CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER ONE

Sophie Evergreen

Standing before the tall silvery mirror in my room, I starred at my reflection. A white flowing see-through gown that clung to my curvy frame, revealing my plump breasts and nipples, as well as my smooth nether regions, save for the black thong I wore underneath. Long raven hair packed in a neat bun. A full and flawless make-up. This was the first time I had ever dressed so provocatively, I could barely recognize myself. My congested room was dropped silent, save for the loud hammering of my heart in my chest. 'Is this really worth it', I pondered. Drifting to the clustered clothes on my bed, I stretch my hands for a lilac scarf that's twisted with a navy blue tie. I gently free the scarf from the tight grip of the tie. I coil the soft fabric securely around my upper body in an attempt to conceal my breasts.

Tonight was the night that will either change my fate forever or seriously disappoint me. As werewolves we believe in fated mates and choosen mates. Fated mates are wolves destined to us by the moon goddess, to accept us just as we are, not withstanding our numerous flaws. Whereas Choosen mates are those selected by us to play the exact role of a fated mate in our lives. In the past centuries, fated mates had stopped to exist. After a werewolf turns eighteen and see's her wolf for the first time, she is expected to start attending the annual mating ball.

I'm currently twenty nine. Since eighteen, attending the annual mating ball has become a mandatory ritual for me. Along the past ten years, I found myself a spot at the corner of the wall, watching everyone find their mated pair and swept off their feet. My three younger sisters where no exceptions. But tonight however is different, because tonight, I refuse to aisle the long halls the same way I've also done. Tonight I aisle the halls an entirely different person. A woman who is placing her destiny in her hands and making sure she gets choosen by someone no matter the cost.

"Sophie come down already, or else we are going to be late for the ball" The grumpy voice of Aurora, my youngest sister, echoes through our mindlink. Starring back at my reflection one last time, a weak smile graces my features and the faint voice of my wolf whispers, 'You've got this'. I nod at her attempt to convince me and amble slowly to the door where I creak the door knob open, once am out I insert my key in the door and lock it.

Trailing down the stairs, goosebumps envelopes my skin and I cringe in disgust at the arousal of most of the unmated male wolves and the fact that they aren't even trying to conceal their lust and perverted thoughts as they stare at my naked body. The women thoughts however are that of pure disgust and despite my attempt to block out their many thoughts, I still hear a few women spit in my direction 'whore', 'prostitute'.

We arrive at the room where the ball was being held. My plan was simple. Find a high ranking decent wolf, preferably not an alpha as they are too dangerous and powerful. I had my eyes on a beta or gamma, someone I could potentially seduce and blame for taking my virginity. Leaving him with no choice but to feel guilty and make me his chosen mate, but little did I know fate had other plans.

"Lucas just mindlinked me, I will be heading home now. You've got this Sophie". Aurora mutters to me. A huge smile plastered across her face and afterwards she's gone.

My eyes roam the enormous ball room looking for who my prey would be and out of the corner I spot him. The dark tall handsome beta of the most feared werewolf pack; The Blood Moon Pack. His standing inches away from me looking around with a hint of nervousness in his eyes. He seemed to be minding his own business, yet somehow he caught my attention. Without hesitation, I gracefully rise from my seat and sway my hips seductively towards him, my naked body on full display. The other males in the room grew envious and lustful, their gazes burning into my skin. Some even growled or snarled, challenging my audacity, but I ignored them all, focused on my target.

The closer my feet dragged, the more tension emanated from him. He seemed uncomfortable, almost as if he was mind linking someone. Then, without warning, he abruptly turned and disappeared deeper into the room. Curious and determined, I followed him through the crowd of wolves, the music and laughter fading into the background, as I hastened my footsteps. The room seemed to be getting darker as I trailed behind him, but I couldn't go back now, I was a determined female. Following his now shadowy figure into a darker corridor, I accidentally stumbled on something, causing me to fall flat on my butt. "Ouuch". A low groan escapes my lips. I gently slide my hands on the wall beside me to gain a little stamina. Once I am standing uprightly I look around for him, but his no where in sight. 'fuck'. I growl inwardly and turn towards the direction I came from. Just at the exact moment I move my feet, a perculiar scent invades my nostrils. Is a strong masculine scent I found very alluring yet dangerous. Inhaling the scent, I let my feet dragged on to where it seemed to be getting stronger and finally I noticed him, standing alone and leaning against a railing.

