Five

Chapter 5

Lucianna’s POV

I watched as the other girls move in the middle of the hall, then one of the guys will move forward, almost like a wild animal, and starts to put their claim to their fated ones neck. The way the men growls the word ‘Mine’ made my knees tremble with excitement. I can’t wait to hear my mate say it!

“The Shadow pack’s Alpha is a hottie! It’s too bad we didn’t get to see him!” said a girl who rode the van with me.

What now? Are they gonna keep throwing blades at me? So what if the Alpha looks good? It’s not like they still can drool over him when they meet their own mate.

Argh. They start to sound pathetic in my ears! It’s almost unbearable that I can’t stop frowning!

“Oh, yes! I heard the girls from the front talked about how mighty he is!”

“Second strongest Alpha of the North, I wonder how he looks like!”

“If it ain’t because of that bitch who came last…”

I decided to just hum and focus on what’s happening in front of us. These girls won’t stop blaming me for a while, I’m sure.

It’s not like they won’t see the Alpha for the closing remarks, duh! They will be a part of this pack when they find their mate, too! Why whine over this small thing like they will never see the Alpha again?

 Dumb asses, I didn’t even intend to be late!

I looked up to where the Alpha is seated. He was at the stage where there is an absence of light. It’s like he was looming in the darkness, just a shadow sitting on a chair. I can’t see him at all.

Why did they place his seat on the dark? Or did he prefer it that way?

The Alpha is weird, I could tell. Most of the alpha wanted to show themselves, show who’s the boss, make the other wolf feel the power of their presence. But this one is different.

Well, Cruz said he is weird when he abruptly left  before entering the Regal pack land but… oh why am I bothering myself with these thoughts?

“No! I hope that won’t happen to me!”

My eyes went back to the middle of the Hall where a girl stands and crying. Oh, boy! Her mate is not here and everyone are whispering about what just happened. That girl is the first one who came to be without a mate.

When the mate is not here, it only meant that he might be on a mission, out of the town, or… dead. I hope the last one won’t be my fate but the two others is bad either.

For me, I can’t see myself waiting another year for the Mapping Ball to meet my future hubby.

Or wait forever until death because he might be dead.

Oh, no! No! My mate will be here! He is here! He must be or else I will really kick him in the nuts!

Yeah, right. Like I could kick a dead man. Shit! Why am I thinking like my fated one has already left the earth?!

I quickly shoved the thought and just continue watching what was happening at the middle Hall.

The poor heart-broken girl step aside, crying. My eyes watered from how devastating she looked but immediately fan my eyes using my hands to avoid my make-up to be destroyed.

Sorry, girl, my heart is breaking for you but I can’t let my mate see me in my worse. I only promised for him to see a beauty in me so I’ll cry for you later.

The line died down fast and now I stand in the middle of the Hall. I can hear my heartbeat through my ears, loud, fast and scary.

“I think she’s the second heartbroken girl tonight.” I heard someone said and that made my eyes closed. It’s been a minute, then two, three-

Fucking hell. Is this true? Don’t tell me my mate is not here too?

How unlucky can I get to be the second person to be devastated and hopeless she-wolf of the night!?

“That’s what she get for almost ruining our night.” one whispered, too.

Shut up! Shut up!

I closed my eyes shut, deafened by the loud thuds of my heart. I never thought that this is what the other girl felt before. It’s embarrassing and sad, disappointment is also there but the level of the sadness is overwhelming it.

I felt my eyes watering, and I bow my head to hide my face. I must look like a fool, a child, crying over a piece of candy. But this is not just a piece of candy, this matter is the biggest thing I ever wished for.

Finding my mate is what I lived for. This is what gave me hope, and right now… this is what shattered me whole.

“When will she get out of there?!” one complained.

“Hey, move along so we can get the party started!”

I want to. I fucking want to move, get out of there, run away, anything! But my knees are trembling, I can’t move an inch!

After a few second, I managed to look around, Everyone is gossiping about me and the awkward situation I put myself in. Why can’t I fucking move?!

If only I can, I would have punched my own legs to punish them for being like this!

I know I looked pitiful, I can feel the tears on the edge of my eyes but its yet falling. I’m trying my best not to cry, to be honest.

With my eyes wandering, I caught a glimpse of the Alpha’s seat. He is still there, I can see his built but not his face. If he is looking at me like everyone else, I might have looked funny for him to act like this.

Great! Just great.

Okay, I think this embarrassment should end now or else that weird Alpha might throw me out of his pack for ruining this traditional Ball.

