Mated To The Hybrid

Chapter 3

*VALENTINA’S P.O.V*

I leap out of bed and pull my suite cases out. Looking for a cardigan, I come across the letter I had written to Sam. It was a goodbye letter explaining why I had to marry William. It was my last attempt to talk to him but of course, he returned it back to me…unopened. If only he could have read it…it wouldn’t have changed anything but I needed him to know the truth. Folding it four times, I place the letter in the pocket of one of my skirts. I definitely don’t need anyone finding it.

I make my way downstairs when I hear the blonde laughing in the foyer.

“No dress will make her beautiful…she’s an ugly rodent” I hear her say as Tamara laughs.

“You’re insulting the rats” Tamara continues.

Those two are starting to get on my nerves. If she weren’t his sister, I wouldn’t have to see her everyday.

“No she’s not!” I hear little Jenny coming to my defense, “She’s very beautiful!”.

A small smile appears on my face as I realize not everyone here hates me. I’m almost to the last steps when I hear a sharp blow to someone’s face. It’s followed by Jenny’s cries as her sister and friend laugh. Anger arises within me as the little girl wails in pain. Even Amora is threatening to come out. How dare they hurt a child?!? I rush to the Foyer where I watch the scene unfolding. Jenny holding her face as her cries die down. Her teary eyes landing on me as I let Amora’s anger out.

“DO NOT TOUCH EVER AGAIN!” I growl at Tamara and the blonde, which takes them both by surprise. The blonde lowers her eyes instantly as Tamara looks away.

“Val!” Jenny cries as she rush over to me. Her small arms wrap around my waist as I place an arm around her.

Inhaling deeply, I feel my body relax as I hold on to Jenny.

“Miriam! Tell the guards that were ready to leave!” Tamara yells as she continues to look away.

“And where exactly are you going?” I demanded to know.

Finally turning to look at me, she scoffs, “I don’t answer to you! My mother is expecting us-“

“You’re not going” I say firmly, “I don’t want you at ANY wedding planning appointments”.

“What?! You can’t ban the Alpha’s sister-“ The blonde tries to speak but I hear Tamara growling now.

Her claws extended as she lunges at me. Jenny moves away at the last second before Tamara can get either of us. She growls once more as she goes for my throat this time. With the heel of my palm, I use my entire force to strike her in the nose. Blood trickles down quickly as she tries go takes another swing at me. This time, I hear the blonde growling and running towards me. I dodge her jab and she lands on top of a very large vase. It shatters everywhere as I hear the maids coming.

“Help! Miriam!” Jenny screams as this happens.

Distracted by the blonde, Tamara lunges for me again. This time her claws sink into my neck as I feel my warm blood running down my side. I try to loosen myself from her grip but this only makes her angrier. I do the only thing that comes to mind.

Running backwards, I begin to silently cast a spell. It’s so silent, that it’s barely a whisper…

‘relaxa mentem tuam et ad somnum’.

Hitting the wall with a thud, I feel as her claws retreat back into her fingers. Tamara slumps over as I stand on my feet. She should be out cold for the next hour or so.

A couple of guards and maids run in as they look around to see a mess.

“LUNA?!” A guard yells for me as he take in the scene.

“I’m fine” I tell him as he tries to examine me.

“What are you’re orders, Luna?” He asks me.

“Do you have somewhere to hold them?”

“Yes. They’re are cells towards the north end of the territory” He tells me.

I nod, “Okay then take Tamara and the blonde there till the Alpha comes back”.

Giving me an unsure look he tries to speak up, “Luna, we usually keep dangerous prisoners there-“.

“Now!” I command him. He nods and tells the other guards to take the two woman there.

“Are you okay Val?” Jenny asks as she wraps her arms around me. I stroke her hair and nod.

“Jenny, I have to go shower now” I tell her, “Your mother is still waiting for us”. She nods as she drops her arms to her side.

