A Chosen Mate

The Party

Months went by and it became clear to everyone that Brandon and Elsie were not fated mates. Everyone was whispering madly about it. Would they remain together? How could they not be mates? They were the Alpha and Beta's children! It almost seemed as if people blamed them for some disgrace. It wasn't something they could control though. What was worse, and much more on Alina's mind, is that Elsie had found out that Alina had been Brandon's mate. She was unreasonably angry. She and her group of mean girls took every opportunity to go after Alina. Earlier in the morning Alina was laying out breakfast on the buffet tables and Elsie had tripped her, causing her to face plant with her dishes full of food. Everyone saw what had happened, but Alina was reprimanded by the Luna herself for "causing a scene". Alina had never taken part in high school level drama, it was just not her cup of tea. However, now she found herself stuck in the middle of it. She knew everyone was well aware that Elsie was at fault most of the time, so she didn't bother defending herself when the Luna or Alpha reprimanded her. However, if no one was watching she turned the tables on Elsie and made her regret messing around when no one was around.

Alina was walking down a hallway in the pack house after putting away all the laundry hampers when she was slammed into the wall. She could smell Brandon before she saw him. Now his scent disgusted her. "You need to leave my girlfriend alone. I know you're jealous, but you're always starting fights and its immature," he growled at her.

"Jealous? Who rejected who again?" she laughed. "Elsie couldn't find her way out of a wet paper bag. I'm far from jealous. You should keep your girlfriend under control. Not very Alpha like to have a girlfriend run circles around you is it?"

Brandon grabbed her shoulders and slammed her into the wall again," just shut up!"

"Gladly, if you'll just let me go..." she gestured to his fingers digging into her shoulders.

"Just stay away from Elsie, you weak little waste of oxygen," he spat.

"Like I said, gladly," Alina brushed passed him, knocking him hard with her shoulder. If Elsie didn't get over her petty jealousy soon Alina was going to lose her mind.

The middle of summer meant a huge pack party. It started with a classy dinner, the Alpha always gave a speech and then the dancing started with the Alpha and Luna dancing together first before beckoning everyone else to join. The party would last all night long, sometimes still going when the sun came up. There was alcohol and usually many couples sneaking off to shadowy places to have some "fun". Omegas were supposed to work the event of course, but they always took shifts so everyone could enjoy themselves as well. They were typically treated as part of the pack on that night. Alina was looking forward to it. She just wanted to blow off some steam and enjoy herself. The one night it was okay to let loose, drink too much and just have fun.

As the day arrived though, Elsie was more and more a nuisance. Alina was afraid she'd end up banned from the event so she took to absolutely avoiding all social interactions Elsie or Brandon might be at. She was very involved in setting up the party, but Elsie wouldn't be caught dead doing anything that might break a nail. Even though she was the future Luna she kept her distance. The current Luna took on the brunt of commanding the workers and getting everything just right. Alina was eager to please and stay in as good of graces as she could. This party was the highlight of the year and she intended to enjoy herself.

Finally the day had arrived. Alina went all out with her makeup. A blown out, shimmery, deep green smokey eye with false lashes. Her foundation and blush done to perfection. She wore a deep red lipstick that matched her dress. Her dress... she turned in front of the mirror. She'd been looking forward to this for months. She wore a spaghetti strap form-fitting, floor length gown. It had a sweet heart neckline and a slit up to her mid thigh. Her legs were toned and shaped to perfection and she wanted to show them off. There was ruching through the bodice down to just passed her butt. She strapped on some sandals with a spiky heel. Her last touch was a black choker necklace. She was ready to go and both work and play, all while showing off her killer body.

She walked into the venue and made her way to the kitchen. She looked over at Brandon and caught him staring at her. She smiled, flipped her hair over her shoulder and kept walking. She added a little swish to her hips as she turned her back to him. Oh this would be fun...