"no, please daddy!" the young girl screamed, tears streaking down her face .

The man glared at her ,warning her to keep her mouth shut. she had no choice but to remain silent as she watch her other man drag her older sister away. her father then grabbed her, dragging her elsewhere, stating her older sister wasn't old enough to witness a criminal's punishment . The small girl didn't understand what her father meant by criminal. she hadn't done anything wrong. At least ,she couldn't think anything that would warrant such barely five years old for god's sake.

"Daddy,please I--"

She never got to finish ,for he roughly slapped her, the sound echoing in the rain - soaked forest. Her tears mixed with rain which now poured down, soaking them both. His eyes were black, accusing, and angry. They frightened her, that sadistic look would always scar her, even more than those she'd soon receive from her beating.

"You are going to regret what you did." he snarled.

she whimpered softly, her eyebrows furrowing in confusion, "what did I do?"

Her innocence caused him to become even angrier. He told himself that she caused this. that she told her mother what he had done and had forced her mother to leave. He shoved away the rational side of his mind ,ignoring the fact that his daughter was just pup, that she didn't know what he had done. He grabbed her and slapped her hard across the face. He continued until a small trickle of blood formed from a cut on her cheek. Her large terrified eyes peered into his,pulling the guilt from his heart. However, he lost control over his wolf and emotions, sinking into the darkness as his wolf took over.

"You are a mistake," he spat as her vision went black.

Chapter 1

I winced as I pulled myself out of bed, trying to carefully move about my room without irritating my wounds. Letting out a small breath, I dragged myself to bathroom, dreading what today would bring . I glanced at myself the mirror , winching at dark bruises on my face the dried blood that accented . Grabbing some tweezers , I plucked small shards from my cheek , wincing from the slight sting of each removal .

After almost fifteen years , I still struggled to wrap my mind around why my family and pack turned on me . I was just shy of five years old when my father had suddenly snapped , yelling at me that it was my fault my mother left . he had told me I blurted out what he had done , but I didn't know what he was talking about , I still don't know . I never said anything to my mother about my father , but he never thought of that possibility . I was still a pup , and I was still learning to speak accurately for words in my speech classes . I was always supervised by the nanny when my mother couldn't watch me . How would I discover whatever crime he had committed ? It wasn't my fault he did some thing awful and my mother found out , none of this was my fault . But no one would ever believed me not even my older sister wanted to listen to me .

I shoved my thought to the back of my mind as I stepped into the shower , hissing from pain as the cold water pelted my flesh .My body began to shake from the arctic liquid , but I tried my hardest to ignore it as I went about cleaning myself . At least I have access to washcloths , shampoo, conditioner , and soap in this hell hole . I guess they can't have their punching bag and maid smelling like death when visitors come over . Once I was done and dressed , I slipped on a pair of sweats and loose shirt, not wanting anything tight against my cuts and bruises .

I made my way downstairs to begin my chores as quick as possible , my aching muscles screaming against the movement . I shuffled past pack members , my ears deaf to their usual insult .I already knew what they thought of me . I didn't need a constant reminder .Maybe if I ever gain some confidence and start talking bake , I'll actually listen to their mockery .

I looked up as my sister and her mate walked in , laughing and kissing each other , their eyes sparkling with a joy I wish I could feel . However ,that joy isn't meant for me not in this lifetime , and i'm just going to have to deal with that . They tried making some jabs at me ,I barely heard them ,refusing to accept anyone's verbal abuse anymore . It's the only thing I can do . I'm not nearly strong enough to fight against their physical abuse . Luckily , I'm not beaten by the entire pack , just my sister ,her friends and my father .

can that even be considered a bright side ?

I left dinner room after I had finished everything , not wanting to be around the other much longer . Carefully dodging my father as he strode past me I walked back up to my room and collapsed onto my bed feeling empty . My stomach growled a little , trying to tell me I needed to eat but I couldn't bring myself to do anything . My body should be used to it by now . I barely ate anything within the past week or so .

