Chosen mate 

Chapter 1

Kaia’s POV 

   I raised my hand and knocked in the door, the sound echoing through the silence. The door creaked open and Aiden's piercing gaze locked unto mine.

    “Did anyone see you coming?" He asked, looking behind me to make sure we didn't have company.

   "No, Alpha.” My voice sounded tired, having cleaned the dishes of over a hundred pack members after dinner. I knew I was a mess but he didn't give me enough time to freshen up.

   “You’re late.” He growled, his voice low and tough, after he was completely sure we were alone.

   I swallowed hard. “I'm sorry," I whispered, moving back but he was fast. He reached out and grasped my wrist, his nails digging into them making me wince.

   He released me once he saw the look on my face. I knew better than to complain after what happened the previous day when I tried to come out all tough.

   “We have to be fast, Brianne is going to be up soon and I don't want her wondering where I am.” He said, already working on the belt of the trouser he had on. 

  I nodded, biting back my response. It was already bad enough that my mate was embarrassed to announce me as his, but listening to him go on about his chosen mate isn't exactly a turn on when he was about to have sex with me…and only because his wolf needed me.

  “Yes, Alpha." I muttered, but I knew he heard me because he nodded.

   He got to work, taking off every piece of clothing I had on. According to him, I didn't have to enjoy it as long as his wolf was satisfied. So I tried as much as possible to bite back my moan when I felt him inside me.

   “Don't make me wait next time.” He warned, giving me one last kiss on my lips and he was gone, leaving me alone in the storage room. The door creaked shut behind him and I was plunged into darkness. I rested against the door, trying to catch my breath.

   “How did I even get here?" I thought.

  Just like every other unmated female in the Blue Moon pack, Aiden, our Alpha was a breath of fresh air. His warm brown eyes and charming smiles could sweep anyone off their feet. I wasn't left out.

  I've had a crush on him for as long as I could remember. I was nine years old and had just experienced my first panic attack. I had been so scared thinking I was going to die but somehow, even at eleven years old, he knew exactly how to calm me down. Ever since then, what I would give to catch a glimpse of his smile.

   But unlike everyone else that would rather wait for their mate because of their conceived idea of the fairytale. Not me, mates are overrated. Just the moon goddess's way of entertaining herself since she was a bored old woman.

   So I took the bold step in confessing my feelings for him and the look on his face when I told him would forever haunt me. For weeks, I was the only topic being spoken about…a greedy Omega whose mom didn't love her enough to stay alive.

   But imagine my shock when the day I turned eighteen, his wolf recognized me as his mate. And although I didn't get my wolf, the spark when he touched me was undeniable.

    “What did I do that was so wrong?" I thought. “Not wanting a mate to avoid having the same fate as my mom who died after being rejected for being weak?" 

    I must've dozed off, because the next time I opened my eyes, the room was brighter. And panic kicked in.

   Brianne was going to kill me if I messed her big day up. Aiden was announcing her to the pack members as his mate, making her Luna officially. I can definitely see her asking for my head for her first order as Luna.

    I hurried out of the room, hoping to the goddess that they were all asleep. But even that prayer wasn't answered…the moon goddess surely knows how to hold a grudge.

   “What do you think you're doing?” My step brother, Dylan asked, his tone firm but curious. That was never a good combination.

  “I uhm…. I'm getting ready for today.” I lied.

  His eyes narrowed at me, trying to call me out on my lie. I looked everywhere but at him.

  As the Beta of the pack, he was trained to be suspicious of everyone and everything. But I was a special case. Ever since my dad married his mom, he made a special effort in making sure I felt like shit. I wasn't his family…he made sure I never forgot for a second.

   “Why do you smell like the Alpha?" His voice was cold, sending shivers down my spine.

   “He'll kill me before Brianne does." 

 I moved back, my body trembling and with each step I took, he followed me. “Answer me, Kaia." He snarled, his wolf coming to the surface.

  

   “He wanted to make sure I was working on Brianne's surprise." 

   "Try again, and this time think about your response.” His eyes were shooting daggers at me and I knew he'd caught me. And he would not hesitate to throw me against the wall…it wouldn't be the first time that was happening.

  “He…wanted…” I stammered, feeling water welled up in my eyes. And for a flash moment, I saw his hard exterior drop but it was back up as soon as it came.

  “Let her be.” Aiden commanded, using his Alpha tone. The both of us lowered our neck in submission.

   "Yes, Alpha.” Dylan said.

    Excusing myself, I hurried out of their sight before Aiden changed his mind. I took a quick shower before anyone else smelled the Alpha on an omega like me.

    Once I was done, I picked out the most presentable dress I own, then put my hair in a ponytail. As much as I loved my curly hair, taking care of it isn't a walk in the park. Then I took my drugs from where I kept them on the nightstand. Today was going to be stressful, and I didn't trust myself to not have a panic attack.

   The kitchen was busy, everyone was running around to make sure the day went smoothly. 

   “What part of I don't want to see any wrinkles on my dress do you not get?” Brianne yelled, entering the kitchen, her voice dripping with venom. 

  “What can you do right?" 

  No one paid attention to her, at this point, it was a normal morning for them.

   “I'm sorry, Brianne. I wasn't paying attention." I apologized.

   “It's Luna to you, Omega!" She snapped, her eyes turned black for a moment, her wolf coming out.

   "I'm sorry, Luna.”

 "Get it done and do it right this time.” She said, before stomping out of the kitchen, leaving me to calm my racing heart.

    I hated being weak and on the receiving side of everyone but without my wolf, there was nothing I could do. I wasn't allowed to train because according to them, it was a waste of time.

   A few of the other Omega who saw the whole thing shot me sympathetic looks but no one said anything. They didn't want to be labeled with me, so they wouldn't be subjected to the same fate as me.

   I hurried to her room, the one she shared with Aiden. There was no one in the room and the dress was sitting on the bed. I carried it as carefully as I could to avoid making it worse. The ceremony would be starting in less than two hours and there were still other things to be done.

  But just as I turned to leave, the door opened, revealing a fully dressed Aiden. He looked so good and I felt a tug in my chest. By the end of the day, he would belong to another woman, marking her as his mate.

    “Did you dress up for me? Of course you did, you're mine." His eyes darkened possessively. 

  "I'll leave you to get ready, Alpha.”

 "Call me Jager." He sounded hoarse, but much softer than Aiden.

   “Jager.” I called gently, and he let out a moan, reaching to touch me. My body relaxed into his touch, enjoying every bit of his gentleness even though my mind was a warzone of everything I was doing wrong.

   "Aiden should listen to me. We're strong, we just need our mate." His hand caressed my skin, sending warm feelings I didn't know was possible to feel. He sniffed my neck where his mark was supposed to be. 

   “Fuck! I'm getting hard just thinking of the things I want to do with you.” I smiled, pleased that he was satisfied with me. I knew it wasn't Aiden, but I was basking in the attention Jager was giving me.

    But that soon changed.

 “What thef uck is going on here?" Brianne growled, her paws extending and before I knew it, I was flying across the room.