My name is Mag, short for Margarida. I chose this nickname myself, even though it was my parents who gave me the name. I insisted so much and introduced myself as Mag, so that's what they call me. If it wasn't Mag, it would be Guida. Who wants to have a granny's name?

Right now, I'm hiding in a corner of the school. When you enter through the main gate, there's a huge field on the right side, and surrounding it is a rectangular building where the classrooms, cafeteria, and bathrooms are located. On the left side of the gate, there's a covered courtyard where we hold the civic ceremony, as well as events and meetings. Attached to the right side are the art and theater classrooms.

I'm in this corner, before the art classrooms, on a staircase that descends from the covered courtyard to the grassy ground surrounding the entire building. It's right before the art room, to be precise. I always do this during snack time, I hide from the other students, like the snack I bring from home. Just kidding, I don't bring anything from home. There's never anything for me to bring, that's why I hide. Of course, I feel hungry. In fact, I'm always hungry. I think it's that growth phase they talk about.

This year, I'll finish school. I'll turn sixteen in two weeks and I'll have my big transformation. Yeah, I forgot to mention, I'm a descendant of wolves and I live in a city that's one big Pack. I don't have friends, I'm a friend to anyone who wants or rather, to anyone who needs one. But vice versa, which people talk so much about, doesn't come true for me. I don't know why I serve as support, for advice, but I don't have anyone who does the same for me. Ugh!

My dad is the Beta chief of security for the Alpha, and I have two brothers, one older than me, David, and one younger, Daniel. My mother is beautiful, with white hair, and my dad has black hair and gray eyes. His skin is tan, contrasting with my mother's. My brothers are light-skinned and they have similar features to our mother. They have green eyes like her and black hair like our father.

Now you might ask: what about you, how do you look? I'm a mess. I have white skin like my mother, copper-colored hair with red strands. That's why I always keep them tied back and I use oil to make them darker and more manageable. I resemble my father a lot, with thick eyebrows, a well-defined and full mouth, a perky nose, which is just like my mom's. But I also have two dimples, just like my dad, and that's the giveaway that I'm really his daughter. But despite him being handsome, I'm not as much.

I have a slender body, long legs and arms, high ribs, and a narrow waist, which makes me straight, almost without curves. My breasts are full and heavy, but I wear a supportive garment that flattens them, and my butt is flat, pure muscle. That doesn't make me attractive to boys, and my brothers take advantage of that to tease me.

I see a boy approaching me, he's the most handsome boy in school right now, and also the most sought after. His name is Luis, the girls talk about him all the time. He's tall and completely golden, his skin, curly hair, eyes, everything golden, he's stunning, I can't help but sigh. He's coming straight to me, it's not a mirage, it's real.

"Hey! Mag, right?" he asked, taking my breath away.

"Hey, yeah, I'm called Mag, what's up?" I reply to him, with a serious face.

"My name is Luis. Can I ask you for a favor?" he asks, making me furrow my brow.

"Of course!" I feel proud, the most sought-after boy by the girls and even some omega boys, wants a favor, I'll give him whatever he wants.

"I saw you with a girl I like, Denise. Could you give me some tips about her?" Oh my god, what was that?

Huh? I acted like the Powerpuff Girls when they can't believe what's happening. I widened my eyes and stopped with him. Now, it's risky. Should I help or hinder, just out of anger?

I'm glad the bell rang and I had to go back to the classroom. He kept shouting at me and I pretended it wasn't about me, I ran away as if I had seen the devil. I entered the classroom a second before the math teacher, I love this subject and I'm the best, that's why I get along well with the teacher.

Classes ended and I practically ran out, my stomach was growling with hunger and I don't want anyone to hear. But to my bad luck, there was "him," the future alpha, in the way, surrounded by his greasy friends and my brother is one of them. They're in the college building next door.

But Luis is also in the way, I don't even look at him, but he didn't give up, he must really like Denise, and he's coming towards me.

"Hey Mag, what's your answer to my proposal?" he asked, speaking softly so no one would hear.

