I left Theo’s office feeling confused. Was I happy, or upset? I was neutral. I didn’t know what to think and that left me in the middle, at least I wouldn’t have to make up my mind right away, there would be time to decide the fate of the rest of my life.
I walked upstairs realizing how drained I was, and I couldn’t escape to recharge where I normally did, not that I would want to right now anyways. Knowing Ro, he would be waiting out there for me even now, ready, and willing to just exist beside me. There were always moments with him, ones I could tell he wanted to push the subject but was waiting on me, he would slowly approach a boundary without daring to cross it. Slowly stroking his fingers through my hair and allowing his hand to travel down my arm, stopping himself from venturing lower. Resting his head on mine as he brought me in for a hug, but never daring to plant his lips on me in any fashion.
I decided that a nap was the next best thing, I glanced at the cloc
We pulled up to a decent sized mall and wasted no time heading in. I tried to focus on just being out with Farah instead of letting my mind drift, as she pulled me in and out of several shops making me try on countless dresses and shoes to match. We eventually settled on a few dresses that resembled the ones we were already wearing, and made our way onto the formal half of the mall.I knew Theo had picked my outfit for the first night of the carnival, so I settled on a black, slim fitting dress, with long sleeves and a deep V down my back, that would be perfect if my presence was required the second night of the carnival. I wasn’t too comfortable with it, it was showing a lot more skin than I was use to, but Farah said it hugged me in all the right places, and if she approved than so would everyone else.We walked further into the mall and skipped a few shops until there it was, the perfect dress!I pulled Farah into the shop after spotting an emerald green dress t
I turned on my heels, spinning to meet the identity of the man behind us.“For fuck sakes Ro!” I screamed, we came out of the mall too quickly to register his scent and he seemed to get some kind of enjoyment from my reaction. He waited there on purpose for us to come out, now smiling slyly at me while raising an eyebrow.“Tsk tsk tsk Avi, is that a mouth fit for an Alpha’s sister? What would your mother say?” His eyes met my own, and I tried my hardest not to get lost in them, as he tried scolding me playfully, and the only emotion I wanted him to feel right now was my annoyance.“My mother would say Betas shouldn’t hide in the shadows, how psychotic!” I glared at him, now more pissed off from the shock than annoyed, “Betas!” I rolled my eyes.“Well Theo wants you home,” he smiled cockily, “I’m here to make sure it’s without incident.”Farah looked at h
I stared out the window trying to catch a glance at the streets, but it was beginning to get dark and just left me wondering which packs had arrived. I climbed into bed wishing I could just sleep through the next four days. My birthday and the carnival would all pass by, and there wouldn’t be so much tension and pressure.6am came too soon.Farah's knock always made me smile, it was just so... her. When I opened the door however, it wasn't just Farah, the makeup and hair ladies had decided to tag along. They hurried me through the shower and whisked me and Farah into basic hair and makeup today. Farah had picked out my clothes today, bringing me out a yellow floor length dress that we had purchased the day before. It was much like a spaghetti strap on top, form fitting, but with sheer and flowy short sleeves, and a sheer overlay as it tapered out from my waist.I slipped into some comfy, dark colored flats, and watched as Farah slipped into a purple sun dr
“Avi breath,” Theo urged, but I didn’t even notice I had stopped, “the Timber pack has a reputation for never attending these things, I don’t expect them until last minute.”I could feel Farah instantly relax overhearing his words, her posture becoming less rigid as we waited, in what seemed like, the longest silence until we seen uniform vehicles approaching.I hadn’t seen anyone from Evergreen, besides Troy’s mate, but I recognized the Alpha who stepped from the vehicle. He was one of the few Alpha’s who had visited Moon Rising on multiple occasions before he took over their pack, but I had only ever caught glimpses of him through my window. I was never expected as a child to entertain guests, only after I turned 16 had my parents started to groom me to be proper, and now I know why.“Alpha Alexander!” Theo greeted him as he approached us, but Alpha’s always shook hands like coexi
I was consumed in watching them, the way they looked at each other and softly grasped at one another’s arms made it seem like they were just two halves of the same person, never meant to be apart. They were tunnel visioned to each other, never breaking their sight from one another or caring what was going on around them as they fell heavier and heavier into each other.As we all stood there watching their bond unfold, I could feel Echo’s longing for that to be us, she was like a giant puppy, lapping up all the emotions between them in awe. It was heavy, it was pure, it was everything. I was starting to understand what Echo had been saying, allowing myself to picture how it would feel to have that kind of unfiltered love, and maybe even crave that for myself.“Well,” Jacob interrupted the moment with a boasting laugh, “if that isn’t a good sign, I don’t know what is!” Jacob’s Beta had ushered Farah and her mystery ma
When I opened my eyes, I had a thin layer of sweat covering my body, I could feel the dampness chill my body even though I could also feel the weight of the blanket on top of me. I forced myself to sit up and immediately called out the Echo.‘Happy Birthday to us,’ she scoffed.I clenched my shirt in my hands, steadying my heavy breathing, relieved that it was a dream, or more so a nightmare.‘Thanks, I was worried about you too’ I rolled my eyes. I walked into the bathroom and started scrubbing my mouth out, as if the thick, sour, taste of fear, from my dream was real.When I walked back towards my bed, I realized the sun was up, 8:36 read the clock beside my bed. I was usually one to never pay attention to time, but I wanted to get through my birthday.I was officially 18, I half expected to feel different some how, but I didn’t. I felt like normal me, every day me, unmated me. Echo was already pacing and wanting me to run around tow
Farah already had her mark and I audibly gasped as I took it in. My jaw must have been on the floor as I remained staring at it, I knew marks resembled their mates, who ultimately complemented them to the fullest, but it was the perfect shade of blue for her.“It’s not fully healed yet, that takes a few days,” she moved her shirt over slightly to reveal the whole mark.“I knew it! Spill Farah, spill now!” I demanded.I knew what marking and mating entailed, but it was somehow still such a mystery, something that was unique to each wolf so it was something that no one could quite explain properly. She sat across from me and spilled her heart out as Claire fussed with her hair, and Abby moved onto her when my makeup was complete.I was in awe at everything she was telling me, it was hitting me in all the right places and making me ache for that chance. Echo was lapping it up and making mental notes for later, even though I’m sure she knew exactly what to
Theo glanced my way as I inhaled slowly, taking in his citrus scent and calming my nerves.“I’m ready,” I nodded at him. I wasn’t sure I was ready, but I was ready to eliminate any of these Alphas as my mate, that couldn’t be the plan of the Moon Goddess, surely she had some grand adventure in mind for me.The guards opened the doors and the room fell silent, I had never been announced before, and the guards voice seemed to boom off every wall as he let Theo and I’s title roll off his tongue. I was thankful that there were only a few handful of steps that led down onto the floor, and tried to focus on taking in the room oppose to my feelings. Every time I took in a gold-colored banner, a birthday sign, or the tables set with food and drink I could feel Echo searching. Frantic to find the scent she had been looking for.‘Enough,’ I hissed at her, ‘please Echo I will make rounds, but I’m alre