Alphas Muted Mate

Chapter2

***Ivy***

"Ivy, sweetie, why dont we go and get you a gown for the ball coming up this weekend?"

Groaning to myself, I didnt want to go to the ball, but Alpha had made it mandatory for all ummated members to attend. And like the good little Omega I was, I would not go against my Alpha's orders. No matter how much I wish I didnt have to go,

Mom popped my door open, leaning against it with her arms crossed. She raised a brow,

Throwing myself back on my bed, I covered my face with a pillow, Maybe she will leave if I dont move. Well, that didnt happen. The pillow was pulled off my face as my mom held it above her head,

"Dont you know you are to young to play the hiding game, get your butt up lady and lets go shopping,"

"I dont want to go, cant you tell Alpha im sick and cant come out?" My hands moved fast,

Suddenly, the pillow she was holding came down on my head, as she continued to whack me with it, rolling while laughing as she chased me across the bed. Holding my hands up, showing her I surrendered,

Tossing the pillow back to the bed, "Come on then, let's go," She practically pranced out of the room. This was the norm. She was like an overgrown kid, always joking around and being goofy with me. Dad always said we didnt need another child as Mom filled that slot. No wonder she is a good teacher and her students love her.

After being dragged through how many stores, we finally found a dress that both of us liked, and I was so over this whole shopping spree.

"See that wasnt so bad now, was it?"

I rolled my eyes at her, "Never again."

All she does is laugh, "You are so dramatic."

We turn up the radio and dance to whatever song is playing Mom tries to sing but its only makes my ears bleed, She is my best friend she never let my disability hinder me in anyway or make her treat me differently sure they dont like me driving alone but she is always there when i need her and this is how we are with each other, I feel my life is compete I do not need anything else,

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The night of the ball came faster than I would like it to. Mom helped me with my hair and makeup. Im not one for a ton of it just a natural look was what i wanted especially with my light skin makeup kinda stands out against it, She did up my blonde hair in a half up and half down style, The dress we picked out was simple and very much me, It was a light shade of blue with opened sleeves that hung down my arms the neck line was not to low but elegant with wide straps that went over my shoulders,

I was on the shorter side. Mom wanted me to wear heels, but I was not so great at walking in them, so a low one-inch heel was all I was willing to wear.

My dad pulled up to the pack house, I looked out my window letting out a sigh, I wasnt one for these big gatherings, Its not like i can walk around and talk with everyone, Mom had bought me a small board to take with me, That way i could let them know i wasnt able to speak, I felt silly carrying it but it did come in handy,

Dad came around Mom on his one arm, He held out his other arm, elbow for me,

Yes, my parents were coming. Alpha allowed them to so they would be close in case I have a problem,

Walking up to the front doors, we see the Alpha and Luna standing there, greeting the guests as they show up. The Alpha smiles when he sees us.

"Ivy Green, you look more beautiful every time I see you." He holds out his hand for me, placing mine in his. he pulls me into a hug,

Like I said, he is a good Alpha, always been nice to me, pulling back, im pulled right into another hug as the Luna squeezes me,

"You look so pretty, I love the dress," She says as she smiles,

"Oh, you should have what I went through just to get her to go shopping," Mom chimes in next to me, as she hugs the Luna back,

"I can only imagine," She chuckles, as she pulls back, they know me so well,

After we finish our greeting, we move to the ball room is towards the back of the house. You could hear the voice as it carried throughout the house. My stomach turned at the thought of walking in there. My mom squeezed my hand as we went through the double doors that were being held open. It was full, People were everywhere. Music played, the dance floor was filled with dancing couples,

"You only have to stay for a little. Your father and I will beat one of the far tables,"

"Cant I just sit with you guys?" I quickly asked,

She shook her head, "Sorry, sweety, but you need to mingle. I know you are not a fan of crowds, but just for a bit, then we will leave. You have your little board and your phone if you need us and cant find us, just call."

I dont know why she told me to call with the phone when I can just link them,

Giving them a nod, Dad kisses my temple, I stand there watching them walk away, letting out a huff. I moved to a less crowded area, which is hard with this place being packed with people. I find a spot on the far wall,

Looking around, I know some that are here as they are members of my pack. People walk by glancing at me, I keep praying for them to just keep walking. Please do not try and talk to me, I keep repeating in my head,

One guys stops i suck in a breath,

"Hi, my name's Luke, " he holds out his hand

Great,

Taking his hand, I smile. He raises a brow, "And you would be?"

I hold up a finger, pulling out the small board I had in my clutch. He watches as I write on it, turning it so he can read it, his eyes widen,

"Oh, wow, so like you cant talk? at all?" I can hear the humor he is trying to hold back in his voice, I give him a quick nod,

"These things must not be much fun for you, then."

Shaking my head, I start to write again, 'As much as I love to sing.'

He burst out laughing at the words, "Oh, that's a good one, singing. " Wiping at his eye, he settled, "Look, why dont you come sit at the table with us, that way you do not have to stand over here alone,"

I think it over for a minute, quickly looking over to see if I can spot my parents, I find them talking to the Alpha and Luna.

"Hey," His voice pulls my eyes back to him, "It is okay, I have nice friends, we are from the Rosewood pack, there are about five of us."

He points to the one table, There are three girls and one guy sitting there. When that eye looks up, his eye locks on mine, my wolf stirs, I watch as he stands up, moving closer, Everything around me drops off, I dont see anything but him. He stops right in front of me, taking in a breath. Im hit with the scent of coconut,

'Mate,' my wolf whispers, no sooner than the word falls from his lips as well,

When I dont say anything, he frowns. A throat clears, pulling his attention from me for a second,

"Ugh, Brandon, this is Ivy, she um," He looks at me, I forgot I had my board and I could just write on it, but I was kinda frozen,

"Ivy, here well, she uh cant speak," He finishes,

That made my mate snap his head back to me, "You cant talk? Like at all?"

Lifting my hand, I tip it side to side, cause I can make some noise, but speaking words just dont happen.