But it was no use, now things got messed up! If I swore, now would be the time for a big one. Why? My stupid brother heard it and he's already coming to confront me. He came over, grabbing the boy by the shoulder, turning him in his direction, and when he raised his arm to punch the boy, I pulled him back and ended up taking the punch for him.

David

I fell to the ground with the force of the punch, but I didn't act like a weak girl, I stood up and told the idiot:

"You idiot, he just wants help to flirt with another girl. Moron! I hope your mate rejects you." I said and ran away, something I do very well, but I didn't count on the idiot son of the Alpha blocking my way with his foot. Down I went, again. Thank goodness I have wolf genes, otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to get up.

I heard the laughter of everyone passing by, I turned into the joke of the millennium. I don't care, bunch of idiots, and there goes another pair of glasses. Dad is not going to like it. Luis tried to help me, but I gave him such an angry look that he backed off.

"Idiots!" I shouted as I got up, but there was no one there anymore. "Idiots!" I shouted again. Not even to give me a ride home, I'll go on foot and alone again. Ugh!

I arrived home well after David, all sore and with a black eye. I opened the door and the whole family was gathered in the living room, looking at me in astonishment, unsure if it was because of my condition or the delay in my arrival.

"Daughter, what happened to you? Your brother said you got involved in a fight and ended up getting punched in the face?" My mother always believing everything my brother says.

"Well, mom, it wasn't a fight, it was just David being an idiot as always. This time he was thrilled to punch me in the eye in front of everyone and be the hero of the week. Poor thing, when he finds his mate, I hope she rejects him." I cursed him again, hoping it would come true.

He came towards me, but my father stepped in front of me.

"Looks like one punch wasn't enough, huh?" he said, all puffed up.

"Idiot, idiot, idiot! You only hit me because of my bad luck," I said and ran.

I ran to my room, even forgetting about my hunger, but I need to rest to heal the wounds because I haven't had my transformation yet and it takes me longer to heal. I entered my intolerably pink room. I asked for red and my mother decided to put pink. It's so irritating, I never manage to have my wishes fulfilled. I went to the bathroom and took a shower, then I got out and put on one of the few shorts I have. My father wants me to wear girls' clothes, a dress or skirt and blouse. I don't know why they insist on that.

When I finished dressing, my mom entered the room with a tray.

"Eat, honey. I know you prefer to rest and heal quickly, but you need to eat for that," she said, looking like a caring and doting mother.

"Thank you, mom," I said, grateful that she took the trouble to bring me food.

She leaves the room and I wonder if the idea to bring the tray was her own. She is a good mother, but very distant from me. Always giving preference to my brothers. To the point of having only three steaks and she asks me not to eat so there's enough for them, the males. Ugh!

Christmas presents? Theirs were always cool robots, remote control cars, video games, and for me, it was a gray checkered fabric, a plastic doll, a horrible hairpin. Ugh!

Our house is nice, my father is one of the alpha's betas, responsible for security. When the alpha passes on the title to his son, David is supposed to take over my father's position. Poor Alpha, with that idiot.

My father is very sexist, for him, it's the woman who takes care of the house and cooks. So, there are days when I have to clean the bathroom that they dirty, and I've received epic scoldings because of their pubes on the floor. But I can't see, and I'm anxious for my transformation because then, I will have good eyesight and won't need to wear these horrible glasses, which are now broken.

I don't understand why it's like this! Everything is on me! Everything is on me! Everything is on me!

I lie down to rest after eating the natural food my mother brought, not a single piece of meat because surely the males ate it all. As if that wasn't enough, the handsome one comes to ask for help to flirt with Denise. I like her, but she's eclectic, has many friends, and doesn't commit to anyone. Great friend!

***

When I woke up, it was already night and I put on my training clothes, jumped out the window, and went to meet my father in the forest reserved for the Pack. My father was already waiting for me. Despite being sexist, he always invited me to train, I don't know why he's so dedicated to teaching me something he considers so masculine. I practically have nothing left to learn, so it's just practice. Then, my father hunted, we ate, and bathed in the river. I don't mind eating raw meat, I actually like it, it's better than the food at home, where there's never any meat left for me.

