Fated To Alpha Garrett

Lyssa

Rumours had it that many years ago, my family and pack were killed in a fight when I was still a baby. But then, the silver heart pack, where I call home today, carried and took care of me. Their Alpha King and Queen treated me so nicely as their own but though their only child, princess Isabella always felt threatened by my presence. She's always jealous that her parents treated me so well than herself and she fears that I might win her parents' trust. She also fears that she would be seen as the bad child while I am the good one. Isabella and I are of the same age but she's a month older.

Early this morning, I had just woken up, trying to rub the sleep off my eyes when suddenly, there was a knock on my door.

The door swung open, and a group of palace servants entered, bearing a beautifully decorated cake, singing "Happy Birthday Song" as they approached me.

The sight filled my heart with overwhelming joy, and tears of happiness trickled down my cheeks.

I took hold of the knife placed atop the cake.

With the servants eagerly surrounding me with smiling faces, I cut into the cake. Each of them took their portion. It's my birthday, December 23rd. I'm finally 21 years old.

As the day progressed, later at night, while I was sleeping, I heard a voice.

"Wake up, sleepy head." By the sound of the voice, my eyes fluttered open. Standing before me was Isabella.

I glanced at the wall clock, only to discover that it was 10:50 PM.

I wondered why Isabella had come to me by this time of the day.

"My princess?" I called, watching her approach me. Suddenly, she grabbed me by the wrist and started dragging me out into the cold and lonely night while I tried to struggle out of her grip but then, I didn't succeed. What wrong have I done this time?

Soon, we got to a clearing where I saw other werewolves of my age gathered in a circle. She pushed me to the floor and I fell in their midst and I could hear them mock-laughing at me.

"Happy birthday, weak," they all laughed and cheered in a mocking way as I looked at my arm and realised I had gotten a scratch from the fall.

I tried to leave their midst, but then, they kept pulling me back. At this point, I knew I could not escape from their torture. The Alpha King and his Queen, who were supposed to be my saviour, had left for a ceremony two days ago and would be returning at dawn.

I crawled, looking for an escape as they continued to taunt me. The frustration and helplessness I felt were devastating.

It was clear that I was the weakest among them.

"Look at her!" one wolf sneered. " She's nothing but a pathetic excuse for a wolf! How can she possibly think she belongs with us?"

Laughter erupted from the pack. Each mocking word they uttered cut through my heart.

"Hey, weakling!" Another wolf jeered, his voice dripping with cruelty. "You should've stayed hidden forever or maybe you should have joined your dead parents. Maybe then we wouldn't be subjected to the misery of your presence."

I knew they were right , I was weak, feeble, and undeserving of their respect. Maybe I should have indeed joined my dead parents.

"Lyssa the wolfless and mateless..." said Isabella as she they all laughed at her words and turned it into a chorus.

"Lyssa the wolfless and mateless..." They all chorused it over and over again.

I closed my eyes, trying to block out their words, but it was no use. Their hateful voices seemed to echo through the entire clearing. Why couldn't I be like them? Why was I the only one still without a wolf? As if on cue, they began to howl, pointing at me and laughing because they knew I couldn't howl like them.

My heart ached with the desire to shift, to prove them wrong.

My eyes landed on the full moon, shining brightly in the night sky, and a pang of envy coursed through me as tears filled my eyes. The others would transform tonight while I remained trapped in this weak human form. I longed to join them, to feel the power and freedom that came with shifting.

I tried to block out their jeers but their mocking howling voices grew louder.

Just then, I watched as they all transformed into their wolf, their human bone snapping as they groaned in pain while their wolf body came into view and I was still in my human form. I watched them as they ventured into the bush. Tears ran down my eyes, I stood up, running far away and not knowing my destination and while I ran, tears never ceased to pour out my eyes. Thereafter, I caught sight of a gathering. I didn't know what they were celebrating but I wiped my eyes and approached, then joined them. It's my birthday after all, I needed to make myself happy. I took a drink over and over again as I drank but then, I started to feel tipsy as I danced to the beating drums and enjoying my own company when suddenly, a man approached me.

"Hello." He called out loud, the sound of the environment made us struggle to hear each other clearly.

He asked my name and I told him. He is so cute and handsome. His words slurred with alcohol. We both danced to the beating drums. That was the last scene I remembered. The next day, I woke up and found myself lying naked inside the bush beside a big tree. I looked at my naked body and realised that I was already bleeding. "Good morning." A voice said as I turned to the voice. There he was, the stranger I met last night, he was also naked, smiling sexily at me. Oh, moon goddess, what have I done?

"You look sweet and no one would want to resist you." he said as I swiftly got up, wore my dress, ignored whatever else he had to say as I ran back home. I never would have thought that my future mate would meet me as a non virgin. It broke my heart.

