my outfit and walked into the bathroom. I glanced myself over in the mirror - realizing that the sleepless night didn't do me any good. I had some serious work to
do.
I showered myself before changing into my outfit - a knee-length cotton white dress, with small delicate ivory flowers decorating the others. The top of the dress was strapless and hung to my chest tightly -but not in
a revealing way. The dress was A-Line and showed my figure. My mother told me that I had to show the male Wolves what they would
be getting.
Once my dress was on, I headed downstairs. My mother and my elder sister were both waiting
for me. My sister - Jazmine -
was three years older than me.
She met her mate, Adam, in her second year at the Mating Ritual. Adam was a nice guy, quiet, but nice. He was in our pack, so Jazmine continued to stay with our pack and live with us.
"Gemini" my mother greeted me, smiling nervously. "I knew that dress would be perfect. Now, please, sit". There was a seat
in the middle of the lounge, a table next to it covered in beauty products. I wore the basics of make-up most days, but looking at the table I suddenly felt like I knew nothing of beauty regimens.
I took a seat at the chair, and let my sister and my mother work on me. My sister curled my blonde
hair, leaving it to cascade down to
my lower back. My mother then worked on my face - making it seem flawless and bright.
I mean, I wasn't an ugly person
and I was fairly slim - but even
I was surprised by how pretty
I looked once I was completely
ready. My skin seemed to glow,
and my cheekbones were
obvious. My large eyes, a silver color, looked almost bewitching
as they were lined with black.
"Well she defiantly looks the
part" Jazmine commented to
my mother, who nodded in agreement.
"Let's just hope they don't try to
talk to her, then she might have
a chance of being picked by
someone" she replied.
I frowned, slightly hurt, but didn't comment. It wasn't exactly untrue to say that my personality was
so what lacking? I had been told I didn't have a personality on many occasions. I was told I was boring and quiet, but I knew I was just comfortable in my own company. I got it from my father; who didn't speak much, but when he did it was Said with wisdom.
"Let's just hope her looks distract people from her strength
and personality" my mother muttered, as I headed towards
the front door. I grabbed my suitcase and pulled it with me.
My mother kissed and hugged me goodbye, as did my sister before they waved me off - not before a quick reminder of how I needed to act. 1
I met the other Wolves who were all going to the Mating Ritual. Both the girls and the boys
were all dressed to impress, but the girls more than the boys. When I saw my best friend, Jacob, I smiled and rushed over to
him.
Jacob wore a pair of black jeans,
and a white polo shirt. His brown
hair was tousled and styles
messily, but in a good way. Jacob
was an attractive guy, there was
no doubt that She Wolves would
be pushing their chests out for his attention. "Gem" he smiled.
"Hey," I grinned brightly at him.
"You look amazing" he commented, reaching forward
to hug me. I swatted
his hands away blushing profoundly. I didn't like being the center of attention - never had.
"Don't mess with mv hair" I joked.
He laughed with me, shaking his head. I was quiet, but I spoke more when I got comfortable with people. With Jacob, I could be myself. He gave me a large smile before a voice sounded
to my left. It was our Alpha - we had a bus taking us to the Mating Ritual.