Curse of the Moon Goddess

Chapter 5

I wake up to sunlight blinding me, that’s odd normally the sun doesn’t hit my bed until noon. Oh no, I look at my clock and sure enough it's noon.

I heard Ivy running down the hallway and knew she was coming to get me. I jump out of bed throwing pillows under the blankets and jump into my closet no sooner did I get the closet door part way closed my bedroom door burst open and I see my friend do a dive bomb onto my bed

“wakeeeee uppppp!!! hey…”

I jumped out of my closet and yelled “Abra used Body slam” as I crashed into her, I realized we were going to tumble, we both fell sideways off the bed and landed on the floor laughing at how bad of a fail that went.

“did you meet her?” Ivy asked jumping up and down with excitement “ Harley woke me up this morning at 6 she is so wonderful she didn’t even get upset about Talon. I can’t wait to meet her. she won't tell me what she looks like she says I have to wait and see!!” she finished with a little pout

“Ivory is my wolf's name”

As much as we both wanted to lay around and talk we knew we had to go down stairs to eat and then start getting ready for the party.

We get down stairs and I’m waiting for the scolding Luna B will have waiting for us since we slept in so late.

Luna B was at the table with Alpha Derek and two giant plates of waffles covered in whipped cream and strawberries already at our seats. it's been our birthday breakfast since we were 5.

“You made it back" Ivy said we both start running and giving the alpha hugs

“Of course my girls nothing could of kept me away from your 18th birthday”

“Did everything go well daddy?”

“Yes, and we will have extra guests for the party to answer your next question" he said with a smile.

We sit down and start eating our waffles telling the alpha about the last week and whatever else came to our minds. It wasn’t often a family member was gone for any real amount of time, this was just our way of saying we missed you.

Once we calmed down, Alpha cleared his throat, while looking at the Luna. With a smile she gave a nod of Approval then spoke.

“We have gifts for both of you, but Abra I want you to know that yours came from your mother. We bought these long ago with the plan to give them to both our girls on their 18th birthday.

She handed each of us a blue velvet box. Inside was a beautiful white gold wolf howling with a purple stone placed like the moon. It was beautiful. Ivy’s was almost identical except hers was rose gold with a blue moon.

We put each other on one another and thanked our family. I’ve never called them mom and dad but they knew how much I loved them.

the 4 of us talked and chatted about things to come. Once we were done eating the Luna sent us upstairs to start getting ready for the party. I’ll never understand why we have to spend so many hours to get ready but I also know the Luna has put her heart into our party and our preparations beforehand so I won't make any complaints. She's worries enough about me.

Hours have passed, I’ve been poked and prodded, waxed and tweezed. my nails have been done, even my toes!! like anyone is going to see my feet. It is almost 7 now, guests have already started to arrive and are waiting for us outside for our grand entrance.

I look over at Ivy who is getting the finishing n7otouches done. the sight of her leaves me speechless. her long blonde hair is cascading down her back like a mermaid, her make up looks natural and her dress fits her like a second skin. I’ve always been envious of her height like most wolves she is tall with an athletic build my 5’0 is nothing compared to her 5’9 although I do thank the moon goddess for making me just as well proportioned so I don’t look like a child. I look at her feet and can’t believe she is going out in those tall heels. They haven't insisted on me and heels after our 16th birthday, but that's another story…

the gold Straps of her shoes, somehow complimenting her baby blue dress and tan skin. It's amazing how 2 people can be so different and still be best friends. if Ivy is a goddess I’m more like a pixie. I’m wearing a black and purple Lolita dress that goes just above my knees and my black combat boots. my skin is naturally pale and no matter how much I try I cannot tan at all. my hair is in an updo twisted so it looks like a faux hawk. my eyes are dark with full cat eyes and I have a nude lip. I feel like a gothic princess!!

Ivy comes over now that we are both ready.

“I don’t know why but I text Talon inviting him to the party.”

“Is he coming? I ask hopeful

“Still no response, he hasn’t spoken or even texted me since school ended and he became a ghost.”

I knew Ivy was still in love with Talon Taylor, they got together freshman year when we got to attend Dire Wolf high school, Unlike Pack schools DWHS is in a safe zone so rouges or rival packs or really anyone don’t have to worry about pack laws. The Alpha and Luna thought it would be good for us to get to know other packs and learn to be around them and work with them to help with the future. Talon never told us what pack he was from, and on the day he graduated he was just gone..