As soon as I got home, I sneaked into my room, sure that I was not seen by Isabella as I got into my room to freshen up from my messy dirty stained body. Just as I had finished taking my shower and was wearing my outfit for the day, I could hear the chanting and cheering voices from the back of the palace wall. I peeked through my window and looked towards the direction the voice was coming from, then I saw it. The Alpha King and his Queen are back and they are approaching.

I hurriedly tied my hair in a ponytail, hastly wore my dress and got prepared and then made my way to the king chamber where I met the maids already dressed and queued, waiting to welcome their arrival. I also watched as princess Isabella sat on her princess throne, smiling as she watched her parents approach.

The pack members placed their clothes on the floor in joy as they all paved the way for the king to step on it while he approached his throne the moment he and his queen got down from the horse.

Once at the throne, the king and queen stood in front of their throne, "Happy to see you all." Addressing his pack that he was happy to be home after being away for two days for a ceremony.

"My dear pack," he began, "it is always a pleasure to return home to the loving embrace of my pack and I have brought goodnews."

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause, showing their adoration for their Alpha King. Queen Elise stood by his side.

"We have returned from a successful ceremonial visit, and I am pleased to say that Alpha Garrett, Isabella's mate, will be visiting today." This was great news for them. Alpha Garrett? The most feared Alpha King whose pack is the strongest and richest in the clan. Many moons ago, Isabella's parents were informed that Isabella was the fated mate to Alpha Garrett and today, he is finally coming to claim her. Isabella on the other hand blushed so hard and couldn't wait to meet him.

In the final announcement, the Alpha King announced that his pack should be in their best behaviour when he arrives and that they should let their actions convince Alpha Garrett that the silver heart pack are happy to have him.

After the announcement, once the pack began to retreat to their homes, I made my way to the king.

"Welcome home father, welcome mother." I fell on my knees, greeting and showing some respect but then, the king lifted me up with a signal as he gave me a hug and the queen did the same.

"I'm happy to see you girls. I hope you both took care of yourselves?" The queen asked and just as I was about to reply, Isabella spoke.

"Mother, father, Lyssa have been sleeping around when you were away." She spat. Oh my god, did Isabella see me while I sneaked into the castle this morning?

"Father, that's not true." I rebuked immediately.

"Enough girls, this will be talked about later. Go get prepared. Alpha Garrett is on his way." Said the queen. Her words showed it that she was already used to Isabella's constant fight with me and right now, she has no energy for that. I mean, she has just returned from a ceremony and she needs to rest before the arrival of Alpha Garrett.

"Ok, mother." I replied and walked away, walking into my room to get prepared.

Moment later, Isabella pushed my door open as she walked in, looking beautiful. She deserved to be, I mean she's about to meet her mate so indeed, she should look stunning. Her eyes scanned me from my head to my toes, giving me a disgusting look because it was so obvious that her dress speaks more luxurious than mine.

"You look beautiful," I said.

"Of course, I should," Isabella replied coldly. "I mean, I know I look beautiful." She added, rolling her eyes.

Shortly, a knock interrupted and a maid walked in and informed us that our presence was needed in the feasting ground.

"Everyone awaits your arrival princess Isabella and you, princess, Lyssa.".

***

The girls nodded and the maid left. They made their way there and sat at the royal feasting table surrounded by other family members when suddenly, the gigantic door was pushed open as everyone saw tall and intimidating warriors walking in. They were Garrett's warriors who guided him through his journey to this place. The warriors queued in two lines as their king, Alpha Garrett, walked in their midst.

Isabella's father stood immediately. He approached to give him a happy welcoming hug but Garrett didn't buy that. He stood tall as his eyes scanned the room and observed everyone as they awaited his reaction.

Suddenly, Lyssa's eyes met he's. Instantly, Lyssa's heart skip as she was shocked to see who it was. She wonders if he remembers her. Isabella's mate was Garrett who happens to be the stranger Lyssa had a one night stand with last night.

She had not expected to see that stranger again after their encounter, and now she was faced with the added pressure of meeting him in a formal setting, surrounded by their families and pack members.

If he should expose her, the Alpha King and the Queen would believe Isabella that Lyssa was indeed sneaking out when they were away.

The king, feeling nervous already by Garrett's presence, cleared his throat and spoke out in authority.

"The silver heart pack welcomes you. Please honour us by sitting. My family here, my queen and two daughters, Isabella, your fated mate and Lyssa appreciate your presence." The king's words was followed by his moving hands as he pointed at his daughters while he Introduced them when suddenly, Garrett's eyes met with Lyssa's.

As Garrett continued to hold gaze with Lyssa, Isabella noticed it and was getting jealous. Shortly they could all see the hint of a smile playing on Garrett's lips. Lyssa's heart raced even faster as she wondered what he was thinking, hoping he doesn't put her into trouble.

