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“Different social groups?” I questioned, a deadly calm to my voice.
“Well, of course. Someone like her doesn’t belong with omegas like us. And she definitely isn’t worthy of snagging the good alphas that this school will introduce us to at graduation. Not that I need those introductions, of course.”
Hilary was referring to the fact that she had sponsors for her time here at school. Clearly, Hilary had decided that she would be accepting their claim at graduation.
“Riley deserves as much of an opportunity as any of us here. She is a student, and she earned her way in. We should extend all the benefits of this school to her, carte blanche.”
Hilary’s nose crinkled in distaste. “Of course,youwould think that, what with your bleeding heart for theless fortunate. I’m sure CC just tugged all those heartstrings of yours.”
“CC?”
She grinned cruelly. “Yes, charity case. I thought it was a fitting name.”
I surprised myself when a growl started low in my throat and rumbled out of me.How dare she talk about Riley like that?
“Careful, omega,” Hilary warned. “Your possession is showing.”
I snapped my jaw shut and twisted in my chair to face away from her. I could notstandHilary. Nothing would make me happier than someone putting her in her place. And I would pay huge money for that someone to be me. However, this was not the time. Not during class.
My fury simmered under my skin as the sounds of the surrounding class slid past my ears. I took nothing in. Beside me, I felt Hilary straighten in her chair as the teacher came to her.
“My name is Hilary Lawrence. I grew up with an omega mother and three alpha fathers. None of those useless betas in my family’s pack. Also, I have sponsors and at graduation, I will join Pack Trinity as their omega.”
Several people sucked in their breath at her announcement. Pack Trinity were well known and highly sought after alphas. They had long held the stance that they would never settle for just any omega and that they were happy being without one. Hearing that they had changed their position was going to be monumental news.
“That’s very nice,” the teacher said, ignoring the growing chatter from the class.
“Oh, it’s more thannice,” Hilary asserted. “I really don’t think I need this class anymore, to be honest. I already know what my pack dynamics are going to be. And I know where I’ll fit in.”
“That may be what you think, Ms. Lawrence. However, until you have a bond mark and your alphas decide you don’t need this class, here is where you will stay. What will you do if one of your packmates feels they aren’t receiving adequate attention? Or if they ask to bring another member into the pack?”
Hilary scoffed. “They wouldn’t dare. They know thatI,as the omega, have first and final say as to who can join our pack. And it’s perfect the way it is. We don’t need or want anyone else.”
The teacher looked at her, stunned. “Alright . . . What if they meet a beta and they fall in love?”
“A beta? Really? When they’ll havemeat home? Please.”
Our teacher raised himself to his full height. “Yes, a beta. It’s possible. I am a part of a pack. And several of your classmates mentioned how they have betas within their family pack as well.”
Hilary’s face descended into a condescending pout. “That’s very nice for all of you. I will not be sharing my alphas with anyone. They are mine. I am all they will need.”
Silence sat heavy around the room. No one knew what to say. We all knew Hilary was a judgmental ass at the best of times, but I didn’t think any of us knew just how bad she was until now. She really thought she was gods’ gift to mankind and that everyone would be thrilled to associate with her.
“I don’t know what to say. Our time is almost up, however, so we will continue our introductions next class period. Hilary, I suggest you read up on pack dynamics before our next class. I think you have a lot to learn.”
“Oh, I won’t be here next class. I am heading to the office to have this class removed from my schedule.” She sniffed derisively, then she rose fluidly from her seat and started toward the door. Right at the exit, she turned to look at me, a smirk crossing her face. “Oh, and Storm, I think you should let CC know she really should come to this class. I tried to tell her she needed this one because the best that poor brat could hope for would be a beta-laden pack and a single alpha that feels bad for her.”
With that, she breezed from the room. Her back was ramrod straight, like she hadn’t just sucker punched me in the stomach with her words. She saidwhatto my Riley?
Chapter12
Storm
Irushed from the class and raced over to Heat Expectations. I saw the class filing from the room and I quickly grabbed the attention of someone.
“Hey, did you see Riley Druman in there?”
At her confused expression, I tried to describe her a bit, and she shook her head no and hurried off with her friends. My eyes scanned the crowd of omegas leaving the room and with each one that wasn’t Riley, my stomach plummeted further. If Hilary had said all those things to Riley, I was sure she was hurting, and I needed to find her.
