Finding Love (Mature)

1. Mate

    Shayana's POV

     "Malik, I'm going out," I yell from downstairs while slipping on my heels. Malik is my beta, my right-hand man. "Care if I join?" I never turn down a chance to hang out with him, he's the most fun person I know. "If you want to come, you better hurry your ass up and meet me in the car!" I walk out the front door heading to my car. I know in the morning I'm going to regret it because I have to check up on the business in the morning. Tonight I'm gonna forget about all my responsibilities. Tonight I'm gonna get laid, I haven't had good p***y for a good wee now. I approach my favorite car which is a gold and silver 2020 Jeep Wrangler. I got this car for my 21st birthday from Malik. It's my favorite car because the colors match my wolf. Around five minutes of waiting in the car, Malik joins me. "How nice of you to finally join me," I say teasingly. she smiles sheepishly, "Sorry, I could find my other shoe. Speaking of which, why are you dressed up so girly tonight?" He's not wrong. Tonight I decided to wear a sheer top, with a gold lace bra underneath. For bottoms, I'm wearing a pair of form-fitting leather pants, with black heeled ankle boots. I hate dressing up but, hey, I'm trying to get laid here. "Mind your goddamn business," I say while laughing. "I need to get laid tonight, I got too much pent-up s****l tension." I start the car and it takes about 15 minutes to get there. I wanted to go somewhere new for once. As I park the car Malik hops out of the car, and just like that he ditched me. Me the most powerful wolf in the pack. I guess I'm just gonna have to find my own fun tonight. I already knew why he left, the only reason he comes to this club is to see his mate, who works here. I know he'll hang later after he has had some fun with his mate. I'm just here to get drunk. I can tell I'm never gonna have a mate, I mean I'm 23 and have yet to find her, and yes I meant her. I am the daughter of the moon goddess and alpha, which makes me the most powerful alpha alive. Of course, no one knows that I am related to the moon goddess, no even Malik. I can't, it would put him in too much danger. I walk into the club skipping the line. As soon as I enter, I'm hit with the most amazing smell. It smells of lavender, roses, and the forest. I lock eyes with the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. I hear my wolf purr inside me, "MATE!" 

    It can't be, I can't have a mate. I see a girl approach her and full-on start a makeout session. I look away hurt. Why did you do this to me, mom? You gave me a mate that's already taken. I hear her whisper like she always does in my ear, "I'm sorry." That was the last breaking point. my mom probably wouldn't know this would happen. She sounded somber almost, as though my pain had physically hurt her. I had saved myself for my mate, and yet here she was snuggled up is someone else's arms. 

    I head over to the bar and order a glass of white wine. As I'm sitting there, that delicious scent gets stronger. 

    "Hey, can I get two glasses of red wine, please?" It was the most beautiful voice I had ever heard. It was soft and polite. From the corner of my eye, I see her take the stool next to me. Didn't even spare me a glance. I have never felt such rejection and heartache. I see the bartender approach me once again. "Alpha Lunar, can I get you anything else?" This got her attention. She looked mildly shocked, I'm guessing by the name. Everyone knew how powerful I am. I'm not the Alpha king by choice. but everyone respected me, fear me, and even sometimes, worshipped me. I knew one day my mom would allow me to meet my mate, but never in a million years did I think that the first time I saw her, I would be heartbroken.

    The bartender sets down my drink and we start our usual ritual of just talking and hanging out. His name is Lucas and we have been friends since we could remember. when he isn't working I hang out with his sister, Layla, who is also a bartender. they're both working tonight so I should be able to hang out with them both.

    "So the usual tonight," he asked. He was talking about having dinner with him and Layla on their break. "Of course, I wouldn't have it any other way, especially since Layla is gonna be there too." My mate sent me a look, and what I can only describe as jealousy, flashed through her eyes. I don't understand why she's even still sitting there. Didn't she order two glasses of wine? Her girlfriend or whatever must be joining her soon. Like clockwork, the girl from earlier shows up. Me and Lucas talk for about thirty minutes before my mate companion interrupts us. "shouldn't you be doing your job or something? I'm sure you're not supposed to be flirting with girls!" I turn and smile at her, "Hi, I don't believe we've met. I'm Shayana. Nice to meet you." I give her a sarcastic smile, "and you are?"

    "I'm Rose, not that you should have the honor of knowing it," My mate who has still yet to introduce herself, shoots her a warning look, telling her to stop. "What," she says in her annoyingly pitchy tone. My mate goes to open her mouth but I interrupt her. "Oh please, let me," she stares at me questioningly. "Let me formally introduce myself as alpha Shayana Lunar." Her eyes get big, and she gets a look of panic on her face. It's nice to know I can still cause fear. "Anyways Rose, may I borrow your companion for a moment?" She looks confused about why I would want her. My Mate glances at me nervously but answers for rose, slowly nodding her head.

    "Perfect! Follow me." I take her to my office in the back. If you haven't figured it out yet, yes I do own the club. As we step in she closes the door behind her. The tension is thick in the air, and I feel like I am moments away from crying. "Quaniah," she says. I'm confused... "What?"

    "My name Is Quaniah..." She trails off. such a beautiful name. "Why have you requested this moment alone?" I suppose I should start the rejection, but if I want to do it properly, she has to reject me too. I hear my mom whisper in my ear again, "I truly am sorry. her soul was pure once, but now she has tainted it with others. You will get another chance, either way, she may not..." What does she mean by that? My mom doesn't usually speak to me in riddles, she saves it for normal wolves, but for the first time in my life, I can't decipher what my mom is trying to tell me. I have to this though, or else I'm gonna be heartbroken every time I see her with rose. "I Shayana Lunar, reject thy Quaniah."