“I’ll wait for you” Jenny tells me, “I’ll be with Miriam in the kitchen”. She walks away as I see the maids have begun to clean up this mess.

I rush upstairs and head straight for the shower. Disposing of these bloody clothes in the hamper, I decide to wear the new clothes William bought. Call it intuition or whatever, but I need to look like his fiancé.

After scrubbing and lathering myself, I quickly dry my hair. I put on a grey crew neck sweater slightly tucked into my black pleated skirt and black stockings. To add some color, I wear brown suede ankle boots. I choose a black leather bag and head downstairs.

I thought you didn’t want his gifts or clothes, My wolf Amora tells me.

I don’t! But something tells me I need to dress up for today.

You think the paparazzi will be nearby?

Definitely. He’s a single, unmated, rich guy. Not to mention the CEO of a big finance company. You know both wolves and humans will be interested.

Just be careful with this guy.

Once downstairs, a couple of guards and maids take a double look as I try not to blush.

“Can you please get Jenny?” I tell a maid. She nods and come back quickly with the bubbly girl.

“WOW!” Jenny excitedly shouts, “You look beautiful!”.

Blushing beet red, I grab her hand and head outside with the guards. A black Escalade waits for us by the entrance as two more guards join us. By the scent of these men, their definitely human.

“Luna, Alpha William called and told us to tell you that he’ll be late tonight” One of the guards says.

“Thank you for letting me know” I tell him.

I could care less what that weasel does but I also need to play the part of the loving fiancé and Luna.

The car speeds away and soon we’re on the road. Everything about this ride feels different. Just this morning I was arriving…afraid of stepping on people’s toes and now! Getting into fights with Tamara…Commanding guards like I have power… Ordering people around. Who was I? What was I turning into?

We arrive at the bridal store where a silver-haired woman greets us.

“You must be Valentina” She says with a smile, “I’m Zeynep” She says extending her hand.

I shake her hand and return the smile, “Nice to meet you”.

“Come, let’s go make the dress of your dreams” She says sweetly but firmly. We walk into the store where different dresses are shown.

“They’re beautiful!” Jenny squeals. She runs to touch the fabric as I start to walk around.

“Where’s William’s mom?” I ask casually. She should be here, yet as I look around, she’s nowhere to be found.

“She had something come up” Zeynep says pursing her lips, “Come now, let’s get to taking your measurements”.

After hours and hours of modeling dresses, both Jenny and I are left with no energy.

“We’ll see the bridesmaids dresses tomorrow” Zeynep says with a huff. She looks even more tired than us.

“What colors did they choose?” I ask her. She holds up two color pallets, blush and burgundy. Huh, not bad. I guess Eloise does have good taste.

“Who are you’re bridesmaids?” Zeynep asks.

“Well my sisters for starters. Maisie and Camila” I begin to say, “My old pack’s gammas daughter Felicity-“

“What about me?” Jenny for once says quietly.

I laugh a little as I hug her, “Of course you!”.

She laughs even louder than ever as she embraces me back.

After finishing in the shop, I invite Jenny to lunch. We stop by a local restaurant when I start to notice camera flashes going off everywhere.

“Is it true you’re William Davidson’s fiancé?” *Flash* *Flash*

“Valentina Harrington! Over here! Look here!” *Flash* *Flash*

“Is the wedding really this Friday?” *Flash* *Flash*

“Why did no one know about you?” *Flash* *Flash*

“Let’s go” One of the guards suddenly appears and leads us through the kitchen of the restaurant.

I don’t like this. I don’t like this new found attention. All my life, I’ve hidden myself from the world. No one knew me and no one even talked about me. Now, I’ll be all over the tabloid magazines. No longer hidden and no longer anonymous.

I was always afraid that the world would find out the truth. Afraid that they’ll know I’m not just a werewolf…nor am I just a witch. I’m both. I’m freaking both. I’m the hybrid.