My Marked Luna (Apphia and Nicholas) novel Chapter 2

Apphia

"Hey, freak, chef is looking for you," Rory, one of my greatest assailants, says. He is evil and once beat me to a pulp because I rejected his advances. He left me in the cold streets, bleeding. I still don't know how I survived that night. I found myself in the hospital the following day. However, I couldn't continue with treatment because I was not allowed any medical care.

" Dickass," I growl.

His eyes flash. Damn, I angered him again. Rory grabs my hair and pushes me against the wall. He raises his fist to punch me, but I kick him in the balls with my knee. He doubles over, cussing at me, and I run to the kitchen.

"Where the fuck were you? Dinner isn't going to make itself!" Jeff shouts as soon as he sets his eyes on me. "We have many dishes to prepare. Alpha Amir, and his daughter, Aya, are coming early to attend young Alpha Duncan's inauguration next week."

I frown at the mention of those two. Alpha Amir is an insufferable, creepy Lycan from a neighboring pack who does business with my father. He is always staring or smirking at me. It makes me uncomfortable. And his daughter is a spoiled bitch who clings to my brother like her life depends on it because Duncan hasn't found his mate yet, and Aya is hoping to be his chosen.

"Apphia, move your ass!" Jeff shouts in my face. I clench my fist and glare at him. "Don't glare at me with those cursed eyes, stupid girl!"

Five hours later, I finished cooking dinner. I made pasta, sausage roll wreaths, potato wedges, chicken wings, and desserts. I managed to sneak in some bites carefully so that no one saw me. I ate slowly, savoring the taste as it would be my only meal.

A few minutes later, the beta female, Nancy, enters the kitchen. She is pretty with long dark hair and brown eyes. Nancy has a grimace on her face as she inspects what I made for dinner. I remember when she was kind to me. She'd give me ice cream or take me to the playground even if Mom said no. Her eyes, once filled with love for me, are full of disdain.

"Bring out the food in ten minutes, and leave the hall quietly," Nancy snarls and leaves the kitchen.

As she said, I take the food to the dining hall with the help of omegas. Many pairs of eyes land on me as they are already sitting. Some members glare at me while others smirk or ignore me.

"Wine, young lady," Alpha Amir, sitting at the other end of the long table, raises his empty glass. He can see the fear in my gaze and is enjoying it, smirking as if recalling a private joke. I slowly go to him and pour his wine. I stiffen when I feel his large hand grab my ass. I shiver and get away from his touch, feeling disgusted.

" If you continue to touch me. I will make a scene and scream pedophile," I hiss quietly. I was not bluffing, and he knew that well. Amir glared at me with venom, and I smirked, daring him. He grumbles something under his breath about needing to be taught obedience and drains his wine. I make a refill for him and stand aside.

"Apphia, you know I'm allergic to mushrooms!" Aya shrieks, pushing the plate of pasta away, "You're so worthless. How are you even allowed to cook!"

"Sorry. I'll take the plate away," I smile sarcastically. I grab the plate of pasta to take away when I 'accidentally' spilled all its contents on her chic white dress. Aya screams and gets to her feet, slapping me hard and shoving me to the ground.

" You ruined my dress, freak!"

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