"Yes! Yes! Flawless makeup, I need to look everything beautiful for the Alpha."
I spoke happily as I sat in front of the mirror and let the makeup artist do her work. I have always been dreaming about this day and, now it is finally here, a day I will become entirely and eternally bonded with the Alpha, the love of my life for seven life times. Not only that, but I couldn't see this happiness being taken away, so, I braced up and smiled looking in a mirror again. Likewise, I know most ladies pray to be married into the Alpha's home, but, I guess I'm worthy of the Alpha.
"Kindly stand up on your feet, my lady."
The Makeup artist said to me in the coolest of voice. She is the royal makeup artist, what a privilege to be dressed by her. I stood up, looking at my full self. I was wearing a wine colored dinner gown, it has a full length Fla at the back. My long blonde hair was packed into a bun and a fancy pin was inserted in the middle.
"Hand fan!"
She gave me a blue colored fancy hand fan and I smiled at her, staring at my sea blue colored eyes in the mirror. You would be wondering why I'm gazing at the mirror. The thing is, I can't seem to get enough of myself. I felt like I am the prettiest. You would understand when you finally meet your prince charming, and you are getting to be bonded with him forever.
I looked towards the door and I couldn't see my sister coming. Becky, my sister, was supposed to be here as she will be the one to lead me towards the Alpha. The thought of him makes my heart race in excitement and nervousness. Finally, the whole pack will know that I am the mate and Luna of Teddy Tyson the Alpha. I giggled and made to sit down comporting myself and just then, I heard laughter it sounded like Becky and I slowly opened the door to give her a surprise glare. Unfortunately, It wasn't her, it was some maids doing their duties. Just as I wanted to go back, something in me asked me to step out. I would rather not step out until I was being led out. I ignored, took a black veil placed it on my head down to my face and I walked out holding my gown up with my two hands.
As I walked through the hallway, I couldn't feel the presence of anyone, it was all empty. The places should be busy, right? but this part of the building is a secluded area just for the Alpha and his family. I kept going until my feet got stuck to the ground by some noise that I heard. Was it noise? It was moans. I walked closer, wondering who would be having such bonding today. I giggled and made to leave, but the familiar voice got me rooted again to my spot.
"ARH! Fuck! Oh! shit!"
I heard that and it was Becky's voice. I pushed the door a bit open as it wasn't probably closed and there was Becky, riding on someone but, who could that be? As I made to look closely, my mother, Mrs. Liam called unto me.
"Emily! Why are you out?"
Her voice was loud and malicious. I stood shocked and quickly walked out of the door as she walked towards me glaring at me sternly.
"Where is your sister Becky?"
She asked, and I folded my palms on the gown, I couldn't tell her she was in there. As sisters, the both of us like covering for each other, that's how it has been From the beginning. I will just sit quietly and wait until she comes and tell me the dude she was making out with instead of attending to me. Becky is one wild and jovial wolf you will ever come across, she is an extrovert.
"Didn't you come with her mother?"
I asked her, ensuring she didn't suspect anything.
"Silly girl, she left before I came. Meanwhile, sit down at a spot, its twenty-four minutes left until you will meet the Alpha, if Becky doesn't come, I will come pick you."
She said, and I walked behind her reluctantly. Once I got to the door post, she walked outside while I stood for sometime before running back. I needed to see why Becky was there.
Standing at the door, I could perceive a familiar scent. I disregarded it as Becky drew my attention again with her silly moans and talks.
"Promise me! Promise me this day on this sacred bond..."
I heard Becky, say and I wondered what promise she was manipulating him to make. I drew my ears closer to hear.
"Promise me that I will be your one and true Luna and not that urchin that called herself a part of my family."
She spoke and I withdrew my ears. I didn't know, probably I didn't hear that right.
"I have always loved you right from time, and the goddess made I and Emily mates so..."
It was Teddy! And before I could say jack...
"Don't say no more."
Becky, drew him close and gave him the most sensual kiss ever. I watched as she kissed him all over, romancing him, and he did answer back to her. It hurts because, they didn't realize I was standing there Teddy, didn't feel my presence. Just as I turned to leave, I saw my mother standing at the door, sternly glancing at me.
"What did I say Emily?" she asked angrily and that disrupted them.
"Emily?"
Teddy called, looking at me with no remorse while Becky, covered herself with the blanket.
"Don't mention my name." I charged at him. "Emily, you are evil. How could you?". I asked angrily, finally, letting my tears stream down my face.
"You will ruin your makeup Emily, calm down." mother said, but, I would rather not listen to her the pain I'm feeling can't be overlooked.
"My life is ruined now, let the makeup get ruined, I do not care."
spelled it out to her capitally and she raised a brow at me. I kept trying to comprehend what Becky meant by I'm considering myself a part of her family.
"Becky?" Mother called her in annoyance yet in a soothing tone. "Why do you have to do this, child? Against your sister?"
She asked and Becky, curled up looking at me furiously, and she mumbled the word I'm sorry. I couldn't just take her drama, I know she planned this.
"What now Teddy?"
