The Chosen Omega

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on into the Noctem Lunae Academy. Her eyes are filled with tears, and she looks like sh

h. Just last month, we had to take her to the healer because she fainted after raging at my older broth

o see the light in her eyes dim. "Remember, I'm an Omega. We don't get into Noctem

iling her nails for the dance tonight. A dance we're all meant to attend. It's the last Harvest Moon of t

ed before. Even when she was yelling at Corey, she didn't look like this. "This is an official letter. Why would they make such

Omegas never pass it because we're not strong enough. In com

th unshed tears. "You passed it. Don't you see, Lil

move into the packhouse with you when you win the competition and Alpha Cadeon's h

like that!" I scold her. "J

and she searches my eyes. The tenderness in them melts my heart. "You have

this festival all year! Is it fair for me to

does that. "This is the truth. From tomorrow onward, you'll be known as the first Omega to ever make it into that place. Do you und

m the other side of t

re you, and you're one of the best people I know. Of course, you could be Luna. You're generous. Kind.

er gently. "It's what the Alphas

her seat and makes her way toward us. Her bright red hair isn't very common, especially in

when they meet Lilieth

ly. "It's clearly a mistake. We should just tear that page up and mo

teps closer to me and says in a low voice, "See? That's exactly what you're

ry girl would dream about becoming Luna. I was a part of those girls, too. But after realizing that our reality was different, of course, I had to abandon those hopes

us, and it isn't fair.

n't gettin

ve to abandon my post as an inter

u'll always have the chance to come back and restart. But entering the academy? That's a once-in-a-lifetime oppo

elivered this morning, I feel somewhat hopeful. She's right. I'll learn

be val

my shoulder. "Exciting, huh? Oh, Li

" I say befor

l of you. Corey...he'll come around. He'll return to his senses. He'l

om," I whisper,

her and keep a steady job," she adds. "They'll end up alright

t with tears and her voice is low. "Don't let anyone ever tell you

Mom,"

and heads into the small room I've always shared with Anice. "I know you

against the doorframe. "I really want to g

ou're above a

"that's not ho

adly. "You're right. That's why you got in and I

shake my hea

t? We have an early start tomorrow. We'll ask the Mangroves for the

efore we start packing my bags, preparing

I'll go and that this will change my life. I still hav

e'll see