Noctis

I feel numb.

Dad just parked outside the pack house and I am just sitting in the car while Tobias and Xander are standing in front of it and Dad hasn't left the car yet.

I don't want to face all of the people that are on the other side of these car doors. I don't want all of the questions that are going to come once I walk through those castle doors. I wish they didn't call anyone so I had time. Time to get used to being back with people who aren't trying to hurt me.

I take a deep breath and grab the door handle. I open it and step out into the grass. I slowly walk up to the doors with the three guys behind  me. I don't know where Grey went, but he took his own car somewhere. I grab ahold of the door knob and walk inside. 

Everyone that was walking around the foyer stops dead in their tracks and looks at me. I guess they weren't told the King's daughter was coming home. I am just a rogue to them. One pack member comes at me and I throw a hard punch to his temple causing him to fall unconscious. The other people get in defensive stances and my dad finally comes in and stands in front of me.

"Woah, woah. Everyone calm down, she isn't an enemy," Dad explains.

"How can she not be an enemy? She is a rogue," one guy sneers.

"First of all, did any of you look at what she is wearing? She is a soldier," some people relax at this, "Second of all, this is Braelynn, my daughter."

Gasps are heard from the room and I can tell some don't believe him, but they don't speak up. Everyone goes back to what they were doing with wary glances.

"Can I go to my room?" I ask Dad.

"Sure. Do you remember where it is?"

I nod and walk towards the stairs. I slowly climb the stairs to the third floor. On the way I get weird stares from people but no one else tries to attack me. I reach my door and grab the handle but before I can open the door someone attacks me from the side. I push hard on their chest and get ready to fight. I see the face of my mother and relax slightly.

"Oh Braelynn, I am so happy to see you again. I almost didn't believe it when Riggs told me you were still alive over two years ago." I stay silent, I just want to go to my room and be alone. "Are you alright sweetheart?"

"Fine. I'm going to go," I say and open my door before walking in.

I close the door in her face and walk to my bed, siting on the soft surface. I lay down on it and crawl under the covers. I toss and turn before deciding that this is too comfortable. I am not used to this. I grab a blanket and a pillow then lay on the floor, falling asleep instantly.

I feel someone touching me and I kick them hard in the ribs. I back away on the floor until my back hits the wall. I squeeze my eyes shut, awaiting the beating from Bryce.

"Braelynn?" I hear someone say.

"Stay away from me," I tell whoever is there.

"Braelynn, it's me, your dad."

I peak through my eyelashes and see Dad sitting there in front of me. I pull myself together and sit up straight with my legs crossed.

"Why were you sleeping on the floor?" Dad asks.

"I couldn't sleep on the bed," I tell him truthfully.

"When you are ready you need to talk about what happened with someone Brae. You don't have to talk with me, but it has to be with someone." I nod. "You should come downstairs for breakfast soon."

I nod again and he gets up, leaving my room. I was really hoping I didn't have to think about Bryce ever again. I change out of my uniform from yesterday and look through my closet. I put on a pair of grey sweatpants and a cropped navy blue sweater. I put my hair into a messy bun before walking out of my room to the stairs. About halfway down the last flight of stairs, someone comes up behind me. I step to the side and they fall down the rest of the flight. I meet them at the bottom of the stairs and I see my brother, Luke.

"What the hell Luke?"

"Why are you here rogue?"

Oh so that is how he wants to play this. I roll my eyes and walk right past him towards the kitchen. I can hear his footsteps catching up to me. I walk in to see Mom, Dad, Grey, Tobias, and Xander all looking at me. I avoid eye contact as I make my way to the fridge and grab a bottle of water. I sit down at the empty dining room table and sip my water. I hear Luke finally walk in.

"Why the fuck are you letting a rogue stay here?" He asks.

"That is not just any rogue Luke, that is your sister now show her some respect. She is more of a wolf and leader than you will ever be."

"Bullshit that is Braelynn. Braelynn died dad, her that through your thick skull."

I roll my eyes and Dad says something unexpected, "Whether you believe me or not, that girl will become the next Alpha of this pack so treat her with respect."

He still wants me to become Alpha? He doesn't even know all of the things I have done. I shouldn't be Alpha of this pack, I will probably ruin it.

"All I have to do is beat that to become Alpha?" Luke scoffs. "Then I challenge you, rogue, to a fight for the Alpha King position."

"Luke," Dad warns.

I stand up and walk over to them, "You really don't want to do this Luke. Think about this real hard before challenging me. You know nothing about me and what I have been through to get to where I am today."

"You are just some worthless, pathetic rogue. I challenge you for the position as Alpha King."

"Fine, I accept."