Mother asked, and immediately, Teddy's father and mother walked in. Seeing them, I couldn't say what I feel, either strength or hopelessness.
I looked as the Luna pushed me aside and went to check on his son. She probably thought something had happened.
"I'm ok, mom."
He told her Mom and I kept gazing at him while I sat helplessly there. He glanced at me and looked at my mother and proceed to answer her question.
"You know about our affair, so, why ask what now? I love Becky, and I can't trash her for some low life wolf."
"What? Low life wolf?"
I stood to my feet, glaring daggers at him. Why would Teddy speak that of me? Once he was done speaking, it became obvious to his parents what had taken place already I thought they will be bittered, but it looks like they're applauding it.
"What did you call me?"
I asked Teddy, holding unto his wrist but, he flung it out as though, I'm a leprous he needs to avoid immediately.
"You are a whore!"
He sounded that clearly to my ears, and my eyes trickled with tears. Maybe, he doesn't know those words coming from him breaks my heart greatly, he isn't aware of the danger he is exposing me to. I held my chest as I felt flashes of hotness run through my heart and stomach.
"Teddy, you have to do something about this situation."
Mother, said and I gazed at her. What does she mean by that? I didn't say any word as they all nodded and left. I knew Teddy, was going to dress up but, what will become the outcome of this incident. Perhaps, I shouldn't have returned here, I would have sat quietly inside waiting patiently for Becky or anyone, right now my curiosity has made me a shadow of myself.
I sluggishly, walked back into the room I was earlier in, and in no time, the head of the maids came to pick me. I was expecting Becky or mother, but none came. So, I covered the white veil, bracing myself as I reluctantly followed her. It's good that Teddy, still wants to consider me but, do I want to consider him? I kept my shoulders straight and my head high as I walked through the crowd of the people walking towards Teddy. The joy I felt a while ago, was covered by agony as I remembered what took place not quite long. I pushed myself forward, and I was standing just in front of him.
"Shall we proceed, my..."
The priest wanted to ask but Teddy, held his hand out and cleared his throat looking at me. My heart began racing again this time, it was unusual, I didn't like the feeling. My tummy began to thirst bitter as I felt the urge to throw up I comported myself anyway and stood there before him like a sacrificial lamb somehow, it felt like he just wanted to pass judgement on me.
"The need for that has elapsed."
He coldly said and raised my veil, my eyes locked into his, and I could see hatred all over his Caribbean eyes I looked down staring at the furnished floor, and he looked up at the people.
"I, Teddy Tyson, Alpha of the moos pack, reject Emily Poke to be my mate and Luna anyone, objecting to that, will be beheaded."
"No!"
I heard myself voiced out almost immediately before he could finish his statement and I heard laughter from the left, it was my sister and her crew. I should have known better that Becky is in for nothing good.
"What next? This should be a joke, isn't it?"
I asked, and he sneered at me while an evil smile crept at the corner of his lips.
"And I, Teddy Tyson, Alpha of the Moos pack, accept Becky Poke the true daughter of the beta as my mate and Luna. Hence, she is the Luna of our pack."
Those words sounded like a bomb in my heard I felt shattered I saw everything I have built crumbling everyone began laughing and making jest of me I saw it all. I watched as Becky, majestically, walked up to the stage smiling gorgeously she walked up to the Alpha, and he wrapped his hand around her waist holding her closely. Presently, her face radiate more than the spotless white dress she is putting on. What is spotless about their relationship and bond, unfaithfulness and betrayal? I glanced at the one I considered my sister and discovered all along, she has been a green snake in the green grass. I looked at mother, and she was so happy, the happiness of seeing your daughter marry into wealth and I felt something is definitely wrong with me.
The whole place looked dark to me as I felt my heart being pierced deeply, the Alpha wasn't looking at me, none was. At intervals when I get to look at Becky, she gives me a scornful smile and mother will hiss and cheer at Becky. I felt lost, like I didn't belong here.
The more I see them perform the mate ritual, the more I'm consumed with bitterness, my heart began to ache badly, and my head started spinning. I watched them both placed their feet on the sacred oil and the priest prayed for them. I wondered again what kind of impartial bonding this can be. No one asked what the Matter was, why did Teddy choose my sister instead of I. I began to curse them from within. what more is left? they already walked around the Calabash seven times the Alpha and his Luna gave their blessings, mother, and father did,so also to the cabinets members have given their blessings and good wishes. This could be me,but Teddy, rejected me for nothing I couldn't explain the pain and height of emotional and physical hurt I'm feeling. I watched as they ate from the same plate and exchanged vows Teddy, seems to be happy after all, so what does it matter to me. I have watched the bonding of my sister with my supposed mate now, they are inseparable now expect the goddess says otherwise.
"Mtchew."
I hissed as my eyes locked with Teddy, and it felt like he wanted to say something. What could he probably want to say? I know he did this himself. I looked at Becky, and she smiled pulling Teddy, to herself protectively and that got me feeling dizzy. Likewise, I stood up full of shame gazing at the crowd rejoicing over them and at an instant, I passed out.
