MIDNIGHT MATES: FORBIDDEN BOND UNDER THE MOON

Breathing a sigh at I sat down on the chair that is at the back of my classroom . My heart trumps fast and eyes were darted on the students to the student entering and filling the room space gradually including Ann,the big class bully. She has always being a pretty girl and her confidence is above everybody's and that's so incredible , her long lustrous hair were flowing with her as she walked into the classroom.

Ann sees herself as a high class girl because she mingles with alpha and I dont see her mingling herself with me because I'm just an omega , a low ranked nobody and Ann has never for once failed to remind me about that every single day that passes by. I hate so much and she knows but she doesn't care since I'm an irrelevant individual and pest to her life.

This is my last lecture for today and then I can finally go home and finally get to avoid her again.Today is also the last day of school, the next time i will be in the classroom for lecturs will be in months from now .

My anxiety is acting up and I don't have my best friend to defend against the insults I get from other students. She's the only soul who makes going to school beautiful and actually a worth to me. She's the only one that has accepted despite my background and she treats me like a royalty . I love her!

But sadly she has a doctor appointment today so I'm alone.

Hillwoods high is a big well known and prestigious private that costs a fortune to attend. Almost everyone who attends hillwoods has sons and daughters of billionaire and they are loaded with tons of fame and connections. Even the Alpha goes there; I rarely see him; we have only one class together and I'm not sure he knows about my existence not to talk of my name .

The population of the omegas in the school is just about 1% and I'm a part of the population. My parents are struggling and can't afford the tuition fees but I was an A student so I got into the school with a scholarship and a full scholarship at that. The scholarship covers my feeding fees including all the textbooks I will be using till I graduate hillwoods high.

"Okay class, can I have your attention" Ms clarina, our teacher said with authorization causing every student to stare at her " settle down please" she continued .

This class is now filled and everyone who offers Ms.clarina's subject are presented. A few chairs scraped against the floor as students sit in their respective seats. The once chartered and noisy filled atmosphere soon quited down as we all await to hear what Ms. Clarina has to say to us.

Her class is an hour and she's that one teacher that knows I'm being bullied, she had tried to help countless times but it only makes things worse so i had to back off.

"What the..." She says in disgust as she had turned to write on the white marker board. The board has a bold offensive sentence on it and that makes my stomach upset .

I didn't pay much attention to what was written on the board when I first entered the classroom but now that everyone's gaze is at me I feel like throwing up. Even Ms. Clarina is now staring at me pitifully and with sadness on her face.

"Who did this?" She yelled furiously and Ann giggled

I adjusted my hoodie and I wished I could just disappear out of trance and avoid all their gazes, I stare at the word on the white marker board and I swallowed a quite amount of spit . The word on the board was;

OMEGAS ARE THE BIGGEST FULL TIME SLUTS

Considering the fact that I'm the only omega in the class, the person who wrote could have just put my name

"Slut" I heard someone next to me whisper that loudly and I ignored

"Sebastian I heard you, leave my class this minute" Ms. Clarina says out loudly , the tone in which she said that made the class to know that she was pissed "we will not accept such radial behavior in the school, not this time and never would we " she countinued.

I hear the chair next to me scrape on the floor and I look at the person " is Sebastian alright?". He has a smirk on his face and he doesn't look sorry at all

"Whatever" he mubles as he walked towards the door

"And walk yourself out to the principal's office" Ms. Clarina yelled

We all watch Sebastian walked out of the class and when he was out of sight they returned the a cold blooded gaze at me .

"Sophie...I'm so sorry" Ms. Clarina said to me with a sense of sympathy in her voice and a tear rolled down my eyes , I made no attempt to clean it as i nodded in response.

"I will make sure I get to the bottom of this, the person who did this hideous act with no doubt would be severely punished" she says as she turned to everyone and turned back to erase it

I sank into my seat deeper as Ms clarina smoothly transition into what she was going to teach us today. It was an hour past already, everyone picks their backpack and began to leave and she looks at me silently begging me to wait so as to have a word with her but i shook my head in disagreement . I knew that talking about won't help infactt it only makes matter worse not even when everyone hates me now

She takes the hint and gave me a sad smile and then she turned and walked out of the classroom

. I took my backpack from the floor and slung it over my shoulder and headed towards the door. Everyone has left except Ann , she's fixing her hair with a mirror in her hand by the door.

