Chapter 5: Meeting Mate

Now I understand the problem. "Hannah, you're doing the right thing and you'll get your fair share of love, now can we celebrate if your crying episode is over?", she shoves me playfully on my shoulder.

"Yes and here, I brought you makeup and some new clothes. I'm sorry I can't do more to help", she says sadly.

"Shush, you're doing more than enough. Thank you", I give her a big hug.

"You're officially 18 and it's 6pm, you were born at 6pm right?"

"Right"

"You should rest now, the Alpha left for the pack meeting and will be back by his birthday party. We will cut your cake at the party too", she said and skipped out.

"What?! Party?!" Oh no, I collapse on the mattress as I think of the work I'd have to do. I start to think about my mate… meeting him.

"Everything will be ok Adira, just rest and I'll try to help you heal" Noella says.

"Thanks Noella, I appreciate you being there for me", I drift into wonderland.

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I woke up at 4am feeling a lot better thanks to Noella. I did my business, showered and set off to work. Everyone came down to eat at 6am, I served them but didn't find my mate which means he's not from this pack.

I did my work quickly and ran to my room to hide with my thoughts of my mate rejecting me. How am I sure? Well he will when everyone tells him to.

Beta Leonardo came to me with an order to do the decorations, food and cleaning for the party with the helpers. I would be given a dress since Alphas & Betas from other packs would be present and I have to return it without any damage.

"Stay away from my sister you vile thing", I nodded.

Hannah comes in while I'm doing the dishes for lunch, "Any luck on Prince Charming?"

"No, I don't think he's from this pack".

She left and I went to my room for a nap before the party. I woke up at 4pm to start preparations for the party, made dough for cake and cookies, baked them and got to food.

I decorated the garden with fairy lights on trees and plants, the stage, tables and chairs were also done. One hour was left so I made my way to my room, Hannah was pacing while waiting for me.

"Go shower Adira, the dress is here and I'll do your makeup"

"But Beta Leonardo said I'll get a dress?", I asked confused.

"Don't worry about him, I handled it", she said pushing me into the shower and took out her makeup.

She made me sit on the bed and did my hair and makeup. Thirty minutes later she was done, "Now go dress up".

I gaped at the beautiful dress and shoes as she chuckled at me and gestured for me to put it on. She pulled me to the mirror in her room and standing right in front of it is a beautiful lady.

"Thank you Hannah, I don't even know what to say", I squealed.

She squealed with me, "We have to go find your mate, maybe he'll be today as there'll be wolves from other packs".

We got downstairs just in time and Hannah left while I made sure everything was okay. I'm putting finishing touches on the cake, the waiters are serving drinks and the bar is open… everything was perfect.

Just as I was going to sit, Hannah runs into the kitchen and pulls me towards the party.

"Come on, the party's started"

"Yeah but I have to man this spot incase something goes wrong", I said nervously.

"Everything's great Adira", she said and I let her pull me away.

"Has the Alpha arrived?", I asked.

"Nope, he'll be back before midnight though", I nodded.

She took me further but Beta Leonardo took her away saying he needs to talk to her, I hope she comes back fast. I moved to a table and watched everyone, as I was lost in thought I didn't notice someone sitting by me until he spoke.

"Hey beautiful", I turned to see a stranger with brown hair and black eyes. I was getting a creepy feeling but my face remained blank and I looked ahead like I didn't see him.

"Why is a lady like you sitting here alone?", he asked as my inner self yelled at me… 'stay away from him', 'caution'. "I was just leaving", I said as I got up to go to the kitchen but he caught my hand.

"So soon? Why don't we dance?", he said as he got too close and I smelled the alcohol on his breath.

"No thanks, I must go", I said as I struggled to break free from his grip.

"What's going on here?! You're supposed to be in the kitchen Adira", for once I'm glad to see him as he grabs my arm and drags me to the kitchen.

"Stay here, we don't want drama tonight so don't forget your place, you're an omega so behave like one and don't come in the party", I nodded looking down.

The party goes by quickly and it's fifteen minutes to twelve, I hear cheering which lets me know the Alpha was here. He's cutting his cake at twelve since his birthday is tomorrow. He gave his speech as I got the cake ready to be sent out.

Suddenly I get a whiff of an intoxicating scent of forest and rain, I was thinking about what it was when Noella cleared my confusion.

"That's our mate's scent genius, now follow it because I want to see him", she says purring.

I go to the party and it's in full swing, everyone's enjoying their time and there's a thick scent of alcohol in the air. I ignore all of it and follow my mate's scent into the woods where it's getting stronger.

Someone pinned me to a tree suddenly and I was shocked but as soon as I smelled the intoxicating scent.. I knew. His head was on my neck, taking in my scent and his hands went around my waist to keep me in place.

"Mine", he whispers huskily in my ear sending chills down my spine and my legs wobbled as he ran his nose up and down my neck.

He removed his head from my neck to look me in the eye and then I saw who my mate is. The eyes holding so much love and adoration a second ago now held disgust.

He took a few steps back to maintain distance and my wolf whimpered due to the loss of touch.

"You", he said with venom dripping from his voice.

Those captivating light blue eyes in which I can look forever belongs to… him?!