Capítulo 5: A little theft

After four months~~~

VALENCIA'S POV

"Where did she go?"

"I don't know. She was so fast that I couldn't see a thing,"

"Quickly, you go that way, and I will go this way,"

"Did you find her?"

"Not yet,"

"Damn it! This is the seventh time this has happened!"

The voice of the two men along with their hurried footsteps as they talked about finding someone, echoed in the area.

Who am I kidding? They were looking for me only.

I smiled cunningly as I looked at the food in my hand, unapologetically and shamelessly happy about my little theft.

'I can't believe you are happy with this little thing and used my powers for this kind of work,' My conscience interrupted, and I scoffed at it.

'What kind of powers? It's a shameful thing that I am making good use of,' I grinned proud of myself as I looked behind the tree to see if they left.

"I am not going back without finding her today. There is a limit to everything. Do you think I liked hearing words like incapable and worthless when I am one of the strongest members in the pack?"

That man, probably the one who had seen me stealing the packet of food first, said.

I looked at the food in my hand and pressed my lips into a thin line, feeling troubled.

This food was only enough to last me for tonight. I will have to steal again tomorrow to fill up my stomach.

A tired sigh escaped my lips.

'There is still some time, Valencia. Quickly contact someone from the council. You have humiliated me enough. If we got caught, I can't even imagine what kind of laughing stock you would make me into,' My conscience interrupted again, and I rolled my eyes.

'As you can see, that's not happening anytime soon. For the umpteenth time, do you really think the council will help and favor me? It was okay until I was a pack member. Now I am nothing more than a rogue lantern who rejected an Alpha,' I scoffed, moving my hand through my hair before tying my hair as I prepared myself to run again.

'But how would you know if you don't even try?' My conscience asked.

'Shut up and let me work in peace. You are not the one working here,' I retorted.

Now you guys must be confused as to why I keep talking to myself in the name of conscience, and how the heck my conscience is so sarcastic towards me.

Well, after I rejected Alpha Tyler that night and became the first omega and lantern to reject an Alpha mate, something even more drastic and unbelievable happened after I exited the pack.

I transitioned.

Yes, I transitioned. However, it wasn't in a wolf that I transitioned. I transitioned into-

"Leave it, Cole. Let's just go and report it to the authorities in the theft sections," One of the men trying to look for me said.

"Yeah? And what am I going to report? This is the seventh freaking time! Should I just go and say a freaking CAT stole my food packet again, and that to be from right in front of me? And I was chasing her but couldn't find where the hell did it go?" Cole said, and I smiled, unapologetically.

You guys heard it right.

The thing I transitioned into was not a wolf, but a cat.

Honestly, I am happy that I left the pack.

Just imagine their horror when they would've found out about it. I was okay with having no wolf, but can a werewolf really turn into a cat? A completely different species?

'Hey, there is a reason behind that,' My conscience said, my conscience who calls herself my wolf.

Oh, and she has a name too. She calls herself Aurora.

'I am indeed your wolf!' Aurora shouted at me, and I rolled my eyes at her.

There she goes again.

With a sigh, I picked up a random stone and threw it in another direction to distract them before I started running again.

After running for some time when I was sure no one was following me, I finally breathed a sigh of relief and looked at the food.

I was temporarily staying in an abandoned wooden house near the river.

It was the eighth theft in a week, and it was clear I needed to move out again. That was the most I could go without being caught.

That's how I have been surviving for the last four months.

Life is tough and gaining food is even tougher, I admit, but it is far better than that humiliating free food.

I don't always steal…

'Really?' Aurora rolled her eyes at me, making me sigh.

Okay. Who am I kidding? In fear that some pack would catch me and kill me in the name of being a rogue, I haven't dared to go too close to any city.

I steal my necessities from here and there. But I have my morals intact.

When it comes to the packs, I always steal food only. The money and other necessities are taken care of by stealing from other rogues.

That has become my favorite pastime these days. There were times when I was terribly wounded, but some rogues helped me too, making me believe not all rogues were bad.

I have been offered a place in rogue pacts before, but can I really live in a pact with my secret?

Who will accept a werewolf that mysteriously turns into a cat?

It was mocking even to me, let alone to others.

As I was eating my food in silence after washing my hands in the river, my senses immediately became alert when I heard some commotion outside.

It was just the rustling of leaves, but after living in the forests for so long, I knew this wasn't normal.

Someone was here. And it wasn't just one person.

Well, if this wasn't just great timing. I looked at my leftover food dejectedly.

I stood from my place, wiping my hands on her napkin (Yes, I stole the napkins too. A cat can steal anything) before I went out to see who it was.

Since it was a Noman's land, I was sure the pack members wouldn't come here to hurt me because according to laws, they couldn't hurt the rogues in these lands until the rogue had directly offended them. Besides, can they really recognize that the cat was me? Pfftt. Obviously no.

Seeing the three rogues standing in front of me, I felt the sudden urge to roll my eyes.

"Brother, look. I told you we should go alongside the river. Not only did we find a place to spend our night, but we also found beauty to spend our night with," one of the rogues said, and the other two chuckled at the pathetic words while I just looked at them up and down.

