Louisseena

Chapter 37

Loulou

I was again at the library looking through the books. I had roughly gathered more information about black wolf. Long long time ago, the goddess bless her pups with an all white and an all black wolf. Each of them had different powers and purpose. But mainly too, they were made for each other. With their powers combined, they give abundance and life to their species.

Sadly due to people's perception, they started to see things one sided. They believe that all the powers came from the white wolf alone and never knew that the black wolf would work their own magic in the dark. It seems like throughout history that people shun out the black wolf, they slowly lost their magical powers. They had endured a lot from the people, their own species. They are still strong and blessed by the goddess however but the books here don't have any more details on what “strong” and “blessed” means.

It was afterall been so many decades since one last saw an all black wolf. I sigh as I close the book. Enough of reading for me. “What a bunch of lies” I thought. Strong? I’m not strong. Poke me and I’ll probably crumble. Blessed? No way, look at how I got rejected by my moon mate.

Bruce brought me back to the palace as it was almost time to get ready.

What’s a ball? What do people wear at the ball? I was panicking. I didn’t have an evening gown to wear. Maybe I can borrow from Meredith. I was starting to sweat.

Just then a knock was on my room’s door. I opened to see two ladies who were wearing uniforms standing outside my door. One of them was holding a garment bag while the other was holding a metal case box on each hand

“Madam. We will prepare you for tonight. Please allow us to set up.” I let them in and said that I’ll take a shower first while they set up. When I was done showering, I came to the middle of the room. There it was, hanging on a stand the very same black gown that Bruce bought for me back at home land.

What the.. Did Bruce bring this all the way here or did he buy the same one? I wondered.

I brought the dress into the walk-in closet and put it on. One of the maids helped me with the fitting. It still fits perfectly, flaunting my front and exposing my back. Hairdo and make-up was next. The other maid opened one of her boxes. It was a makeup box with all sorts of colour palette and brushes in it.

My hair was let down but pinned up at both sides. She straightened my hair at the back and curled it back up, letting it look like it was my natural curl. I do have natural curls but they can get messy if I don’t brush them throughout the day.

There was another knock on the door when they were done. Bruce came in with a velvet box in his hand. He looked so suave in his black suit. Somehow, they match my black gown as if it is a couple wear.

“I brought you one of my mother’s,” Bruce said as he opened his jewellery box. It was a unique diamond necklace, the design looks like a waterfall. It looks very exquisite and would pair well against my black gown. Bruce helped me put on the necklace as I looked at it in the mirror. “ It’s beautiful Bruce. Thank you.” The other maid opened the other box and it was a pair of shiny high heels. I wore it and stood up next to Bruce. Even with high heels, I still wasn’t till Bruce’s height.

“Are you ready mi lady?” Bruce said as he opened up his arm for me to take. “Oh, you’re wearing the cufflinks.” I noticed Bruce wearing the ones I got him. “Yup. I like them a lot.” I blushed at that making my cheeks rosier than the make up was.

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We arrived at another palace in four cars. There was a valet service at the palace, opening our car doors. I took Bruce’s hand as I stepped out of the car. This place was equally majestic like Bruce’s home.

There were many people in the ballroom. I think they are all lycans except me. I felt so out of place. I shouldn’t have come.

Bruce’s warm hand cupped over mine that was clinging onto his arm. “Don’t be nervous Loulou. Just enjoy the atmosphere and the food. Gain some experience”, he assures me. Bruce was at ease at these kinds of events. He’s a royal, of course he would have attended tons of lycan parties.

There seemed to be many people who wanted to talk to Bruce but he wasn’t leaving my side. “It’s okay Bruce. You can just leave me at the food table.” I politely urge him. “You sure?”

“Yeah I’m sure. There’s so many different foods for me to try out. It’ll probably take me an hour.” I said jokingly. “You know where to find me.” I let go of his arm and walked towards the spread of food and picked up a plate.

Servers placed food on my plate as I walked down the spread. There were many different tapas and I was intrigued by it. As I was about one quarter down, I heard what I dreaded most, “werewolf”.

