Pack Warrior [EDITING]

Chapter 3

Silence. Complete silence as all eyes fell on me. My heart was beating rapidly, and I slowly let my arm fall back to my side.

My dad looked at me with wide eyes and the Alpha's face showed his confusion. 

I took a few steps forward until I was amongst the groups of boys. I walked up to the front and stood beside Damien. Right in front of my father and Alpha. Ignore me now.

Damien's face was priceless. If I hadn't been so intent on taking this seriously, I would have gotten a picture. His mouth hung open and he looked at me like I was crazy.

Finally, the Alpha spoke. "Emaline. I know you want to help your pack, and I think that is great. But you just aren't right for pack warrior."

This was the polite way of saying I was a girl so it wasn't going to happen. But I had been prepared for this.

"How can you say that without having seen what I can do?" I spoke with respect, not wanting to anger anyone. I simply wanted a chance.

He smiled at me in the way you would smile at a child that had said something stupid. "And while I know you would try your best Emaline, I just don't think this is quite for you. Now, I'm sorry, but we must begin."

I was getting annoyed now. "But you said yourself that you are short one person. Your son needs a partner and I am willing to fight him."

Now it was my fathers turn to speak. "Emmy, sweetheart, I don't think you understand." And more condescending. "Damien here is a future alpha, well trained. Even though you are obviously passionate about this, there's no chance you could handle a fight with him." He smiled sympathetically. 

I resented that. They didn't know how strong I was.

Just then the devil himself spoke. "Look, Emmy, this is tryouts for pack warrior, not cheerleading. Leave this to the guys, hm?" He was smirking down at me.

My fists clenched and I glared at him. I knew my eyes were darkening and I was so close to letting my wolf rip his throat out. But my father place a hand on my shoulder.

"Damien, that's not quite how we would put it. But he's right Emmy. This sort of thing is more suited to the male wolves. Why not go help your mom out? I know she would love you to give her a hand in the kitchen-"

As he said the word kitchen I threw his hand of me and glared at him. I never wanted to step in a kitchen ever again after this.

"Thanks for the confidence and support, dad." I just shook my head. "Forget it."

Without looking back, I whipped around and started running straight for the woods. I ignored my father's, brother's and alpha's calls. I just kept running.

I let all my angry out, putting it towards pumping my legs higher and faster. 

I knew this would worry them. Females generally weren't supposed to go into the forest, unless they were accompanied.

Just thinking this made more anger ripple through my body. Within seconds, I had shifted into my wolf form mid leap. I could now run faster.

I felt all my senses heightened now. I loved being in this form. I felt more free. My wolf was easily the same size as any male, if not bigger. My fur was jet black, and my green eyes were bigger and brighter. I had a long body and strong legs.

If they had seen me, they wouldn't have doubted me.

I eventually slowed down, my breathing rapid and coming out in pants. I slumped to the ground, feeling defeated. I felt members of my pack trying to reach me through the mnd-link, but I blocked everyone out. I didn't want to talk to them.

I didn't know how long I lay on the ground when James found me. His wolf was a bit bigger than mine and was a redish-brown colour, similar to his own hair. His hazel eyes were bigger too. He walked over and sniffed me, nudging me.

I rolled my eyes and stood. He turned his head in the direction I knew was the pack house. This just caused me to sigh inwardly and nod.

He took off and I followed. Usually we would race, but I didn't feel like that now. We ran the whole way until we came near the edge. James then stopped and shifted back, not caring that I could see him naked. I did the same, and we grabbed clothes that were hidden amongst the trees.

I quickly pulled on a white tank top and a pair of black shorts. I looked over at James and saw him smiling at me sadly.

He really was quite handsome. His hair was long and fell to just above his shoulders. His eyes shone out and he had dimples when we smiled. He was taller than me and was muscular, but in a lean, fit way.  I guess I could have had a crush on him, but he was too like a brother to me.

"I still believe you could have pinned that asshole in two seconds." I knew he was talking about Damien. While Damien would surely be a good alpha, James thought for now he was an immature, dickhead. 

Which was true.

I nodded and bowed my head. As I walked into the garden, several people rushed over. My mom came over and hugged me, with Clara not far behind her. My dad and Aiden were standing behind their mates, with tired and worried looks on their faces.

I bit my lip, replying with "fine" when asked if I was ok. I hated when they fussed over me, like I couldn't take care of myself.

They tried to get me to talk about it, but I sealed my lips. I didn't want to talk. I ignored them all and marched through the kitchen. I felt eyes on me.

I didn't need to look up to know it was the guys from the tryouts. I kept my eyes on the floor and made my way to the door.

I almost reached it without a comment, when I heard the most annoying voice in the world. "Oh, so Emaline has returned. That was quite the scene you made. What girls will do for a bit of attention." I could tell by his tone that Damien was smirking.

I was fuming. Instead of ignoring him and going to my room, I froze, my fists clenched. I was praying he would say something so I could break his face.

I heard the other boys chuckling, but I didn't care. 

"But hey Emmy, I'll let you-" But he didn't finish his sentence as our parents walked in. He couldn't say anything in front of them without receiving punishment.

Now I did look up and met his eyes. He was still smirking like the spawn of satan he was. How I wanted to slap that smile off his face. 

But that would have to wait for later.

I threw him one last glare, before I stomped upstairs, straight into my bedroom. I wasn't planning on leaving all night.

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I'm planning on publishing my chapters as quickly as possible and editing as I go.

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-J