The Fae Serenade.

I can't help but wonder as I

s squeaking in the cupboards, and I see tons of cockroaches scurrying across the floor. There are even maggots crawling over som

s. I take it without a word. Complaining wouldn't get me anywhere. I'm just a servant. "Time's ticking. I need this place spot

urge to gag. I don't know anything about the party since I don't stay in the main house; I

ir. "A broom is all you need. Why would dirt need gloves to clean dirt? You should be grateful. As Omegas, you and

with a band on my wrist and begin to w

of Eris, a land destroyed nine years ago during the great war of the fall of Eris' wall. The war wiped out more than a million Fae, including our parents. The few survivo

easy for us to blend in. As tradition dictates, any Omega without a wolf by the age of thirteen is taken in as a servant by

l need to make breakfast,"

grime caked up on the floor, though I can

of his friends. They'll be having breakfast at the ho

ince I started at the werewolf academy last year, he's made it his mission to torment me. He's my

chen as fast as I can and

ne, I carry the dishes out to the dining room. I spot my twin brother, Kyle, cleaning the area with Katniss, anothe

smile widens, though his honey brown eyes carry the same weariness I've come to recognize in my own reflec

ns with his hands, his move

verything to help him speak - even consulting some of the most powerf

ched over, scrubbing a bronze statue in silence. She looks exh

ven though he can't speak, his expression says mor

ast night, and I was stuck

tion evident. "Sorry you had to c

I recognize from the academy-his friends, no doubt. Seeing the expression on Adrian's face immediately makes my stomach twist. He has

smirk, then shifts his gaze to me. "You know, Eliana mentioned you've been rather slow lately. But don't worry, I'm

clenching my fists, pretending to be furious by what he said. Kyle doesn't seem to know I'

a mute growing some werewolf balls now?" One of Adrian's

g yourself talk?" I mutter under my b

ich they might as well be. "Careful, Olivia. You wouldn't want to bite off more than you can chew." His g

as I look away. There's no point in arguing with someon

be derogatory, but I really don't mind it. Then he shi

lace a hand on his, silently urging him to stay calm before an outburst. We can't afford t

ings. Kyle and Katniss leave the dining area to clean another area of the house while I remain standing by the dining t

ivi

airs, her two younger brothers - Coll

to her mate. They share a kiss and I'm tempted to roll my eyes, but I

s for the pack h

heir way back from the Pegasus, and since the Alpha king is visi

my heart sinking at the new

ere. Can't you listen? Also, I hate to be interrupted

ing my hands as I try

s also known for being ruthless, especially to anyone that isn't a werewolf or a Lycan. He's notorious for his hatred towards Fae and any magical beings like elves

But the presence of Alpha Sven could mean everything we have done was in vain. We've heard he's got a bit of black magic from his fugitive moth

ing Sven," Eliana continues. "We can't let the Alpha king think we're incapable of hosting. I need every

thing, trying to

eyes boring into me. "What's wrong, Olivia? You are qua

't say much, he's the most reasonable of the bunch at just fifteen. At least he doesn't look down on Omegas, and he's

one in the kitchen," I say, gritting

ere's a bite to his words, and I can sense a sati

ng the plates for everyone, including Eliana's parents and King Sven, the door swing

z and his wife, Luna Karina Katz. Everyone at the table stands immediately, only sitting once the Alphas and Luna are seated. Alpha King Sven's sharp features and piercing dar

Coleman barks at me, a

a glance. I pour a drink from a glass pitcher, but the weight of his gaze makes it hard to focus. My hands tremble as I try to m

e of Cessi-" Lu

ystal white and orange. I kneel to pick up the pieces, my heart racing, but then a sharp pain jolts through

ls up from the wound, but as I gl

ne fre

h the silence, disbelief etched on his face as he s

ep, rich midnight navy blue-draws gasps from those around me. Alpha Coleman has turned red, his wif

ne of Adrian's

edatory grin spreads across his face as he narrows his pierci