**Alexandra**“Happy birthday Alex!” Sarah, my cousin walked into my dimly lit storeroom, a cupcake and candle in her hands.“Thanks, Sarah. I'm so excited about the ceremony today. Finally, we get to meet our mates.” I replied, blowing off the candle and hurling my tired body out of bed.Today might be my birthday but that doesn't excuse me from doing my regular chores if I wanted to escape my godmother’s whip.I licked the frosting hurriedly, my mind scanning my measly belongings for a presentable outfit for tonight.“I got a new outfit, just for today. My mate will be blown away when he meets me.” Sarah chimed.I smiled at her, feeling envious. I haven't had any new clothes since I moved in with my godparents.They used to be close friends with my parents, treating me and my brother kindly but switched to their true colours after their death.As a young child, I became a slave for them; even lowly-born pack members weren't treated the way I was.“Alexandra!” I froze, my chest po
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