Her Surprise, Their Gift

1. Mira

I stretch as I sit up on the little cot that was given to me as a bed. Today is the day of the festival, also it's my birthday not that anyone in the pack cares. Im 18 today and at midnight I'll meet my wolf. I'm so excited. Today has to be perfect though or I wont be allowed outside for my first shift.

I slowly get off the cot and grab the outfit I have set aside for today. Its the only new dress and shoes that I have. The Alpha bought them for me so I wouldnt embarrass him around any of the other visiting Alphas and Lunas coming.

I finish grabbing the things I need to shower and get ready and stuff it all in a bag. I peek my head out of my door before fully stepping out. The last thing i need is to make someone mad today. My bruises finally healed and I didn't want to mess up and get any new ones. I had to look perfect. Any imperfection and I get punished.

After it was safe for me to head to the bathroom, I quickly turn on the water and step in. Scrubbing my body and washing my hair before quickly shaving my legs. I step out and wrap a towel around my waist. I look in the mirror and decide to blow dry my hair so the curls are just right.

My red curly hair flows down to my waist in perfect rings. I unwrap the towel and slip into the dress. It comes down to my mid-thigh with a slit up the left side to my hip. The front is low cut which makes my boobs pop out of the top. Its just a little too small around the bust area.

The thin straps look like theyre struggling to keep everything held in right. It's a really pretty dress, but I dont understand why its wasted on me.

I dont really wear make-up, so I never learned to do much. I just put on a thin layer or clear-pink lip gloss and a simple winged eye-liner. I dont want to put too much cake on my face.

Looking down I see the black pumps he threw at me as well. Theyre about 6 inches and I've never worn heels before. I slip them on and stand up. The dull ache in my feet tell me it's going to be a long night. I look in the mirror one last time before walking out of the bathroom.

I stumble twice coming out and almost bump into someone.

"Watch where you're going b***h" Natalie sneers at me. "Daniel isn't here to protect you, so you had better not ruin my clothes".

"Yes ma'am, I'm sorry" I say as I bow my head. Natalie is Beta Tristans mate. What he sees in her is beyond me. Her short blonde hair sat at her shoulders and her make-up made her look like a hooker. I'd never say it out loud but it's true. Her toned legs stuck out of the slit in the floor length gown she wore.

She flipped her hair and started to walk away.

"Oh, I almost forgot. Stay out of my way tonight. I need to impress the other Alphas if I ever want to get anywhere in life." She stop and turns to me, giving me a do you understand look. I quickly nod my head and she walks off.

I let out a breath I didnt realize I was holding and continued on my way to the dining hall.

"Mira! There you are!" I hear my one and only friend Sara squeal. "Damn you look hot. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" She excitedly bounces on the balls of her feet.

"Thank you, I just hope I find my mate tonight. I cant wait to get taken from here." I say as she gives me a sad look. Shes the only person that cares that being in the pack hurts me.

"You dont get a mate, and if you do, you will reject him" Alpha Daniel says as he makes his way towards me. He roughly grabs my chin and pulls my face to his. "You're mine and its going to stay that way, you filthy slut" He says as he shoves my face away from him and walks out of the room.

"I'm so sorry Mira. Hopefully your mate is a stronger Alpha so he cant say anything to you." Sara says with a glint of hope in her eyes. "When you leave, take me with you"

For the next 4 hours Sara, the other omegas and I work silently setting up the food and drinks outside. We quickly finish the venue and I just get done setting up the last table when guests start to come out.

The tables quickly fill with people and it's time for us to start serving the food. I see Alpha Daniel talking to a few other Alphas. I quickly recognize one of them as Alpha Ryder from the Blood Moon Pack. Hes ruthless and known for the murders hes committed. I look away and continue serving the food.

Once i get to Natalies table she complains that i didnt give her the correct drink.

"Im sorry, I didnt serve the drinks but i can go grab the correct one" I say as I bow my head. As I turn to leave she grabs my arm and pulls me back to the table.

"Are you calling me a liar?" she growls at me, gaining several peoples attention.

"No ma'am" I say softly. I dont need the trouble.

"Go get the correct drink, NOW! Do your job correctly the first time and we wont have any issues." She spits at me. In one quick motion she slaps me in the face, knocking me to the floor.

I glare up at her and bare my teeth and growl. Once I realize what I did I realize I was in trouble. Beta Tristan stands and growls in my face.

"DO NOT GROWL AT MY MATE MUTT" he screams at me just before his boot connected with my jaw.

"Are you going to tolerate that?" I hear a voice in my head.

"Who are you" I ask. Im so confused.

"Im your wolf. Athena. We are not weak. We must shift" she says.

"I cant yet-" I start to say when Im pulled up by my hair. Alpha Daniel has me now and he glares at me.

"I thought I told you no mistakes" he growls in my face.

"Im sorry Alpha" I wimper.

His fist connects with my jaw and I fall to the floor again. The Alpha and Beta take turns kicking me over and over.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO MY MATE?!" I hear someone growl. The last thing I see are four sets of black boots. Then the world goes dark.