Different Breed

Stake a claim

My head is spinning as he drags me outside, trying to figure out what’s going on. Once we’re at a more private location he releases me and turns to face me. Anger coming off him in waves. “Um I have no idea what’s going on but why are you so upset?” I decide to ask first. He gets dangerously close before he replies “because I didn’t like the way all those boys were staring at you just now. Like they would try to take you at any moment.” He looked at me with a possessive look that I didn’t quite understand “what do you mean? Everyone always stares at me. It just so happens today I’m dressed nicer” “too nice” he says through gritted teeth as he drags his eyes up and down me while his breathing starts to get heavier “why do you look so perfect today?” He teases me. I can’t help but blush at the compliment “I haven’t done laundry yet” I mumbled out which causes him to chuckle “only you would consider this a last resort outfit” he reaches out to grab a piece of my hair and twirl it between his fingers. I try to take a step back but realize there’s a tree behind me, trapping me. “Why do you even care Aiden? Why are you acting like a jealous boyfriend?” The words fall out of my mouth before I can stop them and he looks at me kinda surprised “isn’t it obvious? Because I like you. I want you to be mine” he declares it nonchalantly as his free hand makes it way to my waist and the other in my hair “I can’t help but think about you since we met in the mall. The possibility that you could be my mate drives me insane and I get so pissed every time I hear your name in another males mouth.” The sudden confession is making me turn red as I can’t believe what I’m hearing right now. “But we aren’t mates or at least not that we know of so why are you so...” I couldn’t wrap my head around the thought that someone wanted me. I mean I’ve been an outcast for so long and no boy has ever looked my way so why the future Alpha of all guys to suddenly be hit by Cupid’s arrow? I mean he always treated me like a normal person but this was way different. Before he can say anything else I’m saved by the bell! I push him away enough to where I can escape “welp there’s the bell. Gotta get to class. See ya around” I blurt out awkward as I try to run away before he can catch me and say anything else. I glance at my phone on the way to class and see that the group chat is blown up with my friends asking if I’m alright and what’s going on. I simply text back that I’ll explain after school so maybe I can have some time to wrap my head around it.

All day I can’t seem to focus on any of my classes because of what happened.

I head to my locker to grab the rest of my things in a daze as I still can’t wrap my head around how all this progressed when suddenly a head reaches up a grabs my shoulder, forcing me to turn around and be eye to eye with a very pissed off Vanessa and a smug Brianna “what do you think you’re trying to do?” She spats at me. I just look at her very confused which she just huffs at me and rolls her eyes “don’t think I can’t see through all this” she states while pointing at my outfit “see through what!? I really have no clue what you’re suggesting at right now hun” i throw my hands in the air to emphasize that I really have no clue “I’m talking about you trying to get close with my brother so you can become Luna” she says smugly like she figured out my diabolical plan. I can’t help but burst out into laughter while they just stare at me like I’m crazy “sorry, sorry I just can’t” I wipe at my tears in the corner of my eyes before continuing “you really think I wanna be Luna of this hell hole? I would rather die love. So trust me when I say that I want nothing to do with your brother” I take a step closer and put a finger to her chest “and do you really think I wanna be related to you? Ew” I close my locker and try to walk off but she stops me “Well if you want nothing to do with him then you better make it clear to him” I guess she’s right about that “ok I will” and like on command Aidan comes around the corner and sees us. A big smile spreads across his face as he comes towards us “hey Sis” he gives her a kiss on the cheek and nods to Brianna “hello beautiful” he says to me with a wink. I can’t help the heat in my cheeks since I’m still not used to the attention but I take a deep breath before turning to face him “look Aidan I need to be honest with you” his eyes fill with concern and a bit of sadness. His sister and Brianna look surprised that I’m actually doing this and I see a bit of regret on Vanessa’s face but I ignore it and keep going “you and I” I point between us “isn’t going to work. I’m sorry but I don’t want anything to do with this place after I graduate and I definitely don’t want to be stuck as Luna” “but what if we’re mate Astra?? Would you still be willing to reject me?” I stay quiet for a moment. Truly giving it thought. Hope starting to return in his eyes but it doesn’t last “Yes. I would” I state firmly. Now his sister is upset “you wouldn’t dare reject him if he was you mate” she growls. Completely surprising me “Vanessa don’t” “but-“ “I said don’t!” He shouts at her “it’s her choice if she wants to accept me or not” I feel abit guilty but grateful he accepted so easily until “but promise me this. If we do turn out to be mates that you’ll at least give me a chance?” His eyes begging me to accept at least this. I sigh in defeat “fine. I’ll give you One chance” a big smile spreads across his face as a angry Brianna huffs off. I guess she was hoping to comfort him after my rejection. Vanessa follows behind her. seeing her work here is done. Aidan tries to give me a hug but I put my hands up and stop him “only if we’re mates Aidan. Other then that you can give up on me” “Well can I at least get a hug?” He spreads his arms out with a cocky grin. I just roll my eyes and walk away. Another thing to update the group on.

