The Wolf Who Saved Me.

CHAPTER THREE

As soon as I got home, I immediately raced into the shower. I was exhausted from all the emotions of the day, but today wasn't over yet.

After scrubbing my body and hair, I hopped out and went to my room to find an outfit for tonight. There were still 2 hours until I had to be ready, but I wanted to make sure everything was perfect. That I was perfect. I settled on a knee-length velvet black dress. It had spaghetti straps and a slit up the left side and hugged my small frame. I walked over to my floor-length mirror to study my appearance. I am short, only standing at 5'2 and have unruly dirty blonde curls. My eyes were green, although nobody could ever truly tell the color of them as they were so dark. I'm of average weight - maybe on the cubbier side, with average breast size and an almost nonexistent ass. I sigh. There is nothing special about me, but I'll make the best of it. I walk over to my vanity and begin to apply some eyeliner, mascara, and some lip stick. I'm not great at makeup, but thankfully, I have nice smoothe skin, so i never have to use foundation. I pick out some matching gunmetal jewelry to complete my look and adorn my feet with some red stilletos and a red clutch for that perfect pop of color. I look at the clock, and it reads 6:45. Just fifteen minutes until Rhys will be here to pick me up, so I decide to head downstairs so I can be ready to leave when he gets here.

'You are beautiful, Amara. Mate is lucky.' I smile at my wolf

At exactly 7 pm on the dot, I hear his horn ring out into the air. With one last deep breath, I open the door and walk out. Fingers crossed that I don't make a total fool of myself.

He doesn't greet me, nor does he open my door, but as I walk to the car and get in, I see him holding a white rose in his hand before he tosses it onto my lap. I smile as I bring it up to my nose.

"Thank you." I say with a smile

"No problem toots, I can't just treat you like a regular she-wolf. If you were, we'd already be in my bed by now." He said with a wink, smirking at me.

'Gross.' Monroe gags

I internally cringed, ignoring the red flags he was displaying. Maybe this was his first real date. He'll this was MY first date, so maybe this was normal these days.

We sit in silence as we drive to this high upscale restaurant. One of those restaurants where each plate is $50 and you have to be rich and dressed nice to even be seen near it. I've never been here, and I never really needed to. It's not a place I could ever see myself going to, rich or not.

He parks the car and once again waits for me to get out and round the car to him. He grabs my arm by the elbow and walks me into the restaurant where we meet the greater to be seated.

"Hello, Mr. Blackheart, your table is right this way. Please follow me."

We follow her to our seats and sit as she hands us the menus.

"May I start you off with something to drink, sir? Madam?" She asks with a sweet smile.

Before I can say anything, Rhysand responds, " Two waters, and I'll have a steak, medium rare with sautéed mushrooms on top, loaded mashed potatoes, and corn on the side. House salad for the lady."Wouldn't want to add to your figure, would we?" He whispers to me.

'OH hell no,' Monroe growls

I turned beet red and kept my head down as I handed back the menu. How embarrassing, tell me how you really feel.

Over the next few minutes, I try to make conversation, but I am answered with one word replies or grunts. The food hasn't even come, and I'm already over this date, so I decide to stay silent as he plays on his phone.

'A man of many words, isn't he?' Monroe asks

A little while longer, and our food is placed on the table. "Dig in." He says. I smile tightly at him and begin eating my salad. As he is cutting his steak, he begins to speak.

"The reason I brought you here today was to explain some requirements if you are to be my luna."

'This should be good' says an unamused Monroe

He probably saw the confusion on my face, so he continued. "Just because you are my mate does not make you suitable to be luna. You must go through a series of trials and complete them before you can fully earn that title. I don't know what the trials are, only that they are designed by my mother, who had to go through the trials as well, just like every other luna in this pack. Furthermore, if you are not deemed luna by the end of the trials, I will be forced to reject you and take a chosen mate. You should be aware that I am considering your sister as my chosen if you shall fail."

I was left breathless. How can this be happening? I have ignored all the rude behaviors and little digs, but this is too much! I have to EARN my rightful place given to me by the moon goddess? This isn't fair! This is cruel. My heart was breaking the more I thought about it. This can't be happening.

'This is all wrong! Let me out so I can throat chop him!' Monroe seethes

I try and catch my breath, biting my lip to hold back the tears as he continues to eat, unbothered by the news he just gave me. How can he be so callous? I am his mate! The one he's supposed to love and cherish beyond comprehension.

Finally finding my voice, I softly say, "I understand. I'd like to go home now, if you don't mind."

He nods stiffly and signals for the waitress to come over. As he's doing this, I study him. Blue eyes. Black hair. Tall and muscular. No doubt he is handsome, but maybe that attraction is because he is my mate, I've never given him a second glance before.

He pays, and we walk back to the car. I get in, and once again, it's an uncomfortable silence until he starts blasting heavy metal music. He is driving with lightening speed, and we get back to my house in no time. I reach for the handle when he stops me.

"Amora, you are beautiful, but please, for me, try and work out a little more before you meet my mother. You have one week."

He then pushed me out of the car and left me standing there, once again mortified and lacking self-confidence. I didn't think I looked that bad.

'I'm going to eat him alive.' Monroe stews.