I laid down on my bed and stared out the window , wishing that this could change . i still held out a tiny hope that one day , they'll realize their mistake , but I know it's foolish to believe that . A part of me grew angry as I thought of my mother , wanting to ask her why she would leave me like that to suffer at the hands of those she used to love

I wake up to my sister screaming at me , rage evident in her eyes as yank me from my bed . Landing on the cold floor , I winced as my ribs protested against the sudden movement . Looking up , she continued screaming at me , but all I could hear was a ringing in my ears . My vision become dotted with black spots as I tried to stay awake . I broke out into a cold sweat , silently begging my body not give out already .If I pass out while she was talking to me , I'd suffer more .

"Are you even listening " she snapped

Finally , the ringing stopped and the black spots vanished . I blinked few times , regaining my composure, "i'm sorry , my ears were ringing . "

she sighed, " Dylan's brother is going to be here in five minutes . we're meeting his fiance , so this house has to be clean !"

If I could roll my eyes and tell her to do it herself , I would but then i'd beaten beyond recognition. Scurrying to my feet I swiftly made my way downstairs to begin cleaning so the wasn't what my sister considered 'a mess' when his brother arrived . I clenched my jaw as I scrubbed the floors , fuming over being forced to be somewhat close to him again . You see Dylan's brother was my mate first , the one that fate has chosen for me . But he didn't want me . He rejected me in front of every one making me more of laughing stock then i already was .

His marrying someone else bothered me , making my hearty ache at the thought of him kissing some one else . However , I shoved my felling aside , telling myself he wasn't worth the thought or pain .

Wiping the sweat from my brows , I moved on to the dusting , making sure every shelf and table shining in the sunlight . Roughly ten minutes later , the foyer kitchen , family room , guest room were looking pristine . thankfully , I'm pretty good at keeping up with the clean ,so my sister's requirement was basically straightening things up . My few seconds of satisfaction were wiped away the minute his scent flowed through the air , flirting with my nostrils as I attempted to make it to my room . I let out a small yelp as he grabbed my wrist forcing me to turn so i faced him.

"You're still alive ?" he asked , a disgusted look on his face .

I swallowed , "Unfortunately , yes ,I am."

His fiance cocked her head watching me with curious yet disgusted eyes . " You look terrible . . . . why would they let you live ? You're more of a burden on them , don't you think , honey ?" she asked turning toward Andrew.

Andrew nodded , "let's go , I don't want to vomit . "

I rolled my eyes behind their back ,such immature attitudes .

i busied myself around the kitchen , throwing together dinner so all the idiots could finally eat. I frowned as I stirred the sauce , debating how difficult it would be to poison a pack of werewolves. I would most likely need a poison that didn't have a scent or taste , but sadly , i'm not pro when it comes to ideas such as this letting go of my somewhat dark idea , I quickly finished the sauce and began setting everything on large dining table . I quietly stood to the side as they all filled in , laughing and talking without a care in the world .

My chest ached as I remembered a time when I was like this too , running around the this too, running around the house , chasing my older sister . the sound of our laughter would echo through the halls , our smiles never leaving our faces as we play - wrestle on ground . I bit the inside of my cheek as I swiftly took my leave not wanting to shed a single tear in front of them.

I walked up stairs and sat on my bed a small tear dropping onto the ground . I closed my eyes , willing myself to stop crying . I hated showing such weakness . I couldn't stop the sobs . It was pain that i'd held onto these fourteen or so years just came tumbling out . I let out a shaking the window , wondering why the god hated me so much why my mother hated me enough to leave me .

I wasn't sure how much time passed before I decided to retire for the night needing retire for the night , needing to retire for the night , needing to get enough rest so my body could heal somewhat properly curling up under my sheets , I silently cried myself to sleep , wishing I wouldn't wake up ever again .

I slowly opened my eyes as the sun filtered through my curtainless window , shining almost directly into my eyes .Groaning , I stretched my stiff muscles , relieved to feel a less achy today . I know it'll be short lived , but it's blessing to just have a few hours without a bruise making itself known .

Per usual , I made the pack breakfast and cleaned the house ,preparing for the day ahead me .I was shoved aside a few times as pack member walked past , their sneers snapping at my eardrums as they attempted to get under my skin . I acted as if I didn't see them , throwing out some fake apology as i scooted past them to continue my chores .

