Kyle:
I kept running, f *ck, where is she? The trail was clear. It was completely straightforward, bluntly. She must be from here because she hasn't stopped to explore, she hasn't doubted which direction to run. I felt how the small branches creaked and broke under my claws. In the end, I reached the end of the trail, a river ... I looked up and didn't see anyone, I waited a few seconds in case someone was submerged, but nothing. I went around the river sniffing the shore, I crossed a bridge that I found in the case someone had come out on the other side of the river swimming ... nothing ... NOTHING. Where are you?
After spending more than an hour I returned where the trail had led me, I followed it until I reached a parking lot with a dirt floor. The trail was lost where there were the tracks of a car. Yes, she has been here ... but she has already left ... I thought to myself frustrated. I shifted and head to the hotel where we had been placed.
Eleonor
S*it, I shouldn't have gotten into the river, I was saying to myself in the shower when I started sneezing. I truly have bad ideas ... When I got out of the shower I already had several messages from my Alpha.
"I hope you enjoyed the day, don't be late, I need you to be there before the guests arrive"
He must be very stressed, I never get these kinds of messages. Alpha Parker knows that I am organized and I would not forget this kind of thing.
"Yes Alpha, everything under control" I replied before another sneeze escaped me.
-S*it! Why do I have to get constipated now? .-
I quickly dried my hair and straightened it leaving a few waves at the ends. I unfolded my makeup bag and did a simple but sophisticated makeup. I was not the protagonist, but I had to give a certain image of seriousness. I know some Alphas don't take me seriously for being a Beta woman, but good makeup makes me feel more confident.
I took out of the closet a short light blue dress to represent our pack. It had long sleeves and fell above the knee with an open back.
The driver arrived and took me to the mansion where the welcome dinner was to be held.
As soon as I enter Alpha Parker mind-linked to me.
- "If they ask, you were patrolling this morning, it was fatal to say that you had taken the day off".
- "Yes Alpha, try to enjoy dinner"
Kyle
I thought it was driving me crazy, her scent, she was here. Sitting at our table I looked around a bit to see who it might be. Most of the attendees were male, which made it easier. However, I did not want to attract attention. I knew my brothers would get very heavy.
-Are you okay?.- Claire interrupted my thoughts. Okay, maybe hiding isn't my thing.
- Sure, I love a massive dinner.
-It is that you do not stop looking everywhere, as if there were an intruder.
-I just look to see what assistants have come. Your soup is getting cold. - I said pointing to her plate.
If my deduction this morning is correct, my mate must be from this pack. But at Alpha Parker's table is he, Carol, who I suppose will be their parents, his Omega and the one I imagine is his partner since they look quite close. I imagine his beta is still patrolling. F *ck! Will a waitress be my mate?
I waved to one of the waitresses, while she came I finished my glass of wine.
-Excuse me, could you bring more wine?
-Yes, sir.- she said approaching to take my drink. I took advantage of this gesture to breathe heavily, but no, it wasn't her. Claire didn't take her eyes off me. S*it, I didn't want her to be suspicious.
In the end, I ended up ordering drinks from all the waitresses there were, but nothing, none of them was her. Where are you? Dammit.
-Are you going to order more wine? You seem really thirsty. - Josh said with a half-smile. I glared at him.
- Alcohol makes it more enjoyable.
- The waitresses too? - Claire said
-The truth is that there are some that… - Josh said with an excited face.
* Cling, cling * The sound of a spoon hitting the glass.
Alpha Parker cleared her throat and proceeded to speak.
-Dear guests, thank you for coming. I know that for many of you it is a great effort to get out of your caves.- laughs were heard.- now seriously. I am a very happy Alpha due to having finally found my other half, my mate, my Moon.- he said looking at Carol in the eyes.- And I am glad that you have come to celebrate with me our union and what it means a great step for The Blue Moon Pack. Please, empty the minibar if you wish, but remember that tomorrow we have the omegas and betas track race and the strength competition. I wish you all luck.
