Chapter 1
Maya’s POV
Today was the
mating ceremony at the Blue Moon pack. Everyone was dressed to impress, especially the girls who were all excited to find their mates. I felt a tinge of jealousy seeing how beautiful they all looked while I wore the same thing I’d been wearing to any major event for the past 2 years. It was the only decent thing I owned; a blue knee–length dress with faded floral prints.
My name is Maya Parker, and I was a rogue member of the blue moon pack. My parents died when I was young, leaving me in the care of my old and frail uncle who passed away recently. Being a rogue meant no one ever noticed my existence, and it also meant that I could be suffering and no one would ever throw a concerned glance my way.
The mating or rather mate finding ceremony hall was packed to the brim, with chandeliers hanging from the ceilings and some girls even dressed in ball gowns. I felt out of place and decided to stand close to the wall. It was tradition for all wolves staring from the 19yr olds to attend the mating ceremony in order to find their mates within the pack since mating with outsiders was prohibited. I’d almost decided to skip the entire event bui knew I’d be punished if I dared to do so, I wasn’t only 19 year olds that attended, anyone without a mate was mandated to attend each year until they found their mate.
“Look guys, the rogue bitch showed up a familiar voice said, a chill crawled up my spine as I turned to see Britney and her clique of blue eyed and blonde posers, since their hair was dyed and they wore blue contacts just to appear rich and classy.
Do you really think someone like you would find a mate here! Even our omega wolves would want nothing to do with you.” Britney cackled as she high–fived her lackeys.
I usually never responded to their teases, but today felt different. I was about to give them a and footsteps echoed behind me.
“Maya, you made it.” Gelena’s and Bella’s voices echoed behind me.
a piece of my mind when I noticed their smiles faltered.
Gelena was the only child of the Andersons, one of the most influential families in the pack. Normally, a rogue like me wouldn’t be caught dead next to someone of her status, but our unlikely friendship began when she once stood up for me while Britney and her clique made a mess of the place I worked at and tried to pin the damage on me. I became indebted to her and we became the best of friends. Bella was also from another prominem family within the pack, the Jacksons.
Britney and her clique hated Gelena and Bella because they were the true blue eyed and blonde beauties of our pack, and their status made it impossible for them to lay a finger on a strand of their hair.
Britney and her lackeys hissed while Gelena checked herself, pretending like they didn’t exist.
“Do you think Hunter will like my dress?” she asked.
My smile faltered, but I quickly regained my composure before Gelena could notice.
“Yes Gena. I’m sure he will.“1 said, doing my best to hide my sadness.
Hunter was the alpha of our pack. Unfortunately, he was yet to find his mate. It’s why he still participated in the mating ceremony and there was yet to be a luna.
Strawberry blonde hair, grey eyes and a body that never failed to knock the breath off my lungs, Hunter was everything a woman could want and more. I’d fallen in love with him after he saved my life by pushing me away from the path of a speeding car several years ago. Thinking about it now, I doubt he’d even remember the incident since we were only kids back then.
Despite how much my heart yearned for him, I knew there was no way we could ever be together. Men like him only ended up with girls like Gelena or Bella. Even Britney and her lackeys had a better chance, at least they looked better than me with my freckles, brown eyes and dull
colored hair.
Suddenly, the alpha’s voice boomed through the hall, announcing the start of the ceremony. Pack members lined up, each waiting t
their turn to find their destined mate. Gelena giggled and checked through her makeup, Bella rolled her eyes like she’d rather be somewhere else, while I tried my best to ease away my anxiety.
One by one, the members stepped forward, and the air buzzed with excitement and anticipation. I could see the joy on their faces as they found their mates, their lives alzonai to clunge forever. My heart ached with longing, but I forced myself to stay detached. After all, who would want a rogue like me!
As the ceremony progressed, I found myself growing more anxious. What if I really didn’t find a mate? What if Britney was right, and no one wanted me!
Soor, it was Gelena’s turn, and I was standing right behind her, almost choked up with nervousness and anxiety. Gelena schooled her features and walked towards the end of the line where the alpha stood, like a queen ready to seize her throne. People whispered amongst themselves and even began clapping as she made her way towards Hunter. I’d promised myself I’d be happy for my friend if she ended up being mates with the man I loved, but I found myself at the verge of tears. Besides, it was to be expected since she and Hunter were childhood friends,
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Axelena continued to approach Hunter. I looked away, not wanting to watch ham scoop another woman into his arms. I’d known Hunter couldn’t possibly be my mate, it was the single most impossible thing in the universe and yet, it felt like someone was showing a blunt knude through my chest
Just when I expected the hall to empt into a loud celebration, what I heard instead were gasps and whispers. I whipped my head around, confused by the sudden change in the atmosphere. Gelena had stopped walking towards the alpha and now, the alpha was approaching her. As I looked closer, I noticed the alpha’s eyes were trained on me, but why? Wasn’t he supposed to be staring at Gelena-
Suddenly, a scent hit me, so strong and intoxicating that it made my knees weak. My eyes darted around, searching for my mate, wondering why I was suddenly able to perceive his scent when I noticed Alpha Hunter bash past Gelena. Everyone cried out in shock, and I would’ve cried out too, but Hunter’s eyes found mine and held my gare, forcing me into a standstill.
The world seemed to stop as the realization saddenly began to dawn on me, Ohh Goddess, this had to be a dream, or perhaps a silly prank by Brumney. There was no way on god’s green earth that I was Hunter’s mate, no way.
But doubt fled from my mind when Hanter stopped right in front of me, the intoxicating scent so strong now that I almost felt dizzy.
“Mate.” Hunter growled, his touch sending a jolt of electricity through me. His hand snaked around my waist, the other clasped around my hair as he pulled me towards him.
“Mine”
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