Unwanted she-wolf

Chapter 7 : sweet 16 part 1

the day of my 16th birthday couldn't come fast enough. then tomorrow i would be force to prepare plans for my wedding "yuck" the thought of having to have a arranged marriage makes my skin crawl. my plan i made with ryan will hopefully work especially tonight. were having a party downstairs in the ball room and garden to celebrate my 16th i'm not happy my friends arn't here my family still in France. I got to invite lots of people for for the plan to work i invited strangers from different packs being the alpha's daughter of one of the biggest packs in France had it's perks i was responsible for learning different family names of different packs it was easy to invite other girls and boys the same age up to 18 to the party without suspicion from ryan's family. this was one of the important stages of my life, becoming a young adult. in old tradition having a huge party like this was a step in finding a mate and husband so it's no surprise Alpha zane and his luna are happily going to be announcing me and ryan's engagement to everyone it should of been a happy time, i should be excited but ryan isn't my mate and he's not my choice.

checking myself in the mirror, im wearing an (emilio de la morena) black ruffled cotton-blend crepe gown with black strap stiletto heels , and my hair is french roll up-do i added the gold butterfly clasp with sapphire studs to my hair it belonged to my mother she always said it brought her luck on occasions such as this and luck is exactly what i need.

"You look beautiful" Marion said standing next to me. she was holding a small box in her hand

"Luna Sarah has asked me to give you this" she handed me the red crushed velvet box, my heart skipped a beat i was hoping as i opened it, it wouldn't be what i thought it was...But it was , an 18k white gold sapphire round cut engagement ring with diamonds. i took it from the box for something small it was heavy i slipped it on my finger and gave the box back to marion.

"perfect fit" marion said smiling.

i couldn't find any words i just put on my best smile a slightly nodded in agreement. i went to the window of the balcony doors. watching as cars pulled up to the driveway. and other fancy limos parked.

"Do i have to go?" i said out loud it was more of a question to myself as i gazed at people watching them enter the front entrance.

"It's your birthday, you cant not go" marion said she stood at the door waiting.

"i think you mean its my engagement party" i said whilst shaking my head

she let out a sigh "yes that too"

i was about to turn my attention away from the window when the sight of a Young man caught my eye. he looked like he had been crying he wasn't one of the guest he was dressed in one of the waiter outfits holding his tray with glasses of champagne he looked to be at least in 18 maybe 19, i could sense he was human,

"marion who's that boy?"

marion quickly made her way over to the window of the balcony and looked to wear i pointed.

"the waiter?" she asked

"yes the waiter who else?" i said getting quite impatient.

"It's Harry, my nephew"

"your nephew .. why is he sad?" i asked

"he broke up with his boyfriend yesterday"

"now never mind harry it's time to go down and greet your guests" she commanded

Marion had lead the way with me walking behind her. she stopped at the top of the satires and moved out of the way

"go" she whispered.

i took a deep breath pushing the sickly feeling down and held my head up high and walked down the stairs as my mother always says "fake it till you make it"

faces staring up at me smiling whilst i walk down the stairs. my eyes catch ryan at the bottom. he looks like how i feel. he doesn't stare at me before i get the chance to speak to him or even reach the last step, a bunch of girls who i never have met before circle me

"Happy birthday"

"you look beautiful"

"i love your hair"

i smile and nod "thank you" the girls were pretty around my age i think that's what made it easy to talk to them after all i did invite all these strangers. we were all acting like best friends. they made their way out to the garden whilst i stayed behind in the hall i wasn't fully ready to party just yet.

i seen ryan in front of the waiter harry whilst helping himself to a glass of champagne

a deep chill ran down my spine. i looked around like i was being watched. and i realized i was. Alpha caine standing at the entrance to the ball room. staring at me smiling. he approached me

"you look beautiful" he said with a smug smile

"thank you"

"not to sound ungrateful but wheres kelly?" i asked.

"she's outside in the garden with her parents"

he extended his hand out to me "i dont bite" he said. with a wicked smile.

with that i could feel my knees going weak curse this mate bond. and his handsome face...and stupid smile...

