Unexpected Encounters

LUCIUS

I couldn't take my eyes off the enthralling dance of my fiancée's lips, which moved in perfect sync with her voice. It was a captivating sight that had me completely enthralled. Her sensuous movement just added to her allure, creating a deep longing within me.

"Take a break; you've outdone yourself," I murmured to Selene as she gracefully finished her act and joined me.

This interchange had become a treasured ritual in our lives, a dance of words and tunes that had defined our bond since we were born into the Blue Moon Pack.

I'm Lucius Wolf, a 26-year-old omega from the Blue Moon Pack. My life started off as an omega, and I lost my mother soon after birth. I had no family other than my parents. Tragedy struck once more as my father paid the ultimate price in battle to protect me from rogue wolves.

A furious skirmish nearly took my life, but my father's heroism saved me, albeit at a cost. When I collided with a stone, I sustained a head injury and lost my memory.

Memory loss, caused by an accident many years ago, was a weight that weighed heavily on my heart. Despite the anguish of the past, I couldn't help but be propelled by a strong hatred for the thugs. My need for vengeance was relentless, yet I struggled with my incapacity to defend myself.

During my early years as an omega, I experienced bullying at the hands of other pack members. Vanessa, my only true friend, stood by my side. Vanessa had gone through her own struggles as a result of our friendship, and I felt a strong bond with her.

Despite the alpha's anticipated opposition, I was resolved to marry Vanessa and make her my chosen mate. I knew the road ahead would be difficult, but my love for my friend spurred my determination.

Another omega, Selene, was devastated by her mate's rejection, which left her shattered and mute for weeks. We became acquainted over time and developed a covert friendship. When the alpha learned of our love, he extended his support by offering to marry us, which touched my heart.

Bullying was a difficult aspect of my life as an omega, but when I was eighteen, my physique underwent an unexpected metamorphosis, becoming more muscular. This bodily transformation brought a stop to the agony I'd been experiencing, which was a pleasant relief.

The life of an omega is not easy, and I have considered suicide at times. The remembrance of my parents' sacrifices, on the other hand, acted as a continual reminder of the responsibility I owed to them. I thought it was my job to live.

"Lucius, are you okay?" My thoughts were interrupted by Selene's words.

"I'm fine, just lost in thought," I informed her, a real smile spreading across her face, a sight I treasured.

We left my room, intending to meet somewhere. I wanted to plan everything ahead of time.

As we got closer to our meeting spot, a delectable aroma of vanilla and cocoa flooded the air, energizing my senses. I took a deep breath, feeling a rush of adrenaline and expectation. The source of the perfume beckoned, so I went after it.

My joy quickly turned to worry when I heard the awful word I'd long feared: "mate." My body froze when my inner wolf declared it. I knew I was close to the source of the enticing aroma.

"Mine!" said a lovely young lady, and I began to sweat, overpowered by the moment.

"Just get it over with; don't keep me waiting," I murmured, swallowing hard and staring at the lovely lady in front of me.

She was the most beautiful woman I'd ever seen, with a commanding presence. I could see she was a powerful member of her pack.

"What should I do?" she said, her confusion palpable, and I groaned, sensing the ruse.

"Just reject me and release me from this uncomfortable situation; your presence is repugnant to me," I replied, my fury directed at her, and she was taken aback by my forthright comments.

FREYA

I was so shocked by my friend's nonsense that I just stared at him. I was thrilled to hear that you had discovered my soul mate just a moment ago, but the joy has already left me before I had a chance to stop it.

It was unbelievable to me that my spouse was an omega. As soon as I learned, my eyes were drawn to him. What I learned astonished me to no end. I had always assumed that my mate would be a powerful individual with a high rank in his pack. Not only was it unbelievable to me that I was matched to an omega, but my mate had already loathed me before he found out who I was.

He wanted me to turn him down right away, and based on the way things were going, I could tell something wasn't right. He doesn't have the characteristics of an Omega, but he exuded one. His appearance reminds me of those warriors from a pack, but that's not my main worry. I was curious as to why, even before we had gotten to know one another, he had detested me.

"Who informed you that I would turn you down?" If that is your belief, then you are mistaken in believing that I will reject you. I felt horrible for making him tremble in terror when I yelled at him violently, but it only made me angry when I thought about what he had said before.

I felt my heart ache as he replied, his expression icy, "I know that's what you will do; you will end up rejecting me, just like my fiance, who got rejected by her mate because she is an omega."

