Chapter 3 Mates

(Nikita's P.O.V.)

The man in black suit's stares made me uncomfortable. I think he recognized my scent just like how I recognize his smell. He's been giving me "that" look, and I can't help it, but fall in his beautiful gray eyes.

This is not good according to my non-submissive self.

I put my hair in front of my shoulders to cover my scent. Alpha Lucia immediately noticed it, and turned her head to look at me. I pretended to not notice her even though I could really see her staring at me in the corners of my eyes. She would have scolded me already if it weren't for the people standing by the door waiting for us. Mother can't do anything to me in public. She would only discipline me in private.

I heard her small sigh before finally turning away, and walking towards the three people waiting for us. I silently followed her from behind.

A beautiful woman warmly greeted us. She hugged Mother and me, kissing us both on the cheeks, while the old man put his hand on the top of my head as a blessing.

"We've been waiting for your arrival, dear."

The woman happily looked at me and Alpha Lucia. The latter smiled back at her. I'm guessing that these two old people in front of me are his parents.

I could tell just by looking at them that they're from higher ranks.

"Thank you for your invitation," Mother said, smiling formally at the two. I slightly panicked when she turned the attention to me. "This is my daughter, Nikita. Nikita, these are Alpha Leon and Alpha Octavia, and..." I looked at the man. He gave me a sweet smile. "...He is Alpha Trojan, their son, and the heir of the Blue Moon Pack." I stared at his hand when he stuck it out in front of me.

"Pleasure to meet you," he said while shaking my hands. I didn't answer, and just withdrew my hand quickly.

"He's hiding his taste too," Tala noticed.

I felt a small sting in my chest. Maybe he dislikes the idea of having an Omega as his Luna too. Who wants to have a weak mate anyway?

I frowned, fixing my hair up front, pretending to be busy. I wanted to believe that I don't care about what he thinks, but the truth is I feel sad about what he just did.

Why do I always have to be left out all the time…

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(Trojan's P.O.V.)

I watched her cover her neck with her hair, blocking her sweet scent. She must feel intimidated by my strong Alpha taste. I decided to conceal mine too. I didn't want to offend her.

"Pleasure to meet you," I said while softly shaking her hand. I wanted to touch her longer, but she hurriedly moved her hand away, leaving not just me, but my wolf disappointed.

Alpha Lucia is still speaking with my parents, having their own topic. Nikita, on the other hand, is looking impatient. My brows slightly furrowed when I noticed the bruises all over her body. It on her arms down to her legs. What happened?...

"To stare at a woman's body is just rude."

I put my eyes back to her face. She looks a little mad.

"I don't mean to stare, Nikita. The bruises on your body just left me wondering."

Since her skin is as white as snow, I could clearly see the black-and-blue marks on her body.

Nikita's angry face changed into a proud look.

"These are the proofs of my endeavors. I fight with the strongest in my pack."

My brows lifted in an interested manner.

What a pleasant surprise.

"I'm not expecting such a fragile beauty to actively participate in trainings," I commented. Her face crumpled.

"Fragile beauty?" "She questioned my words and her lips quickly pursed into a straight line. 'This is your stereotype about women! Jerk!'

'Nikita!' Alpha Lucia angrily wanted to hit her, but I stopped her. I was glad that my partner was different from other women, she had her own opinions.

'Alpha Lucia, it seems that your daughter has inherited your personality perfectly, hasn't she?' I made a teasing smile, but Nikita's facial expression remained stiff. She even secretly flipped me off. Interesting! I really wanted to see the picture of this rebellious woman struggling under me. Thinking of this, I discreetly adjusted my pants, not wanting my desires to be exposed in front of everyone in the tribe.

Since I saw Nikita when I was ten years old, I knew she was my Luna. After I turned 18, I refused to attend all the banquets, even though my parents didn't understand. I had many arguments with them because of this. I told them that I was not interested in a bond with anyone other than my partner because I knew that even if the bond wasn't with Nikita, I would still want her.

And she had no right to refuse me because an omega could not say no to any alpha.

I believed her mother thought the same way too.

She didn't know that her rebellion would only make my animalistic desires more intense.

Nikita intentionally didn't look at me and was bored with this meeting. She impatiently said, "Can we finish now? I believe the Blue Moon tribe would not let their guests talk on an empty stomach."

I saw my parents immediately change their facial expressions. They certainly did not expect such disrespect from an omega from a small tribe. I doubted they would hesitate to kill her, regardless of Alpha Lucia's face.

Before tragedy could happen, I suggested taking Nikita to the venue.

Nikita was disgusted with my enthusiasm and deliberately walked far behind me. I stopped and needed to let her know that my interest in her was not temporary.

I took out a bracelet from my pocket. She bumped into my strong chest while walking with her head down. Before she could fall, I pulled her into my arms. Before she could struggle and scratch me with her claws, I quickly said: "I believe this is your bracelet,"

And just like what I'm expecting, she gave me a shocked look.