I squinted my eyes and forced myself to wake up, as my entire body was burning, and I was feeling so tired. I tilted my head to the left when I saw a figure in a brown suit looking out through the window. His broad shoulders made the suit fit to his body. He was 6'7 meters tall and his scent was mesmerizing, one could tell he was royal from his scent.
"You are awake? Prepare for your new assignment, you will be given a good role."
He said as he turned to me. Those Caribbean eyes, those red kissable lips that wear the softest smile ever on his spotless face. I stared at him as emotions kept running through me, I wanted to hold him and kiss him. I wanted to lay on his chest until I fell asleep.
"Can I hold you?"
I heard my timid voice speak, and he raised a brow. Without moving an inch, I climbed down from the bed and hugged him from behind. I felt at ease, relaxed and loved but, I wasn't all that comfortable. Just then, someone walked in holding a portrait. I quickly took it from him as he bowed and left.
"What?"
I stared at the portrait, then at Teddy. Really, I wasn't dreaming it wasn't a dream? All that was real. He was already mated to my sister. Realizing that, I felt anger build up inside of me. I just felt like stabbing him. I could kill him at instant.
"Why did you do this? Why? Why Teddy? How did I offend you?"
I asked him, tearing up immediately yet again, my heart ached badly. I would rather not feel this pain . He should talk to me.
"There is nothing to know Emily, you ain't just good for me, you can't be the Luna your background status..."
"You... Teddy!"
I yelled at him, and I let my tears roll down my face. I could see his mind was already made up what else can be done, nothing the bonding already took place.
"Teddy! Get out!"
I yelled I didn't consider whether he is the Alpha or not, that doesn't matter to me I just hate him already for his betrayal, lies and changing the fate the goddess bestows on us.
"You are up?"
My father the beta came in, and I burst into tears.
"I thought you loved me? Why did you allow this evil to happen?"
I asked him and the rest families came inside the Alpha and his wife, Mother and Becky.
"You are here, I have been searching everywhere for you. It isn't good staying alone with Emily presently."
Becky, hugged Teddy immediately she walked in and looked at me with a melancholic face. I didn't regard her attitude as I kept staring at father, who didn't say anything.
"We didn't want our son to be cursed or under any evil spell." the Alpha said, and the Luna nodded.
"We ain't sorry about that."
The Luna seconded and I nodded like I understood it. But, I didn't maybe I did anyway after all, Becky and Teddy are already bonded.
"Well, Emily, for the love we have in our heart for you..." hearing my father say that, I burst into loud laughter. I couldn't contain it. It sounded so foolish to me.
"Love? You guys have love? I doubt."
I speak and mother motioned on me to keep quiet while, Teddy just gazed at me saying nothing. Likewise, I doubt if he is interested in the conversation going on here.
"Now, what do you all want?"
I asked after looking at Becky. I discovered a better life, has been choose for her and me? Who knows what next? Whether I will be bonded to anyone, I do not know.
"Yes, my husband was going to say that before you interrupted. Spoiled brat."
Mother cursed I didn't consider her insult because, she has always been like that to me and that doesn't bother me, not even at this moment.
"The Alpha, has an offer for you. They're considering you coming to the palace to serve..."
"Serve Becky? As a maid?"
I interrupted his speech, and that wasn't a lie. He looked at mother and her face was pleading me to accept.
"No! Why should I be treated like the maid? Why?"
I asked angrily I was furious because, that's the height of what I expected. I didn't realize they can be so cruel.
" Because, that's who you are. And that's where you are supposed to be."
Becky replied angrily, finally shifting away from Teddy's cuddle.
"You are shameless, you took what belonged to your sister and claimed over it."
I charged at her and the Alpha looked at his Luna. Teddy just kept looking at us and didn't say a word. I'm ain't feeling ashamed anymore.
"You are talking to my Luna! I chose her and you have to accept it."
Teddy, suddenly voiced out, and I was taken aback. I looked at him sorrowfully, feeling pity for myself. Teddy, just defended Becky without a second thought. I'm lost, I definitely have lost him. Mother was beyond excited to witness this, and Becky blushed.
" Heard that low Omega? That's who you are, you can never attain the height of a Luna."
Becky, sneered and I saw mother and father look at each other.
" Omega?"
I murmured in my heart, looking at everyone as they went silent, especially Father. Becky, regretted saying it in her reactions I could tell she was.
"I don't understand?"
I voiced in hushly.
"Tell her dad, so she could know her place and stop comparing herself to me. She should be grateful for all we did for her."
Becky, spoke, and I walked up to her, looking her in the eyes.
"What do you mean?" I asked Becky, dragging her out to stand in the middle and explain herself.
"Do not take it upon yourself Emily, it's a matter to be settled amicably, and we will give you a good life."
The Luna said, and I smiled at her bitterly. Indeed, such a good life. I kept looking at Becky to say something, but, it looked like she had nothing to say, and I turned to Mother.
" Yes, you are an Omega and that's no news."
She broke the news and my heart shattered. I'm I failing to accept my identity? Ain't they my biological parents?
"How?"
I asked them and immediately, Teddy and his parents left, leaving us to discuss alone. I was so consumed in knowing my real identity now I just want to know everything.