After going out and informing the group on everything. Me and Taylor head back to my place to do some spa treatments before tomorrow.

“I still can’t believe all that happened between and the soon to be Alpha” Taylor just been a giggly mess since I told her. She loves drama and romance “me either or that his sister got upset that I wanted to reject him even if he was my mate” “right!? She must really care about him” it weird to think that she possibly has a heart. We continue with the girl talk and doing all kinds of things for our skin and hair. Taylor waxes me from head to toe for just in case I find my mate and it took forever. When we’re finally done it’s about 11pm so we get ready for bed since tomorrow the big day! I can’t help but feel excited weirdly enough. Eve is buzzing at the thought our mate could be there. I eventually drift off into sleep. Hoping tomorrow goes well.

It’s finally Saturday. The day of the ball. Me, my family and Taylor pack all our things into the car since the pack is 5hrs away. They have rooms prepared for those traveling for the big event so we’re just gonna get ready there. Davon pulls up in his silver truck to pick me and Taylor up since we all can’t fit in one car. The whole drive there we’re blasting music and singing at the top of our lungs. From country to rock and roll. Poor Davon is done with us about 3 and a half hrs in but we don’t give him a break unless we’re eating snacks.

When we finally reach Bloodriver pack it’s about 1pm. We get checked at the gate and they give us directions to where we need to go. As we’re driving through me and Taylor are just gaping at how different this pack is from ours. While ours is very small town, this place is like a small city! They have tall buildings and so many places to shop and eat at. As we go more into the housing division we see so many cute houses with beautifully decorated yards and the further we go in, the bigger the houses got until we reach a huge almost castle like home which is the pack house. It’s made from store and looks straight out of a fairytale. We park to the side and my parents pull up beside us as some omegas come out to assist us with taking our things and moving the cars.

We head up to our rooms to get ready. Taylor and Davon have their own room while my mom, dad and brother share and I get my own since I’m unmated. Taylor come and gets ready with me in my room, helping with hair and makeup since I’m not very good at it. By the time we’re ready it’s almost time for the party. I give myself a look in the mirror to make sure everything looked good. I’m wearing a wine red dress that goes floor length and flowy with a slit on both sides to show off my legs and compliments my skin tone. the top goes straight across and has sheer off the shoulder lantern sleeves. I have a black ankle strapped kitten heels since I’m already very tall and I have my hair slicked back in a high ponytail. My makeup is very gorgeous with a smoky eye and bold lip. With some dangling earrings and a necklace to top it off. “You look perfect!” Taylor says proud of her work. She’s wearing a lilac dress and looks like a goddess’s with the floor length sleeves and skirt. Her make and hair is very simple since she spent most of her time on me “and you look wonderful” a gentle smile on my face as I appreciate my dear best friend. A knock sounds at the door as it’s time to head down to the ball. Taylor finds Davons side and he floods her compliments and dirty promises which I just roll my eyes at them.

As we walk into the ballroom I take in my surroundings. The room is ginormous and absolutely high class and people are dressed just as stunningly. But before I can make it further into the hall I run into a familiar face. Literally.

I bumped into a walking brick wall “woah. You ok Astra?”