My mouth is dry I and my heart thrumps fast as I approached the exit but she doesn't seem to care as she runs her hand into her hair for the fifth time.

"Please...ex..ex..excuse me " I said shaking and politely in a small voice as soon I approached the door

"So you do talk" she said as she turned to look at me while putting her mirror inside her bag

"I...I..just...want..to...to leave"I said as I tried to get out but she pushed me back and stood in front of the door trying to guard it and not letting me move out. Gosh I freaking hate Ann so much and I had no doubt that she was the one who wrote those words on the board

"Ohhhh, poor little Sophie ,you are not leaving till I ask you to"she says harshly and bursted out laughter at my shaky reaction " you should be thankful that Ann is talking to you not everybody has that opportunity you know"she continued"you don't deserve to be here, you belong the thrash ...gosh go just to where you belong"

"Okay Ann" I said softly as I stare at the ground knowing fully well that if i dare take a glance at her she might do something that i would regret

"Good girl" she said in a cheeky tone as she pinches my nose lightly. She laughed so hardly and turned around to take her leave as she does a piece of paper fell off her bag.

I lift my head up and watched her walked away quietly . She is always the devil . I wiped off the tears that rolled down my cheeks and bent down to pick up the paper that fell from her bag. It's a flyer of a birthday party; THE ALPHA BIRTHDAY PARTY . I shoved the paper into my pocket . There's no way I would ever be invited to such a party but a girl is allowed to dream right?

**FEW HOURS LATER**

I can feel the cold air and strong breathing of my heart. My breathing is heavy and I don't know what to do as i sat on the bed in my dark bedroom that is only lit with a dim lit that managed to enter through the window . My best friend,Laura is sitting next to me with a laptop on her lap, it's midnight already but shes spending the weekend at my place .

"Are you sure Alex Riley would be there?" I asked her as I raised my finger to my mouth so I can chew my fingernails . I do this whenever I'm nervous and right now I am

Alex Riley is an Alpha, one without a mate. I have had a massive crush on him for as long as I can remember. He is the son of the lycan Alpha, Rhett Riley. He's strong , incredible, powerful and hot to die for!

He is the Alpha of our pack,lycos blue tide pack and i have had a secret crush on him for ages , only people really close to me like Laura knows this.

"Have I ever lied to you before?"she asked me confidently as she closes the laptop . I do know that she's not lying ,the flyer I shoved in my pocket as proved that.

"Um..one...two..three..." I began to count as she stopped me and I laughed

She just told me about the party that Alex is having right now at his mansion a couple of blocks away. It's his 18th year birthday

"I know, I know , let's forget about those times right now , but I'm definitely not lying this time. Plus you know I never lie when it comes to Alex Riley , i know you want to nasty things with tjat man for years now" laura said as she wiggles her eyebrows and face went instantly red from embarrassment

Yeah I wish, he's at the top of social ladder and I'm at the bottom

"Laura" I playfully slapped her. Yeah she was right though I mean who wouldn't want to have those strong arms around them?

She stares at me for a second and her face gets serious

" I didn't want to tell you this before but tonight is the day that's his finding his mate " she says the word carefully and i nodded slowly taking in the information

It doesn't matter though, there's no way I can get to the party . I got off my bad and she looked at me in concern. A few seconds of silence passed between us and then she speaks " infact I think you can" she strokes her hair and took a glance at me.

What does she mean by that . I scoffed in response as I waited for her to elaborate

"I am invited to the party and I'm entitled to bringing a plus one" she said as a smirk takes over her lips "you are going to be my plus one" she continued

I almost forgot that Laura and her family are the top on social ladder. They are impressively wealthy, of course she would be invited

"Really, you are taking me to the party?"i asked in excitement as she rolled her eyes playfully and she replies "yes"

She walks towards to me as she gestures for me to come over to her so as to find something to wear and I did exactly that . Laura reaches for the closet and pulls out a dress .The dress she pulked out was a gift from my mom a year ago and i havent worn it at all.

"Should I wear that?" I refer to the dress and Laura looks at it for a few seconds and then she nods. She handed it over to me as I felt the material,the first thing that came to my mind was premium

"I think it's too revealing" I complained I wore the dress to fit in

"Well, if you ask for my opinion, I think you look great and beautiful in it , it's fits so perfectly" she complimented me and I can't help but smile. "You do know it's a party not a prom right?

