Choosing Ceremony

I stood in a sheer white gown, nervously playing with the little flowers embroidered on it. One small daisy rested over each of my nipples, barley covering much of my breast. I wasn't sure if I could do this, but it was too late to back out now.

I signed the agreement to be an offering to our Alpha. My mind, body, and soul were on the line, and if Blake chose me, every part of myself would become his in any way he wanted.

My snowy white skin looked almost porcelain and blended into the dress. My black hair was long and silky with a light curl and baby's breath wrapped between the strands. My lips plump and red with no makeup.

The omega dressing me said our Alpha wanted his selection to be innocent, but sexy. That is why I looked like a child in a see thru dress. It was elegant, but definitely not something I wanted to wear for all of my pack to see.

I took a deep breath, remembering his words, "Come to me at the ceremony and I will choose you."

That is what Blake told me. He said he wanted me and I would be his. To be an omega chosen as an Alpha's mate was an honor. An honor I wanted to bring to my family.

"I can do this!" I reassured myself then walked to the line of other girls waiting to be escorted to the mating room.

I looked around at all the beautiful girls then I looked down to myself. Would he really choose me over all these other wolves?

"I can't believe she came here. Her family is so pathetic." I heard one girl whisper.

"The Alpha likes to play with her. He would never choose such a weak wolf." Cynthia brushed her long blonde hair to the side, giving me a nasty look. She knew I could hear her.

I didn't care though. Blake said he was with her to keep his parents off his back and appetite sated. A Lycan needed a release day and night, at least that is what I learned in school. Every omega was taught how to properly please a strong mate, as it was our purpose. He wanted me and once he chose me, we would be marked and mated, that is all that mattered.

A knot twisted tight in my stomach. When he chooses me, we will mate in front of everyone. I can't be his chosen mate unless all of our pack witnesses our union.

I started inhaling long breaths in my nose and slowly exhaling out my lips. I never wanted to mate in front of everyone, but I wanted Blake. I can do this for him, for us.

I tipped my chin to the air, trying to gather as much confidence as I could before tears spilled from my eyes. I was doing this and nothing was stopping me.

"It's time to begin." A raspy male voice called out and the air suddenly stopped getting through my lungs. Goddess, give me strength.

Over thirty women walked out two grand doors, taller than twenty feet high. My clear heels tapped on the marble floors adding to my growing anxiety.

A purple carpet laid down an aisle between the seats that held all of our pack to witness our Alpha choose his mate. It was as serene as a wedding would be, except for a small bed laid at the front. Once one of us was chosen, we would mate, mark, and hopefully conceive our first child under the red moon tonight.

A shiver ran down my body at the thought of being pregnant. I was only eighteen, I haven't even graduated high school yet.

I guess none of that would matter once I became Luna. My life would be to please my alpha, help my pack, and bare many children.

Our pack needed heirs, Lycan heirs, like my soon to be mate. They were few left in this world and many Lycan's took several mates as their own to increase the chance of breeding more of their kind.

As I approached the front, I saw him. I couldn't imagine sharing him with any other. I wanted him as mine and I would do anything to finally be free of the life I had.

He stood tall with his shoulders back. Long dark brown hair teasing his ears, and those bright green eyes that seemed to be fake were shining at me like a siren calling my body to him.

He caught my eye, quickly looking over my body and his lip curled up. I bit my bottom lip, hoping he approved of my naked body covered in this thin see-through fabric.

The first ten women lined up in front of Blake and his father. The rest of us remained in a line down the aisle. I prayed he just sent them all away and took me as his already. The anticipation was making every minute that passed feel like an hour.

His father, our former Alpha Viktor, took a step forward to begin. Blake's family stood behind him, all dressed regal and standing properly as if they were statues. Twelve siblings stood with hands behind their back alongside our proud Luna, Charlotte.

One day that will be me up there. A mother, a Luna, a mate to a powerful leader.

"Tonight, we gather for our Alpha's choosing ceremony. All these beautiful women are willingly offering themselves to our fearless leader, to give their bodies and life to serve our Alpha and Pack. Alpha Blake, choose your first mate and may the blood moon give us our first heir to the Leto Pack." Viktor's voice was loud with an authoritative tone.

Our pack clapped in approval and excitement for our Alpha to take a mate. They wanted more Lycans in our pack to ensure we remained powerful and protected.

He turned to his son and put a hand to his shoulder. "Choose wisely and enjoy your reign." His father spoke then retreated behind his son to stand with his family.

