In Over Her Head

Chapter Six: My Mate?

    Karissa's eyes widen as she saw who's lips were pressed against hers. Grayson's breath smelt of alcohol and she curled her nose up in disgust as she shoved him away from her. Glaring at him, she started to make her way back to the party when she felt his hand wrap around her wrist.     

    "What the hell is your problem?"

    "What do you mean?"

    Karissa let out a huff and snatched her hand out of his and put them on her hips. The fact that Gayson f****** Mattews was not understanding what was wrong his was beginning to annoy her. She could hear the noise from his party as she turned and made her way back in. She already new that she would have it in with Mallory and was going to try her best not to make it any worse that what it was. "Look Grayson, you clearly have been drinking because it's your birthday and go you. I don't know why you kissed me or what it means, but I'm going to pretend it didn't happen okay? I already have enough on my plate as is and like, I really don't want to receive another beating from you or Mallory or from anybody else in this pack. I hope you enjoy your birthday."

Karissa turned on her heals leaving Grayson to sulk as she made her way back to the party. The music had grown louder and she spotted Brittany dancing her way towards her. 

    "Girl where have you been? I have been looking everywhere for you!" She watched as Brittany's eyes widened as she saw Grayson walk from where they just were to a seething Mallory. She reached out to cling on to him and he shooked her off. He reached for another drink as he continued to watch Karissa from across the room, his eyes never waivering from hers with a frown on his face.      

    Not wanting to spill any information as to why they were alone in the garden,  Karissa grabbed her hand and they made their way to the dancefloor. She could feel a pair of eyes watching her and she did her best to ignore it and enjoy herself. It was now eleven o'clock at night and she planned on enjoying herself until twelve. After that, Karissa knew she was going to be on the run. As ruthless as her pack was, she knew that she was going to be forever hunted. As she danced, Karissa bumped into her sister who showed up in a tight white strapless dress that clung to her like a second skin. She grinned at her as she made her way to where Richard was sitting with two drinks in hand. She knew her sister was looking forward to tonight just as much as she was, but for obvious reasons. Marissa had always said that she was going to be mated to somoene important. Karissa only hoped that her sister got everything she ever wanted. 

    The music was turned down as Alpha and Luna Matthews made their way onto the stage. Grabbing the mic, he cleared his throat and thanked everyone for attending the party. With a grin and reaching out to his beloved mate, he announced to the crowd that his beloved son will now take over as their new Alpha for their son had found his long lost mate. Everyone's eyes snapped to where Grayson stood beside a clinging Mallory but his eyes continued to drill holes into Karissa. They were filled with so many emotions and she watched as he scowled at his parents. 

    "Our dear sweet Mallory will now be your Luna. So everyone give it for the sweet couple."

    The room was silent as they made their way across the floor and stood in the middle of the room. Karissa watched as her lips made contact with Grayson's and was surprised when she was filled with uncontrollable rage. She could feel her stomach drop and she felt like she was going to be sick. What was going on? Karissa looked at the clock and saw that it now read twelve. She was now 18 and that meant...

        Mate. 

    I'm sorry what?

    Hello Karissa, my name is Vale. I am your wolf and that b***h has her hands all over our mate. 

    Karissa felt her whole body go into shock as she watched a too cheerful Mallory continue to cling to a very pissed off Grayson. She could feel the rage as it began to take over her thoughts. She could feel Brittany's hand grab her arm and began to get concerned and confused looks from everyone around her. It wasn't until then did she realize that she had been growling. Her eyes were glowing a light green and her claws had come out. Her eyes snapped to meet Grayson's and she saw that his eyes were filled with many emotions. Pride, concern, and lust just to name a few. But the one that pissed her off the most was the apology that lingered in the air between the two. Karissa retracted her claws just in time for a fist to strike her across her face, knocking her on her a**. Holding her face, she looked up to see Mallory towering over her. 

    "Since I'm taking over as Luna, my first order in command is to banish this stupid b**** from our pack."

    Karissa felt the rage flow through her as her eyes stayed in lock with Grayson. She waited to see if he would stand up for her but went numb when he just hung his head in defeat. Karissa felt Vale's howl of confusion in her head and she couldn't help but feel the disappointment wash over her. Standing up and adjusting her dress, Karissa gathered her courage and looked over at Grayson.

    "So this is the Luna that you chose? I'm not surprised coming from you. As an Alpha who let someone like me get beat and abused by the pack members its only fitting that you would stoop so low and do this to me. Besides, you joined in on the beating from time to time. Ha I believe its now my turn, wouldn't you say?"

    "Shut up you stupid b**** and submit to your new Luna!" Mallory's lips drew back into a snarl and she lifted her hand to strike her again. Karissa grabbed her hand and held it above her head as she made her way towards Grayson until she was standing a few inches from him. She could feel the tingles of the mate bond travel through her skin and she smelt the sent of timber wood feel her nostrils. As good as he smelt, she kept her composure as she looked up into his eyes. 

    "I, Karissa Adams reject you Grayson Matthews not only as my Alpha but as my mate."

    The gasp that traveled through the room was enough to please Karissa. Mallory's mouth hung open as well as Alpha and Luna's. Marissa was struggling to contain her laughter from the corner as Richard's eyes widened in understanding as he looked from Grayson to Karissa. But none of their reactions mattered as she watched Grayson's head snap up and his eyes were filled with tears. He reached out towards her but before he could reach her, she turned and headed for the doors but not before she belted out.

    "Oh. And one more thing before I go. I, Karissa Adams reject Blue River pack as my pack."

    The howling behind her was loud as she left the packhouse and headed towards the lake near her house, but the only one she was hearing was a heart broken Grayson. Vale's heartbreak was enough to make her sick, the howling in her head almost broke her. So she shed the dress and let her take over. Her bones began to snap and twist. The pain was nothing compared to what the Blue River pack members caused her. Karissa opened her eyes and saw that her wolf was a light grey. She walked to the water and saw that the color of her wof's eves were a reverted pair of her own. They glowed gold with a speck of emerald green. Letting out one last howl, she turned and high tailed it away from the only home she ever knew.