"I am in no mood for any kind of fighting. Just get lost," I said.

"Are you looking down on us, woman? How dare you?!"

"Some rogue she-wolves really think they are all that just by surviving in the wild for a couple of days,"

"It's okay. We will teach her a great lesson,"

The rogues started speaking one by one, and I just stood there, watching them speak about me.

Well, I wasn't planning on attacking until they did something.

"We have found this place suitable, and I can smell some food too. It's all beneficial for you to let us in and have us our way. Do you really think you can fight us three? We will only take one turn each and be as gentle as we can. It's better than being killed. The deal is fair," the rogue said.

I didn't know what dirt really goes inside some men's minds.

A fair deal? They were offering to rape me gently and expected me to accept it thinking that it was the easy way out since living was more important?

I scoffed.

In that case…

"I will take one kidney out from each of your bodies so that I can sell it in her black market which will help me and even you guys last for quite some time. I promise I will be as gentle as I can be. Will you allow it?" I asked, and the anger in their eyes was a clear indication they didn't like my suggestion.

I was the same rogue who rejected my mate for my self-respect, who did they think they were?

"Leave it, brother. Who wants to be gentle? Some b*tches deserve it rough only," The rogue said before he rushed towards me in anger, raising his fist towards me, but before he could I pulled out the sharp pointed stick from my behind and plunged it straight into his neck.

The blood immediately splattered on the side as the rogue screamed in agony.

"Brother!"

"You b*tch!" The two rogues attacked me.

I crouched down as soon as the second rogue raised his fists at me, plunging the other stick into his abdomen before dodging the kick from the third rogue.

"Take it, you b*tch,"

The cold slap landed on the nape of my neck, and I almost stumbled forward, feeling my head ring because of the hit. He was quite faster than the other rogues, and I gritted my teeth before throwing my stick towards him when he was about to punch him, the sharp stick immediately going straight through his chest, making him pause mid-actions.

These sticks wouldn't have affected them much, but the concentrated wolfsbane they were laced in would definitely kill them slowly.

"Let's see how much money you have?" I shamelessly pulled out their wallets, throwing the wallets back on their faces for their identity, stuffing the dollar bills in my pocket.

I sighed and was about to walk back into the house when I felt something sharp pressed on my back, making me freeze in my place.

"Caught you. You have become quite a killer, haven't you?" The man behind me whispered, and I gulped.

"D-Dylan?" I stuttered as I tried to turn around, but he pressed the dagger harder into my back, making me wince slightly.

"Don't try to be smart with me, rogue," He said, and I gritted my teeth.

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Capítulo 6: Living with Humans

AFTER 6 MONTHS~~~

VALENCIA'S POV

"Cia, you got a parcel in your name again," Angela shouted from the hall, and I frowned while making the last stroke on my painting, adding a little shade to the side to make the shadow of the tree.

"Any name?" I asked Angela, who just like always barged into my room with a sheepish smile on her face.

I swear she has won me over with just her smile. If it had been anyone else entering my room without knocking, I would've really seen to it they learned their lesson.

"What are you painting?" Angela walked to my canvas while I looked at the parcel she had in hand.

There was no name on it once again.

And I didn't need anyone to tell me who it belonged to.

I walked to the balcony to open the parcel, ensuring I closed the door so that Angela didn't come around peeking at the letter once again.

"Val,

First, let me tell you, this is going to be a long letter. Open the gift later.

How have you been? Sorry, I couldn't come to check up on you this time again. I will be coming soon though. I haven't heard of any of your mischievous activities at your University recently. It means you are adjusting well among humans like I had guessed.

Now do me a favor, keep staying like this. I have already asked Dad about the transfer program at your University, and you will be transferred to the University sponsored by the council in your second year.

Keep acting cute and like a human for these 6 months too. You will be able to do that, right? Dad says hi and asks if you want some pocket money. Yeah, we know you are earning through your hard work but still….

The last report you sent about the rogues was well received by the council members, and Marcus wants to appeal to enhance your perks as the council's official spy. Poor guy still doesn't know it was you who made the report.

We have suppressed the news. No one knows about you. Would you be down for a spying mission? It's near your place and you won't have to go anywhere. Do let me know through another letter.

It would've been better if I could get your number. This letter thing is really risky.

Anyway, take care and eat healthy. I hope you are not stealing food anymore and being a nuisance to the alphas.

Love you,

Your crush,"

The letter brought a smile to my face before I pulled out the lighter from my pocket and burnt it.

No, I don't smoke. I keep a lighter, well, just because it keeps in handy sometimes, just like the three wolfsbane daggers that I still keep by my side just in case.

"Cia, what are you hiding from me? Is it a love letter again?" Angela asked, banging the balcony door softly as she watched me burn the letter again.

I smiled and shook my head at her before opening the so-called gift from Uncle Jonathan.

It was a beautiful pair of raindrop earrings.

That day after Dylan found me, the first thing he did was smack my head and ask me why I didn't go looking for them.

When I expressed my concern about being a rogue and rejecting an Alpha that was highly frowned upon as she-wolves are still expected to bear all the humiliation and stay true to their bonds in this modern world, Dylan only had one thing to say.

