The Unmated and the Orphan

Chapter III Goodbyes

**Aura's POV

It's my birthday today and almost finished with my tasks for the day. I threw myself on his bed holding a duster on one hand. I'm in the future Alpha's room and I'm smiling in awe being able to enter this room for the first time. This is one of my best birthdays all these years, being asked to clean his room! I turned and hugged the big pillows, they're so soft, I could immediately fall asleep on his bed. I imagined being caught in his embrace and giggled at the thought. But I can't stay like this forever someone might check on here anytime. Worst, if Luna catches me like this! I immediately stood up and fixed the bed. Smiling to myself, wishing he'd like the scent I will leave in the room. Wolves have incredible keen of smell even from kilometers away! That's why they're one of the most fearsome predators on earth.

I went to his drawer and dusted on it's surface. I smiled when my eyes landed on his picture in a dark wood frame. He was smiling, showing all his white teeth. His dark hair being blown by the wind, his hazel-gray eyes dancing. God he's so handsome even in picture that it made me gulped and bring my thighs together.

"If you'll be my predator, I'd gladly be your prey.." I giggled quietly.

There has been talk all week of his homecoming and finally taking the alpha throne. Initially, he chose to be away to take care of the pack's business abroad. I always hear that he was a hard player, carefree and refused to be tied down that's why he hasn't met his mate or accepted the alpha role. Or maybe he's not comfortable living a monogamous and responsible life.

I recall that one time I met him before my 18th birthday. I was running errands for a higher pack member when I passed by the pool and saw Idris with his friend Baron. They were with Mia, the future Beta's girlfriend then -now his wife, and Racquel and her friends.

I couldn't take my eyes off him as he emerge from the pool with his greek-god bod wearing only a pair of trunks. Water dripping down his body, his member very obvious down there. I felt my world stop.. my mouth fell open while running and since I wasn't looking,I tripped and fell face on the ground. Grateful that not all the stack of papers from my hand flew away but some of it saved my face from breaking apart! I heard Racquel and her friends laugh mercilessly.

"Hey girl, you alright?"

Someone shouted from the pool, clearly suppressing her laugh. My face stil buried in the papers. My body hurts so much that I wasn't able to stand right back up.

"Hey, are you okay?"

I felt strong hands helping me and when I looked up, I went red hot from discovering it was Idris! I was so embarrassed that I quickly fixed myself up and collected the papers from the floor, some of it got wet.

"Yes sire, I'm sorry I wasn't looking on my an-"

And it was so nice if him to help me picked out some of the papers that fell with a worried look on his face.

"-Keep drooling sister! You wished!"

From the pool I heard Racquel yell while laughing. Idris turned to her and frowned before looking at me again.

"Sorry for that, be careful next time ok?"

Still holding my arm. I couldn't help but sweep him up and down with my eyes and appreciate the heavenly masculinity in front of me before I could answer him. Then our eyes met briefly but it was like forever. I felt my body burning and something ache below my abdomen while seeing myself in his eyes.. and did he just blush??

"Y-yes sire,"

I slightly bowed feeling sorry I had to take my eyes off him.

"E-Excuse me,sire.." Then I ran off.

"H-hey.." he called.

But I was too embarrassed I didn't have the courage to turn back.

However, that must be the last day I'll ever see him again. My hand automatically touched his picture as if I'm touching his face, putting a smile on me. I sighed and decided I must leave. I turned out the lights and closed the door behind me.

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That evening, Jane, Linda and I finished work early so we can celebrate my birthday a bit. They blindfolded me although I know where we're going anyway, it's always the same spot we go to during our secret lady's night out. Linda was leading the way as we reached the spot and when she removed the blindfold, Jane appeared in my view holding a big yellow cupcake with a red sparkling candle. They started singing to me a happy birthday song and I was left in awe, I was easily teary-eyed. They laid a red picnic blanket on the smooth part of the grass as a bucket of chicken and chips and bottles of beer awaits. When they finished singing, I tried to blew the spark of the candle but proved it isn't easy. Until the two also joined me in putting it out that we weren't successful to do. We ended up laughing.

"Thank you ladies, I will never forget this!" Giving them both a hug.

After our little celebration, I shared what happened about the Alpha granting my birthday wish.

"What do you mean you're leaving?" Jane asked.

"You've never been in the outside world. You don't know what's out there," she looks worried.

"I've given this a great deal of thought, Jane." I said firmly as I turned my gaze back to the lake. "I need to find my past to connect with my future.. I need to find if I still have a.." I felt the feeling of being alone all of a sudden. ".. a family left."

Jane frowned as if I said the dumbest thing. "What about Linda and I? Are we not family?" Circling her to index finger, "Are we not connecting??"

"Jane, you know what I mean," I gave her a firm look before turning my gaze to the lake. "I've been running here and there, doing things for people. Everyday goes by without it benefitting me or I don't see the purpose of it. And I can't help but feel so.. 'alone'. I mean what's the point of all this am I just, an omega forever?? God I don't even have a freaking mate!" Frustration evident in my face and voice. "I need to find where I belong.."

We were silent for awhile, content with drinking our beers.

"You risk yourself of being a rogue," It was Linda I know they care about me and will try to make me change my mind. was clearly worried for me. It may be a risk but one I'm willing to take.

There was silence again as we all sighed. At least these two have their mates and their family and not as alone as I am. I broke the silence.

"Anyway it's unlikely I'll become a rogue. I would've found my family by then," But we all know that is not for certain. I laughed sarcastically and shook my head feeling as if the Moon Goddess had pulled a very bad joke on me. I turned to meet their gaze.

"Point is, this is better than nothing. At least I'm trying to do something about my situation than regret it someday because I never did,"

Linda smiled at me in admiration. "I love the spirit, honey." Tears formed in my eyes, she has always been like a mother to me. "I wish to the moon Goddess you will find what you're looking for," she came to me and gave me a warm, tight hug. "And if not, may you find you're way back,"

I heard Jane sob and joined with our embrace. We ended up bursting out in a laugh before breaking our group hug.

"Thank you, you guys! I love you too much," I wiped my tears away. "I'll be fine, trust me."

They both nodded, jane sniffing while she wiped her tears off her face while Linda blinked a few times fighting back her tears.

When we got home, I packed my clothes bringing very few things I have. I packed the old picture of my parents that was found under me inside the basket they left me in. They said I look like my mother. She was so beautiful.. black hair like mine and hazel gray eyes as if she's some kind of a mythical persona, mysterious. My father on the other hand is a handsome tall man with eyes the same color as his dark brown hair. And just by looking at him in the picture, you can feel his charm. Like he's responsible for grounding his partner.

Tears fell down my face, as I prayed silently to the Moon Goddess for giving me this chance to find my past.

I stared at the window with all hope and determination. Although I don't really know where to start looking. I don't even know their names. But I have decided I will go and no one can stop me.