The Dragon King and His Runt

THE DAM BURSTS

All day, my family and I had been preparing for the ceremonies tonight and waiting for Isiah and Montego to arrive. Decorating…. Dealing with caterers…setting up the vendors. I just finished speaking with the photographer and videographer to show them where they need to be.

When Faith’s voice roared in my head…..even her mind link is nasally and reminiscent of nails on a chalkboard.

“Where is my dress? I told you to get it steamed and return it to me! I only have an hour to get ready!” She demanded to know.

“First off, I dropped your dress off…as a courtesy. Anything more than that is on you. If you aren’t ready on time, that is not my fault.”, I shouted back through the mind link to her.

“I am your Luna! You will do as I say! Bring me my dress!”, she shouted in her most demanding and annoying voice.

“Again, first off, you are not my Luna. Secondly, I am not your house servant, your royal highness. Get your own damned dress!” I barked back at her.

The scream from Faith to Aunt Sarah is now heard all throughout the packhouse. “Mom! Make Grace bring my dress to me! It's time for me to get dressed!”

My Aunt loves it when my sister calls her mom. My Aunt hollered out, “Grace! Take your sister’s dress to her. She needs to get ready. Stop being difficult!” I came in from the patio…. Looking at my Aunt and said “No!” as I turned back to finish what I was doing.

My Aunt snapped “Why must you always be difficult? Your sister needs your help….. It would only take two whole minutes out of your day!!!”

I grunted, “And why must you always cater to her every whim? She is 22 years old! Not an invalid…. If it only takes two whole minutes, she should be quite capable of fetching the dress herself. I honestly feel like a house servant where she’s concerned.”

My Uncle snapped at me to apologize to my Aunt and take the dress to Faith. Rolling my eyes, I refused to apologize, but I did retrieve the dress. There is only so much disobedience my family allows me. I mind linked my sister Chastity to meet me in Faith’s bedroom. I feel like the BS is about to happen. Therefore, Chastity will act as a happy buffer between the two of us.

I walked into Faith’s room. I hung the slutty red dress on her closet door, just as she walked out of the bathroom….." Good! You’re here! I see telling Daddy has you doing as you’re told. Now, I need you to do my hair…. Or do I have to get Daddy’s attention again?"

I smirked,” I once believed you would outgrow your mean girl mentality…..hoped for it and even prayed for it. I am really starting to give up hope that you will magically learn to be a decent human being! I even feel sorry for your wolf, Mona. She deserves a much better human than you.”

She screeched, “It’s not my fault you have always been jealous of me, YOUR ROYAL DARKNESS!!!! Why? Because I’m prettier, and I’m not a WEAK, PITIFUL RUNT LIKE YOU!!! Because I’m popular? What is it, Grace?” as she walked closer to me.

I doubled over in laughter…. Gripping her shoulders, I spun her around to face the mirror. “Prettier? Sure, if you are into bottle blondes with an anorexic wafer-like appearance! Ms. Casper the Ghost! I love me some me! I will take my curves and my caramel dipped in white chocolate self any day over you. Popular? My friends aren’t followers…. They don’t fear ME!!!! And jealous? Of what, Faith? What have you even accomplished on your own? Don’t say the Luna position because the Moon Goddess gave you that. Faith, you barely graduated from High School, YOU HALFWIT!!!" If looks could kill at that moment I knew I would be dead. That is why I can't stick around.

My Aunt and Chastity chose that moment to barge into her room, “Grace! Stop irritating your sister, this instant! She asks for very little from you. The least you can do is be supportive on her big day! I do not know what has gotten into you lately! Just get out and go get dressed, Grace! Chastity will fix her hair while I do her make-up! You are just so selfish and problematic these days!”, shouted my Aunt Sarah.

I grinned and said,” You are right! She doesn’t ask… ever, actually. She demands! And I am irritating her? That’s rich! Goddess forbid I ever ruffle the feathers of the family’s golden bird. I have been here a whole month doing all the Luna duties and putting together this Ascension Ceremony tonight without even a THANK YOU OR GOOD JOB, GRACE!! Never again, will I allow any of you to treat me like my time is not PRECIOUS OR VALUABLE OR I’M LESS THAN!!”

“YOU are less than, RUNT!! f**k OFF!!”, yelled Faith.

I didn’t even reply. I refuse to shed anymore tears over them. No one corrected her, not even my sister or my Aunt. I stormed into my old bedroom, so glad I had already packed my belongings. My suitcases are ready. On my bed, I laid my gown and my dark denim jumpsuit. I planned to change later. Once, I had shown my face enough at this party and met with Alpha Anderson and Luna Naomi. So, I can drive back the (45) forty-five minutes to my apartment comfortably.

I jumped into a quick shower. Put my own gown on… I quickly flat – ironed my long black hair that reached my butt. I slapped a little bit of make-up on my face and I had just exited my small bedroom.

When from below, I heard my brother yell, “Where is my favorite little sister? I want to see her beautiful smiling face!!”

Promptly, Faith answered back, “ I’m right here, silly brother!”

With Isiah quickly replying,” I know you’re here, Faith! I meant, Grace….. And you know it! I see my cupcake, Chastity! I missed you, Cupcake! Come give me a hug, Cupcake!" walking towards her with open arms.

“I have missed you, too, Big Brother!”, shouted Chastity, walking into his embrace.

My whole face lit up in a huge grin as I raced for the stairs…. Only to falter, when my Aunt snidely remarked,” You know Grace…always dawdling! She has no clue how to be on time!”

“Well, I see short stacks has not changed in that department.”, voiced Alpha Montego, laughing, and I could hear everyone but my brother laughing along with him.

I frowned….no matter how hard I tried…... I would always just be the extra…the kid no one expected.... the unwanted child…yet, here I am! I skipped down the stairs…. Eager to hug my brother…. The only one who’s ever got my back….. MY HERO!!

I yelled,” ISIAH! ISIAH! ISIAH!!” and leaped the last seven (7) steps into his awaiting arms.

I heard my Aunt Sarah say, “Let me look at you good Alpha Montego! You know it’s been (8) eight years since some of us have actually seen you in person!” as they hug each other.

Isiah caught me and spun me around, “I have missed this face, Cool Breeze! Let me look at you!! I love you so much!!”

He placed me on my feet and twirled me around… whistling low…. “You …..are an absolute beauty, Grace!”

I smiled, kissing his cheek. He turned me around, so I could greet Montego.

Our eyes met….. And Luna my wolf mutters “MATE! MATE! MATE!” in my brain and my world began to collapse.

“NO! NO! NO!” He turned and grabbed Faith’s hand…quickly walked away from me. I pulled myself into Isiah’s arms…….

The DAM BURSTS!!!