I smiled looking over the fourteen powerful wolves, some Lycans and some regular Alpha blooded wolves. They looked like gods and goddess all watching over us. Our leaders and protectors.

I was nervous about what would happen in the next hour, mostly the mating part, but watching them put me at ease. I wanted this life and family. I will do my duty to my pack tonight and I will happily spend my life devoted to my mate.

Blake walked the line of women, stopping at each and inspecting every inch of their bodies. It annoyed me, but when he sent one after the other away it built a new confidence in myself.

Ten women down and now the next ten, including myself, walked to line up in front. I promised myself not to look into the crowd as I didn't want to see any of their faces.

This was a well-known tradition, one my mom encouraged me to take part in, but it was still embarrassing. I was thankful my family wasn't allowed to attend this event. I haven't been chosen yet, so they were still banned from pack ceremonies.

Blake walked to the first women, wearing a smile on his face. His finger lightly traced down her chest, gliding over her large breast then lightly pinched her nipple. She gasped with an appreciative smile to our Alpha. "I like this one, she can stay."

Tears began building in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. He wouldn't choose her. I was who he wanted. I wanted to believe that, but my wolf still whimpered in pain. She was fragile and couldn't take his rejection in any way.

"You can leave." He waved the next two away.

"My little Raven!" He smirked as he stood in front of me. His hands were behind his back and his body directly in front of mine.

I could feel his breath on my face and did my best to hide my growing arousal. The room was filled with the scent of desperate women drooling over our Alpha, but I didn't want to lose control like that.

"Look at me!" He demanded in a hard tone, making everyone jump.

My eyes slowly looked up to his. "My apologies, I didn't mean to anger you." My body deceived me and looked at the girl standing to my right. The one he said can stay.

He moved closer to me, my nipples scraping against his chest as his hand moved to the back of my head. His lips teased my ear. "Are you jealous I didn't only choose you?"

"No, I would never be so naive to think I was worthy." I said lowly, remembering what Cynthia had said about me earlier.

His hand tugged at my hair. "Relax doll, you will be mine tonight." He whispered and between my legs started dripping for more of his touch.

His nose buried in my neck, the spot where my mark would lay and he took a big inhale. "That's better. You smell so sweet, Raven. I'm going to enjoy everything I take from you."

He moved back from my body and I nearly fell over. Blake chuckled at me and I heard Cynthia giggle behind me. Was this really all a game to him? Was I here for him to humiliate?

"Turn around." He ordered me, twirling his finger.

I took a hard gulp and slowly spun to show him my back side.

"That ass is perfect." His hands cup each cheek, squeezing me tight in his grip, and I moaned at his rough touch to my body. My mouth opened in shock and all I could see was Cynthia standing behind me, smiling like an idiot.

"She is getting so wet. Can you smell how pathetic she is for an Alpha mate? I think she wants me to take her ass just as badly as her pussy." He chuckled behind me.

He grabbed my body flush to his and his hands grabbed my breasts. "I told you to relax, doll. It's always been you. I'm just having a little fun. It'll be over soon and you'll be mine forever." He whispered for only me to hear. His voice was sweet, void of the sarcasm and cruelty he had before.

Blake's soft lips peppered kisses on my neck and his hand massaged my breast, making me lightly moan. I was pouring out all down my thighs and he knew it. My body was on fire with need, but my heart was racing from embarrassment. I could feel his desire grow for me flush against my ass and I wanted him to just take me right now.

"She can stay." He said, then quickly moved on to the next girl.

Blake went through each woman, teasing most of them, but keeping only a few. I stood with six others waiting for his final decision.

"Cynthia is a strong Beta, one I have tasted many times before. She is certainly worth keeping around." He said and my heart nearly hit the floor. He was choosing her. This was all a joke just to humiliate me more.

"But!" Blake said, pointing his finger up. "She isn't an omega and I want many Lycan heirs. Weak omegas are born to submit to their Alphas. They will take my knot to bare children better than any other."

Tears immediately began spilling out of Cynthia's eyes and Blake just smiled at her pain. He can be so cruel. I looked back to him with fear in my eyes. Is this really the man I want to be with forever?

"My little Raven." He held out his hand to me and gasps erupted all through the room.

I wanted this, yet at the very moment he chose me, I wanted to flee.

"Don't be shy, omega. Go to your Alpha." His father demanded. I thought he would be more upset, but he looked pleased at Blake's decision.

I stood there in shock, unmoving. I could see the anger in Blake's eyes that I hesitated and I knew it was too late to back out now. He chose me and I agreed to give all of myself to him.