"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you have to know for sure."
- Oprah Winfrey

"Come On Kiara let's go I don't want you to get beaten with a belt again." Joy cried out.

"I'm coming just let me get dressed for school, you girls go do the same." I yelled back at them.

I got up from my bed, if you can even call it that, it was basically a broken mattress with 1 thin sheet. After that incident I was thrown in the attic with my sisters' and we all have to share the "cover" and deal with the cold ass air. I went into the bathroom and got ready for a shower. I love ocean scented body wash. It reminds me of my parents and how they love the beach. My goodness I'm crying again...I got out of the tub and dried off. I went to the closet and put on this normal black champion shirt, black ripped jeans, black shoes, sliver watch, and an IPhone no one knows I have.

I pay for my own stuff, I dont bother asking for any supplies because I know I'll be ignored. Boxing has been my main source of income for the 3 of us. By the end of the weekends I mostly end up with many deep cut scars it's hard to figure out if they hurt at all.

"Good morning sis!!" Joy and Lovely ran into the room excitedly.

"Good morning girls." I said giving them a hug, they make my day.

An actual smile which I haven't shown in a long time, appears when I'm with my girls. Then I look at their school clothes and discomfort washes over me. I wish I had more money to take care of them. Their clothes are cute too plain for them. I wish they had more clothes for their age.

I will have some more money tomorrow because the inheritance our parents left us is only to be given to us when I'm 17.

"Girls go downstairs in the kitchen and make sure no one sees you imma come in a minute to make breakfast."

They ran down the attic so fast letting me know I made some good ass food. I went in the bathroom to look at myself and fix my hair, and I got to say I look a mess. I mean I look beautiful I just never FELT beautiful, because I've been put down so many times for how I look. With my Caramel brown skin tone, my big curly hair and blue eyes, also to the fact I've haven't shifted yet I get looked at like I'm crazy. Even though my siblings have the same skin tone and Jordan and Joy have the same eye color as me. Along with Trey having the similar trait of one blue and brown eye as Lovely. I feel more strange than them. I take one more look at my broken mirror, sigh, then go downstairs to prepare for another hellish day. First I made some bacon,eggs,pancakes, and cinnamon rolls.

When I was done making the breakfast I made my sisters' their plates and told them to stay in the kitchen while eating, they understood for if they leave the kitchen the Alpha and Luna would make them watch everyone eat and they eat last which would make them late for school. Regardless of the consequences I'd be damned if I don't feed them first.

I set the table and rung the bell to let everyone know I'm done setting the table so they can eat. You know living in a pack of over 900 people you would expect them to say "thank you for cooking my food" or "good morning." Some time of acknowledgement, right?

"Move out the way!!" I hear as someone roughly pokes me arm.

I rolled my eyes but moved to the side as Riley walked past me and towards a plate.

My cousin Keva comes behind her and shoved past me. Causing me to bump into the nearby wall.

"I thought she said move!"

Snickering and chuckles filled the room, even from my eldest brothers who snickered looking directly at me. Wanting a reaction from me is something they should least expect, cause I don't give 2 shits.

"Quiet!!"

A bellow was heard above above stairs.. Everyone quiets down and bows in submission when the Alpha, Luna, and the their heirs come downstairs. And honestly? The twins are attractive... physically. I mean with muscular toned body, charming eyes and smile, even for 18 year olds they attract women older than them.  But they aren't my main concern. Mainly it's my Aunt who's walking down the stairs behind her husband with a glint in her eyes I feel makes me anxious.

"Alpha Miles!" My Aunt yelled as everyone sat down at the breakfast table. The room us quietly tense as many watch the seen.

"What is it Meria that you have to yell so early?"

Alpha Miles gazed at her sharply.

"I've been looking for my nieces since this morning. But I've haven't seen them this morning do you or anyone in here know where they are??"

I swear my heart was in my throat when everyone's attention focused on me. They know I have a habit of rebelling, especially when it comes to my sisters.

Luna Stella looks at me sternly.

"Black girl, have you seen your other little bastards?"

And I swear If I wasn't worried about my sisters' I would have literally slapped her for calling them bastards, like bitch you don't want to start with me hun!

I was thinking of an excuse when Kadin sneered silently.

"Her nor her sisters aren't even supposed to be in here."

I heard Cody give a slight whisper. "This shit ain't nothing but charity work."

"What?"

I turned around as he said those words. Me and my sisters aren't no damn charity work. The hell he think he is sitting in my face thinking I'll take that.

Cody's attention shifted to me slightly but rolled his eyes and ignored me. But that didnt stop Kadin blazing his eyes at me.

"Aren't you supposed to be cleaning the kitchen? Why you are still here?"

I felt irritation fill up my veins. They just constantly ordering me around like Im supposed to not get mad at they shit. Stroling over I stood in his face.

"Who's gonna make me?"

Kadin stood up, as he did his height towered over me but that ain't make me afraid but even more excited even.

"Kiara...I dont think you would want me to move you."

Kadin said this, but as he did a small shiver filled my spine as I stared into his forest green eyes which were blazing with an unknown fiery emotion.

The atmosphere became more stiff as many watched the scene. Keva stood up and started talking to me. Like bitch I don't fuck with your traitor ass.

"Kiara sit your dumba-

"Bitch ain't no one talking to you and your loose elastic pussy! You wanna play superwoman to them like they need your irrelevant ass to stand up for them! No one was even looking in your damn direction! Bitch pipe down and sit your goofy ass down!"

Bitch irk every last one of my nerves. Like damn no one was even dealing with your ass, your opinion isn't even needed. Hoe looking like a whole clown.

I felt a strong pull on my low ponytail.  Turning around bare hands clasped around my throat as Alpha Miles eyes became furious.

"Where is your damn younger sisters?!"

"We're here Alpha Miles."

The girls bowed as they came through the door. Most likely came out the back door to sneak out the kitchen.

As Alpha Miles finally let go of my sore throat. Coughing roughly I chuckled.

"Pathetic."

SLAP!!

My face felt swollen and uncomfortable. Touching it I looked up to see Keva glaring at me while h I ding her wrist.

"Know your place."

Smiling I fixed my ponytail and wiped my bloodstained lip.

"After I teach you yours."

"Kiara, leave Keva alone!"

My eldest brother, Jordan, said as he stood up and placed his plate on the counter.

"You owe her an apology."

I scoffed. "And what about her slapping your blood sister?"

"After what you did? Blood don't seemt o run deep enough."

"Trey- shut up!"

I glared at Trey my second older brother who just seems to do nothing but talk shit. Rolling his eyes he shrugged.

"Take those kids to school, if they late its not our problem."

I bit my lip at how nonchalant they are to their younger siblings. But screw them, I got this in the bag.

"Here put on yall jackets."

I handed the girls their jackets as we left the packhouse.