"i think i need to wait for ryan" i said turning my attention around

i could feel Caines breath on my ear as he whispered

"i think ryan's busy"

i looked at ryan he seemed a bit hot and bothered whilst staring at harry drinking one glass of champagne after the other and harry looking like he was caged in like a helpless animal

"Fine lets get this show on the road" i smiled

he took my hand and lead me into the ball room, the music was classic in the ballroom, other couples were dancing. i was about to make my way across to the door's leading out to the outdoor party but Caine tightened his grip and twirled me around so i was facing him with his hand on my hip.

"one dance" he commanded.

not like i had the choice he was already leading. at this moment in time is another reason why i'm thankful of being me. my parents always hold parties and dancing is a must i was taught dancing since i could walk. opaline was in bliss i could feel her the most happiest feeling i've ever felt from inside. for that moment i forgot about the troubles and even about everyone else it was like me and Alpha caine were one the only people in the ball room. no one else mattered. I never knew that it could feel like this i didn't want it to end and his eye's said the same we were lost in a trance whilst dancing away. but all good things must come to an end. and with the tap on my shoulder Luna Kelly said

"mind if i have a dance with my husband" smiling at me widely

"of course" i said smiling hiding the pain i felt like being stabbed in the chest. that quickly changed to surprise when a familiar voice from behind caught my attention

 "Happy birthday baby"

I span around and looked my father straight in the eye. he gave me a hug. i didn't hug him back i think i was still processing the fact that he was here.

"is mother here?" i asked starting to look around

"No, she's not feeling well still" he smiled at me.

then i remembered he gave me to these strangers. he's the reason why i'm having to go through this charade i gave him one cold stare

"excuse me" i said and i walked away from him making my way through the open double french doors into the garden to join the garden party

i walked around for a bit making small talk hoping no one would notice just how much i was drinking every chance i got i was helping myself to glasses of champagne one after the other avoiding my father and the in-laws at all costs.

"You don't look happy for someone who's got everything" a male voice standing next to me said.

i glanced at him 

"You don't seem happy either harry" i replied. 

their was what seemed a long pause i think he was a bit surprised that i knew him or even noticed him

"do you smoke?" i asked him

"yes you want a fag?"

"no i want a joint, i know you have weed in your pocket" i smiled at him the look on his face was priceless. 

i rolled my eyes and took the tray from him and grabbed his arm and lead the way to the outdoor stone gazebo on the far size away from the party yet still in view. it was beautiful with 8 statues 4 with heads of a wolf and the other 4 human lady's in a circle the glass at the top had inscriptions but because of the neglect impossible to read the ivy growing all around the gazebo and in the middle was swing big enough for three people to sit on. how they could let this amazing gazebo be neglected was beyond me. i let go of harrys arm and sat down on the swing. he looked at me before pulling out a joint and sitting next to me.

"it's your birthday so you can do the honors"

he handed me the joint and the lighter. i lit it. "hello my old friend" i said to myself whilst taking a deep inhale. all the pressure of the last week or so faded away. i looked at harry and passed him the joint

"so how long were you in your relationship for?" i asked him

"on and off we weren't official he hadn't told his family"

"one of those types? always promising to come out and never do" i said

he harry looked at me "Exactly" he said whilst nodding his head.

i smiled not because i find it funny but because realization hit me like a ton of bricks.

"so was it yesterday that ryan dropped the bombshell?"

harry's face turned pale he looked at me almost gawping.

"Im not stupid harry, your ryan's mate"

"im so sorry" he said

i couldnt help but laugh "dont be daft" i playfully nudged him

he smiled. i started to fiddle with the ring on my finger slowly pulling it off

"this is your's" i handed him the engagement ring.

"i can't" he shook his head "i can't take that"

i took his hand and placed it in his palm "Wolf law. i can't accept it, it's yours" i smiled.

i heard my name being called from the garden it was luna Sarah's voice

i stood up and extended my hand to Harry he took it and stood up

"Lets go meet your in-laws" i said i actually felt really good about this.