The Exception

Chapter 5

*Josh POV*

I walked away. Yeah, I know that was rude, but I just couldn't take it. Just the sight of her took me to a place I didn't want to be. Not to mention that smell, which got stronger as she got closer.

'Well, I guess I know her name now.' I thought.

Selena. A beautiful name really. It's almost...calming.

I shook my head. 'I can't... I have to concentrate. I...I have to focus...'

I walked towards the pond and sat down towards the edge, trying to clear my mind once again.

I tossed a stone into the pond. I sighed and picked up another one when I heard Alpha Jordan begin to talk. I figured I probably should go back now. I jogged to the door, and waited for the opportunity to slip in without interrupting his speech. As I drew closer to the door, I heard only the last part of his speech.

"...usher in these members and accept them as our own." He finished.

As soon as I heard the applause, I slipped in and sat at my table next to Tyler.

"About time you made it back." He commented.

"Shut up." I said lightly.

Tyler tried to suppress a smile as I focused in more on Alpha Jordan.

"...Tyler Davis." He stood as every one applauded him.

At that moment, it made me realize something. This will be my new pack...I may be leaving my family, but I'll always have my name. And because of my name, even though I have done nothing, I have to build past my family's reputation. I know the other members in this pack may not accept me but I have to earn their trust somehow.

As he called my name I stood. Not ashamed as I probably should be, but proud for taking the right steps. I could feel Selena's eyes on me. I turned to look at her but as soon as I did, she looked away.

'Wow...I didn't think that would actually hurt me...' I thought.

We soon sat down and Alpha Jordan dismissed us to get our food first and then the Alpha and Beta's families. Everyone else would just fall in behind. When I saw the Alpha's family stand up and get in line, I then saw the beta stand along with his family. I then noticed that Selena was getting in line with them as well.

'And she's the Beta's daughter.'

Tyler nudged me slightly, "Come on man. The line's moving"

I quickly snapped out of it and grabbed a plate.

*Selena POV*

After I was introduced to the initiates that were already there, I walked around until I saw that Jake and Nicole were sitting at a table within view of the initiates' table.

"Hey girl!" Nicole exclaimed.

"Hey!" I said back.

Nicole was wearing a nice green dress with white open toed heels. It went well with her red hair.