Mated to A Golden Goddess

Two

We all went and sat down in our living room Owen, and I sat on the love seat while mom, dad, and the alpha sat on the couch. My dad took a deep breath and started to explain what happened. “The alpha and I went to where the rouges were around the southern border of the territory. There were about twenty of them and they were bigger than most rouges and their strength was unbelievable.” “It took more than fifty of our best warriors to take them all down.” The alpha chimed in. “What we don’t understand is where they are coming from and how did they get past our border patrol.” My dad replied. “We are going to have to up security and patrols.” The alpha replied.

As the alpha and my dad were talking, I sat there listening intently and wondering if the peace of the pack was put into jeopardy. It was as if my mother knew what I was thinking and gave me a reassuring look. Soon she spoke up “Owen and Lirella you two need to go to bed you both have school in the morning, and we also need to discuss your birthday tomorrow after school.” Our eighteenth birthday was coming up soon and we would finally get our wolves and be able to shift for the first time. I was so excited I hope my wolf is beautiful and I can soon find my mate. “Goodnight mom, dad, alpha,” I say while bowing to the alpha as I made my way upstairs and Owen followed behind.

The next morning, I woke up stretched and proceeded to get out of bed and get dressed. I made my way downstairs to greet everyone. Mom had made pancakes and sausage for breakfast. My favorite. I sat down next to my brother and started to eat. “Okay guys your eighteenth birthday is this weekend two days from now and the Luna is already planning a big birthday bash. You both know how Luna is about these things and since she has pretty much helped raise you guys as much as I have, we have no choice but to comply.” She chuckled. I knew my mom was right our Luna was an amazing woman and her party planning was off the charts it was going to be an amazing party, to say the least. I looked over at the empty chair where my dad would usually sit and knew instantly that he was with the alpha trying to figure out the rouge attacks. Owen and I quickly finished our breakfast and hurried to get to school.

Today was the last day of classes for Owen and I before we graduated. Our school is different from human school in the aspect we have werewolf history other than that we have the same classes. We walked into school, and I was greeted by my best friend Lucie. She tackled me with a hug. “Two more days Ella and you’ll finally get your wolf I’m so excited for you I can’t wait to go on a run with you.” She exclaimed. She turned eighteen last month and her wolf was a beautiful silver with white streaks and her wolf's name was Amy. I hoped my wolf was just as beautiful when it came time to shift. The first-period bell rang and awakened me from my deep thoughts as Lucie and I went to the homeroom. Mr. Zalls was at the front waiting for everyone to enter as he started to take attendance. None of us females were a huge fan of Mr. Zalls as he always looked at females as though we were bait. His lustful eyes looked me up and down and sent shivers down my spine. He knew I would soon come of age and soon have my first shift.

Lucie and I sat in the back, and I prayed to the moon goddess that he could not see me anymore. Thirty minutes later homeroom was over, and Lucie and I went to our next class.

Finally, the end of the school bell rang, and I hurried to my locker to grab my stuff. I was getting into my locker when Zatch the alphas son stood next to me and started to talk to me. “Lirella, you look beautiful today.” He teased “Don’t I always.” I replied playfully hitting his arm. There was no doubt that Zatch was good looking he was tall had blonde hair and green eyes a chiseled chin pouty lips and a six-pack made by the gods. And we have known each other since we were pups everyone around us just knew that we were going to be mates and I could not help but giggle at this. I could only See Zatch as a friend although handsome as he was My eyes belonged to another and the only other person that knew of this was Lucie. Who might it be? You ask well unfortunately it was someone out of my depth. None other than Prince Matthew Brent Valentine. We had met a few years back at a gathering that the alpha had held, and I swear it was love at first sight.

We talked the whole evening and even danced together even though I am a horrible dancer. It was one of the most memorable nights of my life. My thoughts were broken when Zatch started to say something to me “Hey you’re not getting jitters about your first shift are you?” “Nah just daydreaming,” I replied. Zatch was a few months older than me and has already gotten his wolf by the name of Seth he is a beautiful black wolf with white paws and he’s a tad bigger than most wolves as he is the alpha's son and soon, he would take over the pack. I Just know that Zatch is going to make an amazing alpha just like his father before him. I do hope that he finds an amazing Luna to stay by his side one day.

I just knew in my heart it was not me. I could tell that Zatch liked me, but I can only see him as just a friend. Once again, my thoughts are interrupted by Zatch tapping on my shoulder. “Did you have Mr. Zalls' class again today?” “Yeah, I did and once again he stared at us females it is so uncomfortable,” I reply to Zatch. “Have any of you guys thought about talking to my father about him? I know that he would not tolerate it.” Zatch asks me. “I have thought about it and I am not sure why I have not yet. I guess it is just the fact it’s his word against mine and he’s a respected teacher why anyone would believe me is hard to fathom.” I tell him. “I still think you should say something not just for you but for future girls who attend his class. There is something about him I do not trust.” Zatch says putting his hand on my shoulder. “I don’t trust him either and what bothers me is he became a teacher here in the middle of the school year,” I answer Zatch. “When he came here, he had all his credentials from the other school he previously worked at. He was well-spoken and showed my father the utmost respect. Now it would seem that his true colors are starting to show.” Zatch says to me.

We talk for a few more minutes and we come up with a plan to talk to Zatch’s father after the shifting ceremony. I am walking out of the school doors when Lucie runs up to me and jumps on me. “I saw you talking with Zatch again. Are you sure nothing is going on between you two?” Lucie asks me with a curious face. “No, there is nothing like that going on between us. We were talking about going to his dad about Mr. Zalls.” I answer her. “Oh yes can I be there too I would like to say my piece too?” She looks at me with pleading eyes. “Of course, you can come it won’t be until after the shifting ceremony,” I tell her. “That’s fine with me it is only two days away.” She replies we link arms and skip out of the school. I turn my head and look at the inside of my school one last time. It feels so surreal that tomorrow night we will have graduated and the night after that my first shift. Right now, I just want to hang out with my best friend and watch dramas on tv.