“Enough of my boy drama, we both look amazing. Let’s take pictures”

Ivy brings out her camera and although I’m not normally fond of posing for a thousand pictures I let her take as many as she wanted tonight. I know everyone is awaiting our entrance but I want to stay with her just a little longer, I can’t explain it but I’m feeling like this will be our last time together like this. Probably just the after affects of the conversation I'd overheard.

“Girls it's time” an omega knocks on the door

we hold each others hands and begin our descent

“ I’m so glad you are here with me. I don't think I could do this without you" Ivy whispered as we walked towards the door leading to our party.

“I still can't believe they are letting me walk with you. I'm not really an alpha's daughter" and I don't want to embarrass them further I add to myself.

“Legally you are and also in our hearts. Never let anyone make you feel less. you are a mini badass and my everything.”

“you’re mine too sss goddess” I teased with our nicknames we got in training from other members of the pack

“Are you ready? she asked

Let’s do it!!

And now it’s my honor to introduce, daughters of the eclipse pack, Ivy Moore and Abra Lore.

we walk down the long pathway filled with twinkling lights that guide us to the stage. Ivy never lets go of my hand as we make our way. She knows walking isn’t a strength of mine and I thank the moon goddess for giving me a friend that wouldn’t let me fall on my face in front of so many people.

“ hey ivory you there?

“ Where else would I be, silly girl

“ oh right, you’ve just been quiet

I’m just letting you enjoy the night. My time to shine isn’t until later, but I’m with you 100%”

I give Ivy's hand a squeeze as we approach alpha Moore and Luna B, they give us each kisses on the cheeks and then the alpha continues.

“ I have been blessed with not one but two beautiful, strong, and caring daughters who both turned 18 today. I am proud and love both of you so much and look forward to watching you grow even more. In just a few hours we will bear witness to their first shifts and join in for the pack run led by both our girls. until then dance, have fun and keep your eyes open you never know when you could meet your mate he says while winking at the crowd.

after his speech he tells us how beautiful we both look and to save a dance for him then he pushes us towards the party to have some fun.

“What if we find our mates the moment we shift wouldn’t that be amazing “

“highly unlikely but maybe since there are so many pack members as well as visitors here”

as we were walking to the table a man near the back caught my eye, he is tall with an almost dark aura surrounding him.

“who’s that?”

Ivy looks over and turns away quickly

“ That’s that new alpha, Alpha Alexi Masters of the blood moon pack”

“wow he’s huge and scary”

“I think he is kind of handsome”

“Oh, you would” I laugh forgetting about the goosebumps I got when I first saw him

“okay girl let’s dance!”

as we headed to the dance floor in too much of a hurry I ended up bumping into someone and well here we go even without heels I’m gonna fall. I brace myself for the ground but it never comes. looking up I realize I’ve been caught and held in someone’s strong arms.

the first thing I see are his beautiful blue eyes

Xander .…

“You should be more careful, although I don’t mind catching you, “ he says with a wink.

he’s still holding me in almost a dip position. His face is close to mine. I can feel his breath on my skin. what is happening. this is the guy who’s done nothing but train for as long as I can remember.

“You look stunning Abra,” he slowly stands up, towering over me by a foot and gently puts his hand on my cheek. caressing it, almost lovingly. I’ll see you at the run.

just like that he let’s me go and walks away leaving me breathless and full of butterflies. Xander still hasn’t found his mate, I wonder, no it’ll never happen. We wouldn’t be a good fit anymore.

I make my way to the dance floor and find Ivy grinding up on some Rando. Ivy is like most wolves these days and didn’t wait for her mate, but she has only been with one guy, Talon. When it comes to parties though she always said there is nothing wrong with a little bump and grind on the dance floor, sometimes even a make out sesh as long as he is respectful and can leave it on the dance floor. I’ve never honestly judged that I’m the weirdo for never having done anything with a boy. I’ve never dated or even kissed anyone. I just don’t see the point when one day I’ll find the man the goddess chose for me, I wonder if he will think im silly as well?

I dance for a while until a slow song comes on, Ivy seems preoccupied with Rando so I’ll leave her be for now. just a little longer until the shift. I don’t want to eat or drink anything because I’ve heard stories of people throwing up during their first shift and no thank you not in front of all these people.

The crowd is huge and overwhelming I decide I'd rather not go back on the dance floor I need time to pull myself together and handle my nerves. I play wallflower and people watch. Making sure I don't do anything to bring attention to myself.Just a little longer I tell myself