" She walks away from me standing in front of a dressing mirror as she fixes her long wavy hair. She's wearing a short denim skirt and a oversized maroon sweater

"And this is not a prom dress , stupid" I said defending my dress

In my opinion it seems like something someone confident would wear. I think I'm way too shy to pull it off but I have a good feeling about tonight

"I know it's not a prom dress, but you are overthinking what to wear" laura grabs her purse and walk towards the window. She pops her head out for a few seconds and a cool wind blows into the room causing me a shiver for a few second. With the window opened, I catch a glimpse of the almost full moon

"Why is your head out the window" I asked and it took her time to reply

I took my attention off her and walk towards the dressing mirror to style my hair. My hair is brown and long . When I was done styling my hair , I reached out for my shoes to put them on

"Because we are going to you use the window to leave the house and I laughed like she just told a joke

"She can't be serious, can she?"

"And why should we do it" I asked another question causing her to groan

"Girlll...you ask too many questions"she whines and i rolled my eyes playfully . Of course I would question my best friend who says we are going to be using the window as exit instead of the front door. I'm just saying we could use the front door , my parents doesn't have any problem with me going to a party with you even though it's late. My parents are strict but they know i hardly leave the house asides going to school, i always stay indoor and read my books all day, except laura drags me out to go somewhere with her . now that school is closed , it gives me even more reason to stay indoor all the time.

i only have one sibbling and that is imelda, my elder sister. she is the exact opposite of me, acomplete extrovert. she has aperfect hair, a figure that compliments her body, acute and round face. she is also intelligent and has excellent grades, she is a popular A student , even Alex hangs out with her sometimes. she may be an omega on the inside, but she is litterally top-tier on the outside. she can shape shift inti her wolf easily unlike me who can not even shift, she goes to our school and she has beautiful friends too. no one at school knows she is an omega.

i am one hundred percent sure that she is at that party right now, and because she is there, my parents would have no problem with me being there. plus they like it when i go places instead of being stuck in my room.

"oh, you look nice" my dad compliments me as soon as he sees me

my mom looks at me and smile proudly. i am sure she loves the idea that i am leaving the house and also wearing the dress she got for me put a smile on her face. "wow...you look...just wow"she says, and the book of us chuckled

"thanks mom and dad"i replied as i turned to laura "um..laura and i are going to aparty, we would be back before it gets late"

"is it the party imelda is?" my dad asks as he turns his attention to the soccer game he was watching before laura and i headed towards the door.

"i believe so"laura replies

"alrigh, my babies...be safe! my mom says to us as we walked out of the door

"dips on driving!" laura exclaims and i handed over the keys that i took from the house before we stepped out.

"okay captain," i replied and she smirked

the both of us got into the car and laura drives us to alex' house, a very huge, luxurious mansion. i can already hear the music blairing loudly as laura parks the car in front of the huge house.

"wow...its so beautiful and alive than i imagined" i mumbked as i stare out of the window

they are so many people, some are dancing and mist are drinking tons of alcohol. this is not really my scence, but i would not be able to forgive myself if i miss the night Alex Riley would find his mate.

"sh*t, the party is bigger than i thought"my best friend commented as we both got down from the car

now that i am actually at the party, i am begining to have second thoughts. maybe i shouldn't have come. instead of listening to my thoughts, i stick close to laura as both of us entered the huge filled house. almosr everyone is dancong and the music is so loud that i can feel it in my chest.

"stay here, i am going to get us something to drink thar does not have the devil's pee in it" laura excused herself and we both giggled

alcohol is whst we call the devil's pee,

Alcohol is what we call the devil's pee, we have been calling it that way from the day we tried it for the first time at our first party three years ago.As I watch her walk away as she tried to pass through the gathering of drunk teenagers, I awkwardly stood still...Gosh the music is so loud. The light are dim and instead of the normal ones they were blue and some other interesting color light.

Oh sh*t..sorry , someone bumps into me and spill a drink on my dress, I gasp in disbelief as anger filled my senses

"What the hell!" I lashed out angirly and a few people started at me. This can't be happening to me,the very first time I decided to wear the dress my mom got for me. I tried to save my dress by wiping out the unknown liquid that spilled on it as I someone from the crowd handed me a tissue.