“ Who allowed a lowly werewolf in here tonight. It stinks” one lady said. The other lady chimed in, “ a shewolf who doesn’t know her place. What a bitch.” “She probably showed her boobs and the guards let her in” They were saying all sorts of nasty things and I knew they were talking about me. I was probably the only werewolf here tonight. I held onto my plate tighter and went as far away from them to the other side of the ballroom in a hurry. What I can’t hear wouldn’t hurt me. I tried to ignore them and eat my tapas but a tear was already forming in my eyes. I was mad at myself for being here, at where I don't belong.

“ The lowlifes are the one who despise others due to their rank.” a voice came up beside me. I turned to face a young lady who was wearing all white. She had on pearl earrings and necklace, donning on a really beautiful white gown. I guess her age might have been around the same as Beckett. I made a curtsey at her. “I am with the Lorleans family”

“I know. That necklace was a gift from my family to Meredith Lorleans. It looks beautiful on you.” She said smiling as if knowing more.

“Thank you very much.” I replied. “Come with me. I don’t want anybody to shed a tear at my birthday party.” She held my hand and brought me out of the ballroom. Wait..she’s the birthday girl ! I saw Bruce on my way out and he just smiled and nodded at me, gesturing that I’ll be safe with this lady.

She led me in a room and sat me on a couch. “ You can take a rest here as long as you want. We have rooms like these for guests. The way back to the ballroom is at the end of the corridor”

“Thank you princess Charlotte.” I knew of her name as Meredith had informed us beforehand. “You’re welcome.” and princess Charlotte left.

A few moments later there was a knock on the door. Before I could react, the person came in and locked the door. I looked up to see a man I do not know. “I’m sorry, this room is taken.” I said loudly trying to scare him off.

“I can see that. It’s taken by me.” His smile spread widely across his face. “ Now tell me, what would a lonely she wolf be doing here all alone if she wasn’t for me?”

I took a step back. It was a mistake. He was fast and up against me in a split second, pressing me hard against the wall. His claws had come out and were over my neck, choking me. I tried to break away from his grasp but he was a strong lycan. With my wolf not by side, it was hard to even move an inch under his strength. I tried shouting but even if I could, the sound would not make it to the ballroom. He licked my neck, tasting my skin. I clenched my fists in endurance. How I wish I could die rather than being under him.

The lycan’s other claw ripped off the diamond necklace off my chest, scratching me deeply in the process. I still didn’t make a sound, enduring the burning pain.

Bruce POV:

I see my mate being led away by Princess Charlotte. I feel happy for my mate who is already making friends. She’s so beautiful tonight, like a princess.

Princess Charlotte.’s family and my family are close. Her brother goes to the same lycan school as me when we were younger. We hung out a few times at each other’s house.

I wasn’t aware when Princess Charlotte was back to the ballroom nor that my mate had not returned. I was holding onto my champagne when I felt a small burning pain in my chest. “Mate”, Wayne growled loudly in my mind. I turned around and scanned through the ballroom. She’s not here. I spotted Princess Charlotte and bolted up to her. “Where is she?” I growled.

Princess Charlotte gave me a shocked face but reacted quickly as if reading my expression and understanding it fast. “ Follow me. Hurry.” We both ran out of the ballroom and 2 guards were following us. We went by a hallway to the end. The door to the room was locked. I didn’t waste any more time. I kicked it open with my lycan strength and burst into the room.

My eyes flicked towards a man holding my mate against the wall with his head buried in her neck. She had blood dripping down the front of her. Her face was pale and it seemed that she was trying hard to breathe. The man let her go and backed away as I came up and punched his face real hard.

“Guards. Seize him.” Princess Charlotte commanded.

I went up to my mate and held her in my arms. She’s freaking hurt and bleeding on her chest. “Go Bruce. Leave this to us.” Charlotte said. I carried my mate in my arms and speeded to the hospital wing in this palace. I mindlinked my parents that my mate is hurt by a lycan and we will be going to the hospital wing.

When I reached the hospital wing, doctors and nurses were already on standby at the entrance. Princess Charlotte must have mindlinked them. They brought my mate into the operating theatre and all I could do was wait.