The Female Apha

Chapter 5

    I find Lynn in the library reading a book. I rush to her side not minding how loud I was being, I didn’t care this was important and I need Lynn’s help to pull it off.

    “Hey dear, what’s going on? You look stressed”

    “I have no time to explain. I need your help.”

    “Okay dear, what do you need?”

    “Well as you know it’s mine and Parkers 18th birthday and we now are able to find our mates. Unfortunately we aren’t each other’s mates so I must find my mate in 2 weeks time, that’s where you come in. I need you to invite all the unmated Alphas, Betas, and Gammas from each pack to my birthday party in 3 days. I know it is short noticed but if anyone can do it, it is you.”

    “Okay I will need your help. I need you to get me a list of the all unmated guest you want to invite and soon. I have a lot of planning to do. While you get the names I will be in the kitchen with Emily deciding the food that will be served.” Lynn walks out of the Library smiling these are the things she lives for. Lynn took over most of the Luna’s duties when my mom died like party planning and she is very good at it.

      I stay in the Library searching for all the unmated male Alphas, Betas, and Gammas. Some of the names made me cringe, like the second born son of Alpha Logan of the Crimson Pack. His name is Ethan and he acts just like Patrick and Peyton. He and his family have visit on many occasions and he is always with Patrick and Peyton joking around and pulling pranks. Another one is the Gamma of the Snow Moon pack, John, one John is such a basic name and two he is probably slept with every female in his pack. The list goes on the worst one is Kol Knight of the Blood Moon pack, when I first met him I felt sorry for him but after being locked up by his father for a year I couldn’t help but hate him. He isn’t the Alpha of the Blood Moon pack his dads Beta became Alpha. Kol was still of Alpha blood so I had to invite him, I really didn’t want to risk it but Skye told me it was the right thing to do.

    It took me 3 hours to get all the names I needed; there were a total of 150 names. I know not everyone will be able to make due to short notice but most would not be able to pass up the opportunity to be mated to the Alpha of the strongest largest pack in America. I printed all the names and address out and took the list to Lynn in the Kitchen.

    “Here you go Lynn a list of all the unmated males I want invited to my party, I have their names and addresses for you.”

    “Thank you dear. Emily and I have came up with 4 entrées we would like you pick from. Your favorite 2 will be what we serve.” Lynn says nodding at Emily.

     Emily begins to tell me my options, “first we have Sweet and Sour Salmon.” I scrunch my nose at the thought of Salmon I hate fish. “Second we have Lobster Pasta.” Lobster is so delicious depending on what the other 2 options are I might be picking that. “Third we have Chicken with a Cherry Wine sauce and forth we have Sweet Caramelized Pork.”

    “Well you know I hate fish so the salmon is out of the question,” I say with a small laugh. “I think I am going to have to go the Lobster Pasta and the Chicken with the wine sauce.”

    “Okay I will get started on getting ingredients. What would you like for desert?” Emily asked.

    “That’s a very good question,” I say laughing. I thought about it for a moment trying to think of my favorite desert. “I would like to have mini rum cakes so everyone can have their own.”

    “Alright dear, Emily will please get the omegas started on collecting all the ingredients we don’t have much time.” Lynn says. Emily nods and walks out of the Kitchen. “Now what color scheme were you thinking of my dear?” I just stood there not knowing what to say. I never thought about what colors I wanted, I was hoping Lynn would give some options so I didn’t have to come up with them myself. “I was thinking a plush pink and white color scheme and you could wear a navy blue dress to stand out.” I honestly hated standing out but Skye was telling me it was a perfect idea.

    “That sounds wonderful Lynn. My wolf loves those colors.”

    “Okay dear, I am going to go send out the invitations and start planning the party. I need you to go shopping for a dress.” Lynn leaves the Kitchen headed up the stairs to her office to start planning the party.

     It has been such a long day and it is only 2 pm. I really just wanted to go upstairs to my room and take a nap but I really needed to go pick out a dress. I grab the keys to Parker’s Jeep and head to town. These are moments I really wish I had my mom here so she could help me pick out a dress. I could have asked Lynn or Emily but they were busy with the party planning so I was all on my own for this.

    I arrived at the local boutique; it was the only place that sold formal dresses near the pack house. To be honest it was quite expensive but it was the best place to shop for dresses. I walked into the store when a girl in her mid 20’s approached me.

     “What can I help you with today?” She asked me with a big smile on her face.

    “I am here looking for a formal Navy dress for my 18th birthday party. It is in just a few days so I would really like to find something that doesn’t need to be altered.”

    “Okay that shouldn’t be a problem we have lots of dresses here. What size do you wear?”

    “I wear a size 8. I also would like a dress that covers my chest if that is possible.” I wasn’t ready for anyone to see the scars on my chest especially my future mate the first time we meet.

    “Okay that will be no problem. Let me go look at what we have and you can sit right here and wait. My name is Morgan if you need anything.” Morgan seemed like such a nice girl and didn’t seem to question my choice of style. About 20 minutes later she came back with 6 dresses. “These were all the size 8 dress in the style and color you wanted.”

    “Thank you so much Morgan if I need anything I will be sure to let you know.” She nodded and walked away.

