My Fallen Mate

Prologue

After getting dressed for school, I descended the stairs to discover a mountain of pancakes with chocolate chips, whipped cream, and maple syrup on the dining room table.

My mother came over and gave me a cheek kiss as she walked away, saying "Happy Birthday, sweetheart."

"Thank you," I replied.

As my dad stepped downstairs to the table, I sprinted to it and threw pancakes in my face.

Happy birthday, sweetheart, he said as he walked up behind me and kissed my forehead.

I mumbled, "Thanks," as I continued to eat.

My mother told me to finish up Ana because Lilith should be coming to fetch me up for school.

Are you excited that you will meet your soul mate today? she asked.

The idea of meeting my soul mate and true love made me grin.

"Yes," I replied as my father sat down and wore a scowl.

You are maturing too quickly, sweetheart, he murmured.

I chuckled and informed my father, "I'm eighteen."

"Yes, practically a baby," he replied with a smile.

I rolled my eyes because I am my father's only daughter and he is highly protective of me. My mom became 18 when my parents first got together, and my dad was two years older than she was. They fell in love at first sight, were married, and had me a year later. I was startled out of my reverie by a knock at the door, which caused me to stand in front of it. I opened it and saw Lilith, my dearest friend.

Happy birthday, Ana, she exclaimed as she snatched me up in a hug that made me gasp for air.

I joked, "Let go, you're about to kill me."

She catches herself and exclaims, "Whoops," releasing her hold. "Aren't you excited today's the day you meet your mate," she said.

I said, "Oh my god yes," adding with a shout, "I am finally meeting him."

Since we first met in kindergarten, Lilith and I have been close friends. I was sitting by myself on the playground when she approached and shared her snack with me; ever since then, we haven't been able to be apart. My mom teaches middle school, and my dad is a warrior. We all reside in the Dark Moon pack. We don't have to contact with humans or raise their suspicions because werewolf packs are walled communities with a werewolf school. Every person experiences their shift at the age of thirteen and is given a wolf; mine is a gray wolf.

As Lilith and I leave to go to our school, I take my bag. All I could think about as we were walking was my potential partner. I avoided running into him throughout the first half of class and instead met Lilith for lunch. We joined Gray, Reed, and Ruby at our normal table. While Reed and Ruby grew to be our close friends in middle school, Gray and Lilith are twins.

Hello, fellas," I said. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Ruby yelled as she leapt on me.

I laughed as the boys also wished me well and replied, "Thank you."

Did you already meet him? "Nope," I responded to Reed's question.

I shrugged and expressed disappointment that I would have to wait longer to see my partner, adding, "Maybe I won't even be meeting him today."

We have a lifetime to find our soul partner, therefore it's okay, remarked Lilith.

I sighed and mumbled, "Maybe, yeah."

Nothing out of the ordinary occurred during the rest of the day until I arrived at my sixth period lesson. I could smell sandalwood and vanilla coming from behind me as I was making my way to Calculus.

My wolf yelled "MATE, MATE" in my head as I was dragged behind into a janitor's closet by one arm.

I recognized Alpha Kingsley, also known as Axel Kingsley, when I peered into my partner's eyes.

He shoved me away as I tried to hug him and said, "Don't f**king touch me."

I sobbed and turned back to my side, asking, "Why?"

He declared, "I don't want you; you are too weak to be Anna .

I pleaded, "No, just give me a chance."

Sorry, Analise Kade of Dark Moon, I Alpha Axel Kingsley of Dark Moon reject you as my mate and Anna of the pack.

When the tie broke, tears began to roll down my face as I fell to the ground. I let out a feeble "I accept your rejection" before he exited the room.

I don't remember how long it took before I hurried back home and sobbed uncontrollably for several hours till I fell asleep. When I woke up the next morning, I was in pain as a result of the rejection's last step—claiming another. I sprinted into the woods and let my wounded wolf cry. My phone was filled with numerous text messages from my parents and friends when I arrived back in the morning. Before anyone could catch me, I hurriedly typed my letters down, placed them on the desk, and ran to the border.

I could no longer stand by and see my ex-roommate introduce his new partner and pronounce her a Anna .

I said, "I Analyse Kade break my bond with the Dark Moon Pack," as soon as I reached the boundary.

Then, as I was running into the forest, I paused and briefly glanced behind me before saying, "Sorry Mom and Dad for not being good enough."

With nothing to distract me but the sound of the wind hitting the tree,

I ran into the night without pausing.