I'm The Alpha's Challenge

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I screamed and clutched my stomach as my vicious father kicked me relentlessly. The grass itched at my exposed skin, my head pounded, and my whole body ached. He yelled, but I couldn't hear him. I could see his mouth moving, his eyebrows coming together in anger, but no words came out of his mouth. He froze as a growl split through the air. He screamed and started running inside, but a large black wolf tackled him. Immediately, I screamed at him to stop, and thankfully he did. Those eyes turned to face me, his huge paws holding my father down. Tears were rolling down my face. "Please, don't hurt him. He's still my father. Please." The wolf glanced back at my father and showed him his teeth before stepping off of him. He screamed and ran away. The wolf padded up to me, putting his nose to my cheek.

Are you okay, Danny? Please, tell me you're okay. He whined, kneading the ground.

I whimpered, clutching my stomach. I think so.

Why does he do this, Danny? Why doesn't he love you? Why does he love Destiny more than you? He asked. But I don't remember telling him about Destiny.

I don't know. I don't know. You didn't save me. You…didn't…

"Bitch, get up! Now! I'm fucking hungry!" Destiny was shaking my shoulders, making my muscles ache even more than they already did. I rolled out from under her, ignoring my protesting muscles. "I want my normal. Now, go and make it before I get Daddy to beat you're ass again."

I nodded and stood up reluctantly. She 'huffed' and strutted back inside. I limped back inside and made her stupid eggs, a story running through my mind about the wolf I thought I had met last night. I wasn't exactly sure if it was a dream or not, but I couldn't forget those eyes as much as I knew I needed to. I almost burnt her eggs, but managed not to. I didn't eat breakfast, but I made everyone else's and ran upstairs and changed into one of my many turtlenecks, jeans, and tennis shoes. I slung my bag over my shoulder and ran down the stairs and out the door before anyone was even done with dinner. Pulling out my iPod, I plugged my earphones in and turned it on. Luke Bryan blasted out with 'I Don't Want This Night To End.'

I think Destiny and Jake were going to make this a routine thing, making out by her car every morning. Again, I scowled as I walked by, millions of hushed whispered floating in from every direction. I glanced around, thinking that maybe they were talking about me. I pulled my turtle neck up further to hide the bruises my father had given me. Again, I switched my books at my locker, glancing around for Jake. Thankfully he didn't come again. Maybe, just maybe I can go a day without a beating. I thought hopefully, and hurried to first period. I sat in my back table and pulled out my notebook, not bothering to look up at the board to see if there were any notes.

Since there were no new notes, I pulled up my bag, pulling out my notebook. But it wasn't there. I gasped. No! This could not be happening! I cannot lose my notebook! Everything was in there.

Lookin' for somethin'? My wolf's voice asked. I froze.

What? I thought you weren't talking to me anymore. I said, feeling like an idiot.

Hey, don't feel stupid. This is new to me too. Besides, I got bored, and I started hearin' your thoughts this mornin'.

WHAT! WHEN? I don't want you listening to my thoughts! I whined, while still looking for my notebook. I gasped. You. I forgot my notebook when I met you! I tripped over the pup and it flew away from me!

Oh, that's what that was? That's yours? I only started hearin' your thoughts when you started lookin' for something—your notebook, I guess. I don't know how or why we can do this, since you're not a wolf. I'll have to ask my father if maybe you can block me out… you don't enjoy our conversations?