     I went into the dressing to start trying on the dresses she brought me. I tried on the first 5 dresses and no of them really screamed me. The first was a princess style dress with long sleeves but that one was too big. The second was mermaid style; it was a beautiful dress but showed off more of my body than I wanted to. The next three I don’t know what styles they were but they had too much glitter and stones on them for me. I was trying on the last dress I slipped it on and turned around to look in the mirror, it was gorgeous. The dress was a navy blue one-shoulder A-line floor-length tulle dress. The dress had a belt the hugged my waist showing just enough curve.

“What do you think Skye?”

“This dress looks amazing on you!”

“You really think so? Do think our mate will like it?”

“If he doesn’t like this dress you better reject him because he would be too stupid not to like it. We can’t have a stupid mate.”

“Thank you Skye. I will talk to you later.”

    I take the dress off and put my clothes back on. As I am walking the counter to pay for my dress I run into Alex and Ashley. I try to ignore them but they started talking s**t really loud as I walk past them. I continue walking to the counter when I see Emily there. “Can I leave this dress here for a moment I need to go talk to my friends?” She nods her yes so I set the dress down and walk over to Alex and Ashley.

     Alex is about 4 inches shorter than me has long brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tan skinny body with small boobs and a big ass. Ashley is about an inch shorter than Alex, she is skinny and pale with no boobs or ass. She has long blonde hair and blue eyes.

     I reach Alex and Ashley and tap on their shoulders. “Did you really not learn your lesson the last time you talked s**t about me Alex?”

    “I have no idea what you are talking about.” Alex says as she laughs and turns back around

    “I am really sorry Caroline it won’t happen again.” Ashley says in a terrified voice. Ashley might be stupid and have bad choice in friends but she wasn’t stupid enough to lie to me.

    “Is that so Alex? Because I thought I overheard you talking about me again. Which would be really stupid of you considering what happened last time you did that.” I explain to her watching her look me up and down.

    “I have no idea what you are talking about we said nothing about you.” She says again starting to walk away from me. I grab Ashley’s shoulder not letting her walk away with Alex. Alex stops and looks at me saying “Let her go or you will regret it.” Ashley looks so scared not knowing what to do.

    “What are you going to do to me I am your Alpha. Ashley what did you guys say about me? I suggest you not lie I will know.” I say staring Ashley in the eyes letting her know I am not playing around.

    “W-w –we were just saying how ugly you were going to look at your party, and how your mate is going to take one look at you and reject you; leaving you unable to be Alpha of this pack.” Ashley said shaking with fear. I push her to side leaving in front of Alex.

    “Is that so? Alex what do you have to say?”

    “Nothing because it’s true no guy would want some weak girl like you as their mate. I mean look at all    your scars what kind of wolf can’t defend herself in training to receive scars like that?”

    “Is that really how you are going to talk to your Alpha because as of right now I am still your Alpha and you need to respect me until I am no longer Alpha.”

    “I don’t have to respect some weak girl who thinks she is Alpha.”

    Right now I am fuming. Alex really thinks I am nothing. “You know what Alex you are nothing but a b***h who sleeps around. I mean what mate would want some slut who couldn’t wait 18 years for him. I did you ever think your mate wouldn’t want a slut as a mate?” Before I could say another word Alex swung her right fist at my face but I caught it in time before she made contact. I turned her body around putting her in a head lock. Alex was kicking her legs and hit my arms trying to break free. I lean down and whisper in her ear, “This is the second time I have beat you. If I have to fight you one more time you will be in the hospital for over a week. I won’t stop beating you until I can no longer tell it’s you. Do not disrespect me again.”  I let Alex go and walk back to the counter to pay for my dress.

    I finally make it home and Parker is waiting for me he looks pissed, probably because I took the Jeep without asking.

    “Caroline what do you think you are doing taking my car without asking?”

    “Well you see, I was talking to your mom about the party details. She told me that I needed to go to the store to by a dress. I didn’t want to bother you with taking me because I know you hate shopping more than I do.”

    “Well you could have at least asked to take my car.”

    “Yeah I could have but what is the fun in that?”

    “Did you find a dress for the party?”

    “Yes I did, and no you can’t see it until the party.”

    “Awe Care come on that’s not fair. I am your best friend why can’t I see?”

    “Parker it is a surprise you will see it when everyone else does.” I kiss his cheek and hand him his keys then walk upstairs to put my dress away.

THE DAY OF THE PARTY    My alarm goes off at 7 in the morning. Today is the party so I can’t hit the snooze button several times and not get up until 9. I turn my alarm off and hop into the shower. I do my normal shower routine, wash my hair with coconut shampoo and conditioner, shave everything, and wash my body with coconut body wash. I get out of the shower dry of and brush my teeth. I leave my hair to air dry so it will be less heat on my hair today and making it easier to curl later. I walk to my closet throw on a pair of black leggings and pink tee shirts then I walk back to bathroom to brush my teeth.

     It’s now 8:30 so I head downstairs to get breakfast. I walk into the Kitchen only seeing Emily in there preparing the deserts for the party. “Good morning Emily, is there anything I can help you with?”

