Destined Love

Childhood Friends

*Aurora's point of view* 

    My chest ached when Jonah went to the meeting, but at the same time I felt as if I was finally able to breathe. He looked very handsome in his formal suit and for some reason he smelled even better tonight. Being around him already made me feel nervous, why did he have to look so good tonight? 

    “I don't know about you, but I like him better when he's working out and the sweat travels down his neck.”            

    Great. My wolf decided that now would be a good time to reply to my question. She had been quiet these past few days, but I assumed it was just the stress. 

    My face grew bright red as I muttered for her to shut up. She was only making the situation worse with her comments. A few minutes passed and our indecent thoughts were interrupted by the Luna. She looked at me with a weird expression and asked if I was okay. I was feeling very hot at the moment, but I didn't want her to ask me more questions. How do you explain to a person that you were having dirty thoughts about their son? You just don’t. I shook my head and gave her a smile. She didn't look too convinced, but before she could speak again, one of her maids asked for her presence at the entrance and she walked away leaving me all alone. 

    This wasn't something new. I was always alone when I lived with my father and his new family, but for some reason everyone's gaze seemed more sharp and focused on me at this very moment. Aside from that, my feet were beginning to hurt from standing for too long. There was no sign of Jonah yet so I decided to go into the break room. The Luna made one for her lady guests when she married Jonah’s father and as the newest family member, it was time for me to take advantage of the comfortable couches they had in there. 

    When I opened the door I was welcomed by many beautiful women. They were very quick to greet me and made room for me to sit with them. I shouldn't have assumed I would be the only one with aching feet. I had just gotten myself into a very tricky situation. 

    “So, how does it feel to be married to the future Alpha of Arcada, who if I dare say, is also the most desired man?” 

    I turned to face a beautiful woman wearing a red dress. She was not much older than me, but she had a very mature aura. Her hair was black, almost reaching her shoulders and her eyes were green. I hesitated to give her an answer, but I knew that she wasn't the only one who wanted to know. 

    “Well, it's been very interesting.” I responded with a smile. 

    “Oh come on, you have to tell us more than that!” 

Another women sitting beside me exclaimed, as she moved closer towards me. 

    “What exactly would you like to know.” 

    I was beginning to feel irritated. Why were they so interested in my personal life. In a matter of seconds, the black haired beauty sent a very direct question my way. 

    “Many know the future alpha is a beast in bed. He never misses, always satisfying she-wolfs to their heart’s desire. I don’t mean to pry, but some of the young ladies here can’t attest to that. You, as his wife can confirm these so-called rumors.” She asked with a smirk. 

    I knew exactly what was going on here. They wanted to know if Jonah and I had consummated our marriage, but they also wanted to mock me for marrying a man who had been with many beauties before he met me. I knew that I wasn't the most beautiful woman in the world, but I’d be damned if I was going to let these airheads humiliate me. 

    “Miss .. whatever your name is. I was kind enough to answer your first question. My personal life is none of your business and as your future Luna, I demand that you show a little more self-restraint when inquiring over the lives of others. Now if you'll excuse me, my husband's meeting will be over soon and he will be wondering where I went.” 

    The room went completely silent. I got up and walked out of the door without looking back. I was angry and my head was pounding. Why was I feeling this way? It was just a ridiculous question. This was Jonah’s fault. He had no shame and no remorse. He was intimate with many women, but never bothered to ask about their feelings. Maybe some of them fell head over heels for him or maybe he fell in love with one of the women from his past. Right. That's why he doesn't want a mate. That’s why he never … 

    “Are you okay? I am very sorry milady!” 

    My thoughts were interrupted when I crashed into a firm back. I must have been too distracted. He was staring at me with a shocked look on his face. Almost as if he had seen a ghost. 

    “No, it's not your fault. I bumped into you. Please excuse me.”

    I continued to walk down the hallway, but he called for me again. 

    “Wait! You ... You are Aurora right? It is you!” 

    I looked back again and immediately began to laugh when I recognized him. 

    “Richard? Is that really you! Long time no see!” 

    He was Richard from the Corin pack. He was Alpha Albert Codovas' beta, but he was treated more like family after the loss of  the Alpha's first born son. When I was a little girl and my mother was still alive, our pack was very lively. My father always invited his close friends to celebrations and the Corin Alpha always came accompanied by his son Andres and Richard who was his best friend. 

    We had a lot of fun as young children and these happy moments helped me get through the dark times, but these moments were short lived. During one of their trips to Archer the Alpha's carriage was ambushed and Andres was kidn*pped. They searched for him everywhere, but he was never found. After that tragedy they stopped visiting our territory and I never played with Andres or Richard again. 

    It felt nice to finally know someone in this ballroom. Richard explained how his role in the pack became more important as the years passed and how he grew to care for the Alpha and his family. He also spoke about Andres and how much he missed him. He explained that until this day, he continued to search for him and that he wished to be reunited with his best friend more than anything. 

    “So Aurora, or should I say little Ann! What’s going on with your life?” He asked with a wide smile. 

    “As you can see I no longer live with my father. He would have never allowed me to come to such an event. Oh! and you’ll never believe this, but I am married!”

    “What?!? Someone actually married you? Wow! Who's the lucky fellow?” 

    “Haha very funny, I married - “

    I was pulled back abruptly with a strong arm and landed on someone's chest. It was Jonah. I could smell him and the tingles started as soon as he touched my skin. When I looked up at him I froze. The blue in his eyes was not visible anymore; they were black. He was glaring at Richard and I could've sworn I heard a growl escape his mouth. Jonah was terrifying.