We were on our way back when we encountered the alpha and his son Jonathan, my idiot brother's partner in foolishness.

"Hello, Leonel, out for a walk with your daughter?" What a stupid question, can't he see me right here?

Oh, the rage! Why do they think that females are only good for domestic work and entertainment? Ugh! It's clear that I've reached my limit, isn't it?

Jon approaches me.

"How are you?" he asks, surprisingly friendly.

"Well, why? Feeling guilty?" I asked rudely.

"Why would I feel guilty? It was you who clumsily tripped over my foot," he replied, getting irritated.

"Fine. Let's forget about it, alright?" It's no use complaining anyway, he'll never admit it.

He shook his head and stared at me strangely, coming closer as if he wanted to sniff me.

"Have you transformed yet?" he asked.

"No, I'm turning sixteen in two weeks," I replied, stating the obvious.

"Oh right, you have the same birthday as me, I forgot," he said.

"Well, actually it's just the same day," I retorted, not buying his "together" remark. Together my foot.

"You're quite feisty, girl. I wonder what you'll be like when I become your alpha," he said, sounding almost threatening. What would he do?

"Get lost," I replied bluntly.

"What?" he asked, not understanding.

"Jonathan, let's go! Goodnight to you all, bye Margarida," I said, relieved that he was the Alpha, or else I would have given him a "nice" response.

"Goodbye, Alpha, goodnight," I replied, wanting to say something else because he called me by my full name.

"You got away for today, sassy omega!" Jonathan said in my ear.

They headed towards the Alpha's mansion, while my father and I went home.

"What were you two talking about so much, Dad?" I asked curiously.

"I could ask you the same thing," he said with a smile, implying something I didn't understand.

"Oh, come on, tell me!" I insisted.

"Alright. He was telling me that the Supreme is visiting the Packs and killing alphas who aren't following his rules. It's probably best if we read the rule book as a family, so we don't lose our heads, literally," he said, serious.

"But isn't he only killing alphas?" I asked, actually hoping he would kill Jonathan.

"Yes, but sometimes it's the people's fault for disobeying, not even knowing the basic rules of behavior," he explained.

"I see..."

"Speak properly, girl, stop eating parts of your words!"

"Sorry, Dad."

"That's better. We're almost home, your mother is probably furious that we missed dinner," always wanting to please Mom.

"We can just say we ran into the Alpha, and it's his fault. She won't go and confront him anyway, I guarantee it," I suggested.

"Girl!!" he scolded me.

"But it's true, what's wrong with that?"

He didn't reply, and we continued walking in silence until we reached home and Mom scolded us for being late, and he responded exactly as I suggested.

"Alright then, dear. If you bumped into the Alpha, then there's no problem. You had to stop," she said, delighted to know that the Alpha paid attention to Dad.

I love it when I'm right, even though no one remembers to give me credit.

The days went by and I noticed some changes in my body. My skin is smoother, my hearing sharper, and I didn't even tell dad about the broken glasses because my vision keeps getting better every day. My hair is long and thick. Too bad I can't let it loose, otherwise, they'll make fun of me until I go to college.

It's like I'm adopted or my mom cheated, because I was born a redhead in a pack of gray wolves?

Today I dressed up more, it's getting colder, so I wore jeans with a t-shirt and a denim jacket on top, put on my boots, and went out with my backpack. Luckily, it's close by. I went straight to the classroom, without any incidents on the way, but when I entered, a shower of paper balls fell on me and the choir shouted:

"Ripe jackfruit, ripe jackfruit, ripe jackfruit!" because they had made me stumble and fall, again, the day before.

I stopped and looked at them, arms crossed, posing as if I were annoyed. I went to my usual spot and forgot about them when the teacher came in. It's better to pay attention in class, I don't want to spend a single extra minute in this school.

During lunch break, I was in the cafeteria when Denise came with another girl to talk to me. She wanted to ask me about Luis. Seriously, guys, I deserve this. She invited me to buy some candy at a stand outside of school. We crossed the street, passed through an empty lot, and arrived at the booth. On the way, I told her about Luis' interest in her and she almost jumped for joy. It seems like they will get along, maybe even be companions.

