My Alphas

My Mate

Selene spent some time in the bathroom gathering herself up. She stared at her reflection, watching her pupils go back to normal finally. " I think I'll just straighten my hair today, keep it simple. Then spend that extra time with my makeup. By the time Selene was done, it was almost noon. "Some of the packs should be arriving soon" She told Persephone excitedly. She took one last glance at her Smokey-eyed makeup and mauve lips, gave herself a wink of confidence and made her way to the closet. Her eyes searching her walk-in for something cute to wear, landing eventually on a black dress in the corner. "Yes, the open back one. Perfect" She said with a smile. Selene was so focused on her outfit she hadn't noticed her father standing near the doorway "you'll stun every wolf that shows up here" he said with a smile. Selene blushed at her dads kind words. "what's up dad?" she walked towards the door and she took a seat on the bed, he took one in her desk chair. " by the way, you look handsome pop. The tie really matches your eyes. Which seem kind of serious right now... what's going on? shouldn't you be prepping the Alphas table and rooms?" her brow raised inquisitively. "yeah, so..." he began " Fenris and his guards will be in attendance as council representative." Beau finally spat out. Her face turned aghast "you mean he's bringing the council assassins?" she retorted. Selene had heard of them before, they were mate-less and thrown into the life until their death or an injury that prevents their service. Chose to protect the Alpha council. "So it'll be Alpha Wilks, Beta Tamaska, and Gamma Ziva right?" her father nodded. "Anyways, I just wanted to let you know so you and your sister are on your best behavior." she sighs "tell Gwen that dad." her eyes not meeting his to notice how serious he actually is. Beau lets out an exhaustive sigh and takes his leave. "Now the shoes!" She jumps from her bed and makes her way to the racks of her shoes. Selene's intense gaze scans her racks and notices the one pair she wanted to wear is gone. "Gwendolyn! Where the f**k are my shoes!?" Her voice almost a roar. "Selene Beowulf!" Serena's voice echoing from the kitchen. "watch your language!" Selene pinches the bridge of her nose in annoyance "Gwen! where the hell are my heels!?" No response. "I think she left already." her dad said as he walked past her room. She grunts in anger and snatches her other short heeled shoes. "We look amazing" Percy howls in approval. "Selene you have guests!" Serena half heartedly yells towards the stairs. " Oh it's probably Alara and Benedict" she says to Persephone, provoking a growl. "I don't like them, or their wolves. I'm putting up a block." she announced defiantly. Selene shakes her head aggravation. "Fine." she says before walking down the stairs. Benedicts eyes immediately shifted black, but only for a couple seconds. This didn't go unnoticed by Selene, she's known he's wanted her since they kissed on her eighteenth birthday. She only wanted to know what a kiss felt like at the time, he knew she wanted to wait for her mate to have s*x for the first time. Nevertheless, he still tried. "Packs are arriving!" Alara said with exhilaration as she pulled Selene by the hand out the door. Benedict followed behind indifferent as the girls excitedly ran ahead of him. They made their way towards the little villages center where the packs would check into the hotels. It was a pretty warm day in Yosemite for the time of year, but cool enough for the festivities planned. "Did you guys hear that the Lock-heart pack will actually be in attendance this year?" Alara broke the silence. Selene remembers her mom telling her about this unique pack. "That's the all She-wolf pack right?" Selene replied, Alara nodded. "I heard that they consist only of women who were rejected by their mates, the ones who were abused by their  mates and the ones who chose other she-wolves for mates. They don't want to risk second chance rejection so they stay away. Sounds kind of pathetic" She ended the sentence causing Persephone to stir "Vile she-b***h" She muttered into Selene's head. "look" Alara pointed ahead of them. A limo was approaching the Inn, they all stopped to see who would get out of it. Selene's nose became accosted with a smell of rosemary and grapes. Her heart began to palpitate and she started to panic slightly at this new feeling that was overcoming her. She immediately went to the limo and awaited for the person to depart it. A tall mad exited the drivers side and walked to the passengers side to open it. Upon opening it, an Alpha male stepped out, exuding power and dominance. His dark, crimson eyes were mesmerizing as his gaze met Selene's as hers wandered over his masculine body. She blushed as her eyes lowered more than they should have. Persephone perked up instantly "Mate, Selene" She said in an almost unsure tone. He eyed her momentarily, a brief sad look crosses his face, before walking past her. She stood shocked by this action "why did our mate walk by us?" Percy whined confused and hurt. Selene shook her head with a few tears forming. The guard walked past her with an apologetic look "Alpha Fenris, wait!" he chased after him. "Alpha Fenris, should you not at least greet Alpha Beau's eldest daughter?" He spared a glance at her "I need to speak with the Alpha, send him to the hotel immediately." With those words, he continued into the Inn.  