The next few days flew by in a blur of paperwork and birthday planning. Though I had insisted that I didn't want to have a big celebration for my coming of age, the pack Elders and my mother insisted that I should. Only those in higher positions for the packs were made to be a big deal, especially
"Boss?" Asher called, waving a hand in front of my face. "You okay?" "Huh?" Shaking my head, I tried to clear my head of thoughts about Antoine. "Sorry, yeah, I'm okay." "Maybe you should head home for the day." Asher suggested giving me a concerned look. "You don't have anymore paperwork here and
"Haidan Honey, are you really going to go to the party dressed like that?" My mother asked, giving a huff. "At least put something a little nicer on." "What's wrong with what I'm wearing?" I grumbled, looking down at the thigh-high black dress I was currently wearing. "It isn't like this is a ball
Looking around, I tried my best to recognize names and faces, but with everyone wearing masks, it was a little rough. Giving up entirely, I began to move towards the refreshment table, my mother still in tow. As I went further into the banquet hall, I couldn't help but notice all the streamers and b
My mind reeling, I tried to get myself together. Why was this happening? How could it be possible that, after all this time, either Antoine or Ashton was my mate? As this thought hit me, so did fear. Fear as to which one it actually was. What if it was Ashton? He was already bonded to Brailyn! And w
"Thank you." I responded, trying to keep my expression neutral. Despite trying to ignore the draw I was feeling towards one of them, neither Antoine or Ashton seemed to notice it. Just the lack of acknowledgement was beginning to drive me mad. I wanted this fucking ceremony to be done so I could po
Ignoring the strong feeling of desperateness towards wanting my mate, I listened to Antoine's instructions as he directed me towards where his father last said they were located. At one point, I had to turn off the road and begin to drive through the forest itself, swerving and weaving, avoiding tre
Loud relentless taps could be heard overhead as rain fell down on the umbrella I held haphazardly over my head. My shoulder that wasn't fully covered grew soaked, but I couldn't feel the sensation at all. Since the day my father passed away, I have been numb. Beside me, my mother wailed into a hand