"Hello". I called out as I entered onto the terrace where he was hiding. The moon illuminated his brown hair, making it look golden under the night sky and I felt like I had somehow invaded his privacy. He had moved to this lonely room for that purpose, but I needed to do this. I needed to captivate this male and seduce him or I would remain at a corner of the wall forever and never have my hapilly ever after.

Without wasting any more time, I approach him from behind. My heart thuds heavily in my chest and my palms become moist as I create a vivid imagery of his strong muscular body pressed against mine. I gently wrap my arms around his upper waist, letting his intoxicating scent invade my senses, as my plump breast presses against his broad back.

For a moment he stiffens, then slowly relaxes in my embrace. Graciously he turns around to face me, but I catch him off guard, by grabbing his cheeks and standing on my tiptoes before slamming my lips against his, in a firece, urgent kiss that sent fireworks through my spine. It was a kiss of longing, desperation and a kiss to finally break free from being a wallflower.

I lean further into his body and slanted my lips over his, begging him to return the kiss, but he just wouldn't bulge. Was he upset, I pondered. If he was, I wouldn't blame him. I had invaded the innocent man privacy. Ravished his lips menacingly and yet remained unapologetic. I gently caress his cheeks as an act of apology and to my utmost surprise, he offered me his lips but that was all he did. His body was stiff with tension refusing to move, but boy this man was a good kisser. I think he even studied a full course on how to kiss, because his kisses made my knees go weak and sent shivers in places I never knew could shiver.

His strong musculine arms begin roaming my body, as if trying to memorize every inch of me in this fleeting moment of darkness. His tongue slides deeper into mine, giving me access to explore his lips more.

Finally,

His finally returning my kiss and oh this man should be arrested, because I doubt is legal to be this good a kisser.

I rest my left hand on his chin and massages his beard. Beards? The beta didn't have beards.

"Never knew bold females still existed. Invading my privacy and seducing me in shadows. Aren't you such a brazen female". He growled in between kisses and his voice, fuck, this man is definitely going to be the death of me.

He gently breaks the kiss, but his hands remains firm on my waist, so firm that for a split second I felt he was scared I'do run if he let go.

"So can I get the name of the beautiful female before me". He whispers huskily while staring intensely at me. My throat goes dry and my knees get weak at the sound of his voice. I gulp repeatedly before opening my mouth to speak, but no words could come out. I guess this mesmerizing creature before me has taken my ability to speak. Am sure I looked like a total idiot starring at him and not saying anything, but atleast he can't see the blush imprinted on my cheeks, making me look more pathetic than needed. Now that we are barely inches away, I let my eyes roam his body through the shadows. His shoulders looked broader than when I first saw him and he seems even taller.

"You know how to sneak up on a man and kiss him, but not how to talk". He mumbles, his voice ever so calm yet filled with somewhat humor.

"I... I talk". I sputter in almost a whisper.

His eyes remains firm on mine, as though trying to solve a puzzle. He has a beautiful pair of ocean blue eyes that doesn't give anything away. Oh how I wish we could read each other minds, because when he looks at me with those eyes am speechless.

"So what's your aim beautiful wolf and who sent you to seduce me".He snaps and I shook my head in pure denial.

"Seduce you, you think I seduced you".

"Please do well to forgive my wrong use of words, I meant to say, who sent you to shamelessly throw your self at me and attempt raping me, if I wasn't fast enough to pull away".

Fuck, this man was getting me pissed and he knew it, but I refuse to let him get to me, so I smile.

"Let's say, No one sent me to you and I just decided to follow you, because am a rapist who love to rape good looking men like you".

Confusion floaded his features for a moment, before a throaty chuckle followed.

"So in essence what your telling me is you love to go around kissing every stranger you see".

"No, only the good looking strangers with sexy voices". I mutter in my most seductive voice.

Muffled voices and crunching of footsteps hit my ears. Fuck, this was not the plan.

"I need to go". I whisper as cold sweats broke over my brow but he just wouldn't bulge.

"Alpha Reece". A hush voice calls and the heavy thudding of footsteps gets louder than before.

My hands suddenly becomes moist and my breathing accelerates to the highest level. I forcefully pull myself out of his strong hold and leap for the opposite door.

"I didn't get your name". He questioned with a voice full of authority and that's when the realization dawned on me. This is not a beta but an Alpha and not just any Alpha but Alpha Reece of the Blood Moon Pack. The most ruthless and feared Alpha to ever exist.

Boy, was I in for trouble.