    “Good morning Caroline, no I am fine. I didn’t make breakfast this morning I hope that’s okay.”

    “It is no problem I will just grab a bowl of cereal. I know you have been busy helping Lynn with the party.”

    “We defiantly have had our hands full the past few days. We want everything to be perfect for you tonight.”

    “Thank you but there no need to worry I am sure you have done an amazing job!”

    “Well thank you dear, I sure hope everyone has a good time. Is there anything you need help with?”

    “Well, now that you mention it, would you mind helping me do my hair and makeup for the party later?”

    “I would love to help you Caroline I will be in your room by 1. The party starts at 4 that gives me plenty of time to help finish the food and make sure you look beautiful for the party.”

    “Thank you so much Emily I will meet you in my room at 1!” I give her a big hug then walk out of the kitchen totally forgetting to eat breakfast.

     For the rest of the day I just wonder around the house trying to keep my mind off finding my mate. It was easy not to think about it because I was more worried about the prophecy. In a little over a week is going to be my first shift meaning I would start having these abilities no one else has or understand. I don’t even know what these abilities are going to be. What if they are something that puts everyone around me in danger?

“Will you please stop worrying, you are going to cause wrinkles.”

“Well one Skye wolves age gracefully and have very like wrinkles. Two I can’t help it what if I end up hurting everyone we love?”

“Everything will be fine. The Moon Goddess has promised me everything happens for a reason. So will you please calm down? I want you to focus on finding our mate tonight and having a good time.”

“You know how I feel about finding our mate. We don’t need one, especially if he I some idiot.”

“You might not want one but I do and we need one to be Alpha. I know it sucks we are capable of leading the pack but don’t you want your other half? The one who completes you?

“I guess when you put it that way, yes I want that I just don’t like how we HAVE to find a mate to be Alpha it is so unfair.”

“I know it is Caroline but there is a good reason behind us needing a mate you’ll see”

“You always say that but you never will tell my why.”

“I honestly don’t know why. I just know the Moon Goddess says we need one to be the strongest we can be. Our mate will complete us.” I cut the mind link off with Skye it is already 1 so I rush up to my room to meet Emily.

      I walk into my room and Emily is already standing there with makeup and hair supplies. I have never seen so much stuff in my life. I hardly ever do my makeup or hair, I have a nice natural face and my hair is naturally straight so the only thing I have to worry about it making sure my bangs look good.

    “Caroline will you please come sit down.”  Emily says motioning to the chair. I go sit in the chair waiting for Emily to start on my hair and makeup. “I am going to start with your makeup first then do your hair. It should only take two to do leaving you and hour to get dressed and me time to make sure the omegas didn’t mess anything up.”

    “It is going to take two hours for makeup and hair that is crazy!” Told you I’m not use to this stuff.

    “I want to make sure all eyes will be on you!” Emily starts on my makeup she first applies a moisturizer and then a primer. Then come foundation and concealer, I only know what she is applying because she is telling me as she goes. She then applies bronzer, blush, and highlighter. Next she does my eyeshadow, eyeliner, and mascara. Last she applies a lip stick and primer. Once she is done she grabs a mirror to show me how it looks.

    “Emily this looks amazing. I love how you can still tell its me. I always thought makeup would make me look like a different person.”

    “Well when applied properly it is a nice tool.” She was right I am going to have learn how to do this I looked amazing. She had done a nude lip with a nude eyeshadow look. I had winged eyeliner and my eyelashes looked so long and beautiful. I have never really liked makeup but I can get use to this. “Now with your hair I was thinking something simple as well.”

    “Okay whatever you think will look best.” She started curling my hair taking small sections at a time making sure to spray them with hair spray when she was done with them. After she was done curling all my hair she took a comb and started brushing the curls out some giving my hair a loose curl look. Once again Emily handed me the mirror, I was so shocked to see how cute my hair looked curled. This the first time it has been curled since my mom died. “Thank you so much Emily. You did such a great job.” I hugged her tightly.

    “You’re welcome dear. I must go though I will see you at the party.” Emily left my room leaving me to get dressed.

    I walk to my closet and grab my dress. I take off my leggings and shirt leaving me in my bra and underwear. I decide to take off my underwear as well and put something a little sexier on. I want to feel completely confined in myself and my plain blue underwear didn’t do the trick. I go to my drawer and pick out a pair of navy blue eyelash lace cheeky underwear. I walk back over to my bed where my dress was laying. I unzip the dress than step into it, zipping it back up. Once I get the dress on I realized I didn’t take my bra off and the strap on my left shoulder was showing. I slip my bra off then walk over to the mirror; the dress is just how I remember it. The navy blue looked amazing on my skin and the A-line shape just showed off enough curls. My hair and makeup brought the whole look together. I look down at my phone see that it is 5 minutes until 4. I heard a knock on my door as my dad peaked his head in.

    “Come on in dad.”

    “Caroline you look so beautiful. Your mother would be so proud of you.”

    “Thank you dad, you clean up nice as well.”

    “Are you ready to go greet your guest?”

    “As ready as I’ll ever be.” My dad grabs my arm interlocking it was his as he leads me to the party.