Chapter 2 Joshua Quinn

• Naomi's POV:
• When the werewolf delivery man handed me the acceptance letter, I was so stunned that I couldn't speak.
• Even the restaurant manager, who had been berating me non-stop, fell silent and stared at the envelope in disbelief.
• "You actually got accepted to Werewolf Ivy League University?"
• All the werewolf coworkers and customers who had been mocking me now watched curiously, urging me to open the letter.
• I wiped my hands on my apron several times before carefully tearing it open with my trembling hands.
• Tears welled up in my eyes when I saw the bold words "Werewolf Ivy League University Admission Letter."
• I was no longer the worthless failure my father had always called me. I had worked hard and earned my way into Werewolf Ivy League University!
• "Gosh! She actually got into Werewolf Ivy League University! That's the top werewolf academy in North Merstone!"
• "She's the first from the Bluemoon Pack to be accepted, right? Wow, who would've thought she was a genius!"
• "As expected from the Alpha's daughter! She's amazing."
• The same werewolves who once looked down on me now changed their tone the moment they saw the acceptance letter. They were congratulating me with respect now.
• This was how everything worked in the werewolf world.
• You would be respected if you were strong and you would be treated like a sinner if you were weak.
• I read the letter over and over, making sure I wasn't dreaming. The moment I confirmed it was real, I couldn't wait to get home and share the news with my father.
• I had endured all the scorn, all the mistreatment, because I wanted him to see my efforts, to finally give me even the smallest amount of fatherly love.
• Now, I could proudly tell him—
• His eldest daughter wasn't worthless. I wasn't his shame. I could be his pride!
• "Manager, I'd like to take some time off to go home ... "
• "Of course, Darling! Go home and tell Alpha the good news. And give him my regards while you're at it."
• The manager's eyes no longer held any contempt for me. All I could see was pure respect.
• After thanking the manager, I quickly took off my apron and ran all the way home while clutching the acceptance letter tightly.
• My heart was pounding with excitement and joy like never before.
• Faster, run faster! Dad will be so happy when he hears the news!
• I ran with all my strength, and in just ten minutes, I saw the familiar sight of our family's villa in the distance.
• Even though I was still around three thousand feet away, I could already hear voices coming from inside.
• I hadn't awakened my wolf yet, but my hearing was sharp enough to pick up the conversation.
• It was my Alpha father, Tyler Northcutt, and he seemed to be on the phone.
• "Honorable Beta of the Snowmoon Pack, tomorrow is your 60th birthday ... "
• Snowmoon Pack's Beta? Was Dad talking to Joshua?
• I instinctively slowed my steps.
• Snowmoon Pack was our neighboring pack, and their beta was Joshua Quinn.
• My father always treated Joshua with great respect as the Snowmoon Pack was much larger and stronger than the Bluemoon Pack.
• And Joshua, as their Beta, was possibly just as powerful as my father.
• Though Joshua was strong, he had a terrible reputation among female werewolves.
• After his fated mate died, not only was he unbothered, but he quickly mated with six young female werewolves in succession.
• He was known to be unfaithful and had cruel kinks. Rumor had it that each of his mates had died under his torture.
• Now his seventh mate had just died, and he was on the hunt for his eighth.
• I wondered why my father would associate with someone so immoral.
• As I frowned, I heard his next words loud and clear.
• "I know you're looking for a new mate. My daughter, Naomi, just turned 18. She's unmated, and she's a virgin. I'll give her to you as your new mate, a gift from Bluemoon Pack to honor your birthday ... "
• Boom—
• I was so stunned that I couldn't move upon hearing that.
• Dad was going to give me to Joshua as his mate?
• That was no different from a death sentence!
• The joy I had felt moments ago now seemed like a cruel joke.
• I stood there gripping the acceptance letter in my hand, unable to move, as I listened to my father continue flattering Joshua.
• "Naomi may be a weakling who hasn't even awakened her wolf, but she'd be honored to be your mate. Just don't find her unworthy ...
• "Don't worry, even if she refuses, I'll tie her up and deliver her to you. She won't ruin your mating ceremony tomorrow.
• "Alright, I'll send her over tonight so you can bond. The alliance between Bluemoon Pack and Snowmoon Pack will rest in your hands ... "
• My father hung up the phone with a satisfied chuckle, pleased with the deal he had just struck. He had offered me up as a bargaining chip to secure an alliance between our packs.
• It was suffocating.
• Even though I hadn't yet awakened my wolf, and I had disappointed my Alpha father, I was still his daughter! How could he do this to me?
• I didn't have time to process the shock before I heard my father sending people to the restaurant to fetch me, planning to deliver me to Joshua tonight.
• My heart raced in panic, and only one thought filled my mind.
• Run. I had to run!
• I was only 18 and I had just received my acceptance letter to Werewolf Ivy League University. My life was only beginning.
• I couldn't let my father hand me over to a monster like Joshua. I had to live!