"You do understand that this challenge is a fight to the death," Luke explains.

I look to Dad and he just shrugs, it is his own son's stupidity. On the other hand, Mom is balling.

"You can't let them do this! I will not lose a child again!" Mom yells. She turns to me, "You hurt my boy and you will have hell to pay whether you are my daughter or not. You stopped being my daughter the day you walked out on all of us!" She shouts at me and that hit hard in my chest.

I now have two of my closest family members that have disowned me and a brother who hates me. Great.

"You know what, I think I am going to go stay somewhere else for a while. I can't be in a pack where my entire family is rejecting me. I will not go through more rejection."

"Wait, please don't go Braelynn, I just got you back," Dad pleads.

"My name is Noctis!" I loudly state. "I am not the same person as I was back then and I never will be. I will pack my things and leave."

I turn to walk out of the kitchen when Jack comes in. He looks at me shocked and I glare at him.

"What are you doing back here?" He spits at me.

"Great, just who I wanted to see. Don't worry Jack, I am just about to leave."

"Are you backing down from the fight then? If you back down, I automatically get the position," Luke smirks.

"I'm not backing down Luke, calm your tits. I am just putting it off. I think you should know more about me before making up your mind about wanting to fight me to the death because I promise you will lose."

"Wait, everyone shut up," Dad demands and we all turn to him. "I can't believe you would say that to our daughter. I don't even know you anymore," he tells Mom. "And you! What the hell happened between you two?" He asks Jack.

"She went to war to just get herself killed. She is no granddaughter of mine. My granddaughter died two years ago," Jack spits.

"I-I can even deal with you right now Dad. How could you say that?"

"She..." Dad cuts Jack off.

"No, just no. Luke, stop being a little twat. You will never get the Alpha King position. You can go through with this challenge if you want, but it is signing your death sentence."

Luke shuts right up but Mom speaks up for him, "How dare you talk to our son like that? This rogue will kill him and you don't even care?"

"I don't care? You don't care what happens to your own daughter! Luke is an adult and can make his own stupid decisions. He is lucky that Bra...Noctis is willing to let him back down!" Dad shouts at Mom. "I want all three of you out of my house and territory. This is unbelievable!"

"Dad, don't," I tell him. "I am not worth it."

"Of course you are worth it. You deserve everything especially after what you have been thro..." I cut Dad off.

"No I don't! I don't deserve anything after what I have done in the past two years! I am going to have to go get rejected by my second chance now because of it! I am going to go pack," I whisper the last part and walk up to my room.

I can't believe Dad would throw away the rest of his family just for me. That is ridiculous, I am worthless and no one should be changing anything for me. I open my door and remove my duffel bag. I start throwing in clothes and toilet trees. I then pack a backpack with shoes and jackets. A knock comes from my door and I sigh as I open it.

"Cali?" I ask in shock.

"Hey Noctis," she smiles.

Holy shit, Cali is hella pregnant. I am so happy for her. I wish I could be that happy with my mate. All I can hope for is that Ash can find someone to take care of him, maybe even find a second chance mate.

"Um...I was just leaving."

"I know, Grey told me. I just wanted to come say hi before you left."

"Thanks Cali. I really missed you," I give her a small smile.

"I missed you too. Please call me when you have the chance."

"Uh, yeah. I will call you once I get a phone."

"What happened to your old phone?"

"Um...I left it with Dax, my platoon buddy. I didn't think of asking for it back before I came back to the United States."

"I have an extra one if you need it. I just upgraded to a newer phone."

"Thanks Cal."

She wobbles to her room and I follow her. She rummages through her closet before handing me an iPhone. I grab my bags and head downstairs towards the front door. So much for coming back home.

"Noctis, please wait a moment," Dad asks.

"What is it Dad?"

"Where are you going to go?"

"I don't know. I will probably try to get a job and then get an apartment to stay at."

"I don't want you to leave after I just got you back."

"Mom, Luke, and Jack all want me gone though. I think it is better for you to just have your little family without me in it. I don't belong anymore. I am just Noctis Kilo, broken girl from the military. Rejected by her family and mates."

"What do you mean by that? Have you really found your second chance?"

I look at my shoes, "He won't be my second chance for long. He won't want me anymore."

"If he is a true mate, then you two will work it out."

I sigh, "Yeah, okay."

"Take my number. If you ever need anything, just call me. Even if it is just to talk."

"Thank you Dad," and I finally make physical contact with someone that wasn't fighting for the first time in two years. I hug my dad and hug him tightly. I feel a tear run down my cheek. "Whenever you need me, call me as well. Okay?"

"I will Honey. I love you."

"I love you too Dad."

With that, I walk out the front door.