Mated to a cursed Alpha

Emily's POV “Emily, Run!” My mother screamed, her voice cracking in terror as the paws of the beast crashed closer to her. Running…. Running….. Running! I can't look back, my heart racing like a furious drum in my chest. I kept on running and running into the darkness of the woods, my legs shaky, my knees trembling with each step. “Please” I sobbed while begging the moon goddess. “Please, I can't die like this.” ~~~~~~48 hours earlier~~~~~~ I am Emily von heist. I am the only rightful daughter of the current alpha king of Nightfall Pack, alpha Richard. He was known for his taste for power and superiority above all. My father, Richard, was 42 years old, chubby, dark-skinned, with silky dark hair, held all back. He had slightly light blue eyes with a beard round his mouth. My mother's name was selene, selene von Heist. My mother was just an omega when my dad got married to her. She was 37 years old. She had a fair skin tone, blonde hair with a medium-sized body. I have an adopted sister, Vivian. Vivian was adopted by one of the Gamas of the nightfall park, a senior member of the park. Despite being the only rightful daughter, my father always treated me like I was the adopted one, while Vivian was treated as the first daughter. According to my father, he claimed to have sworn an oath to protect Vivian no matter the cost. Living in the nightfall park wasn't easy as I always got maltreated and beaten up by Vivian, who had always been angry and jealous of me for being the rightful daughter. She claimed to have better features than me and has more leadership qualities than me. I was known as the child who has no wolf But that changed during our 18th birthday. It was custom that a daughter of the Alpha king would be presented, hence a grand ball was held in the palace. All the high class alpha from neighboring countries were invited to pick a mate. The day for the grand ball has finally arrived, shafts of sunlight sliced through the curtains, splashing brilliant gold across the tangled sheets…. I glanced through the window of my room, all the maids were preparing for the grand ball, when suddenly I heard a knock on my door “come in”.. I said. The door knob opened, and a maid walked in. “Good morning, lady Emily, I am Quin and I will be at your service today” she said with a joyful smile. “Morning,” I said. Quin walked into the bathroom and prepared a bath for me. A rush of water cascaded down, steam curling upward like ghostly fingers. From a small shelf, she chose a vial of lavender oil, tipping a few drops into the bath. The scent unfurled instantly, rich and calming. Without a word, she adjusted the water temperature, testing it with the back of her hand, After my bath, I was dressed. The dress I wore was a deep shade of purple, its fabric rich and smooth like satin. It clung gently to my silhouette, then flared out just above her knees. Around the waistline, a delicate band of embroidered flowers bloomed in intricate patterns; tiny lavender petals, pale pink buds, and soft green vines woven together in an elegant design that seemed almost alive. The neckline dipped modestly in a soft V, just enough to hint at the curve of her collarbones. “You look beautiful lady Emily,” Quin said. A smile crept on my lips as she was indeed correct. This was the most beautiful I have ever seen myself since living in nightfall park. “Your mate won't be able to resist you lady Emily”, she teased. A soft giggle left my lips.” I hope so” I whispered to myself. “You may go,” I said to Quin. She took a bow before exiting my room. I looked at myself in the mirror and kept on admiring myself, my curves were very visible. “KNOCK, KNOCK, there was a knock on the door. The door opened, and a maid entered an bowed in front of me. “Lady Emily, all the guests have arrived. The alpha king has requested your presence immediately”, the maid said. “I understand, I'll be there shortly.” I said to her, I looked at the young lady in the mirror again, took a deep breath and exited the room. I had been walking steadily, practicing how to walk with heels and a gown for over a week. Walking in the hallway, I met my mother waiting for me. “Happy birthday, my daughter” mum said with a huge smile on her face. “ Thank you mum,” I replied. My mother has always treated me like her daughter. Unlike my father, he treats me like his adopted daughter and treats Vivian like his daughter, My father didn't approve of me attending the grand ball party, but my mother fought for my sack to join Vivian in the grand ball. I loved my mother so much, she was all I had left in my blood. “Have you seen your sister Vivian?” mum asked me. “No, I haven't seen her. Maybe she is still preparing” I replied. “Mum replied with a slight nod” “Are you excited to meet your mate today”? “How do you feel”? She asked with an excited tone in her voice. “ mm..mm, I wonder what he would look like or who he may be. I'm kind of nervous”, I replied. At the end of the hallway were stairs leading To the ballroom of the palace. There my father and Vivian were waiting for me. “I guess Vivian was earlier than I thought”, I giggled. My father was facing me while Vivian was looking at me with a bit of jealousy in her eyes. “Alpha Richard, my alpha king” I greeted him as his daughter, I held my skirt and gave him a courtesy. “You may rise” Father ordered me. I slowly stood up and looked up at him. My father looked at me with a bit of surprise and with a little emotion. This was the first time he looked at me this way. Other times he would look at me indifferently. Father took I and Vivian's arm intertwined in his. I looked down in the ballroom. Many high-class alphas were wearing good dresses, some were chattering, some were eating, some were dancing on the dance floor. Everyone was present except from the alpha of Crescent Moon Pack.