Eleonor
-Achoo!
-Are you okay? - Liam said with concern
-Yes, I just have a cold.- I said as I took another tissue from my bag.
-How did you catch a cold?
- I went swimming in the river ...
-Well, what a moment you have chosen to get sick.- Liam replied as he finished his dessert.
-Tell me, I can't smell anything, I can hardly taste the food ..- I said while stirring the dessert with the spoon.
There was little time left until dinner was over and some guests were beginning to leave. But earlier some members of the Red Claw Pack came to say goodbye.
-A lovely speech Alpha Parker- said Alpha River. -Oh, sorry for my manners, I'm Alpha River, I don't think we could meet this morning,- he said offering me his hand.
-A pleasure Alpha River, I'm Beta Eleonor,- I said offering my hand, which he kissed.
-You have gathered a good group of people.- continued Alpha River looking at Parker.- It would be a difficult moment if they decide to attack our packs, we are all absent.-
"What kind of comment is that?" I said by mind-link to Liam
- I imagine that you will participate in the competition tomorrow.- His beta asked us.
-We are the hosts, we cannot miss.- I replied.
- May the best win,- he said.
-So be it.- Liam replied.
In a few seconds, I saw the members of the Shady Forest Pack approach. I'm not going to lie, his alpha is quite handsome, but I haven't seen him smile once. It seems to be smelling everything. What happens?
- "Beta Ely, we need you. We are out ”- I was told by mind-link
- "I'll be right away" -I replied.
-Excuse me,- I said, bowing briefly and I left the room.
I went at a fast pace where they told me, what was happening? An accident? Rogues?
-I'm sorry to make you come like that,- said the Alpha Parker agent. -The wedding planner has had an emergency and there are some other details to finalize.
-Really? For this you have called me? Call the other wedding planner we were about to hire, tell him it's an emergency and he will be paid fairly for working suddenly. Give him the notebook with everything planned, inform him of the little that remains to be done, and put at his disposal all the helpers he requires.
-Yes Beta.
-Next time call me on my mobile or write me a message, I can't excuse myself in front of all the Alphas for wedding planning issues.
-Yes Beta, excuse me.
I went back to the living room. Few guests were left, most of the Alphas had already retired, including Alpha Kyle from the Shaddy Forest Pack. At least I saved myself from having to deal with someone like him.
The next day
Kyle
After dinner yesterday there would finally be some action today. Even though I can't compete because I am Alpha, I like competitions. I like seeing everyone bring out their wolf and more primal instincts. I trust my brother, I know he will give our pack a good reputation. On the other hand, I'm still intrigued by my mate, am I obsessing over it? What if I am wrong? This is all because of Claire, she mentioned that I might meet my Luna here.
We arrived at the competition venue. The venue was shaped like a coliseum and we were in the front row, so we were somewhat protected from the wind that was blowing.
-Thank you all for coming. - said Alpha Parker using a microphone. - I hope you didn't mind getting up a little early after dinner yesterday. I know you don´t because… who doesn't like a good competition?
The stands roared
-I will take out of this bowl two names of betas from different packs. The wolf that leaves the perimeter or fails to get up will be the loser. Remember that it is a healthy competition. In other words, don't make us clean a lot of blood. - he said with a laugh.
Josh would already be downstairs, waiting to be called and I was excited. There were some great fights until they finally announced it.
-Beta Josh from Shaddy Forest pack, versus… -he paused until he pulled out another paper.- versus Beta Eleonor from the Blue Moon Pack.
Josh came out making a salute to the stands and at the other end with an attitude of confidence, Beta Eleonor came out.
People cheered, but I was silent, frozen. The wind blew and I no longer had any doubts. I wanted to see her better, I wanted to know everything about her, I wanted her for myself. I saw her dark brown hair fall like a waterfall, she had it in a ponytail. Her abs, her juicy lips, her set of shorts and lilac top… I was finally putting a face to the scent of summer with hints of jasmine. There she was in front of everyone, my mate.