Alara scoffed "What a dick." she said after she was sure he was far enough away. "He's my mate" Selene finally croaked out. "See you in a little bit, I need to go." She said as she began to chase after him. "Hey Mr. Laufee?" She approached as he was checking into the Inn. He turned to face her "yes, I'm your mate" he responded before she could think of something to say. "But I have to reject you. I'm sorry." His words cut through her and shattered her, the pain apparent on her face. "The wolf council is not allowed to take mates. It causes a weakness we can not afford. I'm sorry the moon goddess was cruel to you." With those parting words, he went to his room. Selene did everything she could to not cry, but ultimately, her tears broke through. She sat on the lobby couch, waiting for her dad to show up. After what seemed like forever, Beau shows up at the Inn to see Selene crying nearby. "Selene sweetheart, what's wrong?" she wiped her eyes and took a deep breath " Fenris is my mate dad, and he rejected me." Beau couldn't hide the shock on his face " Okay, let's go talk to Alpha Fenris and figure out where to go from here. She wiped another stray tear and began walking with her father to the reception. "Hey Claire, can you tell Alpha Fenris we're here to see him. He asked me to come meet with him. She smiles and grabs the phone. "I'm right here Alpha Beau." Fenris was walking with Alpha Wilk down the nearby stairs. "Let us go to the meeting room and have a discussion." Beau started and led the way to the room. Selene caught Alpha Fenris looking at her multiple times, but brushed it off. His gaze was intense and she felt every second. As they all entered the room Fenris pointed to the door and Alpha Wilk went outside to guard it. "Okay, Alpha Fenris, Selene, what happened?" Beau started, waiting for one of them to respond. "I'm sure you already know most of it Beau" Fenris dropped a lot of formality in his verbiage. "I gather that my daughter is your mate and you rejected her, is that correct?" his tone getting a hint of aggression in it. Fenris raised a brow at the tone but brushed it off "Beau, you know wolf council can't have mates, it simply isn't allowed. Beau sighs in sadness, knowing he is right, but thinking of his daughter who will be destroyed. "This is how it is Selene, I'm sorry" he reiterated once more. "Isn't there anything we can do? it's so unfair for her to have to go through the rejection pain because of the goddess' sick sense of humor. Selene raised an eyebrow, she had never heard her father speak bad of the goddess " Alpha Beau, please watch your tone. I know you're distressed due to your daughters current situation. Let's not forget though, that Alphas need a level head and need to show respect to the higher ranks and the goddess. Beau looked defeated "you're right, I apologize." Selene was quiet for the entire time, except a couple of sniffles. Fenris turned his crimson orbs her way with pity and sadness clouding his face "Selene, I would love nothing more than to take such a beautiful, smart and compassionate mate. But the laws are this way for a reason. I'm truly sorry I can't mark you and be your mate." His voice dripped with sincerity this time, she knew he meant it. "can I ask one thing?" she finally spoke. "If it is within my power, I will do it." her father eyed her curiously, wondering what she'd ask. "you've never had a mate right?" he shakes his head, not knowing where this is going "and I don't know after you  reject me if I'll get a second chance mate, so for one night, can we just be mates and then tomorrow you can reject me and I'll accept it?" Selene held her breath as a slight look of shock overcame his expression. " I can give you that much." he finally responded. The she-wolf became so excited she couldn't contain her happiness she hugged him immediately. His blush apparent across his features. Persephone howled in happiness. "it's only temporary Seph." She snorted "yeah but I'll still get to see his sexy wolf" Selene shook her head and Fenris chuckled. "sorry, my wolf heard your conversation and told me." Selene blushed in embarrassment. "Well, I have to go pick up some of the packs from the airport, see you guys later. Thank you Alpha Fenris." he said with a hand shake before taking his leave. "You have a good father" He said to Selene as Beau walked away. She nodded in agreement. "So, would you like to come back to my room?" He turned to Selene who was already blushing at the suggestion. "I'd like that a lot." Fenris took her hand and she instantly felt the mate bond amplify "f**k" She said internally.