The Omega He Underestimated

me again and accuse me of being defiant."And if he doesn't look your way or even take a sniff in your direction, then I'll know it's because you didn't try hard enough. And if that happens, Seraphina..." He leaned close to me, his voice dropping to a dangerous growl I had heard before. "I'll make sure it's the last time anyone ever sees you again. And trust me, you won't be missed."I swallowed the growing lump in my throat, nodding quickly as my voice trembled. "Yes, sir."He straightened his back and smoothened his shirt as if the past few minutes had not happened and he had not threatened to end me."Go fix yourself. We leave in an hour. Make sure no one sees the bruises."With a single nod, I walked into my bedroom where I cried silently, the rest of the sobs ending in my throat and nearly choking me as I got in the shower and felt the sting of the water hitting my back. I watched as the water washed off my blood until it was clear.I returned to the room, where I struggled to zip up my dress due to the fresh wounds on my back. I stared at my form in the mirror, hazel eyes staring back at me. I barely recognized myself. I was a ghost of what I used to be, if at all I remembered what I used to be. I used makeup to hide the bruises and pulled my curls into an updo.And for a moment, I let myself have hope. I prayed to the Moon Goddess, hoping this would all end.~The Moon Banquet was one of the best places for politics. It was where future alphas were made and new alliances were formed. It was always held on unclaimed land so anyone could arrive except for rogues, but it was always hosted by one alpha.This year, it was Alpha Kaelen."I don't belong here," I muttered to myself when we stepped into the grand hall, hoping Peter didn't hear me.I could feel the stares on us as soon as we walked in. I felt the judgement that came with the looks as well. I was the daughter of the disgraced beta who had been banished from Crimson Wood pack for betraying the former alpha, the father of Alpha Kaelen.It made me wonder Peter wanted me to catch his eyes. After what Peter did to his father, I doubted that Alpha Kaelen would be happy to see us there."Smile," P