Fated Luna

       "Camilla!! You have 5 minutes and you better be dressed appropriately" my mother yelled at me from the other side of the door. "Ughhh why me"  I cried to my wolf Danza. " Because we are the next Luna of this pack it is our duty to find our mate and ensure our packs future" she snipped at me. Yeah it's safe to say my wolf and I are not on the same page. She like everyone else is pushing me to find my mate so he can become Alpha and I Luna. Why couldn't I have an older brother, if I had a sibling I wouldn't have this problem, but instead here I am being forced to attend my 5th Find Your Mate Ball. This is stupid. Most wolves find their mate on their 17th birthday and I have been able to put it off for a whole year but my parents have been doubling the pressure. I can't keep resisting.         I force myself to get ready. I put on minimal makeup and brush out my hair. At least I get to wear this killer dress. I slip into the emerald green fitted dress my mother picked out for me. I love the long lace sleeves and I'm actually a bit shocked at how high the slit comes up legs. My mom is really hoping I catch my mates eyes. Not that I need any help getting attention. I am what they call blessed with beauty. I open my door and am ready to stomp down stairs feeling sorry for myself but my mom knows me better then that. She is standing right outside my door. "Absolutely not! Get back in there"  she says. I roll my eyes and turn back around and she follows me in. "Seriously Camilla, did you even comb your hair"  she says picking up the brush. I ignore her. "Answer me" sh mind links me. " Ughhh yes I brushed my hair, sorry I didn't try hard enough" I link her back. 30 minutes later my hair is sophisticatedly curled and styled and my makeup is done perfectly to match my dress. I look in the mirror. I look breath taking but this is not what I wanted. I don't want to find my mate. The thought of belonging to someone makes me sick. I want to have fun and do whatever I want with whoever I want. But my fate has been determined by my parents The Alpha and Luna, oh and let's not forget the Moon Goddess who made it so I am fated to 1 person for the rest of my life.        "Can I leave now, I have been here for 2 hours now and nothing"  I mind link my father. "Don't start, you know the rules" he links me back.         "I've had enough I'm leaving"  I start scanning the ridiculously over decorated ball room planning my escape. I start walking to the back entrance when a guard blocks my way. It's one of the younger guards so he is not accustomed to my tricks yet.  " Hi there ummm sorry I haven't met you..."  "Alex...my name is Alex". He blushes. "Alex nice to meet you." I bat my eyelashes at him. I gently stroke his arm" Alex can you please let me out for a few minutes I just need to get some fresh air" I say with a smile. I can tell he is linking someone to ask for permission. I stand there waiting when I hear the host announcing yet another arrival to the ball.        "I Would like to introduce Xavier Black future Alpha of the White Moon pack"  I shift on my foot signaling to Alex that I am growing impatient. "I am sorry Camilla, I can not let you leave" I can see the sympathy in his eyes. I tune around defeated and start making my way back to my table.         I sit down and rub my temples. Uhhh how much longer. Suddenly my head snaps up. "Do you smell that" Danza says. I inhale deeply taking in the scent. It's like mint and forest rain. It is so intoxicating. Wait no no no no. I jump to my feet. The smell is getting stronger I frantically scan the room. Finally my eyes lock on him. Xavier. Danza begins to fight me for control" Mate! It's him it's mate"  I use all my strength to push her down. No way in hell absolutely not. I run back to Alex "Alex I am so sorry about this" in one swift move I grab him behind then neck and pull him forward and connect his chest to my knee knocking the air out of him. I quickly slip passed him while he is down on all fours trying to catch his breath. I run as fast as I can around the pack house to the front door. I run inside and straight to the stairs I catch a glimpse of my mother and father sitting at the kitchen table. "Camilla what are you doing here"  I hear my mother's voice following behind me. I quickly enter my room and slam my door and lock it. I strip out of my dress and quickly dress in a pair of jeans and a shirt. I grab a bag and pack as much clothes as I can. As I am tying my shoes I hear pounding on the door"  Open this door right now! CAMILLA!!!"  My father shouts. Tears fill my eyes. "I'm sorry daddy"  I whisper as I jump out my window. As soon as my feet hit the ground I run. I run and run and run with all I have. The further I get the more my chest hurts. The pain is not from running it from leaving my mate behind. The stupid mate bond is making my body hurt for him. Finally I stop to catch my breath. "What are you doing we have to go back, that is our mate we need to go to him" Danza pleads with me. I ignore her, and I continue all through the night. I finally reached a small town where I check into a hotel room. I plan on staying here for one night and leaving first thing in the morning I just need a little time to rest. I'm sure my father has sent warriors to find me, I just hope they lose my scent. I walk across the street to a small gas station and buy a couple snacks and drinks to hold me over.         "Are you new here or just passing through" the young cashier asks. " Just passing through" I say trying to avoid eye contact so he won't keep talking to me. " You all by yourself?" He asks. Feeling uneasy I lie. " No I'm here with my family". He nods his head and looks over at the hotel then back at me. " Ok" he says. I pay for my stuff and leave with an unsettling feeling. I get in my room and lock it.         I sit on the bed hugging my legs to my chest. I tried eating but the pain from my chest has started to spread throughout my body so I don't have much of an appetite. " Im sorry Danza, but this is not the life for me. I don't want that responsibility, it's to much" I try to apologize. She ignores me. I hug my legs tighter and tears stream down my cheeks.         I woke up in the middle of the night, with an uneasy feeling. Chills went down my spine. I had an overwhelming feeling that I was being watched or something was going to happen. I slowly sat up scanning the dark room. I could hear hushed whispers outside my door. "I'm positive she is by herself, I could tell she was lying" it's the guy from the gas station. " Well it's now or never lets do this" another voice says. I slowly lower myself off the bed and try to hide between the dresser and the bed.         Bang! The door is kicked open. And I can hear feet piling in. "Where is she" I could hear things being thrown around. The lights flick on and I know it's only a matter of time before they find me. "Well look what we have here, so girly... where's the family." He laughs. He takes a step toward me. " Awww all alone" he says bending down and snatching me up by my arm. My free hand immediately swings and connects with his jaw. I fight with everything I have but I am caught and held down by 3 guys.         " I like them feisty" one of the guy says. He leans over me while the other 2 hold down my legs and arms. "What's your name lonely girl" he says inches from my face. I turn my head away from him. He grabs my face and forces me to look at him. " I asked you a question, WHAT IS YOUR NAME" He demands. "MATE" came a loud voice. Everyone turns their attention to the door. " Can I help you with something" the cashier says releasing my legs and pulling out a knife. He starts making his way to the door. Xavier's eyes lock with mine and I can feel his rage. He immediately disarms the guy and snaps his neck making the other two jump. They release me instantly. " Sorry man, we will just go" one of them says. Xavier does not even consider their apology before he snaps their necks.  Now I am completely alone with him...my mate.