The Prince's Mate

Chapter Three

Mason

I wake up and it is dark outside, I have no clue what time it is but I get up and go to the bathroom then grab my phone off the night stand. It's 3 in the morning. Damn, I must have needed some sleep! 

 I scroll through my phone and find a few texts from my parents, letting me know to find them in the morning so I can get my suit from them. I look in the fridge and I see that they had some pre made turkey sandwiches and Dr.Pepper brought in. I inhale them and lay back on the bed, still exhausted. 

When I open my eyes again, the sun is shining and there is someone knocking at my door. I rub the sleep from my eyes and open my door. My mother pushes me aside and walks in with two Omegas following behind her. She is holding a wardrobe bag with a suit in it. She hangs it in the closet and one of the Omegas hands me a covered tray. 

I sit at the table and eat my room while my mom rushes around the room, tidying things up. "Mom. Please, stop. You're freaking me out." She stops and flounces in the chair dramatically. 

"Well, what do you expect? My only baby may be finding my future daughter in law!" I finish eating my food and head to the bathroom. 

"I am going to jump in the shower, where do you want me to meet you mom?" She follows me and grabs her bag, heading to the front door.

 "Oh, just meet us in the dining room and we will eat and then head to the gala." I give her a kiss and head to the bathroom to shower. After I shower, I put on my suit and take one last look in the mirror. Here's to finding my mate. 

Callie 

"Wake up baby cakes! It's time to go shopping!" I open my eyes and see my mom at the end of my bed, bouncing up and down. 

Chelsea pops her head up, her hair sticking up everywhere and she has drool on her face. She sits up, wiping her face off and says, "Oh morning mom!" My mom smiles at Chelsea and says, "Good morning honey, listen you guys have 30 minutes to get ready, I have muffins for the road, let's go so we can get the shopping done and get back to get ready!" 

Her enthusiasm is contagious and we both jump out of the bed and start getting ready. We both go for casual and have grey sweats, sneakers, and grey hoodies.  We run down the stairs and hop in the car with my mom, who passes out muffins and iced coffees. 

We go to store after store and we finally all find the perfect dress for all of us with matching accessories. The Alpha and my father have been mind linking us the entire time wondering when we will be back. Ugh, men. We drop Chelsea off and head to our house, my father rushing out to help carry in bags. 

I take a quick shower and start to get ready, doing my makeup and hair before putting on my dress. I go with a neutral look, with nude colored eye shadow, a little eye liner, mascara, and light colored lip gloss. My dress is absolutely stunning, it fits my body amazingly, with a plunging neckline and exposed back. It is cream colored and my heels are nude. I have a simple necklace and my hair is falling in its natural curls down my back. It is time to head to the gala. Here's to finding my mate.

Mason

I meet my parents in the dining room, where there is a huge spread of food waiting. I haven't eaten anything since that turkey sandwich. I grab a plate and start piling food on, pouring myself some coffee and water. I sit down and my mom breaks the awkward silence by laughing out loud about my plate. "Hungry?" I nod and start shoveling food in my face.

 "So, after we eat, we are going to the gala where I will give a speech and then everyone will be left to mingle, sound good?" I nod and continue eating, after I slow down, I smile at my parents and take a deep breath.

 "I just wanted to say thank you guys for making this more of a fun experience and not so much of an awkward one. These past few days have given me time to reflect on what it means to have a mate and I really cannot wait to meet her. I am done with my bad ways and I want to show my mate that I deserve her. I am sorry that I have broken my vows to stay true to my mate but I will try to do everything to make that up to my mate."

 My mom has tears rolling down her cheeks and is smiling from ear to ear. "I am so happy to say that baby." 

We finish eating and head to the gala, there are three chairs sitting in the front of the line, a large one in the center for my father, and two small ones on either side for my mom and myself. Everyone bows and I hold my head high and let my aura shine brightly, I am of Royal bloodline and I am not afraid to show it! 

Callie

My parents and I arrive at the gala and I see Chelsea with the Alpha and Luna and walk quickly over to them. Chelsea looks gorgeous of course, her tanned skin goes perfectly with the hunter green dress she has picked and her chestnut hair is hanging down her back in perfect waves. The dress hugs her dress perfectly and there is just enough cleavage to be tasteful. She is wearing black pumps and has light green eye shadow and makeup with light pink gloss.

 I lean close to her, even though I know everyone here has werewolf hearing. "I am so nervous! Can you believe that we may leave here with our mates? How crazy is that?" 

Chelsea squeezes my arm excitedly, "I know! And it is a full moon so all the marked mates will be blessed by the Moon Goddess!" 

We walk arm in arm to the designated seats at the front. The Alpha is at the end of the row, followed by the Luna, Chelsea, myself, my dad, and my mom. We are in the front row, right in front of where the Royal family will be seated. I am so nervous, I can barely sit still. 

The Royal trumpets blare and the Royal family walks in. We all stand and bow before them, not making eye contact. We remain that way until the King clears his throat and says, "Thank you all, you may be seated."

 We all sit down and I am suddenly hit with the most delicious smell of sandalwood and freshly mowed grass. I look around but there are so many people here I have no clue who it is. I pull Chelsea close to me and whisper in her ear, "I smell my mate! He is somewhere here!" She squeezes my hand but before we can talk anymore, the King stands up. 

Mason

My family is sitting at the front of the room, where we can see everyone. Before my father starts his speech, I decide to people watch, in the front row of course is the Alpha and his family, I will admit his daughter is absolutely stunning. I don't know who the girl is next to her, but I think that is the warrior family possibly. 

There are a lot of other families, with plenty of opportunities for me to find my mate. Many of the she wolves here are definitely dressed to capture attention. My father stands and clears his throat, bringing me back to reality.

 "I want to start off by thanking the Alpha and Luna for inviting us to have this gala here. Tonight is all about the young, unmated wolves finding their other halves, their mates. And since tonight is an extra special night with the full moon, all the mates that perform the marking will be blessed by the Moon Goddess herself. So please, eat, drink, and mingle!"

 He claps his hands and waiters appear, handing out drinks. I kiss my mom on the cheek and grab a whiskey, heading out to mingle with some of the she wolves. Many of them are very flattered, but none of them have really struck anything with me.

 Suddenly I smell strawberries and vanilla, and my wolf is shouting in my head. 

Mate! Mate! Find our mate! She is here!

I put my nose in the air like a fool and follow the smell. I run into Alex, my future Beta and best friend, who also hasn't found his mate.

 "Hey man, I keep smelling roses and the ocean, I think it might be my mate!" I clap him on the back and smile at him, "That's great man, I was actually just following a scent as well, let's walk together.I see a curly haired girl who has her back to me. She is wearing a cream colored dress that fits her body very well. I put my hand on her shoulder and feel sparks. I just found my mate. 

Callie

I keep smelling the air, trying not to be obvious but I don't know where he is. Chelsea suddenly starts sniffing the air as well, does that mean that she has found her mate as well? She looks at me and smiles, confirming my suspicions. 

The king stands up and gives his speech, then everyone starts mingling. Chelsea and I stick together, both trying to find the source of the smell. We give up for a little while seeing as there are so many scents mixing with each other right now. 

I grab some food and a cocktail to help soothe my nerves. Chelsea and I are chatting with some male wolves from another pack when I feel a jolt in my shoulder. I jump and turn around, throwing my food in the face of... The prince of werewolves. Awesome.