The pack house was nicely decorated for the day, everything looked beautiful and elegant. Luna Katherine went all out to make this dinner a success, she even got two additional chefs to assist their pack chef with making the dishes. Gamma Sam had doubled the warriors on the borders as promised and Collin’s warriors were also on patrol, 5 on each border assisting with the patrol while the others will be security at the dinner, he got them all black suits and instructed them to stand on each corner of the room, others outside the pack house and be vigilant.
The time for the alphas to arrive came Alpha John and Luna Katherine were ready to go and welcome the guests as they started arriving. “Darling, where is Collin? I would like for him to join us in welcoming the guests.” They used to welcome the guests with both twins when Carla was alive, but since she passed this is the first event the Black Moon Pack is hosting. “ I will link him to come and join us, but please try and not hurt so much when he rejects the offer” alpha John was worried that Collin might rudely reject his mother’s offer and the last time Collin was rude to her she cried for two days straight. “I will try to not but please tell him to come.” The Luna still had hope, alpha John mind linked Collin to come join them, he did not reply he just stood up from laying on his bed and wore his slippers. He had on sweatpants that he wore after showering when he came back from training and a vest with flipflops’. He walked out his door all the way to the front door of the pack house.
Luna Katherine saw him walking down the stairs and looked at his attire. She didn’t approve of it due to the occasion but she was happy he was there, he stood next to them and alpha John looked at him wanting to say something but held his tongue because he knew it might back fire. The three of them went to the door to welcome the guests, as the alphas came in with their respective Luna’s the omegas would show then to their respective seats and serve them drinks.
Alpha Lucas Black came alone and walked up to alpha John with a cynical smile on his face. “John, how are you?” alpha John forced a smile “Alpha Lucas, how are you this evening? Again, apologies for what happened previously.” Alpha Lucas smirked “It’s no bother but know that everything has consequences.” Alpha John lost his smile as alpha Lucas went inside as if nothing had happened.
Carl was restless making Collin more irritated than he already was ‘What in the Goddess’s name has gotten into you’ he asked his wolf ‘Don’t be mute now answer me’ he said to Carl ‘I don’t know but I feel like something is about to happen.’ Carl linked back ‘like what?’ asked Collin now more alert. ‘I don’t know’ this irritated Collin even more. ‘Then stop what you are doing you giving me a headache.’ Carl didn’t answer, more alphas arrived and were welcomed in by the alpha and Luna of the pack with Collin giving them an occasional nod of acknowledgement.
Alpha Damien and his gamma Xavier arrived walking to the door with their respective plus one’s suddenly Carl was on alert, a scent filled Collin’s nostrils making him stop and sniff a bit more of it. As they came closer Mercy could also mess the scent of sunflowers and sand after it has rained. It was so serene that she couldn’t help but want to walk faster to get to it, but Damien held her close. “Greetings alpha John” greeted alpha Damien once he and Mercy got close to them. Mercy’s eyes were glued on Collin who just gave her a brief look and returned his eyes to Damien.
Mercia, Mercy’s wolf was jumping for joy urging Mercy to go to their mate, she was glued on the spot and could not even hear what alpha Damien and alpha John were talking about as she was focused on Collin.
He was not well dressed for the occasion compared to the people around but to Mercy he was the most well dressed and good-looking guy she is ever seen. ‘Let us go to mate please Mercy’ said Mercia excitedly ‘Did you not see that he didn’t react to us.’ Said Mercy ‘His mate he loves us, and he will acknowledge us, just let go of Damien.’ Mercy tried moving away from Damien as Mercia her wolf suggested but Damien tightened his hold on her waist.
Mercy let it go and thought that she will get a chance again since the diner is yet to start. ‘Mate! Mate! Mate!’ Collin rolled his eyes at his wolf ‘So?’ he linked ‘Go to her, lets claim her now’ said Carl excitedly ‘We will but not now’ Carl whimpered ‘But I want mate Collin! Do you see how this guy is holding her? She is ours! We should be holding her like that not him!’ said Carl not pleased with Damien holding Mercy. ‘I know you want to act but if you don’t shut up, I will not talk to her, I will let her leave as if I don’t know she’s our mate.’ Carl whimpered once more ‘You wouldn’t!’ he protested ‘Try me’ Carl thought about it for a second before he answered. ‘The witch said you will feel again when we meet mate’ Collis sigh ‘Clearly the bloody witch lied, aside from her scent I feel nothing’ Carl whimpered painfully at his answer. ‘Promise not to let her go, she’s ours Collin and it might still work’ Colling rolled his eyes annoyed. ‘Then shut up and I might listen to you’ Carl did not say anything more.
