Chapter 3:

A man dressed in a formal suit paired with a red jacket unfurled the door for me and Crystal to get out of the car, glancing at the biggest mansion in my town, I gawked at the sight as I have never been this close to the building. I only gazed upon it from a distance but today I will be walking into the mansion with my future mate…but boy was I wrong because Alpha Zach had long disappeared into the mansion without saying a word to me.

"Good luck and may the best bitch win her mate," Crystal whispered in my ear then strolled straight into the mansion with a naughty smirk on her face. She swayed her hips from side to side seductively enticing all the other male wolves around her.

I wrinkled my nose while rolling my eyes at her odd statement then brushed it off as I gradually walked into the most exquisitely decorated ballroom with round tables and chairs. The color theme of the night was white and gold. My eyes popped wide open with astonishment at how the huge room was elegantly set with people in their best dresses and tuxedos. Then here I was in my simple frumpy old black dress. I stretched it out to make it look better but then it tore apart, revealing my old torn bra strap.

"No no no, this can't be happening to me." My face reddened as I snatched the torn part together so that no one else could see my worn-out bra.

I hurriedly sauntered to the bathroom to try to fix the tear but there was nothing I could do as the dress was not salvageable.

I sighed heavily with a lump in my throat while I tied the two ends of my torn dress, then walked out of the bathroom only to meet my loud-mouthed friend Ryan.

"Hey, beautiful." He said while giving me a wink. He is the only one apart from pa who called me beautiful.

"Oh stop it." I shoved him out of the way to look for my date hidden somewhere in the huge room full of people.

"Who are you looking for?" He glanced around the room as though he was helping me find whatever I had misplaced.

"I'm looking for my mate, Alpha Zach." I blurted out loud without caring about who was to listen to me say it out loud.

Ryan instantly yanked me by my arms and squeezed them and stared straight into my eyes.

"Aww, you're hurting me." I let out a soft moan.

"What did you say about Alpha Zach and you being your mate?" He gazed upon me with a pale face.

"Let go of me first, you are hurting me." I twisted my arms out of his tight grip and then continued skimming the room.

"No Bella, you're going to tell me everything I need to know now." He insisted gently twisting my head to face him.

"Ok fine, yesterday night I finally turned into my wolf, and then crystal was doing what she does best, then we ran into the forest where I bumped into the love of my life, Alpha Zach, then our wolf bond connected," I spoke rapidly and sighed softly with a love-struck face.

"What, and you didn't care to inform me, your best friend?" He folded his arms across his fairy-built-up chest. He was a Beta but had not yet turned into his wolf.

Suddenly I noticed Alpha Zach and Crystal dancing on the dance floor together. And when I say dancing together I mean sexy sensual salsa moves.

My jaw dropped as my stomach plummeted deep inside my guts.

Ryan immediately noticed the instantaneous change of essence on my face and glanced in the same direction as me to catch a glimpse of my mate and Crystal dancing on the dance floor.

"Wait a minute, is that not your sister and mate dancing together?" He pulled a face with his eyes wide open in shock.

"Yes, that's my mate," I answered back in a low, shaky voice. Then I sauntered towards the bar and snatched a bottle of wine, and swallowed half of it at once. I grabbed a seat and sat down in a corner while I watched the sexy dance like everyone else in the room.

Then Zach whispered something in Crystal's ear, she giggled to his breath tickling her skin while he tightened his grip on her waist, and I could see that Crystal was enjoying every bit of the moment.

I glanced away and shoved the bottle of wine against my lips once again as I took another gulp of the wine then peeked down to study my shoes nervously, wondering if I'd done the right thing by showing up here.

Suddenly Zach pulled Crystal towards him, planting a passionate kiss on her lips. She melts into his touch, responding with equal ferocity. They continued to eat each other's faces and I froze to the spot, unable to look away as I watched the love of my life kiss my stepsister with so much vigour.

Tears immediately ran silently down my face as I shuddered from the silent sobs emitting from my body. I'm aware that every pair of eyes are trained on the Alpha and his new Luna.

"Bella, come on. We're leaving." Ryan's angry voice whispered.

My friend appeared out of nowhere, protectively. I still could not move, unable to tear my eyes away from Zach while he continued to kiss his newly found mate. I think I'm going to be sick, and bile and humiliation raised in my throat.

Ryan pulled me away from the heartbreaking scene, forcing my attention to the crowd of stunned onlookers.

"What are you looking at?!" Ryan spat at some stranger gazing at us, causing some of the chatter to fade.

I was quickly escorted out of the building, Ryan paused to lift me into his arms as I staggered dangerously on my heels. My sobs grew louder and my wolf was solemnly silent, letting me grieve. I buried my face into Ryan's shoulder, sniffling. How could I be so naive and stupid to think that Alpha Zach would accept an Omega for a mate? I sighed heavily with heavy shuddering breathing.

"Let's go home," Ryan muttered, a faint jangle of car keys accompanied by his rapid footsteps.

Somehow, we made it to the busy parking lot, ignoring the curious valets. I looked over Ryan's shoulder, glancing back at the retreating lights of the impressive mansion. Somewhere inside, Zach is fawning over his fake mate while I'm left to pick up the pieces. The very thought was enough to set me off again.

"Come on Bella, he's not worth it," Ryan whispered sadly, hugging me tighter.