Weakness

Julianna's POV.

I always thought life would be different when I came of age. Always had this mental image of my grown-up years; a lovely lady with the perfect body, living in a peaceful life, having enough to carry on each day. A mate wasn't really an option, because finding a mate in this era was like passing a camel through the needle eye.My breed didn't make it any easier as being an Omega put me at the bottom of any bride list; I'll be lucky if I ever find one.

It would be my 22nd birthday next week and all my dreams of a lovely life seemed like a fantasy that would stay forever in my head and.....

" Ah!.." I was interrupted from my sad thoughts as I pricked my index finger against a thorn in the rose bush.

" What is it?!" a voice, which was obviously my step mom's called out.

I whimpered as I put my finger in my mouth to stop the blood from flowing out " N..Nothing ma" I replied.

Damn it! Curse this body of mine for being so weak. I furiously rubbed my finger against my apron. It was just a small prick but it hurt like hell.

" I don't care what is it, as afar as you do not spoil my bouquet ". my step sister's voice could be heard from behind. " It all has to be perfect"

Chuckles could be heard from behind. Those two!

I tied my long brown hair in a ponytail and stepped out from behind the bush.

" I am done ma" I declared

Madam Gladys ignored me." Its a pity that the joy can only be felt on this side. Now, not everyone can be so lucky to be a nominee on the Alpha Lord's bride list"

Laura, my step sister let out a smirk.

" Yes it is mum" she echoed after her mother "Life can be so unfair. right?. Such a pity that you have to be left in such a messy state, which of course you deserve" She looked at me, a mocking smile on her lips, as if expecting a response.

I ignored her as usual. Being used to the insults and bad mouthing,I didn't give a damn about what they said about me.

Laura stood up. " Julianna, Am sure your useless mother, where ever she is would cry her eyes out when she sees you. You're gradually on the journey of being a lone wolf. I dont really blame you though, her early death made you into this failure that you are. And that was a reward for all her bad deeds "she lashed out scornfully.

That was the height of it!.

I dropped the basket on the floor as I faced her. I can endure any insult made at me, but speaking trash about my mum would not be accepted.

" Take it back!"