"Are you blind that you cannot see where you are ...I began to stop paying attention to my dress and to look up at the figure who spilled the liquid on my dress . To my outermost surprise it was Alex Riley, the Alpha but with my worst nightmare Ann

Holy sh*t

As soon as our eyes met it's like something magical happened. That's the only perfect description for it. His eyes were so vivid and deep and it felt like I could get lost in them forever. I knew I have always had a crush on Alex, but what I feel right now was stronger than i ever imagined.

"I'm so sorry" he apologized as he tried to wipe the stain with his hands

" I would be in the pool at the backyard" Ann said as she excuses herself and Alex nods not giving her attention. She looked so furious because Alex was talking to me. This is the first time I can actually feel his aura and his perfect cologne not to talk of him talking to me. Well, it feels unreal, almost too good to be true

"Please, come with me to kitchen so I can get you cleaned up"he said as i nodded slowly trying to remove my gaze but he caught me staring and j felt embarrassed. He reaches for my hand and lead me to crowd walking towards the kitchen. When we got to the kitchen, he removed his shirt and placed under the faucets wetting it slightly and this made my breath to hitch.

I cannot stop staring at his body, he is breathtakingly hot

"May I?" He asked for permission to clean up my dress, but I gently disagree. My throat is like sandpaper right now ,so dry. My emotions are all over the place and I don't know what I would do if he comes any closer to me.

"No..let me". I reply to him softly and he gives me his slightly drenched shirt as he shrugs. It smells just like him, amazingly good. As I use his shirt to clean up my dress, he stares at me with a huge smile.

"What's your name?" He asks his voice sounds so pleasant and manly. A lot of other people are also in the kitchen but they all seem to be minding their businesses. There is even a girl puking on the floor a few feet away from from us; just another typical party here in this town, I guess

"Sophie" I called out

"Well I'm Alex Riley and it's a pleasure to meet you. He says as I hand him back his shirt. In the process, his hand lightly rubbed against mine and I inhale sharply

"I know who you are" I concurred shyly, causing him to raise his eyebrow In interest of what am I have to say next " everyone knows you...you are the Alpha. all the girl want to mate with you and not because you are an Alpha" i added and this tike he laughed while his face gets flushed.

I like it whenever he laughs, it makes my heart dance in glee. His jet black hair is sleeked down and his lips looks soft as a cloud. His jeans hangs dangerously low on his waist and his abs bulge out subtly as we talk.

"I am going to say something to you..do your possible best not to freak out , okay?" He stepped closer to me and I try to keep my cool. It is pretty hard to focus when my crush is standing shirtless right in front of me and I dare to even say he was flirting.

"Where is Laura?I am so go to kill that girl for leaving me alone though I like it here and I'm not complaining.

"Um...sure" I replied him nervously as I run my hand through my hair. He stares at me as I do this and I watch him back

"So...I...I think you are my mate" As soon as those words left his mouth, my eyes widen in disbelief and I stammered "ex....ex..excuse me?"I try to get him to say it again probably I didn't hear him the first time

"Sophie, I think you're my mate" he said as he reaches for my hand

The moment of our hands touched each other, we got abruptly interrupted by a group of friends

"Alex, man!we have been looking everywhere for you!what are you doing here in the kitchen..." The blonde attractive guy spoke and stopped as he saw me

"Ohhh"he drags the word and I fight the urge to roll my eyes . I pull my hand from Alex's hand as quickly as I can and I folded my arms on my chest.

"Leave Alex alone, Jamie. The man is trying to find his mate!". Another one of his friends said as he wiggled his eyebrows and held Alex's shoulders.

"Sophie! I heard someone call my name and I turned around to check the figure. It's my sister, Imelda. She's wearing a very short denim and a tank top, isn't she cold?. I gladly excused myself from Alex and his group of friends. He tried to stop me from leaving but his friends didn't give him the chance to. I walked out of the kitchen and walked towards Imelda

"When did you start coming to parties?" She hugged excitingly and I hugged her back

"Um...I have been to a lot of parties"I defended myself and we both laughed

"I'm not a stranger, remember? We actually live in the same house and we happen to be sisters at that, so I know my sister too well" she said and we both laughed again

The both of us walked away from the kitchen area and towards the large living room. The music was so loud so we have to speak loudly or we won't be able to hear each other.

