Chapter 2 NO MATE

Here we go again.

Why is she my mother?

"Arranging my bed,' I answered casually.

"What,' she frowned.

My mother is the Luna of the clan, the queen of the five packs, she is a powerful wolf, her long hair was the same as mine, her eyes were so blue, she had a little bit of acne on her face, pointed nose, pale pink lips, had a sort of an oval expression, she was pretty attractive and stunning to the core. She was as beautiful as a goddess, no wonder my Dad wouldn't leave her alone and was always protective of her, as if she would run away from him any moment from now and she was just forty years old, slim and curvy. I want to be like her when I grow up and be as beautiful as ever.

"Reading my books and solving my assignments,'' I lied without blinking, hoping she wouldn't go to my room and search for my phone to see if I'm lying. My Mom despises Comics, she feels they are distracting me from my studies, I wish my brothers were here to stop her from scolding me.

"Are you sure, you are not reading those stupid mangas that don't teach anything or add some sort of advice to your life?"

I rolled my eyes at her. I've never heard of a manga being read to add something to your life, it just feels good and provides entertainment to my life rather than this boring house that is all white as snow, kind of like a cemetery, really quiet, who lives like this.

"Mom, I was reading my books, not a manga, I dropped that a long time ago, you know I always listen to you," I said confidently, it was just a minute ago though.

Me? Listen to my mom, probably it will be another Oceana, not me.

You are such a good LIAR. My wolf chuckled at my words. I ignored her and focused on the matter at hand.

"Don't test me, Oceana, you are not allowed to read a manga at this age, it's addictive and it misleads youngsters like you, when you are older, you read it, you hear me."

Who listens to that kind of advice these days, kids do stuff now.

"But Mom, you just heard me, didn't you? I was reading some books upstairs with Jessie before she left for the ceremony.' I elaborated.

Oops! I shouldn't have mentioned the ceremony.

My stupid mouth!!

"You are supposed to be there, you never know, you might come across your mate.'

"At this age, Mom, for crying out loud, I'm only ten.'

Who needs a stinky and smelling mate, eww, they all smell so badly, don't they take a bath.

"Shut up,' she snapped. "Don't talk when I'm talking."

"I'm not interrupting you.' I broke in.

"Then, shut up, you talk when you are spoken to, do I make myself clear.'

"Yes, Mom.' I mumbled, nearly my eyes at her.

So much for being a child.

"That's the reason you should be hoping for a mate, not sitting down and doing nothing. At this age you need your mate, you are supposed to meet your mate, get betrothed and once you are eighteen you get married. You go to the mate, it doesn't come to you, if you hide yourself inside the mansion all day. You are a wolf, you never can tell, meeting your mate will help you to control your powers and be able to change into your wolf form.'

"I don't desire a mate.' I blurted out.

"Don't be silly, mind your tongue.' She scolded.

"But, Mom, why do I need one?' I argued.

"I just explained to you why you need one.'

"Must I get a mate," I enunciated with anger. "I'm an Alpha, what do I need a mate for, isn't that a disgrace for me, why should I go to the extent of doing such a thing as mating with another Alpha. The pack, the kids at school will laugh at me, why can't I just learn how to do it myself.'

"You are not reading up on what you are supposed to study young lady, your wolf refuses to come out of you," My mother yelled, sighing. "Listen, Oceana, it's not like I don't believe in you, but this is our clan that we are talking about, people will talk, shame you and say all kinds of things to you, you know why, it's because you are an Alpha and not an Omega. To be prepared for what's to come, you have to make an encounter with your mate, that way, you can achieve great aspects in life. It's not like I hate you, but I want the best and the most beautiful things in the world for you, that's what I want and for you to be happy. If possible, you will be my heir and succeed me in being the Luna of this clan, the Queen of the five clans, you will be a powerful woman with your mate beside you, trust me and believe me, I am your mother, I will not lie to my child."

"But, I have older brothers before me, how can I be an heir of the clan.' I was confused.

"You are still young, with time, you will understand how the clan's rules go as you get of age, Oceana. You have to be strong and don't let anyone pull you down. No matter the person, you are who you are and I don't want anyone to belittle you.'

"But, my brothers will protect me..."

"Forget about your brothers, they are not always going to be there for you, you have to learn how to stand on your own. You are an Alpha, a powerful one and I want you to know that, no matter what happens, never be easy on your enemies. You are going to control your wolf to come out of you and shift, this is the time for you to start training unless you want to be the pack's laughing stock.'

She was somewhat scaring me, I don't know why, she is saying all these things to me, one thing is for sure, I don't need a mate but the clan secretly make fun of me.

My mother came to me and touched my shoulders. "Oceana,' she called me.

"Yes, Mom,' I sadly responded.

"Make me proud, don't disappoint me, I don't want you to be some useless Alpha, so that when you meet your mate, he will be worthy of you.'

I felt like a heavy burden was just put on my shoulders.