Chapter 3

"Blast that mate of mine," I thought, as I stormed the hall with a fuming face. Who does he think he is? What right does he have to kiss me and just leave me all high and empty? Who even gave him the permission to kiss me? Or is that how he goes about kissing girls casually?

Calm down, girl, you shouldn't think so low of our mate. He looks like someone of reputable character. Kiayra provided from where she was lying. I rolled my eyes at her words. Of course, she will find no fault with him. He is practically an angel in her sight. That shits rainbows and all that stuff.

I ignored her and continued my rant, marching briskly to my room. I was so agitated that once an incoming member spotted me, he or she would try their best to avoid me. I didn’t want to scare people away, so I decided to tone it down.

You can do it, Belle. Take a deep breath. ‘In’ I followed her lead and took a deep breath, 'and out' I let it out slowly, closing my eyes.

"Thanks girl, you are a lifesaver. What would I do without you?"

Nothing

I got to my room and lay on the bed trying to process everything that had just happened. It all happened in a flash, and the fact that I had a mate, a handsome one at that, didn’t occur to me. Oh my god! I have a mate! I have finally found him!

I picked up my phone that I left on the table and went online. It is time I knew who the moon goddess has finally blessed me with. I only knew his name, "Richard," I called out. It sounds so masculine and sexy and very moanable.

I know he is an Alpha and he is from a pack in Europe, but that information is too little. I need to know more. My heart was beating as I typed his name in the search bar and pressed enter. And apparently there are a lot of Alpha bearing Richard, so I narrowed it down to Alpha Richard from Europe.

I was actually thinking of asking on Twitter because someone will definitely know him and will have some information about him. But my possessive side won’t even process that thought before others start getting ideas and start going for mine. I haven’t been one to share what is mine, and it wouldn’t change now. It would just end in a blood bath, and it wouldn't be mine.

I typed the keywords in the search button; I didn’t need to look too far to find what I was looking for. Boldly written on the front page was my man, I mean, mate. His full name is Richard Wilson. He was the Alpha of a moderately sized pack in Alton, Hampshire, South East England. He turned 28 last month and he has been ruling his park since he was 22 after his dad died.

He did a good job on his pack because when I checked his pack, I was amazed at what they had accomplished. Their defense is second to none and they hold the position of the seventh most powerful pack in Europe. And that is quite an achievement compared to the numerous packs we have scattered across that continent.

Out of curiosity, pure curiosity, I checked his images and wow, I was impressed. He is one fine specimen of a specimen. He was carefully created on a Sunday, as most people would say.

I was still busy stalking my mate when I heard a knock on the door and my mom came in with hurried steps. I quickly closed the tab I was on and sat up to face her.

"What is this I am hearing that you have been scaring people?" She questioned me, her eyes searching for any sign that would indicate what I was feeling.

My face must have been puzzled because she continued. "You keep forgetting that you are an Alpha’s daughter and whatever you do will definitely spread around. Words were going round that you were angry and the anger was overwhelming for the omegas." She dragged the reading chair towards me and sat down.

"I wasn’t aware that my energy was affecting them. I am sorry." I bowed my head in apology.

She waved me off and smiled, "I have taken care of it. Now what or who is making my favorite daughter angry?"

"I am your only daughter and I found my mate."

"Of course, you are and also my favorite. Wait, what? What did you just say?" She asked, her eyes almost bulging out of her sockets. "I heard you the first time, but what? When? Where? how? Who is he? Is he in our pack? Do I know him?" She fired the question rapidly at me. I couldn’t help it. I burst out in laughter at the look on my mom’s face.

"This isn’t a laughing matter, young lady, and you can’t just drop the bomb like that. I am still trying to comprehend this." She put a bottle of water on the table and gulped it down before she faced me again. "Now spill, I want to know everything, from the beginning to the end. When did this happen?"

"It happened not too long ago." I opened my mouth and told her everything that had occurred to this moment. "—and that was why I was fuming." I downloaded everything for my mom.

"That was really something else. It is so sweet but not as beautiful as your dad and I," she said in a dreamy voice. Alright, that is it. I have to stop her before she starts her tales of how she met my dad when she was in school, how they were so in love and blah, blah, blah.

"I know, you and dad are the most perfect couple with the most clichéd storyline. He was so fine; you fell in love and all that. I really don’t want to hear it again." I surmised.

She chuckled softly as she continued, "Alright, I am going to spare you the details of our wonderful love story, so tell me, is he fine?"

"You are too old for that, Mom," I shrieked as I called her out.

"Oh please," she waved me off, "I may be old, but I was once young and I know all these things. Besides, I only want the best for my lovely, beautiful daughter. Only the best for my best." She winked as she nudged me. During the course of our talk, she had come to sit beside me on the bed to get a better experience of the story.

"So, tell me, is he hot? Well, he should be considering all Alpha's are," she mused.

That's the thing about werewolf society; only the best for the best, as my mother correctly stated. There are different levels in our society; we have the Alphas, Betas, Gammas, Omegas, and the in-betweens. The alphas are at the top of the food chain and also the pack leaders, while the omegas are at the bottom and the rest follow suit.

The moon goddess has made it in such a way that the Alpha has the best trait in order to keep producing the best offspring. They are natural leaders; they are tall, handsome, or beautiful (whatever the case may be). They are strong and brave. And with it, the positive characteristics that one may possess. But they tend to have one disadvantage. They can be quite proud and egotistical.

"He sure damn is."

"Language!" she instantly chided. It is almost like a reflex now where I cuss and she immediately rebukes me.

"Sorry mum… so as I was saying, he is so handsome." My mind flashed back to the wonderful work of art called my mate. "He is drop-dead gorgeous, absolutely breathtaking, and just so-" I erupted into a squeal as I tried to find more words to just describe that fine specimen of mine.

My mom gave me a look that said, ‘Is she okay?’ But you can’t blame me. It is my moment, so I am allowed to behave in any way I see fit.

"He is an Alpha in Hampshire. I don’t think you will know him though."

"No, I don’t think so, but your dad should." She replied and got up from the bed. While I would love to continue this chat, we have a lot of things to do in preparation for their departure, and we have already wasted time talking. "No offence to your mate."

"None taken." I also got up from the bed and followed her out to where they were staying.

We were walking in the hallways when she suddenly asked, "So will you be leaving with him when he goes now or will he stay here for a while?"

"Leave?" I questioned it strangely. Why would I leave when this is my home? "No, I am not leaving. Why would you ask that?"

"Wouldn’t you be going with your mate? Or do you plan to stay here forever? He has a pack to lead, and you will need to be by his side as Luna." She explained

My feet came to a stop as I addressed the issue. It has never occurred to me that I would have to leave. I mean, I know, but I didn’t just remember.

"No, I am not going."