The Mate Fate Almost Didn't Give Me

Chapter 2: Why Can't The Clothes At Least Be Comfortable

Chapter 2

Why Can’t the Clothes At Least Be Comfortable

Azara’s P.O.V. 

We have arrived at our hotel rooms and just like every other year we are given one hour to look around, get some food and take showers before our glam team gets here. 

I hear a knock on the door. So I put on a fake smile and answer my hotel room door. When I see who is on my glam squad however my fake smile melts away into a real one. The head of my squad is Carlos, he has helped me prepare for the mating events for the last four years, and he is amazing at his job. 

He smiles at me “girl I thought I told you I didn’t want to see your pretty face on the other side of the door anymore.”

I laugh, “ you know I have no control over it Carlos.”

“Fair enough lady, let’s get you ready. Go take a seat in the chair. Sara go work out them tangles in her hair then blow dry it.  I want her hair to be curly tonight with a waterfall braid. Mara dear, can you get working on her make up. I’ve already explained the look I want. Meanwhile Clara help me get the outfit changes for her this week laid out in her closet. Finally Dora work on accessories.” and just like that everyone gets to work.

When they are done with their work, I look gorgeous. My black hair is in a beautiful waterfall braid with curls down my back almost reaching my waist. My make-up is light silver for the eyes making my light blue eyes stand out and a bold burgundy lip. Finally the dress it’s black low cut and a slit up the side allowing someone to see my silver heels.  I guess I am ready to go or as ready as I will ever be. I thank Carlos and the girls on his team this year and walk down to the car I will be taking to the presentation of the females. 

Once we arrive at the location I am ushered back stage, there is only 15 minutes before we start. Weirdly enough, I am still nervous after all of these years. I wonder how many years of these I will attend before the nerves are no longer present. 

It’s starting, luckily my last name is Silver so I will be on of the last names called. I can here everything going on the other side curtains and their is a big screen showing us what is happening on stage. 

The announcer calls, “Velina Ryan”

A beautiful blonde walks on stage,

The announcer continues” Velina Ryan, is 16, she scores a 9 in beauty, a 7 in intelligence, a 4 in strength, and a 4 in kindness. She belongs to the Withers Pack in Northern California, her birth placement was pack warrior but she has been placed as member. 

 (pack member isn’t a bad thing, okay guess I should have explained the rankings before, as you know there is the Alpha and his mate the Luna they are the packs leaders, then the Beta and the Beta Female these two are the second in command they help the Alpha and Luna run the pack, Then there is the Gamma and  Gamma female this is a packs third in command. After that is the pack warriors, they help defend their pack. There are usually 3 levels of warriors, Level one being the best. Then after the warriors are what we call the members, They don’t have a title but they are extremely important to the pack this is the doctors, teachers, builders. Finally is the omegas a lot of people think being an omega is a bad thing. Well it isn’t they are the ones that run and work in most of the restaurants and stores. The also help with cleaning, cooking, and child care in the pack. Without a doubt the pack would not survive without them.) 

So anyways Velina’s scores weren’t bad. However unfortunately nobody calls out for the mate so she quietly walks back backstage.

I try to smile reassuringly to her, she still has hope at the ball after all. 

Next up, “Lori Ryan.” 

“Lori Ryan, is 17 she scores a 9 in beauty, a 6 in intelligence, a 6 in kindness, and 7 in strength. She also belongs to the Withers Pack, she was born a pack warrior and remains a pack warrior.” (that’s not surprising.)

I can hear a man in the Audience yell “Mate”. On the screen Lori smiles and walks down the aisle to be with her newly found mate. 

Next, “ Shawna Sams.

“ Shawna Sams here is 18, she scores a 6 in beauty, a 10 in intelligence, a 8 in kindness, and 4 in strength. She belongs to the Veron Pack in Connecticut. Her born rank is omega, however her current rank is pack member. (She is smart so probably a doctor, her mate calls for her too).

“Clair Selner,”

“Clair Selner is 16, she scores a 10 in beauty, a 7 in intelligence, a 7 in kindness, and 7 in strength. She is from the Marked pack. She was born a gamma female but has the given rank of a beta female. (that is weird usually to be upgraded to beta female from gamma female, you either mate a beta or score an 8 or higher in three categories. Even more curious nobody calls her out.)

“Katana Silk”, (oh no the poor girl is shaking this must be her first time, she is so nervous). I can tell she is scared to go out there. So I walk up behind her and whisper, “its going to be okay don’t look at the crowd look in between the crowd and it will be over in a couple of seconds.”

“Katana Silk” She takes a deep breath and walks up on stage.

“Katana Silk turned yesterday,” (Oh wow so she was young), “ she scored a 9 in beauty, a 9 in intelligence, a 10 in kindness, and an 8 in strength. She is from the Marbell pack and I think we should all give her a round applause because she was born an omega in rank but as of yesterday has been placed as a beta female. (wow, that is impressive, changing ranks by that much is rare.) Almost Immediately you could here a man growl “Mate”.

(Oh crap, I am next.) 

I walk over to the curtains ready for when they called my name. (remember what I told the girl take a deep breath it will be over quickly and then I will be back here to watch the rest of the presentation).

“Azara Silver” the announcer calls.

I walk out on stage, all I can see is the lights it takes my eyes a second to adjust then I walk to the front and center to be presented.

“Azara Silver has been waiting for her mate for awhile, she is 20 years old. Her scores were…”

At this moment I here a gorgeous male voice growl out “MINE”. 

“Um, yes of course … well I suppose I should still finish the presentation before she comes down” says the announcer as he stumbles over his words.

The same voice growls, “I think not.”

I gulp, (what kind of man breaks tradition, men aren’t supposed to announce mate until the presentation is completed. )

“Well hurry the hell up and come into the audience, no point in wasting any more time woman,” the man growls. 

(Okay, I got this. I can do this.)

I walk down the stage and for the first time in 4 years I walk into the audience. As soon as I am down I can see a man standing in the middle of the aisle. 

One look at him and I know he is my mate. He has black hair, dark blue eyes, is 6’2 and appears to be build of pure muscle. 

He glares over at me “Well what is taking you so long, there is no reason for us to be at this thing anymore. We are leaving now.”