"Whatever" I rolled my eyes playfully

"Where's Laura?" She asked a question I wish I knew the answer to it

" I don't know , we came to the party together d she went to get us drinks but didn't come back" I informed Imelda and she glares at me in response

"Non-alcoholic drinks" I clarified and she smiled

"You look nice" she complimented me. The music was suddenly changes to an upbeat one that I know, it's Imelda's favorite song. She began to dance and I revealed my teeth by smiling

"And you look like you're catching cold" I said back loudly

"Come on ...dance with me" she suggested and I gave in

We both danced to the song and soon Laura joined us

"Where the hell have you been" I try to speak above the music

"So when I went to get our drinks, I met a cute girl that was super interested in me" she replied me as she gave me a wink. She does not need to give me any information, I can already guess what happened after and I have no problem with that as long as she enjoyed herself.

"I need to tell you guys something" I said loudly

I keep hearing Alex's words in my head; I THINK YOU'RE MY MATE"and I can't let it go away . I need to tell someone or I'm going to explode on the Inside

" Go ahead" Laura replied and Imelda stopped dancing

" I met Alex Riley" I confessed and Laura screamed in excitement causing me to laugh loudly

"You have a crush on him right? Zoe inquires and I nodded

"He told me that I'm his mate" I told them and Laura scoffed in disbelief

"Sophie, this isn't time for pranks" she responded " oh...sh*t, you are serious" she exclaimed as she noticed my straight face

"Of course I am," I replied

"When did he tell you this ,Sophie?" Imelda asked me , her tone is cautious

" Just before you found me in the kitchen" I told her and her eyes widen slight

"What"she cusses as if something is wrong

"Imelda...I think this is a good news" Laura said to her with a small chuckle and I nodded. I'm confused, why is she acting like I just killed someone? This is literally a dream come true for me. She strokes her hair In frustration and I waited for her to say something.

"Sophie...have you ever shifted before?" She asked and my wrinkles in confusion

"No...but what does my shifting into a werewolf have to do with Alex and me? I asked her feeling a little offended. She knows that I don't like to talk about this. I am a 16 years old she wolf and all the girls my age have already shifted into their wolves while I cannot. It makes me feel like I am broken

"It has everything to do with it plus you are just an omega" she laughed humorously." He's going to reject you and you will have to accept the rejection" she said to me. Her words feely like I have just been hit by a truck. My heart is breathing so fast for some reason

" I don't understand" Laura said my exact thoughts

"So he's going to reject me because I can't shift? I know I just met him but I don't think Alex is that vain, he won't ?" I said to her with all the confidence I could muster up

" It's not him, it's his father! Alex may want to spend the rest of his life with you but he does not have the luxury of choosing to. He is an Alpha and the most impressive werewolf in this town, his father expects him to mate with someone as impressive as him" Imelda explained

I can't find the words to speak. What was I thinking? She's right I'm just a commoner and someone who can't even shift to wolf yet

"But..." Laura stutters

"You would have to accept the rejection" Imelda said as she pulled me into her arms for a hug. Tears rolled down my eyes and I tried to find a way to argue with what she is saying but I cannot

"silver and werewolves are incompatible, Sophie, they can't work" she whispers into my ears and I stop trying to hold in my tears

"So I can be with Alex because I can shift into a wolf"

"I'm so sorry Sophie...like I said it's not Alex's fault, I'm sure he's going to accept you the way you are but his wouldn't and if he father doesn't want you , you will have to accept rejection " Imelda said slowly as she tried to console me and helping me hold back my tears.

"Sophie leaned forward, her eyes curious, and asked Laura, "Can you explain why silver and werewolves are incompatible?"

Laura took a moment, gathering her thoughts before beginning her tale.

"Well, Sophie," Laura started, "In the world of myths and legends, werewolves are powerful creatures of both man and beast. But like all creatures, they have their vulnerabilities. One of the most famous of these weaknesses is silver."

She continued, "To a werewolf, silver isn't just a precious metal. It's something that can harm them. Legends say that silver bullets can pierce their tough hides, silver chains can bind them, and even a simple silver dagger can wound them grievously."

Laura paused, letting the gravity of her words sink in. "The incompatibility between silver and werewolves isn't just physical. There's a deeper, almost magical conflict between the two. It's as if the very essence of silver clashes with the supernatural nature of the werewolves, creating a barrier they cannot cross."

Sophie nodded, absorbing the story. "So, silver is like their kryptonite?"

