Sorting through my cluttered closet, I frantically searched for an outfit to wear. I frowned at the many outfits I owned. My mother said something 'presentable' which she would see as a knee length skirt and a sweater.

My 'presentable' was something that had a high split or body-hugging. I decided to just go with a simple dress. I picked out a black dress. Fitting, knee length and did wonders for the curves. I put my hair up into a high bun and added a little eye liner to my eyes and some lip gloss to my plush lips.

The doorbell rang. My narrow lips dropped to a frown as I thought of who was waiting just outside of our establishment.

"Honey, please come down, our guest are here." My mom yelled up to me.

"I don't care." I voiced in a whisper. I slipped my diamond earrings into my ear.

I slid my flats on. Finishing the last touches to my wardrobe, I walked out of my room and dragged my feet downstairs. My mother opened the front door.

In walked our previous Alpha, Damon. Broad frame and sharpened jaw line. He always appeared to be so emotionless and stern. He had an aura of mystery. I just remember looking at him and it made me so uncomfortable.

Then our previous Luna walked in, Abby. She was absolutely stunning. Long black hair that was always curled to perfection. Bright green eyes and a soft face that kept a smile on it. I could see that she was obviously beating the aging process.

Then in walked our current Alpha of the Black Mist, Xavier Wheeler. Standing at 6'4 or 6'5, he towered over everyone in the room. Built physique and muscular body that strangely captured my attention. Dark jeans and fitted dark T-shirt complemented his tone frame. I had to admit that I expected a change in him over time but I did not expect this. He actually looked very attractive. Sexually attractive to be more persist but I still wanted to push him off of a bridge.

"Hello? Nice to see you all again." I extended my hand. My father pushed for me to keep smiling and make eye contact.

I only wanted to lash out at him.

Damon shook my hand with a smile, which I have never witnessed before. I went to shake Abby's hand but she smacked it away. My eyes widened by her gesture. I was more stunned when she pulled me into a hug.

"Oh my goddess it's nice to see you again. You're all grown up, and wow you're beautiful."

"Thank you." My skin began to boil as I struggled to hold back an itching blush.

"Nice to see you again Alpha Xavier." I lowered my head to give him a more proper greeting before I extended my hand for him to shake.

He glanced down at my hand than back up to me. Catching my anticipating gaze, he shifted his eyes away before he proceeded deeper into the home.

Wait? What the hell was that?

I quickly closed my extended hand. I inhaled a deep breath before I sighed out in agitation. My wolf. My wolf was eager to surface and ruin this entire gathering. No. I sucked it up. Turning, I smacked a phony smile on to my face and followed the group deeper into the house.

My mother escorted us all in to the dining area, her cheery personality was really making it hard to keep this smile up. We all took our seats at the dining room table. My mom disappeared in to the kitchen and returned with a cart full of food.

"Oh my goodness, just lovely Jessica." Abby clapped her hands together.

A glint of satisfaction reflected from my mother's eyes when Abby complimented her display of food. Taking her seat beside my father who was sitting at the head of our table, she pressed for us to go for our food. Wanting to get this night done and over with, I quickly began putting food onto my plate.

Small portions of food were spread out on my plate. Raising my fork to proceed with my meal, a voice, directed to me began to speak.

"So Amira, how have you been?" Damon questioned.

"Oh. I have been great. I'm currently in college and will be graduating very soon."

Low snarls seem to deluge the room. Knowing who it resided from, I kept my eyes trained on Damon.

"That's great, so when will you be coming back to visit the pack house? I mean, it has been such a long time."

"Uummm I-"

"Dad, don't bother." Xavier sliced through our conversation. "She may think she is too virtuous for us."

"Excuse me?" I questioned. I heard what the stuck-up prick said but I wanted the bitch to repeat it.

"You heard me." He responded with clear anger laced in his tone of voice.

"Oh ignore him." Abby waved him off. "Now, we would love for you to come and train with the pack, it would be fun."

"Um well, one day. At the moment, I do not think-"

"That's a GREAT idea." My father seemed overjoyed by Abby's offer.

My eyes shifted toward my father. The fraudulent smile I had plastered across my face began to fall. I was beginning to feel the soreness in my cheeks as I struggled to keep things together.

"That way she can train and get to know her pack a little more." My father continued to push the subject even further.

"Great. Should we say Monday?" Abby suggested.

"Well I have class Monday so-"

"No honey, remember? Your classes are over this Friday until next semester, which does not begin for another three to four months."

That smiled I had at the beginning of this meal was officially gone. My look had now fallen to a glowering look. My father glanced over to me and gave me a warming smile while I returned a venomous look of hatred. He could truly see the animosity I had toward him at this very moment.

My eyes low, I quickly finished up my meal before more plans could be made for me without my permission.

"May I be excused?" I brought my napkin to my face and wiped my lips.

"Oh yes honey." My mother looked almost disappointed however she accepted my dismissal.

"It's very nice to see you all again. Have a nice trip home." I tried to give them the most genuine smile I could muster up.

I slid from my chair and left the dining area. My mind struggling to wrap around what had just happened, I walked up to my bedroom.

I dropped on to my bed and yelped in to my plush pillow. I rolled over to my back. My father and I need to have a very long discussion about this plan.

I stood to my feet. I fought to avoid the burning in my cheeks as I unzipped my dress. I was ready for bed. Removing the straps from my shoulder, I allowed the material to fall to my feet before I reached for my towel.

Wrapping the bath towel around my body, I was anticipating a long bath after tonight's events. I turned. Jumping back in startle, I clutched the material of my towel, pulling it tighter against my frame.

His tall form was leaning against my door frame, his eyes glaring into my very own.

"What the hell?" I shot him a deathly glare.

His face was sour. His eyes shot daggers into my very soul as he watched me as if I was some type of unidentified being.

"May I help you Alpha?" I questioned. I was just eager to keep the peace. Hopefully he would go away.

"Do you think you're too good for our pack?" He questioned me, anger clearly laced in his voice.

"Um what do you mean Alpha?"

A light breeze touched my exposed flesh as he accelerated toward me, sending a wave of wind against my skin. I held in a breath. I looked up at him. A small wave of panic began to settle in the pit of me.

"You heard me. Do you think you're too good for our pack?" He repeated his question.

"No-no I don't." Caution arising in me, I made sure I choose my words and tone very carefully. He was not one to deal with. Speed. Strength. Cold hearted. He could possibly kill me off now and sleep like a baby tonight.

"Do you even possess the skill and training to even be a part of a pack? Are you even physically capable of defending yourself?" His words were sharp. "Are you even a she wolf?"

His hateful words left me speechless. I was unresponsive. I had nothing to say. I did not want to help feed his big head. My eyes trained on the window, I decided to keep my mouth sealed. Deep down, I was ripping him apart, limb from limb with a grin on my face.

Realizing that I refuse to feed the fire, he turned to leave me. I exhaled a lungful. He stopped at the doorway. A glance over his shoulder, I was given a wicket grin.

"I will see you Monday?" He left me alone to gather my composure.