Collin then turned around and left. Mercy’s heart ached at the sight of him leaving without saying a word, but she still had hope because he did not reject her, yet. She was suddenly irritated by Damien’s presence and touch. Lucia noticed the change in her friend as they were being lead to the tables, she looked uncomfortable, she went closer to her and whispered in her ear “What’s wrong?” she asked “I found my mate” she whispered back “WHAT!” she yelled earning some looks from the people around which she just smiled and pretended like nothing happened.
“Tell the whole world why don’t you?” said Mercy annoyed by her friend “ Sorry but who is he?” she whispered again “I don’t know his name but the guy in sweatpants who was standing next to alpha John and Luna Katherine. I think their son.” Lucia recalled who she was talking about immediately because he is the guy who was not dressed for the occasion. “But he did not even react when he saw you, I mean you know how Xavier and I were like when we discovered we were mates. His an alpha and they are the most possessive, why didn’t he react at all?” Mercy’s heart sank; indeed, he did not react besides sparing her a glance he did not reach at all. “You are asking the wrong person friend, but at least he didn’t reject me, right?” she tried consoling herself.
Lucia didn’t like seeing her friend looking so hurt, but before she could say anything more they were called to order and everyone went to their respective seats, Mercy sat next to Lucia as they were first to seat on the table. Xavier sat next to Damien and they both didn’t think much of the two sitting together since they were friends.
After that dinner, Mercy and Katherine went back to Black Moon pack. Also, the fairy king and queen, Kendra’s parents went back. They had made arrangements to send the word out to other species they know as the king requested. Niko also contacted his leader to do the same on his side, word was sent out too to Ambrosia’s clan.Luka, Ambrosia, Niko, and Collin. Were left preparing for the arrival of the guests, the main hall was big enough to accommodate all the leaders, Luka was not sure all of them will come but Ambrosia told him that people will come because they are curious and would want to see for themselves the king the prophecy spoke of. Collin did not care if they came or not.
Dinner was going well and everyone seemed to be getting along just fine. Even though the conversation was among all the other people present besides Ambrosia, Luka, and Collin. They would answer what they are being asked then go back to focusing on the food on Luka and his father's mind linking. Ambrosia found his phone and glass of warm blood more interesting than anything else.Niko on the other side was having the time of their life, laughing and talking to the fairy king. Mercy, Katherine, Laura, and Kendra as well. One would never tell that these people have only just met. Luka cleared his throat then conversation ceased and everyone turned to look at him. “Father, it seems there is a prophecy about me in these parts of the world. Niko’s people knew about it and
Collin and Luka trained till late in the evening. Ambrosia also woke up and went to join them. Niko also went but he was not training, he was lazy by nature so he told them that he will just and bring them water if they wanted any but he was not the training type. Mercy and Kendra were busy getting to know each other while they were making dinner. Katherine also arrived during the day after Mercy called her to come and see Luka’s mate. She missed her grandson anyway so she was more than happy to go and visit. They were all busy getting to know each other, Mercy asked Kendra to call her parents and invite them over so that they can have dinner together. They agreed and were due to arrive just before dinner.
It was in the early hours of the morning and ambrosia had just gotten to bed. When a gate opened, no one heard it but because the others were still sleeping, a car drove in and stopped in front of the door. Next, there was banging on the main door, Luka jumped out of bed and went running downstairs. He opened the door angry that this person was knocking on his door like this early in the morning.When he opened the door, a hand collided with his cheek. Slap! He had been slapped, he was still dizzy not knowing what was going on, he shook his head then opened his eyes and they widened. “Move out of the way you stupid child!” his mother shoved him aside and went inside. He was left standing at the door looking at her back as she went further into the palace.
After Luka took Kendra back to the west wing and told her to rest. He went back into the forest, he was frustrated by what just happened, he was weak and he gave into that weakness, he hated that. He trained for hours in the woods without stopping, he was trying to get rid of the thoughts of him marking her, he wanted to stop feeling like she was still holding him.He wanted to get rid of her sweet scent on him, he felt that if trained and hard and sweated enough, the sweat will get rid of her scent but it did not work. He could still smell her all over him, her scent would not go away, his wolf was happy and Balthazar was indifferent. Ambrosia stood in the window watching the gate waiting for him, he had finished making food a long time ago and wondered why he has not returned.
When they got back to the Snow Palace, Ambrosia showed the Troll and Kendra to the west wing of the palace. The west wing was the part of the palace that was closest to the forest and Kendra like it the most compared to the cold side. She could not bear the cold as her kingdom is always warm, never snows there but there is rain. Each wing of the palace was equipped with everything one would need.For that reason, it was hard for them to see each other and Kendra was lonely. She yearned for the presence of other fairies then if her mate did not want to be with her. Niko, the Troll tried everything he could to cheer her up but nothing worked. When they arrived, Niko warned her against going to the forest as her presence there will bring upon changes that may anger the king.