Wild One

Almost eighteen

Natalie could smell macaroni and cheese, one of her favorite side dishes before she even pushed open the mess hall doors. She had been an official pack member for over a week now and was starting to settle in nicely. She had made quick friends with Sasha who was currently waving at her from across the crowded hall. "Hey lady! Sasha said coming up to her. "Would you check out this spread." Natalie laughed. Sasha and she had bonded over their love of food and cheesy romantic movies.

"What's going on something special?" she asked. "Nah, but I heard Tyler is finally back so that's probably why they went a little extra" said Sasha laughing. "What is he like?" Natalie said, "I haven't seen him since I joined the pack." Sasha tilted her head. "He's kinda quiet and Tammy seems to think she's going to be named Luna at his ceremony next week." Natalie rolled her eyes at the mention of Tammy. She had only briefly met her and couldn't stand her. She was always dressed super skimpy and way too friendly with many of the unmated wolves of the pack.

"Speaking of the devil" stated Sasha giving a nod towards the doorway. Tammy had just entered the mess hall wearing a super short skirt and low cut shirt. Natalie crinkled up her nose. "Let's talk about something fun...my birthday is tomorrow!! Can we please eat ice cream together and watch a cheesy flick?" Sasha laughed and said "absolutely! As long as you don't hog all the chocolate ice cream I'm down." They took their plates over to a table were Seth and Marcus were sitting.

Marcus was mated to Sasha. You could tell by the way they looked at each other how in love they were. Sasha pecked his cheek when they sat down. The four of them sat talking and enjoying the food. They were laughing at something Marcus just said and her mother came over to their table. "Guys could you let me steal my daughter for a moment please?" Natalie got up from her seat and followed her mom outside. "What's up mom?" Marsha handed her a small gift box. "I wanted to give you an early birthday present sweetie."

Natalie opened the box and found a beautiful necklace inside. A white gold moon crescent hanging from a delicate chain. "Aww mom, it's beautiful. Thank you" She gave her a squeeze. "Mom remember how I told you I've been dreaming about a black wolf?" Her mom nodded. "Well last night I had a dream about the wolf's scent but it was here in the mess hall. Do you think that means my mate is a member of this pack?" Marsha tilted her head in thought "That's possible sweetie. After all we do have quite a few wolves who have yet to find their mate. I guess you'll have to see if any dreams come true tomorrow."

Marsha kissed the top of her head and went back inside the mess hall. Natalie slipped on the necklace and went through the doors after her mother. Rejoining her friends at their table she couldn't help but wonder if her mate was in the room at that very moment. She looked around the room at all the faces. Some she knew and some she did not know just yet. She wondered if she had already met her mate and just didn't know it yet. She didn't know if she could handle being rejected a second time.