I wiped my face with a cool cloth as I grew lightheaded again , My body struggling to continued without much food , If any . taking a deep breath , I got up to go and rest for a bit , hoping my father would have at least an ounce of understanding in his body . When I reached my room , Andrew scent immediately harassed me , almost making me sick at the this point . I yelped when my door was slammed shut , revealing a dark - eyed Andrew .

"I need to feel you , just once ..... to experience what a bond does , " he whispered , grabbing me roughly by the jaw .

I tried shoving him off as he slammed his lips onto main , causing sparks to explode between us . I let out slight whimper , desperate to escape his grasp . He growled softly , growing irritated to pull my pants down . Despair getting the best of me , I plunged my teeth into his bottom lip , drawing blood as he screamed . He touched his lips and stared at the dripping blood glaring at me .

" You'll pay for that , ***** , " He spat

My eyes widened as he lunged toward me , his hand wrapping around my throat . I clawed at him , but nothing would loosen his grip as he ripped my shirt .

" What the hell ! ?"

We both froze and snapped our gazes to door . There stood his fiance with black eyes . Andrew quickly ran over to her to him . He glared at me , " This psycho was trying to kiss me ." He snarled .

I gape at him ," You -- "

She stared at him in disbelief ,"From my standpoint , you were the one on the top ..... "

I stood there as Andrew swallowed nervously , trying to form words as his fiance continued questioning him . He quickly silenced her , " I know what it looked like , sweetheart , but I'm going to make sure her father knows of this , okey ? "

She seemed unsure , but nodded , not knowing what to say . Fear enveloped me through as his words reached my ears . I could feel my heart drop at the thought of my father beating me . As soon as they were gone , I panicked and started throwing random into bags , attempting to have a little something to change into on my journey . I could hear their footstep storming down the hall , My father's angry voice mixing with Andrew's and my sister's whiney voice .With my heart in my throat , I grabbed my bag and sprinted toward my window .

" Raya ! " My father snarled shoving my door wide open

I didn't stop to open the window , not wanting to give him more time to catch me . As his fingertips brushed against my ankles , I crashed through the glass and fell towards the ground below . I landed on the ground with a sickening crack as my body took full impact , the pain immediately making itself known . Taking a deep , struggling breath , I pulled myself up and took off towards the forest . I wanted to scream as each step sent a jolt of agony through me , but I managed to push through it .Glancing behind me , I shrieked a little when I saw the patrols gaining on me , their wolves looking anything but nice . I pushed myself harder as I felt the bond between me and pack break . I gasped and stumbled to the ground from the sudden force of it .

" Raya !"

Looking up , I saw my father stop just before the border ended , his eyes burning with rage . swallowing my fear , I forced myself up again and took off , running deep into woods . I had no idea what territory I was in , but even if I was capture , anything would be better than this suffering at my own father's hands .

A few miles in my body collapsed as I fell down a small hill rolling into a clearing .Groaning I scanned the area around me , trying to figure out who's territory I was in sniffing the air , I slowly began to recognizing the scent , but I couldn't put a name to it . Laying my head on the ground , I closed my eyes as a wave of nausea washed over me , willing myself not to through up before realizing I had nothing in my stomach to puke anyway . Releasing a breath , I attempted to move to a sitting position , but my spine wouldn't allow it .

"What do we have here "

I couldn't even look up since my spine was broken and currently healing as well . I sighed , " An idiotic girl who decided to jump out of a window . "

" Funny . "

" Why isn't she running ? " someone asked .

" Get up , " The same voice from before ordered.

I sighed once again , What part of 'I jumped out of a window ' Don't you understand ? "

" I understand you jumped out a window , but that doesn't explain ----

" My bones are broken, you idiot ." I snapped , cutting him off . "Including some part of my spine . It's a miracle I'm not paralyzed . "

I could hear someone laugh, " You totally had that coming . "

" Whatever . Someone pick the ***** up and and bring her to the dungeons , " The man hissed before his footsteps got quieter as he walked away.

I kept in cry of pain as someone picked me up , jostling me around a bit . As they carried me , I figured I could study the territory . I pursed my lips and scanned the area that I could see from my position .

" lovely territory , " I stated .

I'm officially an idiot .