Laura smiled, "Exactly, Sophie. In a way, silver becomes humanity's defense against these powerful creatures, reminding us that even the most fearsome beings have their weaknesses, their own incompatibilities, waiting to be discovered."

Sophie, intrigued by Laura's storytelling, tilted her head slightly and asked, "Where did you get this idea from?"

Laura smiled, her eyes sparkling with a hint of nostalgia. "I got it from my dad," she replied. "He used to tell me bedtime stories filled with myths and legends when I was younger. The tale of the incompatibility between silver and werewolves was one of my favorites."

"It's amazing," Sophie said, "how stories can be passed down through generations and still capture our imagination."

Laura nodded, "Absolutely, Sophie. Stories have a way of connecting us to the past, teaching us lessons, and sparking our imagination. They remind us of the mysteries and wonders that exist in the world, waiting to be explored."

Imelda looked at Sophie with a mixture of concern and understanding, "Sophie, how did you not know that werewolves hate silver? Even if you can't shift, it's basic knowledge among our kind."

Sophie looked down, a bit embarrassed, "Imelda, I've always had trouble shifting. It's been a challenge for me, and I've been so focused on trying to understand why I can't transform like others that I haven't really delved into our traditional lore."

Imelda nodded sympathetically, "I understand, Sophie. We all have our challenges and struggles as werewolves. But knowing our history, strengths, and weaknesses is important for all of us, whether we can shift or not."

Sophie agreed, "You're right, Imelda. I need to make an effort to learn more about our legends and folklore. It's important knowledge that I shouldn't overlook, even if I can't shift like other werewolves."

Imelda gave Sophie a supportive look, "Sophie, if you're aiming to be a perfect mate for Alex Riley, it might be helpful for you to focus on mastering your transformation. It's an essential part of our werewolf nature and understanding our kind."

Sophie nodded, determination glinting in her eyes, "You're right, Imelda. I've been avoiding it for too long. I need to make a concerted effort to understand and control my transformations. It's not just about being a better werewolf, but also about connecting more deeply with Alex and our shared heritage."

Imelda smiled encouragingly, "Exactly, Sophie. Embracing who you are as a werewolf, including understanding our strengths, weaknesses, and traditions, will not only strengthen your bond with Alex but it will help you grow as an individual"

Rhett Riley is the father of two children, Alex Riley and Serenity Riley. His wife died years ago when there was a war between the demon people and the werewolf people. It is said that he single handedly stopped the war.

The man is historic, and a very legend. He is respected by most but feared by all. He might be well advanced in years now, but he is still strong enough to kill a demon in its prime. "Excuse me, everybody!" Someone says loudly at the same time that the music gets turned off. I sniffle as I break the hug with my sister and we all watch what is happening along with a crowd of other people. It's one of Alex's friends, the one with blonde hair. He has a mic in his hand and Alex is standing right by him. I don't know how to explain it, but it's like I can feel Alex's emotions. He is very sad, and nervous. Maybe it's because I am his mate and there is some kind of connection between him and me. Whatever it is, it doesn't matter anymore.

Imelda is right, Rhett Riley is a very strict and powerful man. When he makes a decision, it gets done no matter how the situation may seem. Alex would do anything to stay in his father's grace even if it might his cost his life .

I'm no perfect girl for Alex to take to his father, I'm a just commoner, someone who is weak and broken. Exactly the complete opposite of him, confident with loads of friends while I'm just a shy insecure girl with just one friend and my sister by my side

"Today is this dude's birthday" he says loudly as he stretch one of his arms around Alex. Everyone cheered loudly as Alex smiled expect from me , cheering was the least of my problem at the moment .

He eyes widen when they land on me and then he bows his head in shame

"As much as I want to him to have fun tonight, he has to find his mate before midnight" the blonde guy continued

When I looked around, I discovered that almost the whole town is present at the party

" A little birdie already told me that Alex has seen his mate"the blonde guy says in a high pitched voice causing the crowd to laugh expect me who barely smile . He handed the mic to Alex and gave him an encouraging pat

"Um.." Alex chuckled nervously as soon he collected the mic from his friend " after a night of being with my friend and the people I have found a mate" he continued confidently and everyone began to murmur.

Laura and Imelda held my hands as a way to comfort me and I held on to them firmly waiting for the word to fall off his lips

"It's a girl I didn't meet until tonight, she made my heart race and my mouth dry even though we only talked for few minutes, but it's only about my heart but about my head. I have heard of her weaknesses and I have no choice but to reject her" he said firmly and stared straight at me and everyone gasped.

