Chapter Five:Mate
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The Moonlight Pack had never looked so beautiful.
Golden chandeliers illuminated the enormous grand hall while elegant music echoed through the air. Noble guests from different packs filled the room dressed in expensive clothing and glittering jewelry.
Tonight was Alpha Lucien’s coronation celebration.
And every wolf in the kingdom knew who the true honored guest was.
The Immortal Wolf King.
Excitement and fear spread through the hall equally.
Servants moved nervously between tables carrying expensive wine and carefully prepared meals.
Among them—
Katerina tried her best to remain invisible.
“Careful with those glasses,” Beta Clara warned sharply. “If you embarrass the pack tonight, I’ll personally punish you.”
Katerina lowered her head immediately.
“Yes, Beta Clara.”
Her hands tightened slightly around the silver tray she carried.
Something felt wrong tonight.
Ever since hearing that terrifying howl yesterday, her wolf had remained restless inside her.
Awake.
Watching.
Waiting.
Mine.
The voice whispered softly again.
Katerina’s heartbeat quickened.
She still didn’t understand what was happening.
“Katerina!”
Lena hurried toward her wearing a maid uniform slightly too large for her.
“You look nervous.”
“I am nervous.”
Lena leaned closer dramatically.
“The king still hasn’t arrived yet and everyone already looks terrified.”
Katerina glanced around the hall quietly.
Lena was right.
Even powerful Alphas looked tense tonight.
At the center of the hall stood Alpha Richard and Luna Vanessa welcoming important guests personally while Alpha Lucien remained surrounded by noble heirs and warriors.
Everything looked perfect.
Too perfect.
Then suddenly—
The massive doors of the grand hall opened.
Silence spread instantly.
Every wolf froze.
A terrifying pressure swept through the room so suddenly that several weaker wolves lowered their heads instinctively.
Katerina’s breath caught.
He was here.
The Immortal Wolf King entered the hall slowly.
And for one terrifying moment—
Nobody breathed.
Ethan Draven.
The man looked less human and more like a living legend.
Silver hair framed his cold breathtaking face while dark royal clothing embroidered with silver symbols rested perfectly against his tall figure.
But his eyes—
Those piercing ocean-blue eyes carried centuries of power inside them.
Dominant.
Ancient.
Terrifying.
Behind him walked Damian Nightfang and several royal warriors, including Kai.
The entire hall remained silent as Ethan stepped forward calmly.
Even Alpha Richard bowed his head respectfully.
“Welcome to Moonlight Pack, Your Majesty.”
Ethan gave a slight nod.
But he barely seemed interested in the greetings around him.
His sharp eyes slowly scanned the hall.
Searching.
Katerina immediately lowered her gaze and moved carefully through the crowd carrying wine.
Don’t attract attention.
Don’t make mistakes.
But the closer Ethan walked—
The more violently her wolf reacted.
Mine.
Mine.
Mine.
The voice echoed desperately now.
Katerina’s breathing became uneven.
Why was this happening?
Suddenly someone slammed into her shoulder.
Hard.
“Watch where you’re going, omega.”
A noblewoman sneered coldly.
Katerina lost balance instantly.
The tray slipped from her trembling hands.
Crash!
The sound of shattering glass echoed across the silent hall.
Wine spilled across the polished floor as broken crystal scattered around her feet.
The music stopped.
Katerina’s face lost color immediately.
No…
Not tonight.
Not in front of everyone.
“I-I’m sorry…”
Mocking laughter spread nearby.
“Typical omega.”
“How pathetic.”
“She ruined the ceremony.”
Katerina quickly dropped to her knees trying desperately to clean the broken glass with shaking hands.
Her chest tightened painfully under countless disgusted stares.
Then—
Silence.
A heavy terrifying silence.
The atmosphere suddenly changed.
Katerina slowly looked up.
Ethan Draven had stopped walking.
His eyes locked directly onto her.
The omega kneeling among shattered glass.
The entire hall froze.
Katerina’s heart nearly stopped.
No…
Her wolf stirred violently inside her.
Mine.
Ethan took one slow step forward.
Then another.
Every movement filled the room with unbearable pressure.
Nobody understood why the Immortal Wolf King was staring at a mere omega servant.
But Ethan’s expression had changed completely.
For the first time since entering the hall—
Emotion appeared in his eyes.
Shock.
Disbelief.
Possession.
The terrifying king stopped directly in front of her.
Katerina trembled beneath his gaze.
Then Ethan slowly crouched before her.
Gasps echoed throughout the hall instantly.
An immortal king…
Kneeling before an omega?
Impossible.
Katerina could barely breathe.
Ethan stared at her as if the entire world disappeared around them.
As if nothing else mattered.
Then finally—
The Immortal Wolf King spoke.
One word.
Deep.
Possessive.
Certain.
“Mate.”
The entire hall exploded into chaos.
“What?!”
“An omega?!”
“That’s impossible!”
Katerina’s mind went blank.
Mate?
No…
No, this could not be happening.
She slowly looked behind herself, certain he meant another woman.
But Ethan suddenly lifted her chin gently.
For the first time in her life—
Someone looked at her like she was precious.
Dangerously precious.
His thumb brushed softly against her cheek.
And his next words shattered the world she once knew forever.
“I finally found you,” Ethan whispered darkly.
“You are mine, little mate.”
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