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Delilah's POV: Outside the boutique, Dorian stepped between me and Addy and hooked out his arms, "Let's go and buy our princess a beautiful gown." Addy cheered up and I gave him a side-eye, "Since when did you start taking interest in girly matters?" He smiled widely, showing his white teeth, "Ever since I got two female friends who are a total headache." Addy stuck out her tongue, "Consider yourself lucky to be hanging out with us, Dory." Dorian's eyes brightened up, "Oh that I totally am." I rolled my eyes and slipped my arm in his. Stepping inside the boutique, we saw hundreds of beautiful gowns in every color and style. Addy's eyes popped out of their sockets, "Look at these beautiful dresses, Dee." She walked toward the chiffon gown, "Do you have anything in mind? What do you want to wear to your Claiming Ball?"I narrowed my eyes and deadpanned, "Do you think I am excited about this Ball, Adeline? Just pick whatever you want."The smile fell off her face and Dorian winced.
Delilah's POV:It was finally the D-Day. I woke up earlier than the alarm as I was already feeling so jittery. I went out and ran more than usual in the hope of clearing my mind a bit. The truth was I had no reins of my own life in my hands and it was so disturbing. It felt like someone else was dictating my whole life and I was bound to do whatever they wanted like a puppet.Back in my room, I greeted Addy with a gloomy, "Good Morning."Her voice was even more grieving as she replied dully, "Good Morning."I looked at her and frowned at her condition. Hair exploded in every direction, eyes puffed up, and dry tear stains on her cheeks indicated that she was suffering. Slowly, I tip-toed to her bed, "What happened? Are you okay?"She slumped back on her bed and buried her face under the pillow, "Yes, I am fine."And then, all of a sudden, it finally hit me. Today was the Claiming Ball, and all the unmated werewolves and lycans were expected to attend it to find their mates which meant.
Delilah's POV:The car stopped in front of a huge building with an off-white exterior and a large dome perched at the top. A giant logo of the council was engraved at the front.Two of the maids rushed to the car and helped me out before adjusting my dress around me. I looked around and my spirit died further as I saw everyone making a grand entrance with someone beside them. Whether it be their parents, friends, or partner, no one was alone beside me.Telling myself that I didn't need anyone, I held up my chin, straightened my shoulders, and made my way towards the entrance.My eyes widened in awe as I took in the beautiful interior. It looked all so elegant with the decoration of flowers. Chandeliers with hundreds of tiny lights in them were dangling from the ceiling, casting a warm glow around the place.A helper stopped beside me and asked for my invitation card. She then took me to the round table with chairs around it. Every chair was designated for a particular person. She tall
Xander's POV: Antonio had already prepared and submitted the list to the council bearing the names of all the unmated members of my pack who'd be attending the ball under Lucas's supervision. Lucas was not happy with my decision at all but he really didn't have any ground for arguments, still, the fucker kept trying to change my mind but I too stayed persistent. I wasn't going to trample over what I and Delilah had built and go ahead to the Ball to find my mate. I had already made up my mind to have her as my Chosen Mate the moment I got to know she was actually a werewolf. For me, that was a sign enough of fate. On the morning of the ball, Lucas did succeed in his plan when he flung open my office door and stomped inside, "What about Delilah then?" His hair was all disheveled as if he came running here as soon as the idea struck his mind. I raised my eyebrow in question, "What about her?" A sly grin tugged over his lips and I knew I wasn't going to like what he was about to utte
Delilah's POV: I wasn't expecting him to see Xee outside the restroom. What was he doing there? Barricading my heart in the walls of concrete, I passed around him without sparing him another glance. But I couldn't move much far as a big, meaty hand clasped around my wrist and halted me. I closed my eyes for a moment and allowed myself to relish in his warm touch. Tingles shot at the touch and traveled all over my body, giving me a sense of peace and solace. I despised my body for being a traitor and feeling that way and despised some more at the fact that it was craving more of him. It felt like my heart, body, and mind were running in all different directions and I had no idea whom to follow. My eyes snapped open as he said hoarsely, "You are angry with me." It wasn't a question. It was a statement. I wriggled my wrist to break free from his hold while hissing, "As I should be..." I took in a sharp breath as he stepped behind me, leaving only a minute distance between us, "I nev
Delilah's POV:My eyes roamed over his handsome but familiar features as my mind tried to register where I had seen him before but his intoxicating scent along with growling Akira in my head, and the cruelty with which he was gripping me were all clouding my senses.Another man, same build but slightly smaller in height approached us and referred to him, "Alpha?"My mate kept staring at me with disgust while sneering, "Yeah, Beta, I have found her." His fingers dug even deeper into my flesh as he spat out, "And I don't fucking know what to do with her."The other man whom he referred to as Beta quickly looked around the hall and sighed, "We can discuss it later. Let's just get going for now."My mate grunted before pushing me harshly toward his Beta, "Throw her in the car. We're going."Beta caught me and clasped his hand around the nape of my neck as he barked, "Move."I stumbled as he pushed me forward. My heart was beating erratically at the sudden turn of events. I turned my head
Delilah's POV: I swear my eyes must have popped out of their sockets as I just couldn't contain my shock watching Bianca strolling into my mate's room. The bully, cruel Bianca I knew was totally replaced by this soft, elegant lady whose every step screamed grace. Just one look at her made it clear to me that the girl was head over heels in love with my mate. My eyes moved down to her body clad in a loose silk nighty. Her eyes were only for the Alpha as she continued trailing toward him with a slutty smile. At first, she didn't even realize that someone else was also present in the room until she sniffed at the air. Her head whipped in my direction and the storm raged in her eyes as she bit out, "Who is she, Ethan?" And then, all of a sudden, it hit me. I remember a few weeks ago I saw Ethan and Bianca kissing each other at the university gate. And then Adeline words rang in my ears; 'they have been in a relationship for as long as I can remember.' Ethan's eyes stayed glued to Bianc
Delilah's POV:Shivers ran down my spine as soon as his filthy words registered in my mind. What was I supposed to do? Obey him? Let him use my body just the way he wanted? Was I needed to be submissive to his every command? Was that what mates were like? If yes, then I firmly and outrightly refuse to bow down to this sacred mate bond. With a new determination, I jerked his hand away from my face. Akira jumped forward and whined in my mind, "He is our mate."I remembered how Xee told me that we needed to decide who should handle the rein; human form or a wolf form. And if we choose wolves, then we must tame them accordingly. I reached back to Akira and faced her, "If you think that you deserve such a lowlife bastard as a mate, then you are wrong. I won't allow myself or you to be lured by the mate bond. It's us who'll decide whom to give our heart, body, and soul."I snapped back to reality as Ethan clutched my mouth, and growled in my face, "Oh, so now a whore will decide who to fuc