" It's okay, go ahead" Imelda said to me and i let go of her and Laura's hands and walked towards Alex. people realized he was talking to him from his line of sight and they paved way for me to pass .

"I,Alex Riley,Alpha of lycos blue tide pack reject you sophie as my mate and my future luna"

I made no attempt to go any closer because if I do I would be forced to slap the alpha and call him a coward in front of the crowd

I, Sophie accept your rejection Alex Riley, alpha of the lycos blue tide pack" i used every ounce of confidence and strength in me to say the words to him without crying.

This is not what I dreamt the day would look like , i thought it was going to be a happy ending i guess that only happened in sunmisola's romantic novel that I have read .

I inhale sharply and turned away from him as I walked back to my sister and Laura " you did great" both of them say as they hug me.

When I break from the hug I can feel a lot a lot of people's eyes on me " i was seen as the broken omega and now i would be seen as the rejected omega" i said as tears rolled down my eyes.

Alex's blonde hair friend takes the mic from him and ruffles his hair " come on man, tonight is your birthday, don't give room for sad endings. Let's give this people a happy one " he said as he cheered the crowd

"Let's get out of here" Laura suggested and I agreed

He's probably about to choose his new mate and I don't have to be here for it. As laura, Imelda and I tried to make our way of the party ,i heard Alex's voice " i would like to make imelda my mate"

What the actual f*ck

"Are you f*cking kidding me?"Imelda looked surprised but very angry and furious "f*cking no" she yells back and I tried to calm her down

"He's the Alpha, son of the werewolf that brought peace to our land. You cannot reject him, this is an opportunity to help our family to be seen with worth and respect " I said to my sister and she nodded in response . I gave her a nod letting her know I'm okay with her with her mating with Alex Riley

" Congrats Imelda" I tried to sound as excited as I could. She hugged me and begged us to leave before she accepts his proposal .

The air was thick with tension as Sophie and Laura made their way through the dimly lit forest, the sounds of the party fading behind them. Sophie couldn't shake off the sting of Alex's rejection, and the weight of it pressed heavily on her heart.

"Hey, Soph," Laura began, her voice hesitant. "I think I'm going to head home alone tonight. I need some time to think."

Sophie looked at her best friend, surprised by the request but understanding. "Sure, Laura. Take care, okay?"

"You too," Laura replied, offering a weak smile before disappearing into the darkness, leaving Sophie alone amidst the towering trees.

Taking a deep breath, Sophie ventured further into the forest she has a favourite place she would always go whenever she feeling down. She walked down to the place hoping the solitude would help clear her mind. But as she walked, a strange sensation washed over her. Her nose twitched, picking up an unfamiliar scent that sent shivers down her spine.

"Demon," she whispered to herself, her senses on high alert. She paused, listening intently, and heard the faint rustle of leaves and the soft padding of feet approaching her.

Demons are the werewolf worst enemy. Since I have been little I have been told stories about the demon people and how they spill blood , they are ruthless and evil being and they have been banned from entering the wolves territory

"Is anyone there?" she called out, her voice quivering slightly. "I know you're there. Show yourselves!"

But her warnings fell on deaf ears. The creatures lurking in the shadows remained silent, their intentions unknown.

Growing more anxious by the second, Sophie tried to retreat. As she moved, she encountered a group of people from the party who had also ventured into the forest.

"Guys, there are demons here," Sophie warned, her eyes wide with fear.

Her words were met with laughter and mocking glances. "Come on, Sophie," one of them scoffed. "You can't even shift. Why would demons be interested in you after the alpha rejected you?"

Another chimed in, "Maybe they're here to save us from your drama."

Frustrated and humiliated, Sophie wished more than ever that she could shift, that she could prove them wrong. "I'm telling the truth! We need to get out of here!"

But her pleas were ignored, and the group continued on their way, leaving Sophie behind once again.

Alone and feeling vulnerable, Sophie's fear gave way to anger. "I warned them," she muttered to herself, her eyes scanning the darkness for any sign of the creatures.

" This is one time I wish I can shift so I can howl and prove this people wrong"

Sophie's thoughts raced as she moved through the forest, her senses on high alert. "I wish I could shift," she thought desperately, knowing that her ability to transform would offer her some protection against any potential threats.