Finally, Garrett broke the silence with a nod of acknowledgment. "Lyssa," he said, his voice deep and commanding.

Lyssa's stomach churned as she struggled to find her voice. "Alpha Garrett," she managed to respond, trying to keep her tone steady as she bowed in respect.

Garrett's eyes narrowed as he studied her for a moment before finally shifting his gaze to the king.

Lyssa

Alpha Garrett returned his gaze to I and Isabella before he finally spoke. "Come over here." Isabella immediately rose from her seat as she approached him. "Not you." He added. "You, come here." He pointed towards me and I was shocked.

"But my Alpha..." I said but he interrupted. "You dare not question me." I swallowed and walked and stood beside him. Isabella, who is his fated mate, gave me a dangerous gaze, more of a warning gaze.

"I am pleased with this. I, Alpha Garrett Cedric hereby reject you, Isabella as my mate." In surprise, everyone gasped in awe and disbelieve. "In my next return, I shall return to claim her." Those were his last words as he turned on his heels and was walking away, his warriors immediately followed him.

My heart pounded in disbelief as I watched the scene. What just happened? Isabella, whom I considered my sister, had been rejected by Alpha Garrett and tears were streaming down her eyes.

"Never! Father! Cannot happen." Isabella ran and fell on the knees of the king, her father. "She can't be Alpha Garrett's mate. She's not fit to be his mate. She always sneaks out of the castle to meet different low-class suitors who always mess around with her body." Hatred dripped from her words as I felt my heart shatter for Isabella, knowing the pain she must be feeling in that moment.

Fighting back tears, Isabella turned her wrath towards me. "Where were you last night? Answer!" she demanded, her voice quivering with anger and betrayal. Without warning, she reached out and yanked me down by the wrist, causing me to fall to the ground, injuring my already injured hand from last night.

"I... I was," I stammered, my voice barely a whisper.

"Did you leave the castle last night?" The queen asked as I fell on my knees with pleading hands.

"Mother... yes." I answered as the room erupted with a gasp of disappointment coming from the pack.

"But mother, let me explain."

I could feel tears welling up in my eyes, but I refused to let them fall. I had to stay strong for myself to prove my innocence.

"Last night I..." Isabella was quick to interrupt me.

"Mother, she has nothing to say. This is not the first time she is sneaking out the castle. I just didn't say it to you because I thought she would amend her ways but no.

"Lyssa." The King called as he approached and stood in front of me.

"20 years ago, you were brought into this pack and I have loved you so dearly as my own, taught you morals and values but today, you broke my trust. Sleeping with different men? I therefore denounce you as my daughter." Said the king as he pack members murmured in sadness. They were disappointed in me. The king soon turned on his heels and walked away, heading towards his chambers as the queen walked alongside him.

"Mother please hear me out." My pleas fell on deaf ears. In the next moment, the feast ground turned into a sad atmosphere. The once happy pack rejoicing to welcome Alpha Garrett some moments ago are the same ones whose mood changed into this. They continued to murmur as they all stood up, leaving the gathering one after another. Some took along their food with them while some didn't.

In shame and tears, I stood from the floor, my heart in pieces as tears poured down my face. With a heavy heart, I ran, heading to my room and closing the door behind me. I crumbled onto the floor, feeling utterly heartbroken and defeated.

Shortly after I had shut the door, Isabella and a few members of the pack who were my age pushed my door open without knocking. They were on Isabella's side. They barged in, their expressions twisted.

Their words stung like a thousand tiny needles, piercing through my already fragile soul.

"You have no one to blame but yourself, you know," Isabella sneered, her voice laced with disdain.

"You are right my princess, maybe If only you had shown some self-control, the moon Goddess wouldn't have punished you. It's because of her secret actions that the moon Goddess has deemed you unworthy of your wolf." said one of them as the room erupted with laughter.

"You're pathetic," another spat, her eyes gleaming with wicked delight. "You will never fit in here. You are filthy."

My legs felt like jelly as Isabella and her followers pulled me up from the floor, dragging me harshly towards the door. My legs slapped against the cold floor, leaving scrapes and bruises.

"You should be among the maids." Isabella added.

As they dragged me, I noticed some of Isabella's followers carrying my belongings out of the room. It was a clear indication of just how much they despised me.

Finally, we arrived at the maid's quarters. The place I was being relegated to, the lowest of the low. Isabella's voice cut through the air, dripping with spite and condescension.

"This is where you belong," she sneered, "Amongst the maids, the lowest members of our pack. It's all you'll ever be."

Does the Alpha King and his Queen know that Isabella Is doing this to me? Well, even if they do... I have been disowned after all.

"Hello maid, get me a glass of water." Isabella mocked as they all laughed loud. The room was filled with heavy mocking laugh.