Silver Moon Light and Ashes

Chapter 1 Argyros POV The faint ticktock, ticktock, of the clock fills the dark, empty hallway, but there is no clock in sight. I walked between its empty, narrow walls, feeling the softness of the red rug against my bare feet and between my toes. I have never been here before. I have no idea how I even got here, but something about the place felt familiar, the atmosphere, the strong wolf scent, it had a scent that reminded me of lemon with a hint of mint. I walked in silence, tracing lines on the wall with my finger. Though it was dark and lonely but I wasn't scared. Instead, I was curious, curious about what lies at the end of the hallway. I reached a door with a gold handle, familiar, I have seen it before, but when? I didn't hesitate to turn the handle and watch the door open, revealing a small, very cozy room with a fireplace. There was someone sitting on a couch facing the fireplace, though the person was backing me, but I could tell it was a man with thick black hair. It wasn't his scent that filled the room; he smelled different from the scent that filled the hallway, though I couldn't place his scent, and he seemed to be reading a book or magazine, I'm not sure. I got the urge to walk up to see, to see his face, and the moment I stepped into the room, he sensed my presence and turned around. Forest green eyes. And that was it. ''Oh no, oh no, oh no'' singing to myself as I paid the driver and rushed out of the taxi, heading towards the pack mansion. I was late, so f*****g late. Liam isn't happy for sure. What should I say, what should I tell him when I see him? I am surprised he hasn't called me yet. I grip the handle of my bag tighter as I ran but came to an abrupt stop. '' Huh?'' I studied my environment. Nightshade pack mansion was always busy, but never this busy. There were cars arriving at the mansion, people dressed up in luxurious cloths, too luxurious. Male wolves were in nice tuxedos, and she wolves were all dressed up, seductive and shining. I noticed the light outside and the lighting from the window, brighter than usual, the melody of soft music and laughter mixed with wolf howls. I didn't know we had a party. No one told me, not like anyone talks to me here, but at least Liam should have told me. I made my way into the building, past the guards and probably the event planers, getting disgusted looks from pack members and confused stares from guests. I looked and felt out of place in my jeans and Hello Kitty top. Unconsciously, I wrapped my arms around my elbow, dropping my gaze to avoid eye contact. I wouldn't feel hurt if I don't look in their eyes, if I don't read the way they look at me. I made a mistake by going into the mansion any further; I should have just turned around and called Liam or something. The crowd grew thicker, and gradually all attention was on me. With the music still playing in the background, I heard their whispers and mockery. Even if I was weak and had no wolf, I still had the two major wolf scenes, my hearing and smell, and I could hear everything, every word about me. I walked towards the stairs, hoping to get away, and hid in my room, then call Liam for an explanation '' Look who decided to grace us with her presence'' Vanessa appeared out of nowhere in front of me. I flinched in shock, taking two steps back. ''Va.. nessa..'' Her eyes flashed gold at the mention of her name, cutting me off '' Don't you dare let my name out of that witched mouth of yours,'' taking one step forward. I grip the sleeve of my shirt, trying hard to control my breath as I stared in her eyes, hated and disgust towards me and to this day and do not know what I have done wrong to have her hate me so much,have, all of them hate me so much, is it because I have no wolf or because I am half witch? Or is it because a weak, wolfless girl is mated to their future Alpha? '' I thought you finally realized your place and ran away?'' '' Wh...what is happening, what... what is the celebration for?'' I took a second to gaze around before meeting her eyes again. She scanned me up and down with an eyebrow raised, but it didn't last as it was replaced with an amazed smile. '' Oh my goodness, don't tell me you are not aware... Your mate is having a birthday party and you are not aware?'' ''bir...birthday party'' now more confused than ever, what is she saying? yes today was Liam's birthday, but he didn't say anything about a party, nobody told me anything about a birthday. It's not possible, Liam will not keep something important like this from me. We agreed to truth and tell each other everything. He is not like that, even if everyone treats me coldly, Liam was different, he is my mate. '' It's can't be'' The whispers grew louder, followed by a soft mocking giggle. '' ha,ha,ha,'' Vanessa bust into laughter '' I my goddess... I … can't believe you.... Ace, can you see this'' Vanessa shouts out to Ace, Liam's second, who is supposed to be Lima's beta once he