LOVE & MAGIC

Chapter One: Where it all began

My family and I moved to Oregon five years ago because my father’s twin brother who was Alpha of the Light Moon pack had died from health complications. Having never found his Luna, it is not unheard of for this type of tragedy to happen. The longer an Alpha goes without his fated mate, his body deteriorates becoming weaker until his strength is depleted and his mind withers away. That is why finding the Luna for the pack is essential for an Alpha’s survival as well as the packs. My father Hector never wanted to be Alpha himself and was relieved when his twin was more than accepting of the role. Being Alpha of a pack is a huge honor but it comes with a lot of work and responsibilities.

After my father found his mate, my mom Trish they decided to move out of state since he now had that flexibility and quickly started a family. Which is not abnormal by any account for werewolves. Once mated, it is normal for the female to be pregnant within a few months. Now a days you hear more about mated couples being able to wait longer, but not by much. Once you find your mate, it is like a raging fire is ignited within you and can only be tamed by your mate. At least that’s how mom puts it. So, with the mate bond being so intense it was going to happen regardless of if they were ready or not for a family and spending every moment with his mate and his pups was really the only thing that mattered to my father.

But when we got the news that Uncle Victor passed away suddenly and with no heir; the Alpha role was passed to my father.

Hence, moving to Oregon. My father was not all that hyped with his new role, especially under the circumstance, but knew he was more than capable of fulfilling his duty as Alpha. That is until my brother Logan comes of age and is fully trained and ready to take on the position.

My brother Logan is such a gem. He is a few years older than me, but we are so close. He is intelligent, brave, and kind. He will be a great Alpha. Whoever his mate is, will be thankful to the Moon Goddess. At least I hope she will be. I hope we will get along also, and I can finally have the sister I always wanted.

My mother is the sweetest person I know. She just gets me. On literally every level. She never judges me or suggests how or who I should be. She always told me to let my soul shine and that all good things will come. I always go to her for advice about anything and everything and she always has an answer. She is the heart of our family and honestly, even without the mate bond I think my mother and father would have such an intense love for one another. The balance each other out in so many ways and are stronger together.

Now that she is Luna of the pack, the pack is stronger and much happier. The Moon Goddess always has her plans and knew my parents would need time as a family before becoming Alpha and Luna of the pack. She knew what the pack and what my parents needed and found a compromise. She is the one who chooses your fated mate and literally decides your future. I would not dare question the Moon Goddess.

Finding my mate is something I am definitely looking forward to. I trust the Moon Goddess 100% that my mate will be perfect for me, I just hope I can keep fulfill my end of the bargain.

When I was 13, on my first day of school after moving to Oregon, I was completely nervous. For obvious reasons. New school. New people. I was not always extremely popular at my old school, so I wanted to make a good first impression. I was 40% dorky and 60% nerdy. So, I made sure to have a bunch of talking points just in case someone wanted to get to know me or I could throw some out there to make a few friends with. I laid out my clothes the night before; my dark washed skinny jeans, flannel green shirt that ties to a small knot in the front, my new black converse and a black jacket.

Gosh, I thought I looked so cool. The day was gloomy and raining. Which is a typical day, but I did not realize that. As soon as I got to school my feet and up to my knees were soaking wet and my toes felt numb. Being so wet threw me completely off my game and I started to panic a bit. All that pre-planning wasted. The nerves really got to me and I had a hard time finding my first period and when I finally did, I slipped walking into the classroom.

Utterly embarrassing. So much for looking cool. I was 100% mortified.

I went falling back onto the floor on my tailbone sending a searing pain shooting up through my back as I felt the warmth rush to my cheeks, and I knew I was flushing all kinds of reds.

I started to hear giggles and whispers. I just wanted to hide in a deep dark cave, never to be seen again.

But before I could lay there more then for a few seconds, to bask in my own self-pity, I felt two strong hands pick me up from either side of my arms to sit upright.

That is when I was met with two pale blue eyes. My heart came to a stop and I do not think I was breathing at that point. I just sat there and stared at those gorgeous eyes.

“Here, let me help you up.” The owner of the two pale eyes said with a small chuckle.

It was apparent the affect he had on me and that snapped me back into reality.

“Uh, thank you, for that. I-I guess I’m not used to so much rain.” I said trying not to sound dumb, but I sounded dumb.

“Well, it would be easier for you to deal with if you wore rain boots or some non-slip shoes.” He suggested. “My name is River, you must be Soleen. Your dad is our new Alpha. Sorry about your uncle.” He looked away shyly and ran his hand through his auburn hair.

He knew my name!

“Yeah.” Was all I could muster to say, and the last bell rang for the start of the first period.

That was when our friendship began. It started off with him introducing me to all his friends who were so awesome, and we all had so much in common; I did not even need my topics I went over a million times in my head to save me in social moments. Conversation came easily and I never had to try for anyone to like me. As the years passed, we became so close. River and I. Much closer than the others. It was obvious right from the start that we had this connection unlike any other.

That is why at 17, one year before I turned 18; mating age. We started dating. We knew we just had to be each other’s mate. We were just drawn to one another all the time and we had everything in common. My mother told me it was possible but that we would not know until our wolves awaken when we both come of age. His birthday was a month before mine so we would just have to wait until then.