When we got back, two guys were sitting in the way and they started messing with us.

"Hey little wolf, you're beautiful, I'm your crush." one of them said, and I thought he was talking about Denise.

We looked at each other, laughing, not knowing who he was talking to.

"It's the one with boots." he clarified, and I blushed instantly.

I didn't understand anything, how am I beautiful?

"It's because of me, silly."

"Who are you there, talking in my head?"

"I'm your she-wolf, silly. We'll get to know each other tomorrow."

"But can you already talk to me?"

"Aren't I already talking, honey? Get a grip. Bye now."

As if I needed this, another crazy person on my back, or rather, in my head. We arrived at school and Luis was standing, leaning against the pillar in the courtyard. I grabbed Denise's hand and walked towards him. When he saw us coming, he looked at her first, devouring her with his eyes, then extended his hand, looking at me, and said:

"It would be better for you to stay away, I don't want to see you take another punch." he's such an idiot.

"Are you an idiot too, dude? I came to introduce you to Denise. Luis, Denise. Denise, Luis. Done, now figure it out" I quickly introduced them.

I turned around and walked away from those two. I was trying to help and he was making fun of me too. Even though the intention was good, it backfired. Ugh!

I urgently need some mental hygiene or I'm going to lose it.

I'm going to the classroom and I see the three Mikaelson wannabes: Monica, Adriana, and Gisele, and as I pass by, they speak to me:

"Hi, Mag!" Adriana calls, making me stop.

"Have you had your transformation yet?" Monica asked.

"Tomorrow is the alpha's inauguration and he will receive the power and recognize his mate. But you need to smell like a wolf, right?" Gisele asked, pretending to be clueless.

"Can't you speak by yourselves, or does everything have to be completed by the other? Sorry, girls, but the class is about to start." I didn't even respond to their provocation.

I quickly walked away, avoiding them, almost entering the classroom with the teacher, at least I didn't make it late.

Jonathan

My father keeps nagging me about tomorrow's ceremony, not because of my leadership ability, but because of the choice of my mate. He's afraid that I will reject her and end up ruining the pack. I've already explained to him that I won't do that, but he doesn't believe me. It must be because of Debora, who is always with me.

The thing is, I've been dating her for two years and I'm almost positive that she's the one for me, because I can't stand being away from her for too long and I already miss her so much. We've had sex like rabbits and I only held back from biting her out of respect for traditions. She's still young, hasn't transformed yet, but I want her to be the one.

Now I'm taking care of the preparations for the ceremony and the betas that I'll choose to help me with the Pack's duties. I can't just put anyone in these positions, nor let myself be swayed by friendships. It'll be quite a surprise when I announce my choices and a certain friend will be very hurt, but he doesn't have the calling and will have to accept it.

I go out for a run in the forest and go to the river where I found beta Leonel and his daughter. I turn back into a human and dive into the river to cool off, then I come out and sit on a stone by the bank. I'm wearing swim trunks, I always bring a pair with me.

On that day we found them, I noticed a very subtle scent of red roses, I also smelled blood and it confused me. Was it Mag? After the punch and fall she endured that day before the encounter, there could still be traces of blood.

"No!" I said out loud.

She was probably already healed and since she hasn't transformed yet, she couldn't emit any scent. But that puzzled me. Even if I didn't consider the possibility of having another mate, I evaluated her and saw that she didn't have any attractive qualities. Her body is even ugly. But that scent, it pleased me greatly, I love the smell of human blood, especially in young women.

"Definitely not the case! It can't be her..."

"Talking to yourself, Jon?" Someone interrupted my thoughts, I turned around and it was her. I'm naked, but I'm not worried, we're used to nudity.

"None of your business, feisty. By the way, I'm already leaving." I turned back into a wolf and ran back home. Just as I thought about the ghost, she appeared!

I left her there, but I noticed, with my keen wolf sense of smell, the same scent as before, subtle, but the same.