ann Marie squeezes themselves to us hugging any part of Alpha Maddox.

"Careful guys grandpa has a sore back"

Tyler chided but we didn't listen. Every body knows how much Old Maddox love kids especially us four.

"That's right, Annabear. This alpha is old and doesn't have much time here which is why some idiots needs to wise up"

I let out a childish gasp, "Old Maddox who are these idiots?, maybe we can help like when you did that to that wolf only this time you will have me, Drake, Ann Marie and Tyler to help"

"Yeah!!! We are gonna be just like old Maddox!!" Ann squealed followed by Drake's yell of excitement.

"Oh that's a wonderful idea Annabear, why didn't I think of that"

"Be careful what you say to them father, they might regret it in the future"

Uncle Luke warned in a cold voice that had Ann hugging Alpha back. Tension filled the air as all the adults watched, it was cracked a little once my father took me back to his arms.

"Alpha we are leaving"

"Whats the rush Lad, the kids haven't played their games yet"

"I apologize Alpha but we have to leave now".

My father held me tightly almost protectively.

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                 I stood in front of the door after reliving that memory like I have been doing all my life, reminiscing what 'ifs' and how I should have known.

I guess they were right when they said the root of all evil starts from the grass root.

               She was once a beautiful doll and now she's broken, devoid of life a mere shell.

"I heard you haven't been eating Luna"

I remember how she became mean to me on my parents funeral, the look of mockery and spite was what I was given from her.

Now she stare at me with a blank look, her eyes void of any emotion, her body in obvious pain.

I started with cleaning the bathroom before filling up her bath.

"I'm going to help you take your bath, Luna"

Her eyes still watched me.

I ignored them and cleaned her, watched her hair and helped her rinse before drying her up and taking her back to bed.

"Why are you still here?"

Her cracked voice asked in a weak tone.

"Alpha told me to care for you that you weren't doing well"

She scoffed.

"Why are you still here? you should have left by now before you turn to me"

I look up into those pained brown eyes.

"I have nowhere else to go, Luna"

She held my gaze for a minute.

"You should go to your mother's old pack"

I blinked in surprise.

"What? My mother's?"

"Lupez pack, that was where your mother was from, they will welcome you with open arms if you and your brothers were to go to them"

"You better leave before its too late"

Its the furthest I've gotten so far and from Luna, the least person I expected.

"Thank you, Luna"

She nodded, resuming her relaxed posture as though deep in thought.

"I am sorry"

I didn't know if it was her thought or to me I could only stare at her unfocused eyes not sure what to make of it.

The door swing open to reveal Alpha dress formally, he didn't even give us a second glance before heading to the bathroom, soon the sound of the showers followed.

It wasn't rocket science anymore that their bond was tarnished. Alpha looked well kept despite the effect done on Luna.

The air around us was tense, Luna went back to her hallow thoughts while I tried to work faster to get out of here, the last time here was an hard one to get over.

My first time here after my parent's death, Alpha had taken Luna brutally in my presence to prepare and teach me about how my soon to be role would be.

It was traumatizing as a 13 years old to watch something like that. I had never appreciated sex whether willingly or not, it always hurt.

I have always been in pain.

The shower was shut off suddenly along with whatever peace.

"It is indeed a beautiful sight seeing you two together"

I knew what was to be expected but that didn't mean I was prepared.

"It should have been like this, always like this"

I didn't have to look but know he had that glassy look in his eyes, I guess I was wrong when I said the bond didn't affect him much, it made him delirious.

My feet moved away from the bed before I could stop myself.

He was a predator stalking his prey, his intent was obvious just as the dent below his waist wrapped in a white towel.

I could smell my distress in the air, the smirk on his evil face told me he was taking great pleasure in it.

My back met wall, I felt trapped.

My wolf fought with me for control, I wanted to give control but I knew I couldn't take down an Alpha wolf more the less a deranged one.

Images of golden haired boys with cheeky smiles flashed through my eyes. I had to do this for them like I have always done.

When will this life end, am getting really tired of this constant fear he envoke in me for his enjoyment, it freezes my heart, leaves my palms sweaty, the battle with my wolf making me dizzy.

My wolf wanted to fight, I wanted to surrender.

"Luke"

Luna's dry husky voice called Alpha.

He paused his descend, his eyes getting clearer before filling with anger, his hand reached forward to grab my neck.

"I am ready Luke, leave the poor girl and come to me my love"

His anger only grew the tighter his hold held. I saw a battle in his eyes, the green eyes of a monster contemplating whether to kill the prey or to seek pleasure elsewhere.

Whatever Luna said or did worked and I was glad that once again I can say I am safe for now.

He felt, marched over to Luna who laid still clothed in her silky gown, her legs wide open, an offering presented.

I didn't stay to watch, my work was already done, there was no other order or work for me to do. I didn't want to watch what was to conspire even at how roughly he grabbed her hair, her moan of pain moved my feet faster.

Luna sacrificed herself for me, she agreed to take the pain for me even if it meant her life.

Her forgiveness was already accepted by me, I knew even my mother would have done the same.

Now to find out the history behind Lupez pack, why have I never heard of this relative of mine.