6. The Ball
1137 Words
After that unfortunate encounter with Natalie and Aaron it's become my mission to avoid them at all costs. So far I've been mostly successful for the past two weeks, and the day has finally arrived. Yes, today is the day of my and Chrises birthday and I can feel that something is about to happen.
I've been anxious the whole morning and can't quite place a cause of my excitement. Is it the greatest party our Pack has seen in years or is it an upcoming meeting with my mate? I don't know. Guess I'll have to wait a little longer.
Preparation has started in the early morning with the visit of a beautician, hairdresser and a makeup artist. All of them did an excellent job as you can see my skin has never been softer, my loose bridal crown looks stunning and highlights my neck and shoulders and my make up leaves no doubts that I'm a grown-up woman now. I have a soft blush on my cheeks, beautiful smokey eye shadow yet not too dark just enough to pop my blue eyes. Whole look is finished with nude lipstick. Perfection! I couldn't be happier about the way I look, but now it's time for the dress.
I actually have two outfits for this evening dress for the party and a cloak for after my change so that no one has to see me naked.
My dress is a red strapless gown with a V neckline showing just the right amount of my bosom finished with black lace roses at the bottom. I really look like a Princess. Knock on the door disturbed me from admiring myself
Come in - I say. And my father enters the room.
"Oh Princess, you look stunning! I believe that I won't be lying if I say that you are the most beautiful woman ever seen."
"Daddyyy, stop that you'll make me cry and eventually ruin my makeup" - I answered with watery eyes.
"Yes, of course your right. I just came to give you your birthday present and escort you downstairs."
"Dad, you didn't have to give me anything, you know that you gave me enough."
"I know, but don't ruin Old man's fun and please close your eyes."
And so I did. I felt Father's hands on my neck and something heavy resting on it.
"Open them Princess, and happy birthday."
I opened my eyes and saw a mesmerizing platinum necklace finished with a massive ruby resting between my breasts.
"It's beautiful! Thank you daddy!"
"Anything for my girl. Now let's get going our guests are waiting for you."
I took his arm and left my room. Downstairs in the hall we met with Mom and Chris, both of them looked amazing. Mom had black sequin dress with spaghetti straps, Chris was wearing a tuxedo with a red shirt matching the colour of my gown. He looked very handsome!
"Wow Chrissy, look at you! You look great like a true Alpha" - I said smiling
"Thanks Sis, you look not bad yourself. Shall we go and celebrate our birthday?"
"Yes, we shall! Daddy, lead the way."
We opened the door to the ballroom and I could feel all eyes landing on us. Keeping our heads high we went straight to the stage for Father to begin celebrations.
"Dear Friends and Family" - Dad started- "I'd like to welcome you all on this very special day for the Silver Night Pack. Today our future has become of age to take a rightful place into our community. Without further ado I give you this evening guests of honor, my children: Christopher and Cecilia Abernathy."
Crowd cheered and music started to play, but as I looked at all the gathered guests and among those smiling faces I couldn't find the one I've been looking for this whole time. I haven't smelled anything particularly unique. Neither did anyone catch my eye. Many ranked men approached me. I even danced with a few but there was no spark. Nothing of the feelings my Mother many times described. Endless sadness consumed me, as I realized that I won't be meeting my Mate today. Single tear escaped my eye and I wiped it out fast with the back of my hand. It was almost midnight when father found me.
"Baby Girl, it's time for you and Chris to go outside as your shift is about to start."
I nodded and went outside. Standing beside my brother in moonlight rays I had only one thought in my mind Please Moon Goddess don't curse me! Let me find my mate and become whole.
I felt my transformation begin, my heart rate got faster, my breathing got heavier and my bones started to c***k, preparing me to become a wolf for the first time. I felt my senses better than before. I could see better, hear every whisper from afar and smell… I
I felt this amazing strong smell of pine and forest fresh from the rain. It was amazing, the best thing I ever felt. I dropped at all fours after more or less twenty minutes realizing that my change was indeed completed. I looked to my right to see a huge black wolf as big as my father.
'Chrissy?' - I asked via mindlink
'Yup!' - He replied wagging his tail
'You look beautiful, all black just like Daddy. But your eyes are still the same crystal blue'
'You don't look bad yourself. Yours is blond with black socks. That is so cute.'
'Hey! I'm not cute I am beautiful' - I whined
'Of course you are. Let's go for a quick run! Follow me.' - and with those words off he goes.
We ran for a short while and decided to return to our party. We enter the patio stage where our parents await us with our robes. I did as I always was told needed to be done to return to your human form and I thought about my body, my face, neck, arms, stomach and legs. This was a lot easier than becoming a wolf. My Father put a robe on my naked body and I looked around to the crowd gathered outside. My eyes met beautiful hazel ones that looked at me with such intensity that I could barely breathe. This tall, black haired, handsome man started to approach me like a predator would come to his vulnerable prey. Wolf in my head started to scream something I couldn't quite understand. When a man was no more than feet away from me he finally spoke with the deepest most sensual voice I've ever heard.
"I've finally found you, Mate!"
He touched my cheek which caused a fireworks eruption. I unconsciously leaned into that hand.
Thank you Moon Goddess! He is perfect!
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