Filed To Story: Secret with Betas Daughter: Skylar Story Series
Oliver choked on his beer. “All of them, what do you mean all of them’?
I wasn’t sure how that was unclear, but whatever, maybe the beer was getting to him too. I attend all of the morning mandatory trainings for the high schoolers, the advance training for the warriors and ranked members three times a week and I help and work with Delta Kyle and the warriors who do the basic trainings, patrol training and work with the pups during beginner training.”
I shrug again like it’s no big deal, because to me it isn’t, never has been. I look forward to working with the pups and with all of the crap Kaley pulls, I like knowing they are learning to deal with people like her so no one else has to go through this. It keeps my head clear too, the effort makes me happy. I also think that basics are undervalued and people don’t focus on them enough. It’s the best way to warm-up and stay sharp. In the middle of a fight, your muscle memory is what takes over and it’s not the fancy sh*t these guys like to mess around with that saves you.
“That’s almost 30 hours of combat training a week. You do that on top of school and everything else.”
He’s looking at me like he’s never seen me before and I look around at the rest of the group and their looks aren’t much different.
“I’ve never done the math before, so I’ll take your word for it, but yeah, I guess.”
I stammer out, looking back to the fire and start to feel uncomfortable with all of the attention. I shift a bit and try to look smaller, if that’s even possible. Like it will stop all their staring.
“Aren’t you like the top student in your grade?”
Cameron asks me.
“And in advanced classes and stuff too right? I know you’re in my English class for sure.”
Dakota adds finishing his twin’s thoughts.
“Okay, we get it, she’s amazing. Now stop making it weird.”
Sierra jumps to my aide after coming out of her own shock and pulling me in for a hug. I let her pull me to her side, but I keep my focus on the fire or the ground. I was doing so well fitting in, but now my oddities are starting to be revealed and I don’t really want to talk baout why I avoid people.
“I think we all just got an ego smackdown, and are feeling a bit inadequate right now, that’s all.”
Sam says, wrapping his arm back around my friend, sliding down behind her and pulling her back to his chest, but still staring at me.
“Speak for yourself, no inadequacies here.”
Oliver laughs and we all join in.
“Yeah right, you’re so competitive, I’d put money on you attempting to hit 30 hours of training next week.”
Sam laughs back at him. Oliver doesn’t respond but takes a large gulp of beer, telling me Sam is probably right and I will see more of Oliver in the coming week. I can’t decide if I like the idea or not. Training was my oasis from all of the crap going on behind the scenes at school, which they are a part of. I am not going to pretend like this little show of friendship is going to last. They have never acknowledged me before today and Kaley made sure everyone at school stayed clear of me on the threat of physical punishment and my dad made sure I wasn’t involved in any leadership training that he is aware of. The only reason I got to train with Luna Ava is because she requested me specifically as the only daughter of a ranked member and my dad wasn’t going to deny his Luna. I think her and Delta Kyle said whatever they had to say to get me permission to work with her, especially after I got my wolf.
We were sitting in comfortable silence after that. Small conversations here and there, but nothing major. I just listened in, but mostly stared at the fire, enjoying the warmth and the calm. This is not what I pictured a high school party to be like. I expected wild kids trashing the place and loud music, kids dancing on tables super drunk. I’m sure there are parties like that, but this was very nice.
I should have known things were going too well and something bad was due to happen. Just as I had the thought I can’t remember the last time I had this much fun’ the sound of a fake high pitched voice cut through the crowd.
“OMG! Babes! Your favorite girls are here, now the real party can start!”
Kaley squeals from the entrance to the clearing with Jeanie and Marnie in tow.
The mood around me dropped palpably. I could actually feel the tension in the air, it was not pleasant. Each of the guys took a breath and blew it out, like they were preparing for battle as the trio walked over smiling like royalty. They each had on mini skirts that barely covered anything and cropped long sleeved shirts that looked to be a few sizes too small. Jeanie’s boobs looked like they might fall out of the bottom and the top at the same time. To top it all off they all had on tall black heels. It’s cold and we were in the woods, these were not the outfits for the woods. They probably got here the same time we did and it just took several hours to navigate the soft forest floor. I had to try and fight my smile at the thought. I did not succeed. I let out an involuntary giggle, which earned a death glare from Kaley, then she turned back to the guys.
“I brought your favorite tequila, I thought we could do some shots to celebrate the new school year and another year closer to you both being Alphas!”
She squeals again, trotting, is that a thing girls do, over to Cameron and Dakota. “But I forgot shot glasses.”
She pouts and it is nothing like the endearing pout Sam used on us. It kind of made her look constipated.
“Just drink straight from the bottle, the alcohol actually makes it pretty hygienic.”
Sierra supplies dryly.
Kaley’s lip curls as she slowly looks over at Sierra. I’m sure noting how Sam has her wrapped up in his lap. “Um, thanks new girl, but I figured my men could just take shots off of me. That would be more fun anyway, right? A little warm-up for later.”
She flips her hair looking at Cameron and Dakota. Why does she keep calling them her men? And second thought, why do I care?
“I’ll do one off Sierra. Sam volunteers.”
Wiggling his eyebrows at her. She just rolls her eyes. I am clearly the only person who has no idea what is going on right now. I hope my face is as neutral as I am trying to keep it.
“You can take one off me Matty.”
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