Before she could dwell on it further, a strong hand grabbed her arm, pulling her into the darkness. "There you are," an unknown figure said, their voice filled with malice.

As panic surged through her, Sophie instinctively struggled, trying to break free from the demon's grasp. Surprisingly, the figure released her, and Sophie stumbled back, regaining her balance.

"At least I warned them about the demon," Sophie muttered, her voice shaky but defiant.

The figure turned to another person standing nearby. "Martin, let her go."

Martin hesitated, his eyes fixed on Sophie. "This is my first time interacting with another species," he said, his curiosity evident. "I want to learn more."

Feeling trapped and frightened, Sophie's emotions overflowed, and she cried out for help. "Let me go! If you don't release me, I'll report you!"

The group of figures exchanged glances but remained unmoved by her pleas.

"Do you even realize where you are?" Sophie challenged, trying to appeal to their sense of reason. "This is werewolf territory. You know the rules."

One of the figures scoffed, "We're not afraid of a pack of mutts."

Frustrated and desperate, Sophie acted on impulse. With all the strength she could muster, she struck one of them in the stomach, creating enough space for her to break free.

Seizing the opportunity, Sophie turned and ran as fast as she could through the forest. But in her haste, she stumbled over a root and fell heavily to the ground. Before she could regain her footing, a figure appeared in front of her, blocking her path.

Her heart pounding in her chest, Sophie looked up and realized it was Sylas, one of the individuals who had been part of the group that captured her.

"Going somewhere?" Sylas taunted, his eyes cold and calculating.

Before Sophie could react, Sylas struck her hard on the head with a heavy object. A sharp pain flashed through her skull, and everything went black as she was knocked unconscious

****

Sophie groaned, her head throbbing as she slowly regained consciousness. Her eyes fluttered open, and she found herself in an unfamiliar place. Dark stone walls surrounded her, and the air felt cold and damp. Chains bound her wrists and ankles, restricting her movement.

Panic welled up inside her as she tried to recall what had happened. Flashes of the previous night's events came flooding back: the confrontation in the forest, the mocking from the group of figures, and the chilling encounter with Sylas.

"He knocked me out," Sophie whispered to herself, her heart sinking as she realized she was no longer in werewolf territory but trapped in the demon's domain.

Taking a deep breath to calm her racing heart, Sophie assessed her situation. She needed to find a way out of her chains and escape before her captors returned.

But as she strained against her restraints, she heard footsteps approaching. The sound of laughter echoed through the corridor, sending shivers down her spine.

The door creaked open, and Lucas walked in, his expression unreadable. He glanced around at the others who had followed him in. "Leave us," he ordered, his voice cold and authoritative.

The other figures hesitated for a moment, exchanging uneasy glances, but ultimately obeyed, filing out of the room and leaving Sophie alone with Lucas.

Once they were gone, Lucas turned his attention back to Sophie. "I apologize for their behavior," he said, his tone softer than before. "They will be punished for their actions."

Sophie eyed him warily, unsure if she could trust his words. "Why am I here?" she demanded, her voice trembling with fear and anger.

Lucas sighed, his eyes reflecting a hint of regret. "You're here because of a misunderstanding," he explained. "But I assure you, I have no intention of causing you harm."

Sophie's curiosity piqued, and she couldn't help but wonder why he was being so kind to her. "Why are you being nice to me?" she asked cautiously.

Lucas paused for a moment before responding, "I am Lucas, the Demon King. It's not in my nature to harm the innocent. I want to make things right."

Sophie frowned, still skeptical. "How can I trust you?"

Lucas looked her in the eyes, sincerity evident in his gaze. "I understand your distrust, but I hope you'll give me a chance to prove myself to you."

Sophie hesitated, torn between her instincts to flee and the possibility that Lucas might be telling the truth. "What do you want from me?"

Lucas sighed again, running a hand through his hair. "I want to help you return to your pack safely," he said. "And perhaps, in time, we can find a way for our species to coexist peacefully."

I should be jumping at this opportunity of returning back to my territory but instead I am contemplating if I want to return to a place that I was seen as a low ranked omega who means nothing to her pack. Not even now that I have been publicly rejected by the alpha. So going back to me was an option but an opportunity to more torture and bully

"You don't have to"I said and he raises his brow in confusion

"Because I'm staying"

"Huhhh"