Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
When we get there we head inside and up the stairs like old times, not really saying much after a hard training session. Jena and Lil head to their rooms and we plan to meet them on our way back down. The guys and I head to the third floor stairs.
“Have you guys been training all this time? I missed you back at school. I feel like I don’t see you anymore. I wish you would come and have lunch with us at least.”
Cam still has my hand still, Dakota has his hand on my lower back and none of us are trying to hide me this time, but they do all move in closer.
“Kaley, we have explained before, we are busy and we have obligations that keep us outside of the school. Our training and education has changed. I’m not sure what other ways we can tell you that. Excuse us, we have to get ready for dinner.”
He pulls me along next to him and for the first time I don’t feel like hiding my eyes from her, but I don’t make a point to stare her down either. I’m not going to incite a fight, but I won’t cower anymore. This is why I left to get stronger, to be better, I need to quit falling into old habits.
“Why is she going upstairs? Luna Ava said no guests on the third floor, that all the rooms were taken and only you guys were allowed up there.”
“Kaley, enough. You know I have a room here. I have for a very long time. Also ranked members are allowed on the third floor. I am a Beta, you are not. Stop trying to dig your claws into the guys. If you are their mate you will find out when everyone turns 18, until then back off. You are exhausting.”
3-8
I didn’t yell or scream, just told her how it is, like talking to a toddler who doesn’t understand ‘no.’
“We need to get ready, Luna Ava will shoot us if we are late.”
She just stares at me. I drag Cam with me, Kota doesn’tt break contact with me either. I unlock the door, making a point to show her I am wanted and she is not.
I head up the stairs, knowing Oliver will make sure the door is latched behind us so she can’t.
“Umm, who are you and what did you do with our timid Little Bit?”
“Same person, just fed up with being called unwanted and a wh*re by her. I really hope she isn’t mated to any of you. Her in any ranked position would be a nightmare.”
I let go of Cam and head to my room without a backwards glance to any of them, I am really tired. I’m glad Luna Ava insisted on an early dinner for us. I shower again and linger a little longer than necessary, but the jets feel so good. I forgot how spoiled I am here. I find new clothes in my closet and all my bags are here too. I don’t know why but I feel the need to have my blades on me, but how to do that and hide them? Luna Ava might freak out.
After a perusal of the new clothes, I found a sweatshirt that would hide my wrist cuffs and still look normal. I stepped out of my room and almost burst into tears. All my guys are here, waiting for me. I walk right up to my brother and hug him around the waist, then move to Sam and Oliver, who stops me mid-hug, grabs my arms by the wrists behind his back and pulls them forward, looking at me curiously.
“It’s a gut instinct to have them on me. I have learned to trust my instincts.”
He just nods and lets me go, saying nothing to the rest. I hug both the twins, who take my hands again and we all head down. Jena and Lil are waiting by the door and do not look happy at all. It takes about two seconds to figure out why.
“I love how we all always walk down together. It makes such a grand entrance.”
She giggles and moves forward, like the leader in a parade.
Lil, Jena and I all roll our eyes.
“At least you laid the groundwork for telling her off.”
“You were listening?”
“Umm, yeah, Midge. This idiot treats you the same way Drina does and you don’t say anything to her either.”
“I don’t like causing trouble, and tattling because someone said words that are supposed to be hurtful is unnecessary.”
“I could give two sh*ts if you tattle. Just make sure you keep telling her where to shove it. And use your damn aura. Yours is almost as strong as mine. You don’t have to hurt her, don’t give me that look. But making her not talk would be a treat for everyone.”
Jena smiles.
I rolled my eyes again.
“You gonna let us in on your secret conversation?” Sam whispers in my ear, always a little too close for comfort and managing to not trip either of us on the stairs.
“Nope.”
I smile back.
“I can’t decide if you are trying to kill me Little Bit. I hate secrets.”
We walk into the kitchen and everything looks and smells even better than the scents that were wafting up.
“Luna Ava this is amazing! I hope you didn’t go to any trouble.”
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