Truth: 5

~Hmmm... I don't think mad cuts it... would angry, or no furious, hmmm maybe livid... does it matter Claire, you're in deep shit~. The mountain man that just asserted himself as Dominick stared down at her and not in a good seductive way as previous. "Kate, you and Claire will be joining me in the back at my table, do not make me wait". Turning on his heel slowly to emphasize his point and then walking off into the crowd. It was just then that she realized how many people had stopped to watch the interaction.

"Well, you did it now Claire..." she shook her head and got in line for food.

Following in suit she couldn't help herself, "I did it! He basically..." Kate side eyed her with a serious look that told Claire to stop.

"Look Claire, he's the one guy you don't want to gain their attention around here, especially as an outsider. Good or bad it's just not a smart choice and right now he seems furious so I think you're in the worse of the two boats" she smiled at the cook, placed her order. Following her lead she ordered the same cheese steak and fries. While waiting for their trays Kate added, "Look just apologize for whatever happened and let's move on from this. He controls everything around here and you don't want to start off on the wrong foot. Let's let it go and not cross his path again". Biting her tongue to prevent herself from refuting her point she just nodded her head. ~It's my fault cause I got boobs and I'm poor, society can suck my...~

"Here girls, don't wanna keep him waiting". The cook hurried and passed their trays ahead of the line. They snagged drinks quickly before heading to the back of the cafeteria to join Mr. Mountain man. She preferred to address him that way in her head.

As they arrived Claire was increasingly becoming self conscious about the amount of people staring at them. Sitting there was Dominick working on a computer and neglecting a plate of food while another man was chowing down on food like he'd gone days without. "Sit". Her teeth ground so hard together she was afraid they'd snap. Kate sat quickly and lowered her head, almost as if bowing to the man. Refusing to give him anymore than was required of her, she started in in her sandwich and fries. At first it was tense and she almost wanted to stop eating but as she ignored him she noticed it drove him more and more mad.

Drifting her attention to a nearby table while dipping her fries in ketchup she started to catch the end of a group of guys conversation. They were talking about sports, obviously they played for the schools team. ~It'd be nice to go to a sports event and just enjoy being normal...~ half smiling to herself. "You really are working the limits of my patience". He'd closed the computer without her even noticing and was staring at her again. Kate kicked her under the table. He rested his head on top of his hands. "Your obliviousness is maddening".

Claire rolled her eyes before she could control her response. The other man with Dominick stopped eating abruptly and cleared his throat before speaking, "uh look Claire, you don't know me but please trust me when I say you don't want him losing his temper and he's on the verge of it". This man looked about the same build as Dominick but just a smaller proportion. His blonde hair and blue eyes made him seem warm and friendly unlike is color counter part.

"His temper is not my concern". She dropped her French fry she was working on and went to stand up.

"I own this entire school. I own the building you live in. I am the one who the president, trustees, and deans answer to. This town belongings to me, so if you want to stay in it and enjoy your time here, my TEMPER is most definitely your concern"! His voice was low, menacing. Slowly sitting back down Claire accepted she was screwed.

"What do you want from me"? Feeling defeated in the moment. She wasn't going to just let the man walk all over her but even she had to recognize when she was beat.

"As I was trying to tell you earlier before you tried to rearrange my organs. You are mine". Every table within ear shot and even some further suddenly went silent and everyone stood still.

"I'm not property".

"No property would imply you are an object I own". His turn at rolling his eyes.

"Then what do you want from me"! This was exasperating.

"You are mine". Before she could shout at the man that he was insane he continued. "I'm going to assume since you were raised in the foster care system you have no education to what you are or what being mine means. Also, you are 18 going on 19 which means you're not old enough for your first season. So given that information I'm going to give you a break this time, but I expect you to start learning as I'm not a patient male. Once you have been educated I will not tolerate such disrespect again". His partner visibly relaxing and returning to his food.

"And who is going to "educate me". Seems like you've already investigated me thoroughly, I assume you'd have a teacher in mind". There was daggers in her eyes.

"Yes, Kate here will get you up to speed. I will give you a week for basic information and etiquette in regards to me. The rest will take time". She nearly blacked out from how angry his words made her.

"Thank you alpha Dominick. She'll be ready. Come on let's go Claire". Kate bowed her head slightly again before pulling Claire out of their seats and beelined it for the door.

"Did you seriously just call that man ALPHA"! Kate wouldn't let her speak until they were back in their dorm behind in Kate's room door locked.

"Why didn't you tell me you are one of us"! Kate genuinely looked hurt suddenly.

"Wait what are you talking about"? She was starting to get whiplash from the abrupt shifts in conversation today.

"You seriously don't know or didn't you say anything cause you pitied me"! Claire really didn't like her implication.

"Look I don't know what you or mountain man are talking about but for one thing I sure as hell don't pity you! I have no reason to! If you haven't realized I come from nothing so who the hell am I to judge you"! Kate held out a second before swallowing hard and thanking the stars.

"I'm sorry Claire I didn't know you were an orphan, not something you casually talk about when first meeting people, ya know". She started to fumble with her fingers. "What I meant by it is you never told me you're a werewolf too"!

"WEREWOLF"!