Belle and the alpha

Belle

Belle.

4 days to go as I crossed another day off the calendar. I sighed to myself. I’ve got a day off today...I guess I could go to town and try find something to wear on my birthday. I’ll phone Sam see what she is doing. But first I’ll have a shower. I hop in and wash myself from top to bottom. Today feels like it’s gonna be a long day “your telling me! Try being stuck inside Your head for 17 nearly 18 years”

Shut it Marie.

I chuck on a pair of old leggings and a lose T-shirt and flip flops seeing as I’m dress shopping. I phone sam, she is busy with this man hunt she is on the other side of the territory. Argh give it a break your like a dog in heat. I laughed to myself. Ah well just me and you Marie. “No change there doll” Marie giggled. I go downstairs mum has already gone to work, I made a cup of coffee and sit most in thought for a while. When I snap out of it my coffee is cold. “Good one” I say to myself. Ah well let’s do this, I walk out the door and decide to take a walk to the shopping centre. I soon get lost in thought. What has my mum planned for my birthday? Will I see Alex again? Should I invite him? Suddenly I’m met with the smell of Alex in the air. But I can’t see him! Do I have time for this? No I don’t need a man...” yes we do!” Shhh Marie. “You can’t keep shushing me doll, I’ll be out soon enough, what you gonna do then?!” QUIET. Silence finally. I now have a feeling I’m being watched. I mean there are people around but no one looking at me, I shake the feeling off and keep walking, The smell of Alex has disappeared. I’m nearly at the shopping centre now. Why do I find myself wanting to see him? No I don’t want to see him, I’m shopping.

2 hours later, 5 shops later I think I’ve found the dress! It’s a red v neck off shoulder floor length fitted dress. It really shows off my figure and my cleavage. Yes this is the one I thought to myself. “We looks beautiful” Marie sung. I take the dress and pick out a pair of black stilettos and a black shawl and clutch bag. Perfect. We are done. I pay for my shopping and head home again. “I can’t wait until we turn 18!!” Not long Marie just a few more days, I suddenly felt nervous. Who will my mate be? Will I meet him straight away? Will he want me? Will he reject me!? I felt a sense of sadness wash over me with that last thought. I know mates can reject each other and I’ve heard it’s painful. “Whoever it is would be a fool for rejecting us, they wouldn’t do it!” I hope so Marie, I’m not a strong person. I catch someone out of the corner of my eye running towards me making me jump! Suddenly Alex starts giggling “oh I’m sorry belle you looked sad, are you okay?”

“You scared the life out of me! I’m fine thank you Alex. What are you doing around this side of town?”

“I was just seeing the sights!” He looked off into the distance, he seemed distracted.

“Erm, Alex...” I said nervously, why am I nervous?!

“Yes belle?” Alex looked me directly in my eyes making me lose my train of thought, damn his eyes!

“Belle?!”

Shit “ahm sorry Alex lost in thought, it’s my 18th birthday in 4 days, I’m pretty sure my mum is throwing me some sort of party. Erm, would you like to come?” Barley a whisper towards the end I felt my face heat up.

“Yes belle, I would love to come. Where and when is it?”

Shoot I don’t know! “Can I have your phone number? I need to get the details off my mum, I’m not that bothered in the party if I’m honest” I said shyly.

“Your turning 18! Your not bothered? What about finding your mate?! Does that not interest you?” Alex asked with a hint of anger in his face.

“I’ve always told myself, I don’t need a man. I will not go searching for my mate. I’m in no rush “ I replied slightly angry myself. Alex giggles and shock his head. The anger has gone.

“Ok belle. That’s your choice to make. Give me your phone I’ll give you my number.”

I have Alex my phone he put his number in and drop called it so he had mine in return.

“Belle, it was lovely seeing you again but I need to head off now. My wolf needs to break free” Alex winked at me.

“Sure, take care Alex, I’ll text you the details over” with that Alex was gone.

How strange. I’m glad I had the balls to invite him. I rush home and find my mum there.

“Hello darling” mum greeted me. “Hey mum, I got a dress for my birthday but no one is seeing it until then, I can’t be bothered putting it on and off again” mum started laughing at me, clearly amused by what I had said.

“Mum, I know you’ve planned my birthday, could I please have the details to send my new, friend? “ my mum raised her eyebrows at the mention of a ‘friend’.

“Sure....who is this friend though?” She asked

“Erm honestly? I only met him yesterday but he seems very trustworthy. I wouldn’t have invited him if something seemed off”

Mum nodded and gave me the details. I went to my room to hang the dress in the wardrobe. I lay on my bed and get my phone out.

‘Hey Alex, it’s belle.’

2 minutes later ‘hey belle, are you ok?’

‘Yes I’m good thanks Alex are you ok?’

‘Yes I’m good thank you belle’

Ooh I’m loving this, he is handsome and I’ve got his number I smiled to myself.

‘Alex, The party is Saturday starting at 7pm at the blue moon hotel, I hope you can make it’

Almost instantly I got the reply ‘perfect, I can’t wait to see you ;)’

My stomach did a little somersault. Woah what am I thinking?! “Girl please just stop trying to push him away, plus on Saturday you’ll know if he is worth it” I don’t know what Marie is suggesting but to be honest I need to eat and sleep, shopping has worn me out.