Chasing Fate

That Voice

Charlotte sat up in a cold sweat the destruction of her childhood and family quickly fading from her mind. She took a deep breath looking around the dark basement room. 6:21am the clock read. The blankets were tossed off and onto the floor as Charlotte stood up in her ratty jean and baggy shirt. She had been used to helping Luna Kay since she was taken as a child. Today, however required her full attention she was eighteen and had a a ceremony to plan. Luna Kay was offically becoming the alpha's mate. Charlotte drug herself up the steps and to the kitchen quietly as she pulled up her now dark hair with an amber streak. She was mentally preparing for the day and being made to meet every demand of Luna Kay. Luna Kay was not cruel, in fact she was polite and kind. Charlotte though was seen as a threat to any female in the pack. There was something about her that was different. She wasn't submissive like the others, she had a spunk that often got her in trouble with the alpha. Once she was done with the party she would be made to settle with another member of the pack unless she was discarded.Charlotte walked into the kitchen and silently poured herself a cup of coffee from the pot that had just finished. Moon Goddess grant me patience not to murder idiots she thought as she took a sip. She could feel the chaos in the air it seemed to tickle her throat as she breathed. She quickly cleared her throat of the thought.

"Coffee that bad?" a soft voice asked.

Charlotte turned to see Luna Kay, her long icy blonde hair curled to prefection. Charlotte shook her head.

"Just hot" Charlotte stated plainly.

Kay nodded and poured herself a cup adding creamer and sugar. She tolerated Charlotte, she was a great worker and her skills in leading the preprations for the ceremony had earned her respect at least from kay. Charlotte sipped on her coffee as she began mentally checking through the events of the day. If she could she would have left and stayed at the training center for the day, She prefered the time alot and the release of aggression.

“Charlotte are you listening to anything I just told you?"

Quickly Charlotte looked up and at Kay.

"I'm sorry, I was mentally going over everything that needed to be completed before tonight"

Charlotte responded. Kay gave her an approving nod,

”I am having a dress for you sent to your room later today along with a pair of shoes. Your to attend to me tonight during the party and only speak when asked."

Charlotte listened to Kay and fought off the interal groan that was building. The party was the last place she wanted to be at least she knew everyone but Alpha and Luna would be wearing a mask. She gave Kay a nod as she listened to her instructions for the evening.

No drinking, No fighting, stay out of the spotlight and be invisible, gather anything requested, clean any trash near her and so on. Charlotte took mental note but did not understand why a groan woman needed someone to do everything for her.

She looked at Kay studying her face, Charlotte could see the stress and tension on her face.

"I promise today will be perfect just for you"

Charlotte cared for the woman like a sister and wanted to help as much as she could.

"Oh!"

Kay jumped slightly putting her coffee down.

"I have the perfect dress for you, I meant to tell you"

Charlotte raised a brow at her. This is the first time she had heard mention of the dress.

"a dress? Are you sure?"

Charlotte asked. Kay gave her an excited smile with a nod. Charlotte agreed today was her day and she wanted it to be perfect just for her.

"What color is it?"

she asked forcing a smile. Charlotte hated dressing up but, if it made the Luna happy she would.

"A deep red with black heels"

Kay beamed proud of herself. Charlotte chuckled, Kay knew her favorite color.

Red will look beautiful on you as always. A voice echoed into her head. Charlotte jumped slightly she wasn't connected to this pack not yet at least. Kay noticed her change in demenor and gently touched Charlotte's arm. She knew something had taken her by surprise.

"Charlotte?"

she whispered gently.

"Charlotte why don't you accompany me to the spa and we can both get ready for the evening"

Kay watched her face closely. Charlotte nodded quietly. "I need to leave the list for the ballroom decorations and the florist"

Charlotte stated still trying to figure out who the voice was. She inhaled gathering her composure as she stood up straight.

"Alright meet me at the front door in thirty minutes and we will leave"

Kay picked up her coffee and walked back toward her room.

Charlotte ran her hand over her face trying to refocus on the task at hand before meeting Luna Kay for the spa. She set her coffee cup in the sink before heading towards the main room of the pack house. She began writing a list as she walked scribbling down all the details that would be needed for tonight before handing it over to the event staff. They assured her there was no need to fret as she left to join Kay.