"If it were in my hands, I would keep you in the council in a heartbeat. But I don't want people to think I am taking advantage of the situation and you rejected your alpha mate because of me. So let's give it some time,"

Yes. That was the only thing he said before he literally kidnapped me and took me to the cottage that belonged to the council chambers.

I got quite a scolding from Uncle Jonathan.

I didn't want to live in any packs, unsure how they would treat me after knowing my secret, and that's why only Uncle Jonathan and Dylan knew about it.

I came here to live among humans, studying in an all-human University.

I was their unofficial worker too and only three people knew about me so far in the council.

Uncle Jonathan, Dylan, and Marcus (who still don't know who V is).

"Cia, we are getting late for the classes already. Let's go," Angela said, and I opened the balcony door.

She eyed the gift in my hand immediately.

"Is it your secret lover? You already burnt the letter. Tell me it's true," She beamed at me, truly invested in the lies I told her as I gave the gift to her.

Angela was a human, just like her boyfriend and everyone near me here, and had no idea about supernatural species like werewolves.

That was why whenever I received a letter from the council under no name, I just told them it was someone who had been writing to me for quite some time, and I didn't even know who that was.

Yes. I was breaking laws by living among humans, but who cares? It wasn't my fault that the werewolves couldn't accept me. I had a full right to live in a society that would accept me as it was, without bullying me.

There were times when I met quite a few werewolves in this area too, but they couldn't recognise my scent.

'The pendant in your neck won't protect you for the rest of your life,' Aurora reminded me, and I rolled my eyes at her for bursting my happy bubble.

She was right. The reason no one could find out about me for the last six months was because of the scent pendant on my neck that hides my scent and lets me adapt to the scent of the environment I am in.

"Babe, are you ready?" Casper rushed to our room before attacking Angela into a bear hug, making me smile as I looked at the couple.

"Hey, no boys allowed inside the house," I wriggled my brows at Angela, who blushed hard.

"Hi, Cia," Casper walked to me with his open arms, making me widen my eyes as I dodged his hug.

"Hehe, come to your brother from another mother," Casper teased me, knowing all too well how much I hate people invading my personal space.

"I swear if you needed me, Casper, I would steal your girlfriend and run far away," I threatened as I distanced myself and stood behind the couch just in case.

Casper looked at Angela who didn't look like she had any problems with my arrangements.

"I don't doubt that," he said before he kissed the corner of her lips.

"What's this, babe?" He asked, his gaze shifting to me.

"Yeah yeah, I got a lover on the loose, now can we leave?" I asked, my mind going to what Dylan asked me.

Should I really take this opportunity to make more money?

'Yes, make more money. I want a luxurious life,' My materialistic Aurora said, and I sighed.

"Are you sure we don't need to report it? I mean, it can be a stalker with some ill intentions for all we know. And not all stalkers are romantic husband material," Casper said, the last line directed to Angela who is a little too infatuated with stalker stories and is a big fan of dark romance.

"I got it covered. Don't worry about it. I kind of have an idea who it is. I am just waiting for that person to reveal themselves and make a move," I smiled, making them grin back at me.

"By the way, Angela, do you know that an audit check will happen soon? We don't know who will come from the founders, but the dean is quite serious about it," Casper talked to his girlfriend, making me press my lips into a thin line as he shifted his gaze to me.

I knew where he was going. Staying out of trouble didn't mean I was the best student in the University.

You can say that the addition of half of the class's demerit points was on my name alone, and a few more would land me in deep trouble.

"Ohh, it's decided just some random founder's secretaries of the University would be arriving with his audit team," Angela said as she read the post, and I hummed.

Well, who cares? It's not like they can catch me. I'll just take a leave for the said lectures like I always do when this audit happens.

I mean, I know they can't smell me because of my scent, but it's better to be safe than sorry, right?

"Guys, you know what? I actually feel my stomach aching terribly. I'll have to return to the room," I said, ready to leave when Angela held my hand.

"Unfortunately, the dean says that there will be 50 points of demerits, and 100 deductions in internal marking if anyone is absent," Angela said, and I furrowed my eyes in frustration.

Seriously? Uhhh, why was this day starting in annoying terms?

"By the way, Cia, what did you decide about the gig I told you about? I showed your paintings to the man, and he was quite fond of them. I think he wants to buy some of your work," Casper said, and I hummed.

"Did you mention that I am not down for a meeting? I don't want anyone to know who I am or my name," I asked.

"Don't worry. I will be your dealer. All I need is one trip in return. You know Angela's mom will let her go on the trip only if you are coming," Casper looked at me with puppy eyes, and I rolled my eyes before humming.

'Valencia, let's move out of here,' Aurora suddenly said, and I furrowed my brows at her sudden concerned voice.

'What happened, Aurora? Do you smell some cat food?' I joked, but when I didn't hear any response from the other side, I knew it was serious.

'What's wrong?' I asked her.

'I don't know but my instincts strongly tell me that we shouldn't be here. Let's go inside the class already. I don't feel good. Like something bad is about to happen,' Aurora said, and I hummed, listening to her this time.

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