tist. I got out of bed and headed straight to the bathroom to wash my face. I sighed at the sight of the new bruises forming on my arms and wrist. I walked into the showe

ed Amelia. I mistakenly poured a little bit of juice on my dad. He quickly slapped me while shouting; "are you blind mutt? You are so stupid and dumb. You couldn't make breakfast early and now you can't even pour a glass of orange juice properly." "I'm sorry, I..," My words were quickly cut short with another slap on my face. "Shut up and clean this up," he said. I quickly ran to the kitchen to get a cloth rag to clean up the mess I made in the dining room. I keep messing things up. This family was kind enough to pick me up from the orphanage and I keep making silly mistakes. Yesterday, I broke one of the window planes while cleaning. Mom was so mad at me and flogged me with a horsewhip. Today, I have made another mistake. "Make me a plate. I'm hungry" said Amelia as she approached the table. "Shouldn't you have your bath first? You will feel much better once you do" I told Amelia. She eyes me up and down and replies; "First of all, who are you to tell me what to do? You have no friends and no life and you want to tell me what to do with mine." She gets up and grabs my hair. "Next time you talk to me like that, I'll tell Dad to take away your art supplies and lock you in the basement for smart talking. Now will you serve me my food or do you want Dad to help you out?" I quickly apologized and set a plate for her. I value my art supplies. Art is my only escape from the harsh reality I'm facing. I can't afford to lose my supplies again. "Amelia, I need you to make plans for the annual ball that's coming up. I want you to find your mate." Mom said as she came down the stairs. "Of course Mom. I can't wait to meet my mate. I am sure I am mated to an alpha of a pack. He will be so strong, handsome, and rich" Amelia replied dreamily, A mate? I know I won't have the privilege of finding a mate. Wolves are only able to meet their mates after they have shifted. I have never shifted before so I don't have the hopes of finding a mate, not like anyone will want me. I am full of bruises and I have not met my wolf yet. "What are yo