When I got to school, I wished I had stayed home. Trevor announced to the school and pack that Shana was his mate. The school is buzzing with excitement about the future alpha finding his mate in a “regular” she-wolf. They’re saying it’s like a Cinderella story for wolves. If this didn’t hurt so badly, it would be funny. I wonder how Shana lives with the fact that she is with someone else’s mate. I mean, she has to know that he is not her mate. She is about a couple of months older than us, so she knows. I wonder if he told her who his mate was. They have been walking around like a loving couple all morning. They are both frauds. I can tell that the boys are not buying it. They are glaring at Trevor every time they see him. At lunch, our circle sat with me instead of dividing the group between me and Trevor. No one wanted to be around him and Shana. Ben is not happy with Trevor parading Shana around. I believe he knows Shana is not Trevor’s fated mate, but I know he won’t say anything.
Today is the big announcement. I will tell everyone that Shana is my mate. Before I announce it, I have to meet with the guys, since I had already told them that Shana was not my mate. Today is going to be a good day. It’s Friday. Tomorrow is the big party. I believe my dad will pass down the title to me tomorrow since they will see that I have met. Everything will be perfect. I sent a group text to all the boys, so we can meet before class today. I usually ride to school with Ben and Nathan, but I need everyone together. Ben, Nathan, and I arrive at the school. Sam, Eli, and Drew are waiting for us in the front of the building.“Hi, guys, so I know you all are wondering why I asked you to meet with me before school. As you know, tomorrow is the big party for the 10 of us. As we will all be turning 18, I fully expect my father to pass the alpha title to me at the party.”“Um Trev, aren’t you forgetting something?” Ben asked, “I
I made it through the day without breaking down or letting Tamaska do what she really wanted to do to Trevor and Shana. I probably shouldn’t be mad at Shana; she may not even know that I am Trevor’s mate. I have noticed her looking at me throughout the day as I glared at the two of them, but then again, all nine of us have been glaring at them, so it may not be easy for her to guess who his true mate is. I choose not to worry about that now. I’m just counting down the hours before we get to hang out, drink a little, and enjoy a night of poetry and jazz. I meet up with the girls before we all go to our individual homes. The anticipation of getting out and away from the craziness has made my day go by faster and easier.“Hey guys, are we still on for Jazzy’s tonight?”I ask.Yes, I need to wind down. It’s been a while since we have been there. I wonder who will share their vibes tonight.” Rose says. &ld
As I’m walking to my seat, the audience is going crazy. Jazzy says, “I told you we were in for a treat. Just like always. Seleste does not disappoint. Thank you for gracing us tonight, Seleste. Don’t stay away too long next time.”“I won’t. I miss you all when I’m away.” I bow to the audience again and take my seat.“I saw that,” Mona links me so that the others can’t hear what she is saying..“I don’t know what you are talking about”“I saw Trevor drag Shana out of here after you finished the poem. I guess he knew that was written for him. I guess the truth hurts. I loved it.”“Thanks, Mona,” I say.“Wow Seleste,” Talia says, “I don’t know who you were talking to up there, but girl, that was nothing but the truth. Never change who you are for anyone. That’s my girl.”For the rest of the night
“So, mate, what do you want to do tonight? I thought we can go somewhere fun together.” Convel rolled his eyes when I called her mate. I know he does not accept her as his mate, but he has no choice. I have made my decision.‘Hump, we will see how that works out for you.”I don’t even know how he got through the block that I put up for him, but I pushed him further back in my mind. If he does not want to go along with me, he can stay in a small corner of my mind and leave me alone.“Gladly,” He says. “You may as well get used to me not being there. You made sure that soon I won’t be there, anyway.“Well, Trevor, I heard the girls in your group talking about going to this jazz club. It is in neutral territory. It sounds like fun and I would really like to go. I think the girls were planning to go, at least that’s what they were saying. It may be good for them to see us togeth
After I left Seleste, I just drove around for hours. I parked and went to my quiet spot in the woods, but it did not have the same calming effect it usually had. I can’t explain it, but ever since I rejected Seleste in this spot, it feels depressing to be here. The moon used to shine the brightest in this spot, but the moonlight has become dull here. I came here for peace, but peace did not find me here. There is so much going on in my head. Convel is mad at me. I snapped at Shana for no real reason. All because she tried to stick up for Seleste. My friends are avoiding me. I don’t know how it got to this point. This is all Seleste’s fault. Why did the moon goddess pair me with her? Why couldn’t she be different? Things would be like this if she was the type of mate that I needed. Then I would not have rejected her. My friends wouldn’t be mad at me and we would all be happy. “Trevor, this is messed up thinking, even for you,” Convel says. “How can you blame mate
My mom just woke me up. I slept for most of the day. Now there are only a couple of hours before the party gets started. I check my phone. I’m surprised that the guys have not tried to call me today. It’s Ben’s birthday. We usually hang out on each other’s birthday. I thought we would have done lunch together or something. Maybe I should call him and see what he is doing.“Hi, Ben, happy birthday. Tell Rose I said happy birthday as well.” I say when he answers the phone.“Thanks, man. Can you believe I’m 18 now?” Ben says excitedly.“So have you discovered your mate yet?”“Actually, I have and it was amazing. It is the best feeling in the world. I cannot describe how happy I am and how much in love I am in such a short time. There is nothing better than being with my mate. She is the most beautiful female in the world.”He talked for a couple of minutes about how wonderfu
It’s the morning of my birthday. This year, it’s a little bittersweet. We are having the big birthday party to celebrate all ten of us born within days of each other. It has been a tradition for us to have a pack wide party every year since we were all 1 year old. I used to look forward to this party every year. It is like a holiday for our pack. It is a celebration of the next generation of leaders for the pack, a sort of celebration of continuity. There has always been some sort of celebration for every generation since the pack began. So why is it bittersweet? Because I know this year will be different. Trevor will take this opportunity to pay me back for the offense he imagined. I really don’t know what Trevor’s issue is anymore. This goes beyond our training match. It seems like he actually hates me and does not want me in this pack anymore. Honestly, I am ready to move on to a pack that will appreciate the blessing having me in their pack brings. A real