Humiliating prom

ARIANA'S POV

Finally, the night had come and I would profess my love for him. I had been waiting for this night all along that I could not actually believe it was happening. I had gone over and picked my own rubber bracelet that had my number. All I needed to do was find the person with my number and all would be well.

"Sixteen." I muttered under my breath as I stared at the number on my glowing bracelet.

"That's a lucky number among us werewolves." The handler said to me.

"Why?" I asked.

"Because it marks the rebirth of a new wolf. First transformation." He said to me and I smiled.

He was indeed right. The very first time a werewolf would dare to transform was on the night of the first full moon when they turned sixteen. I sincerely hoped he was right about this being my lucky number as I wished beyond anything that I would be fated with whom I wanted. I caught sight of the girls and went over to join them.

"Ariana, remember the bet. You said you would tell him tonight." Juliet said to me.

"Of course I will. I have waited so long for this night." I said to her as I stretched out.

"Good because I would seriously be collecting if you fail." Miriam said to me.

"I know." I said to her,

"Do not worry, Ariana. I have seen how he looks at you, Justin does in fact love you. He's probably too shy to approach you." Juliet said to me.

"And after the intense night you guys had after being locked in the library, it's only natural that he names you his woman." Miriam said.

"We did not have sex. Just a couple of kisses." I reminded her quickly.

"Oh I see." Miriam muttered.

"Hello, please which one of you is number four?" A stunning guy approached us as he looked at his bracelet.

"That would be me." Juliet said, showing hers.

"May I have this dance then, my lady?" He asked her doing a mock bow.

"Of course. See you later ladies and good luck Ariana." Juliet said as she walked away with the stranger.

"I say we both go find our partners." Miriam suggested and I agreed. Not because I wanted to start going around and asking every guy in the room who was bearing the same number as I was but because I did not get along quite well with Miriam. She was rather something when it comes to all of this. She had a fun way of teasing me which I disliked.

I had to move away from her and went straight to the table where there was drinking and edibles. I saw the plate of berries and started putting some into my mouth when I heard the announcement starting. It was for the arrival of the royal family. The head of our pack of which Justin was the heir. I turned as I remained transfixed on the spot staring at him quite dreamily. He was such a stunning man that could definitely sweep any lady off her feet. The rest of the female population still unmatched were hoping for him but I was blank at the moment.

"The prince shall now draw his bracelet." The announcer stated as the bowl containing the bracelets was brought to him.

There was absolute silence as everyone stared wishfully. My heart had increased its tempo as he drew his bracelet. He showed it to his father and mother before the announcer.

"He picked a lucky number. Who is the lucky lady with number sixteen?" He asked and my heart did leap.

For a moment I did not speak when Miriam approached me.

"Isn't that your number, Ariana?" She asked me.

"I'm number sixteen." I said immediately realizing myself.

And so it was that the hands of fate had already destined me to be with him. We were matched together for the night of the dance which if I may remind you was our last prom. You see, we were done with school already and when it comes to us werewolves, we had our own school exclusively. I let my heart be swayed.

"You've been avoiding me." He said to me,

"How?" I asked.

"Well, I no longer see you at the library and I noticed since the kiss, you kept taking the other route each time we met." He said to me,

"No way. I never did such a thing." I said to him rather quickly because deep down, I knew he was being true.

"If you say so." He said to me,

We danced a couple of times as I let myself be caught in a whirlpool of romance and then we went to get drinks. I was lost in my world that I noticed late that he was speaking to me.

"Sorry, you were saying something." I said to him,

He smiled at me devilishly.

"Want to take a little walk out of this place, somewhere quiet so we could talk." He said to me,

"Su-sure." I stammered.

He took me by the hand and I followed him out and we found a bench outside in a dark corner. I sat down there and he sat beside me as he smiled at me. I could feel my heartbeat rising in its tempo.

"I like you, Ariana." He said to me,

"I... I do too." I responded shyly.

He drew closer now that I had stated my feelings. I should have gone on to say more but then he turned and kissed me deeply. What would you have me do? I responded and then his hands started lurking around me as they fondled me around my breasts. I had no idea if I should ask him to stop or was this his way of showing me how much he likes me. Then he tried actually putting his hand through the upper part of my dress where my cleavage was exposed in order to get to my breasts and I had to pull away. He looked apologetically at me.

"I'm sorry. I let myself be carried away. Perhaps we should start getting inside now." He said to me and I agreed.

I was not offended. It was clear our mate bonds were working and I had the strong belief he was my mate. I had never allowed any other man this close to me, neither had I felt this yearning towards anyone else. I saw what a gentleman he had been enough to consider my feelings and I respected him even more right now. We went back inside and spent a lot of time together dancing or chatting casually.

Eventually, it was time for the apex of our prom night. You see, us wolves did not really care much about who the prom king and queen would be. Usually, that happens after the apex of the celebration most times when an heir is ready and tonight, it was Justin's night. He walked to the middle still holding my hands as the spotlights were put on us. I saw my friends smiling and muttering that I was to be named. And then he left me to take his stand. There I stood, with a lot of people behind to witness my night of bliss. I braced myself to get to walk to him once he declared us valid.

"Bella shall be my mate." I heard Justin say and my world shrunk.

I made to move but then it dawned on me, I was no Bella. What was happening.

"Out of my way, loser." She said as she pushed me aside and I fell.

Then all I could hear was the laughter and tears gathered up in my eyes as I watched her go straight to him smiling. The moment they kissed, I picked myself up and ran out of the place.

"Wait, Ariana." I heard Juliet call me but I kept running out of the hall, through the gates and into the night. I had been shamed beyond measure and it was best I get away before further embarrassment.