Suddenly, every girls around me gasped while looking at me with wide eyes before I could take a step away from that space.

Fine! Fine! I know you all are irritated but fuck you all!!!

How could they give me too much attention when they had just met their mates!?

“Mine,” a voice said behind me, followed by a loud growl.

What the-

I noticed the Alpha’s silhouette was gone from where he was seated but my mind’s focus was taken by the incredible heat coming behind me.

Everyone was not looking at me, they are looking at the person standing at my back.

“Mine.” the person behind me repeated with a voice emphasizing finality and possession. The hairs on my nape stood up, I can feel the surge of power coming from the person behind me.

I looked back and had a look of the man who hovers over me. My height is 5’6” and this guy must be a six footer! I looked at his eyes, a deep pitch black eyes turned red after meeting my eyes.

Alpha!  My head screamed, shocked.

Mate! My wolf follows enthusiastically.

My mate is an alpha! Oh my!

I felt my heart beat even louder than before. My eyes focused on his, and my entire system was pulled by his mere presence. I can feel the mate bond between us and I never thought its like this!

It’s heavenly addicting. The way his scent lingered on my nose made my head in haze, its intoxicating!

I only had a glimpse of his face because the moment I looked back, my mate circled his arm to grab on my chin, tilting my head to the side as he leaned forward.

I felt a sharp sting on my neck as my mate bite through my flesh, placing his claim where it should be.

It hurts!

I don’t know how exactly this will feel like but I can feel the pain from his bite. I thought it will be pleasure, why is it not?

“Ah-Aw!” I complained silently as I hold on to his arms for support. I feel like my knees turned jelly, and the pain has reduced but still painful.

There I felt it.

Our mate bond has been connected and the pain slowly subside, letting me drown on an agonizing pleasure coming from the bond. I was about to moan when my mate suddenly pulled away.

I looked at him with hooded eyes, I feel my cheeks burning from the pleasure I felt in that short time.

I found my mate! Finally! Someone who will be with me until my last breath!

A Family!

“A-Aren’t you supposed to lick it?” I whispered in question.

The male wolves was supposed to lick the flesh where they put the claim so the wound will heal fast and I think he… forgot?

A low growl escaped his chest as he looked at me- Wait.

I know that look. B-But why?

The Alpha of the Shadow pack who turned out to be my mate looks at me with a disgusted eyes, dark expression and his lips were flat. I know this look, he is not… happy to meet me?

“Why would I?” he whispered in a cold tone without even blinking. At first, his words struck me like a sharp knife but then I gave him the benefit of the doubt that he must be thinking that I will heal since I’m a wolf, too.

But I was wrong.

He leaned forward, placing his lips just at my ear and he whispered, “I despise weaklings like you.”

Every word came from his mouth with emphasis of hate and disappointment. I felt a cold shiver run down my spine not just from the way his hot breath touched the skin pf my ear but because of the coldness of his voice.

“W-What?” I uttered in disbelief.

I don’t know if anyone heard what he said. But I feel conscious from all the eyes looking our way. It’s as if everyone is laughing at me without showing it, or was it just in my head?

I don’t know what made him say that. Is he calling me a weakling? Me? Weak? How?! I’m one of the strongest she-wolves fighters of my pack, won trophies over two packs simultaneously, and I strive on my own alone! Which part of that is weak?

“Weak and deaf, huh? Not a good combination.” he smirked, his expression is still cold as ice that made my head blank in question.

What the-

He turned his back to me, facing the crowd.

“Congratulations and welcome to the Shadow pack. No sexual intercourse in public. Make sure to get a room for that.” he said with a smile and everyone laughed from his humorous words. “Enjoy the rest of your night.” he ended his small speech and everyone in the Hall howled and cheered as they started minding their own business.

My mate looked at me and the smile he gave on the crowd was not shared with me. His face is grim and dark again. What the fuck is wrong with him?!

Okay, okay. I can let this go with an apology. I’m a simple lady, forgiving and kind. I will surely kiss and make-up if he only apologize-

“Someone will take you to my house.” he said and walked away.

That’s it?! What the!

No! He should apologize for judging me harshly and for not licking his claim! Yes, I demand my wound to be licked!

Without any second thoughts, I followed him as he walks out of the Hall from a back door. Where is he going?!

“Hey!” I called once we reached outside. He stopped walking and looked at me with squinted eyes and irritated expression.

“What do you want?” he said in an annoyed deep voice.