Love By the Moonlight

A mating ball?

The days passed by quickly. Soon, i was settling into my new roles at the pack house and getting used to my new schedule and life. Things with Brandon and Shane weren’t getting any easier. They seemed to be getting madder and madder every day.

A few times at training, they even got into fist fights, and the Alpha had to break them up. Every time, they would just glare at me and storm off, leaving the alpha in charge of the training that day.

By this point, it had been a few months, and my magic training was coming along well. I knew seven spells and didn’t need the stance anymore to use them. The shadows were getting better, too.

I had started using them in my everyday life like my dad had suggested. I used them to cook food for dinner by using them like a knife, which was harder than I thought. Making the shadow have an edge that could cut took a lot of concentration.

Today, as i was heading to the laundry room, i heard the other omegas talking excitedly. One of them named Betty, came up to me and grabbed my arm and asked “did you hear the good news? The neighboring pack is hosting a mating ball! Even omegas are invited!” She squeezed my arm tightly “my wolf has been going crazy ever since we heard the news.”

“Is the alpha unit going?” I asked

"well, only the Alpha, Luna, and the unmated Gamma. Plus, the general for some reason.” She stated

“why are those two going?” I asked quickly.

She shrugged “probably because they are unmated, that’s my best guess.”

“So anyone can go? Is their a dress code?” I asked her

“Yes, anyone can go. You just have to go to the Lunas office and sign up. And the dress code is formal ware. We’re all going shopping on Friday for dresses, would you like to come with us?” She asked

“im not sure yet. I'll have a look at my dresses and see if i even need to go. Don’t want to spend the money if I don’t have to.” I laughed.

“i understand” she smiled

“Would you mind if i went and signed up right now and came right back? I could grab some bed sheets from the other maids on my way back?”

“Of course! No problem” she said with a smile and ushered me away.

I made my way up the stairs and through the halls until i got to the Lunas Doors. I knocked and waited for her to reapply.

“Come in!” Said Mariam and i opened the door and stepped inside. Her office was really simple. A few book shelves and a wooden desk that she sat at. A few lounging chairs and two cushy chairs in front of her desk, behind her, were floor to ceiling windows that looked out over the gardens.

I slouched in a chair and looked at her. “A mating ball?” I asked her.

She looked up at me and put down her papers with a sigh. “I really did try to convince them not to go. But they were insistent.” She stated, leaning back in her chair. “Would you like to go? We could go shopping today after you're done working, my treat?”

“Your treat, huh?” I asked with a smile.

Luckily, everyone knew already that the luna and i were pretty close. Really, they knew the whole female alpha unit and I were close, so when telling them that the luna had asked me to go, they all understood and gushed about how lucky i was.

Being friends with the alpha females really bumpped me up in the ranks with the omegas. everyone wanted to be my friend and be close to me. the unseelie side of me was still in the back of my mind, but instead of it being a yell that i couldn't think past, I'd have to really focus on it to even hear it.

I wish that this made Shane and Brandon more interested, but no. if anything, it made them hate me more. Goddess, i just know this is the rest of my punishment for rejecting my first mate. i really do regret that.

I look at Shane and Breandon sometimes from the shaddows. i can see the hurt in their eyes. the longing for what could never be. It makes me think of the guy that i rejected. i wonder if he looked like they do. did he get another mate? did she have to deal wth this, too? im so sorry for his next mate.

I bet he hates me now, i know i would. I can't even remember his name or what he looked like. i cared so little for him. He was just something that was in my way to power.

im sitting in the garden practicing my plant magic spells. changing the color of the blooms. It's not a practical spell. it's just to help with control and flow of magic. but it is fun to give the tiger lillies spots.

Im lost in my magic when a scent hits my nose. It's Shane. i dont trurn around as i hear he's already scoffing and starting to speak. "You freak," he snears. "Who does this to a memorial?"

I turn quickly and meet his gaze with slight fear in my tone. "A memorial?" i look around for a statue or plaque that i must have missed.

I hear him laugh behind me and turn to see him squating, touching the petals of a flower. "im just kidding. this is just a garden. but these flowers sure do look different now. stripes and spots, and is that an attempt at tye dye?" he asks, pointing at a flower next to me.

I shift to see the flower better, and his hand brushes my arm. i fel the sparks of the mate bond rush up my arm, but before i can pull back, he does. i looked up quickly to see if he felt it, too. his eyes look quizuically at me. he looks at me for a full minute but says nothing.

I push some hair beind my ear and look down at the flower he had just been asking about and i say "yeah, a sad attempt" i sigh "it is actually harder than i thought it be" i hear the rocks crackle under his feet and look up to see him inches from my face. i swallow hard and meet his gaze.

He takes his fingre and runs it lightly down my arm. sparks ignite where his fingre touches me, and i take a quick breath in closing my eyes and enjoying the feeling.

The rocks crackle under his feet again, and i can then feel his hot breath on my lips, just centimeters away. so close, if they just moved even slightly, wed be kissing. i dont dare open my eyes. I just hold still and wait. wait and pray. He's feeling what im feeling. then he whispers,

"What are you. why do i want to be near you and yet hate the sight of you. why does my heart skip a beat when i see you. why am i filled with rage when you are near another man?"

I say nothing and just keep my eyes closed. his hand grabs the upper part of my arm with some force as he says louder "Answer me, Tell me why. TELL ME!" he yells at the end, and then his lips come crashing down on mine.

I dont resist and kiss him back. our lips are moving together with a strong need and desire. He’s starts to lean me down to the ground with him on top of me when i hear a loud growl coming from behind us.