takes his place as Alpha. The little witch forgot her mate's birthday'' '' I didn't forget'' I did my best to debate, and she laughed louder. Slowly, others began to join in the laughter '' I could tell the moment she walked in, she clearly didn't know what was happening, how Ignorant for a future Luna'' '' Your future Luna, not mine'' I heard someone say from the crowd '' I rather have my fang plucked out'' Ace grumbled and my heart sank at the realization. But it doesn't make sense, we were supposed to see the sun set and sun rise together as a birthday celebration. The laughter grew louder that not even the music in the background was heard. '' Enough'' that familiar voice echoed with authority, and the room went silent, not the whispers, not the laughter, the giggle, or even the music was heard. The room instantly consumed with a powerful aura, Alpha aura. Liam, my mate, wasn't even an alpha yet, but the alpha in him has always dominated. '' Argyros'' he called my name, and I felt ticklish in my joints, our bond. There was a softness he used to call my name; he always did, and somehow it took away all my worries. I turned around to face my mate, and the sight in front of me didn't feel right. Standing next to my 6 feet 2, tall, Dark hair mate was Jennifer. Beta Lucian's daughter. There have been rumors about how the two made a perfect match. I always felt sick in the stomach at the image of it, but seeing them now, they indeed make a perfect couple. I felt a rising rage in my chest, another woman holding my man, but it wasn't enough to have me ripping her apart, not like I could, unlike other children that transformed at age 10, I never did, till this day. It has been concluded that I have no wolf. Fighting her would be pointless, all I have to do is watch and wait for Liam to finally let go of her hand and come to me. '' Liam..'' My tone came out too weak for my liking. '' Wha... what is this?'' We can handle Jennifer later. '' Where have you been all day'' f**k. He asked. I didn't plan to answer this question like this. I always return home before he does, so he never notices, but today didn't go as planned. '' I... '' ''You think I don't know?'' he caught me off guard with words that I didn't understand. '' What'' Liam finally let Jennifer go and walked towards me, both of us the center of attention. His scent and warmth so desiring. I really want to cuddle him right now. '' You think I don't know you have been working as a cleaner?'' I blinked in shock. How, how did he know? '' Liam,I.. I.. I just wanted to'' taking a step forward, wanting to hold his hand, but he stepped back, away from my touch, away from our bond, sending a sharp pain in my chest. '' What the f**k is wrong with you, Argy!!'' he snaps, calling me by the short version of my name '' Let me explain'' '' Explain what... for f**k sake, you were supposed to be my future Luna, how can you be going around cleaning people's dirt? Do you take me for a joke?'' '' No, Liam, I just needed to....'' I pause at the realization of his words '' suppose?’’ Meeting his gaze, I search for understanding. I have a talent for looking into people's eyes to get answers. Liam looked away, breaking eye contact. '' Liam, what do you mean suppose?'' '' Hh'' he sighs '' Let's not talk about this here, go upstairs'' he instructed, like he always does, always giving me instructions '' No, I am not going anywhere, Liam. Explain what you mean by suppose?'' '' This is not a matter to discuss here, Argy, we will talk later. Now go to your room,'' About to turn around, and I grabbed his hand by force, ignoring the electricity that ran through me '' I am not going anywhere, Liam, not after what you just said. I demand to know what the f**k you mean by suppose, Liam!!'' I think I went too far, I raised my voice '' Don't you f*****g raise your voice at me, you witch!!!'' his eyes flashed gold, displaying sharp fangs, ready to tear me apart. It's been 2 years since Liam and I found each other, and never once has he shown this side to me, never once has he used those words, the words everyone uses. Witch. They say when a man is angry, he says what is in his heart. Is that how he saw me, a witch like everyone else? ''Li...Liam?'' my hand fell away from his, and his gaze dropped to it '' Hh'' sighs before looking up again, giving me a sad, pitiful look, a look for once I couldn't read. I felt something was wrong with our bond, like the thread used to tie us together was being pulled apart. '' Liam?'' '' Since you want to do this here, then fine.. '' Liam stands properly, facing me '' I, Liam Denzel Dawson, future Alpha of Nightshade, pack, reject you as my mate'' and for some reason, it didn't feel like thread anymore it was steel being forced to c***k under impossible pressure. My heart ripped with agony. I felt dizzy instantly, losing balance, and I falling to my knees before him. I have always been been pathetic and weak, this action only prove that fact further.