Chapter 1
( CHLOE'S POV )
I was sitting on the chair comfortably and swinging myself to the rhythm of the song being played in my heart slowly. My heart seemed blurry with a lot of things bothering me. The number one thing bothering me was the Grand mating ceremony which was holding that evening. The ceremony was just once in a year and that meant that if I didn't get a mate at the ceremony, I would have to wait for another year before another opportunity arises. Such was the situation which I went pass through as a werewolf.
Actually, my name is Chloe and I am a 25-year-old female werewolf. I am an orphan and I stay with my uncle who is my only living relation. My uncle, Pete, was just the exact opposite of me.
I am tall in height but my uncle is short. I am slim but he is somewhat fat. Apart from physical appearance, we both had different views to almost every discussion which we had. However, even with all these, we loved ourselves. My uncle wasn't one to maltreat somebody. Living with him for over 20 years was enough let me know. Yes, my parents died when I was just five years old. According to Pete, they died as a result of a poisoned food they ate.
Anyway, I was just sitting outside just like I have always done when I saw a well known figure advance towards me. The person coming was my best enemy.
His name was Kimmy and he is a really annoying person. Both of us have had arguments which led to fights between us. I didn't like him for anything and he didn't seem to either.
"Chloe, good afternoon," Kimmy greeted, obviously impressed with my sitting position.
"Good afternoon, Kimmy. I have told you that you aren't welcome here, haven't I?" I asked as a welcome statement.
"Is that supposed to be a way of welcoming? Please talk more nicely," Kimmy stated, forging an expression that he was pissed.
"Oh! I was just reminding you that you aren't needed here," I challenged with my voice moving lower.
"Why don't you stop all this so I can tell you something very important?" Kimmy asked.
"I don't think it is something that important," I asked confidently, enough to Kimmy's distaste.
"It is actually very important," Kimmy persisted.
"I am listening," I said, lowering my voice deliberately.
What did you just say?" Kimmy asked with a puzzled look.
"I meant what I said," I persisted.
"I didn't hear you talk. Please do tell me again," Kimmy asked with less puzzled look.
"Okay, what I mean is that you are probably not telling me something that is very important," I tried again.
"That's not true," Kimmy started to argue.
"Please don't argue. I know more than enough," I argued confidently.
"Calm down now, okay?" Kimmy offered with the aim to lessen my anger.
"You won't shut me up. I've had enough of you, Kimmy," I said in undiluted anger. He loved pissing me off and I wasn't ready to listen to yet another offer from him.
"Please calm down," Kimmy said again keeping his coolness.
"Hold your calmness to yourself! You can't trick me. I've spent a lot of time dealing with you and I will never fall for your pranks," I stated as I looked at Kimmy wide eyed.
"You think I am pretending, right?" Kimmy asked carefully.
"How do you expect me to know?" I returned boldly.
"If you don't know about it, then why tag me a scammer?" Kimmy said with a frown on his face.
"Okay, please tell me all you need," I said at last, abandoning my sentiments.
"I need only one thing from you," Kimmy said reluctantly.
"Just tell me what you need," I persisted feigning being bored.
"Well, I need a one night stand," Kimmy finally said amidst hushes.
I started to laugh hard. My mind was working its way to the fact that Kimmy could be here to woo me into being a one night stand of his. The real funny thing was that he was coming right at the night which I have been presented a chance to see my long awaited mate.
"Can you just stop laughing and let's focus on the important deal?" Kimmy asked.
"What's the important deal? I knew it was a stupid offer you have brought. I can tell you are out of your senses," I spitted out angrily in disgust.
"Now, I won't accept that. I can accept everything but not direct insult. Please don't insult me directly again or you will have yourself to blame," Kimmy said now, getting angry.
"Just shut your mouth! You need thorough flogging not only insults. And also, tell me the date which you have planned to start using your brain to think," I retorted angrily.
"Didn't I warn you not to insult me directly ever again?" Kimmy asked now with modified anger.
"What would you do?" I challenged. "You can't do more than a dead rat because that's exactly what you are."
"You call me a dead rat," Kimmy said with deeper anger.
"I did call you a dead rat and I will repeat if if you don't respect yourself," I threatened with a quick gaze at him.
Kimmy seemed angrier with my words. I watched him raise his hand angrily to hit me. I was more sharp than his movements and with this advantage, I was able to weave his oncoming fist.
I held his hand and kicked him hard on his tummy. He screamed for help but I didn't heed him. I punched him right on his face and he fell down.
Kimmy voice went higher than that of a female. He was shouting for attention.
"Stop shouting and get out of here, you lazy brat," I told Kimmy in anger.
Kimmy stood up and gazed at me with anger probably building up. I didn't care about a hint of his feelings and that was helping me out.
"What do you gain by rejecting me?" Kimmy asked suddenly. I actually didn't expect a question again after all had transpired between both of us.
"Okay, I gain my sanity," I replied. "But what would you gain from having a one night stand with me," I said.
"I don't think I need to tell you since you aren't interested," Kimmy commented as he dusted his clothes briefly and straightened it out as well. Our mere grapple had seemed to caused all that.
"I am not and I will never be interested in such a deal," I replied carefully with finality.
"Are you sure?" Kimmy asked once again.
"Of course, I am. Why are you asking?" I asked to protect my privacy.
"Nothing, but know that you will regret this," Kimmy said with a smirk with his face.
"I don't think I will. My mind is fully made up," I replied as I went closer to him.
Kimmy didn't talk and he walked up to the exit door. On getting there, he turned back to me.
"I will surely get you back for this rejection," Kimmy said as he walked out instantly without letting me say what was on my mind.
I followed Kimmy outside. Actually, he was stopped by one of his father's slaves. I could hear them talking visibly.
"Master wants you back in twenty minutes. According to him, he has the time on a countdown," the servant offered.
I watched Kimmy's face crease in worry as he left. One thing was certain; Kimmy's meeting with his dad may not be so pleasant.