Chapter 1

~Valerie~

I stared defiantly at my father who was tired of explaining the same thing to me because as usual, I am stubborn and I never listen; at least not when it comes to matters of the heart. He puffed out an exasperated breath and took two dangerous steps closer to me. I took two steps back and my stare wavered a bit because there was no denying of the authority in those steps that he just took. But no, I will not back down.

“Have you been listening to anything that I’ve been saying for the past twenty minutes?” my father said, a bit too softly for my liking.

My father Rohan, is the Beta and second in command of our pack, Silverhowl Pack which made him able to afford so not-so-basic things in life. We have a big beautiful house and a little respect which comes from the title. Anyway, my father has been having a fit ever since I told him that Cordy, the first son of the alpha, is my mate. He and the alpha seem to have a good relationship so why is he trying to talk me out of letting Cordy mark me?

“I heard you loud and clear, father. But you have not given me a very good reason why I should not let Cordy mark me as his mate. If you want me to reject him, you have to bring me a reason better than why the moon goddess is referred to as the moon goddess”

“Be careful what you say, child, lest you commit blasphemy against the goddess” my father spat.

 “I’m sorry father, but I can’t obey you this time. Do you hate me? Every other parent would have been deliriously happy that their daughter would be the future Luna but you have been trying to convince me for the past thirty minutes why I should let Cordy go.”

His pupils darkened and I could see that I hurt him deeply with my harsh outburst. He bit his inner lip and blinked twice. I have seen him do that a lot of times to know that he was trying to conceal his emotions. I felt bad to see him that way. I don’t know why but my mouth seems to have a mind of its own at times. No matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to control it when necessary.

“No, Valerie. I do not hate you. On the contrary, I love you so much. You are my only child and I do not want you to suffer. That is why you see me fighting for you this way. Cordy is bad news for you”.

“HOWWWWW. That is the million-dollar question that never gets answered.”

“You are just seventeen, OZ, and you know nothing about life…”

“I am a seventeen-year-old wolf who wolfed out on her 16th birthday. An early bloomer; same goes for Cordy. We both feel the attraction and we are very sure that we are meant for each other. I’d like to think that the moon goddess knows all ''. I picked up my purse and took my 3-inch shoe lying beside me.

“And where do you think you’re going at this time?” My father asked, giving me a death stare.

I looked to my mum for support. “Mum, say something, please

My mother, the Beta female, is the calmest and most submissive woman that I might have met in my entire seventeen years of existence. There was no way I would have gotten my loquacious manner from her but there are a few things that she shared with me: Her flawless porcelain skin, her deep blue eyes, and the little cute freckles that ran across her nose. I should have gotten her whole blonde hair colour as well but my father’s genes decided that she had shared enough and added a bit of his brown hair. So now, I’m stuck between being a blonde and a brunette.

“Honey, you should listen to your father. He will never do anything to intentionally hurt you”

I groaned inwardly. Of course, what was I expecting? She is the submissive wife. “Not that I was waiting on a miracle anyway”

I pulled on my shoes and took some steps towards the door. “I’ll be back before midnight, parents”

“If you walk out of that door, consider yourself grounded for the next two weeks” 

I turned to my father. “You cannot do that. I’m seventeen. I’m not a child anymore”

I walked out of the house and slammed the door. What the heck! These guys already found love and got married; why won’t they let me do the same? 

A car stopped in front of me and I saw that it was my ride. “Please take me to 1532 Mikenny Street”

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“OMG, you brought me to a pub? And one that reeks of humans too. What if they find out what we are?”

“Trust me, love, no one knows. And besides, my father already has an alliance with the top officials in government”

Cordy was seated across from me in a bar that had a big sign that stated, NO UNDERAGE ALLOWED. But that was Cordy being Cordy. The danger-loving, passionate, sexy Cordy. He knows what black rolled-up sleeves do to me and he has been immaculate enough in choosing one that shows his bulging biceps. His luscious hair had an escaped lock that fell to his forehead. His eyes, those hazel eyes that I can willingly become a prisoner in. and oh, those soft kissable lips, I would give myself up for him to place them wherever he wants on my body. He was elegant in every way and I wanted to just take a picture of him like this and hold onto it forever.

“…Can you believe that?” a voice permeated through my thoughts and I gasped at the unexpected interruption. Jeez! Who zones out on a date? 

“Sorry. What were you saying? I didn’t get the first part” I asked, dazed a bit.

Cordy gave a lecherous smile. The sexy devil knew what he was doing to me. 

“Didn’t or couldn’t?” he asked, his hands sliding across the table to meet mine. I sucked in a sharp breath as electrifying sparks shot through my body. He knew that I was burning and he was bent on taking full advantage of that.

“What are you up to, Mr. Sexy Devil?” I asked, giving back a matching smile of mine.

“You tell me, Achilles heel”

“Oh, we’re doing that now?”

I slipped my fingers away from him. “My father spent more than thirty minutes this evening, lecturing me on why you’re a bad egg for me”

“Did he? And what reason did he state?”

“Nothing. He’s just convinced. Besides, I know that your mother doesn’t like me. I see it in her actions”

“That’s not true, love. You’ve only seen her at times when she’s stressed. She doesn’t take well to that. I understand your father’s concern. He wants the best for you. But you know that I would never hurt you. Not intentionally. I’d put a knife to my chest before I do anything that brings you harm. I love you, Valerie and it is you that I want to spend the rest of my life with. No other person”

His words warmed my heart…and also my genitals. He looked so sincere and worried that I would take my father’s word to heart.

“I know Cordy. I can’t seem to picture my life without you in it as well. You will be my first and last”

I smiled sheepishly as the words left my mouth. I was so in love with this boy right here. He rubbed my hands and the sparks flew again. He looked at me knowingly.

“Shut it down, Cordy. You have no effect on me”

“Is that so?” he stood and took a serviette from the table. “Meet me in the restroom in twenty seconds then. I need to show you something”