A/N: Thankoo Sherry x x
Chapter 29
After my conversation with Edward, I went outside to find Edmund, as I was walking through the camp when I saw several men beating up Paul. He was lying in the fetal position on the ground, trying to protect himself as three men booted and punched his body.
There were people all over the camp, just going about their day, ignoring what was happening. There were even children playing a few meters away. What was wrong with these people? Why was no one trying to stop them?
This wasn't right.
I hurried towards the men, determined to use my new found Alphaess powers to put a stop to it.
Jasper managed to intersect me before I got to them. "What are you doing?" He asked, holding his hands up in the air, stopping me from passing him.
"They're hurting him," I hissed. "And no one is stopping them."
"It's their right."
"Their right?" I snarled.
"Paul's been demoted to Omega." Edward had told me that. "Which means he is the lowest member of the pack. When another member gets bored or angry, they have the right to take their frustrations out on him."
"That's barbaric," I said, disgusted.
Jasper shrugged. "He's earned his place. It is what it is. He was put here because of what he has done to you."
"Then I am going to free him from his position," I said, trying to side step Jasper. I wasn't going to have someone continually beaten because of me.
"Please Bella," Jasper begged. "You don't have the authority to change the rankings. If you go over there then you are just going to start trouble within the pack. People are already high-strung over your return." His eyes pleaded with me to listen.
I looked around us. Everyone was staring at me, wondering what was going on. I didn't want to cause any more trouble in the pack for Edward than I already had.
I spun on my heels and stormed back to our den. Jasper was right behind me. Luckily for me Edward was still inside. He looked surprised to see me, especially when he took in the expression on my face. "What's wrong?" he asked, as he jumped to his feet.
"You failed to mention that Omega meant everyone has the right to beat the living daylights out of Paul. That is cruel and harsh. It's inhuman."
"Jasper, leave us," Edward snapped.
Jasper nodded and left the den. When he was gone, Edward turned to me. "I don't know what it is you want me to say, Bella. Yes, it is inhuman, but then again we are not humans. We are wolves. This is what we do. I tried to keep you from this life, but you wouldn't let me. This is what you wanted. This is what you choose."
The room started spinning as I was hit with a another memory …