Chapter Four | Day Three

~George's P.O.V~

I glared at the alpha as he sighed. He knew I was upset. At least now Alphas would avoid my gaze, which was vastly different to me. Anyone who so much as looked at me got growled at and shut up instantly.

Although the day was over, I was just as grumpy as the first day of the event. I followed the Alpha, mainly because I had no choice. There is no way he would let me out of his sight.

When we arrived at the front of the hotel, he tried to hold the door open for me, but I just walked through it before then.

"This way?" I grumbled, following him again once we got inside. I found the bedroom and locked the door behind me.

"Hey! That's our bed!"

I shot back a tart response. "You can sleep on the couch!" He must have known I was terribly upset, for he didn't bother me for the rest of the night.

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I woke up to a loud knock on the door. "Come on, time for day three."

I groaned, blinking sleep from my eyes. "Leave me alone!" I snapped, shaking my head to clear the drowsiness. I heard a deep sigh, then the door fell causing me to look up. Grumbling in response, I laid my head back down.

"Come on, George. We have to go."

I flicked my tail in annoyance. He can't tell me what to do!

"Don't make me drag you by your scruff," he warned.

I groaned, jumping down and pushing past the Alpha. He sighed, unlocking the door. I followed closely behind. I was not exactly sure of where I needed to go. I didn't want to see my parents or his.

I would say I wanted to go home but honestly... Where is home now?

When we approached the group, I intuitively knew the Alpha before me. He was the large black wolf threatening to claim me before the event even started. Startled, I hid behind the large, gray Alpha.

It was no use, he had already saw me. He glared back at me, confused. "George?" He asked, tipping his head to one side. I looked at him, then back at the lead Alpha.

I lowered my body as close to the floor as possible. I was petrified. Why was he here?

"Clay!" I could hear the pride in the leader's voice.

There's no way... This is his father?

Great. Just great. Out of all the damn Alphas trying to claim me, I had to get stuck with the leader's son.

"Clay, my boy! I knew you could do it!" The large black wolf barked, stepping forward to get a better look at me. "Isn't he something!"

I glared at him, menacingly, holding back a retort. Of course his father wanted him to claim me.

The dark grey wolf now known as Clay let out a low growl in warning. "Calm down, there's no need to act like that." For once, I was glad that he was being overprotective. His father scared me.

My mother followed closely by my father as they approached the group. The lead Alpha turned to the approaching pair. "Ah! You must be George's parents! You must be proud."

My father pushed past my mother, getting into a conversation with the leader. My mother glanced at my father, then padded toward me. "George? How are you?" After hearing my mother's harsh voice a few days ago, it was a change of pace for her to speak in a motherly tone.

She's so two-faced. "I'm okay..." My voice was hushed and muffled behind the Alpha's thick coat of fur.

I know I told her I was okay, but it was a lie, and she could see right through me.

"Do you mind moving?" She looked up at Clay. He gave a nod, stepping back from me. Though I was with my mother, it did not make me feel as safe as I was behind Clay. She nuzzled up against me and I let my wall fall. The moments that passed were just between my mother and I. A sense of bitter calm surrounded me, and I felt safe. Well, somewhat safe.

Once the discussion stopped between the two Alphas, I retreated to safety back behind Clay. All the parents seemed to be caught up in conversation I didn't care much to listen to. I didn't want to say goodbye, not to who I was or how life was then. I knew I had no choice. Who knows how long it's going to be before I see my parents again? More than likely, after I have pups... I shuddered. Just hearing the word "pups" made me shiver. I never wanted pups.

I heard a familiar voice causing me to glance up. For a moment, my face lit up as I was approached. "Xaffo!" I ran past Clay, nuzzling my friend.

He noticed the Alpha. "And you are? I never got your name?"

"Clay. I'm Clay."

I sighed. "Xaffo... I'm so sorry I kept this from you."

Xaffo smiled sadly. "It's okay. Always take care of yourself, George."

I nodded to him. "Maybe- after you have pups- we can hang out?" I didn't want to wait to have pups to see him again... I just want my friend. I just wanted home...

"Of course, you can!" Clay chimed in an attempt at lightening the mood, though it made no difference to my mood. All the people I loved and had grown to love had been snapped away in three days. Now I was stuck with this stupid, arrogant Alpha as my mate.

I growled every time Clay tried to speak to me. I could tell he was frustrated but he tried not to upset me further. He was understanding.

As soon as we left the event gates, I shifted, uncomfortable of being stuck in a wolf form all three days. I cared not to look beside me, to see the Alpha's form, it was hard to ignore when I had to sit down in his car. I crossed my arm, refusing to shift my gaze from the view in front of me.

"Will you at least look at me? I know you don't want this, but you have to deal with it. No use in fighting me anymore," Clay pleaded with me. I just scoffed. He gave up and drove.

I glared out my window at the world passing by. I just wanted to understand why. Why I was an Omega? I didn't ask for this- I didn't ask for any of this. Every plan I had dreamed up had turned to nothing. I let out a deep sigh, resting my head against the window.

"I'm sorry, George.."