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
Nathan comes in and asks Eli what all the excitement is about. Eli gives him the good news about Ben and Mona. He is also happy for the pair. Nathan lets us know that Sam and Drew will be here in a little while. Sam and Drew are skilled trackers. They left Thursday morning to go on a tracking mission for the council. They were looking for a possibly rogue leader who has been stirring up trouble in the kingdom. Other trackers have tried to find him, but he kept slipping away. Sam and Drew are the most skilled trackers and hunters we have in the kingdom. They are also distant relatives of mine. They are on my mother’s side. I think their great grandfather and my great grandfather were cousins. They are also distant relatives of Fenroe. Yes, if you are thinking that my mother is also a descendent of Fenroe, you are correct. That’s what makes me a pure-blood descendent. My father is a direct descendent. Fenroe was his great (I don’t know how many greats) grandfather. Fenroe was a great
When Shana and I arrive at the party, everything is in full swing. I see my nine friends all sitting at one big table. It’s the same every year. Since all of our birthdays as so close, we also sit at the table of honor. I take Shana’s hand and slowly walk her to our table. I see Ben sitting between Mona and Seleste. Ben’s attention is focused on Mona. You can see the love between the two of them. They remind me of my parents. Speaking of which, I need to introduce them to Shana. I make a quick detour on the way to our table. My mom and dad are sitting with Ben’s parents and Seleste’s parents. I forgot how close the three families are. “Mom, dad, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. True, let me introduce my mate, Shana Stevens. Shana, this is my mom and dad, the beta couple and the gamma couple.” “Hi everyone,” Shana says shyly. “Hi Shana,” my mom says. “We have been eager to meet you. You look lovely tonight.” “Thank you, Luna. You look lovely yourself
My mom and I spend the rest of the morning pampering ourselves. We get Mani and Pedi at the pack’s nail shop. We went to lunch at our favorite dive. My mom and I share a love of good burgers. My mom got a mushroom Swiss burger with bacon added. I got a cheddar bacon burger with crispy onion on top of the burger. It’s made with one beef and one pork patty. It’s not the healthiest lunch, but we enjoyed it, we don’t eat like this every day, but it is good to treat yourself every now and then. After lunch got deep massages to help us relax. We also get primed and waxed. We are flawless and silky smooth for the night. Spending the day with my mom like this was perfect. She knew that I needed to just relax and not think about tonight. We just went with the flow of things and did not talk about mates, birthdays, or the big party. After our massages, we went back to our house.“Thanks, mom. I really needed this pampering day.”“You&rsq
“Now without further ado, let me present your next Beta, Ben Jackson.” Ben and Mona walk up to the stage and stand next to Ben’s parents. “Your next Gamma, Mona True” The crowd gasps. My father and everyone looked shocked. Seleste had started walking to the stage but stopped. I noticed that all the members of the Elite 12 walked and stood behind Seleste. I guess that is a show of power, but I have the ultimate power. “Son, what are you doing?” My father asked, “Seleste is the next Gamma.” “No, dad. I don’t think Seleste is the right one for the position. Seleste has done nothing but undermine my authority in the pack for the last year. As alpha, I can’t have anyone under me who does not respect my position as head of the pack. I want Mona as my Gamma. I think that is best for the pack.” I say. My father is stunned and quiet for a moment after I finish that statement. Mona takes that moment of silence to speak up.“I respectfully decline,” M
My mother and father look lost right now. I don’t know why. They should be proud of me for standing up for the pack.“Ok, everybody, just calm down. Nobody makes any rash decisions until we discuss this further.” My father says.I don’t know why my dad is begging them. We don’t need them.“No, dad. There is nothing to discuss. My mate and I do not want Seleste as our Gamma and I will not allow her to continue to influence my pack. As alpha. I have decided. She and the traitor warriors can leave. I don’t need her. I don’t want her and I don’t need anyone who follows her. She is nothing to this pack but trouble.”Before I know it, Gamma True has broken free of Mrs. True and has me lifted off the floor with his hands around my throat.“I have had enough of you, pup.” Gamma True says. “I have stayed quiet for this long because my daughter asked me to let her handle it, but you have gon
My dad takes a deep breath and then looks at Seleste. “Seleste, will you come up here please?”Seleste walks up and stands in front of my father. I must admit, she is looking very nice in her dress. It is a one-shoulder number that fits her curves perfectly. Unlike me, Seleste is looking calm and composed. Looks like things are backfiring a little. She should be the one that is flustered and angry. Not me.“Son, do you see that mark on Seleste’s right shoulder?”I look closely. There is a crescent moon with a star on her shoulder. I have read something about that symbol before, but I paid little attention to it and what it means.“Yes. I see it, So?”“I’m losing my patients with you, pup. Disrespect my Sweet Pea one more time. I dare you.” Mr. True says through clenched teeth.My father sighs. “Son, that mark is the mark of The Protector. The Protector is a direct