What my friend just stated shocked me. What did "fiance" mean to him? It is the law of all packs, I believe, for everyone to wait patiently for their mate. So why did he decide to wish to marry someone else rather than wait patiently for his mate?

"What is fiance, exactly?" For the first time since we met, he grinned at me when I questioned him in a bewildered manner. 

I can't help but imagine what would have happened if he had smiled for a few more minutes while my heart skipped a beat.

"I'd be willing to marry someone I have." He remarked, "I have someone who I planned on getting married to," and I felt my heart ache. My ears were unbelievable to me. 

A jealousy cramp started to surge through my body. 

Because I couldn't bring myself to consider my mate having a partner who was willing to marry, I experienced mixed emotions of anger and sadness. It was astounding to me that all the years I had spent waiting had been in vain. I had been waiting years to meet my soul mate and have a happy life with him, but as soon as I did, everything fell apart.

"When you know your mate is out there, why do you want to marry her?" I asked, my eyes glazing over. My eyes were filled with pain, and I couldn't help but feel angry at the moon goddess and myself. I was baffled as to why I had squandered my entire life looking for a loving and caring companion. 

"I knew this day would come and that I would be turned down like other omegas; therefore, I had decided to marry her. It's time for you to turn me down.He remarked, "I have to get ready for our date," as he looked at me impassively. 

I gave him a fierce scowl, but then a smirk stole across my face. I know how to proceed. I am aware of how to handle him. It has just made me happier that he hasn't married her. I'm grateful about that. 

I'm going to drag him into my pack with force. With him in my pack, no one would dare try to confront me, and I'll make him suffer for what he did.

When I learned that he was engaged to someone else, I was devastated, but I also knew that the moon goddess had always chosen us for one another. I was aware that he would forget about his fiancée if he were to depart and come to my place. I knew it wouldn't be wise to have to physically remove him from his partner, but since I had already decided to bring him into my pack, no one could stop me from accomplishing my goals. 

Even though I've always had a strong will, witnessing what was happening strengthened it. I've gone to this extent to spare him any consequences. I will never permit that. 

"I'll make it happen because you want to be rejected, but it won't happen right now." That's what I'll do in front of everyone. I'll do that in front of every member of the pack. I saw him recoil in disbelief as I began, wearing a chilly expression. 

I'm at a loss for what to do right now. I'm willing to try anything, even though I knew that if I went as planned, my partner might not approve of it. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to finish that.

I stormed out of the building. My partner, who also happens to be an omega, was found in this bush after I tracked his scent. It was then that I learned he had a potential bride. As I continued forward, all of this kept repeating itself in my mind.

My heart was beating quickly as I walked distractedly. My friend told me some shocking news. Initially, I assumed he was kidding, but after noticing the earnest expression on his face, I changed my mind. 

My heart ached, and my inner wolf snarled with melancholy. Even though we clashed when we first met, I have grown close to my partner, even though it has only been an hour since we first spoke. 

The question, "Alpha, where have you been?" As soon as Samuel saw me, he exclaimed, "I have been looking for you," and I glared at him. 

My emotions were exploding, and I roared at him, "Shut your mouth and lead me to the pack." 

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I am standing here in front of the Blue Moon Pack members. The alpha was pleased to have me in the pack and not pleased that I had shown up uninvited, so a lot had happened in the last few hours. I'm not interested in having him give me a lavish party, even though I knew he would have. 

It instructed him to gather in a hallway all of the pack's unmated males. I informed him that I firmly thought my friend was present and asked him to find a place for me to stay until the following day. 

With a disinterested expression on my face, I moved between the unmated males' rows and suddenly spotted my mate—for whom I had completely forgotten to inquire for his name. When all we did when we first met was yell and scream at each other, how will I be able to ask for his name?

 "Mate!" I said right away As soon as I was near him, I hauled him to the hall podium. 

The hall fell silent at once. They were all anxiously waiting for me to make a statement or take action. They were all prepared to see me turn him down. I brought him to the podium, and his expression instantly twisted into a grimace.

The gathering quickly scattered as I declared, "I want to announce to you all that I have found my mate; you can all leave." 

They were prepared to witness me reject and humiliate him in front of the entire pack, but they weren't prepared for me to accept him. They were taken aback by what they witnessed.

It won't be long until I have things done my way because I know that I'm getting close to realizing my dreams. If he is willing or assertive, I will lead him to my pack. He will become mine. I've always gotten what I want, and this time is no different.