My Forbidden Mate

"Elara, do you think I am doing the right thing?" I quavered.

Elara, our most favored maid-smiled back at me through the mirror as delicately she readjusted the lace along my shoulders. "Princess Alaana, you look so beautiful today. Don't worry, everything will be alright," she said, though her hands were entirely steady amidst this whirling storm of excitement that surrounded us.

She smiled weakly at the praise, and then my chest twisted uncomfortably inside. "Thanks," I whispered, knowing my mind was racing furiously; was I ready for this?

There was another maid at my feet, tugging the hem of my gown so that it lay just so upon the floor. The gown itself was white lace, hand-embroidered and fitted tightly enough that it should have made me feel a princess, at least. What it did was put an ever-tightening knot in my stomach.

Elara stepped back, eyed my face critically. "Princess Alaana, do you need more makeup?"

"Yes, I need to be perfect. It is my special day after all," I said, forcing a smile. "Even if I am not feeling perfect."

Elara only raised an eyebrow but said no more, gesturing to the other maids to set on with finishing touches of my makeup. My heart was pounding against my chest as I just stared back at my reflection. I was marrying Rylan, my childhood best friend, the Beta's son, a man I knew since time out of mind. But he wasn't my mate.

My chamber door creaked open, and maids scampered either to the right or the left of the now open doorway, their heads bowed respectfully as my father entered my room, the Alpha King.

"Ah, Alaana, my beautiful daughter," he said, striding toward me with eyes alight. The firm hold of his hands over mine sent shivers crawling over my skin. "You look stunning. Today is a big day for you, for all of us."

I nodded, fighting to keep the smile. "Thank you, Father."

He frowned at me another second before his face relaxed. "I know this isn't what you wanted, Alaana. But it's for the best, you'll see. Rylan will make a fine husband, even if he isn't your mate."

I let a soft breath out. "I know, Father. But... What if I meet my mate after I marry Rylan? What then?"

The Alpha King gave me an assuring smile; he squeezed my hands tighter. "Don't worry about that, dear. When you get married to Rylan, it shall all fall in place. You shall be happy. We have waited long enough now for your mate to show up and now we need someone strong to take over the pack after me. Rylan is that man. And you know him better than anyone else does.

I swallowed hard, pushing words out past the lump in my throat. "I know Rylan is a good man. I just... I don't want to regret this."

"You won't," he said with finality, brooking no argument. "You'll be the Luna this pack needs, and Rylan will be the Alpha at your side. This is what's best for everyone."

I nodded, but my mind had already wandered elsewhere. And what if someday he really did come fetch me, my mate? Could I really push him aside for the pack's sake? I thought it tugged on me heavily, choked.

My father leaned into me, pressing a light kiss against my forehead. "I shall be off. The guests await. Remember you do this not only for yourself but for all the pack. You are my only daughter, Alaana."

I watched him go, the words still echoing within my mind. I turned back to the window, looked out over the pack gathered below. They were all there for me, for this marriage, for what it symbolized: unity, strength, and leadership. But inside, I was a fraud.

The gentle knock at the door startled me and a small Omega servant peered inside. "Princess Alaana, it's time," she whispered.

I nodded, and my stomach twisted even tighter. "Thanks," I muttered, and followed her from the room.

As we entered the big hall where the ceremony was going to be held, some sort of doom clung to me. The pack had decorated everything so nicely-flowers, candles, banners. A perfect setting for a wedding, but all I could feel was the weight of this decision that I was about to make.

My father stood at the entrance, pride reflecting in his eyes as he watched me walk up to him. "You look so radiant, Alaana," he said, reaching for my hand and pulling it out to the aisle.

"Thank you, Father," I whispered back. My eyes swept across the crowded room-all eyes upon mine, smiling faces, eager anticipation. I should be rejoicing. I should be ecstatic. But all that ran through me was cold dread.

Music swelled as we began our procession down the aisle. Familiar faces, alphas and Lunas from other packs-lined the sides, seated and watching with eyes of approval. Everything was perfect. Everything was wrong.

Standing beside the priest, Rylan was handsome in a fitted black suit. His eyes lit as he watched me approach, his excitement palpable on his face. He was ready for this. More than ready.

But I wasn't.

The stairs were growing narrower and more steep; though I felt sure of my way up this side of the mountain, as it were, my heart seemed to catch in my throat at every step.

Continuing up the last stairs that led to the altar, something quite strange happened: a smell, strong, heady, and unfamiliar, caught me like a wave and washed through my senses. My footsteps faltered; my racing heart, my gaze scoured the crowd wild to locate the source.

And then I saw him.

Standing in their midst, plain gray clad as any other servant, his eyes met mine. The world around us dissolved, going misty gray. Nothing remained except that gaze, that connection.

My wolf stirred inside my mind, yowling wildly with excitement. "Mate!" she shrieked in my head over and over.

I averted my face, my breath catching sharp in my throat. This couldn't be happening. Not here. Not now.

It was Rylan's voice that brought me back down to earth. "Alaana?" he asked, furrows of concern etched across his brow as I reached the altar.

I blinked, my heart pounding loudly in my chest, forced a smile onto my face for him. "I'm fine," I lied, while everything inside screamed otherwise.

But I wasn't alright. Far from it.

The instant he uttered that one word, my head started spinning. This couldn't be it now, could it? How could I find my mate just a few minutes from promising myself to another?

The scent was there, strong in my senses, pulling and commanding anew. I spun back into the crowd, and there he was, staring into my eyes with that same strength. There was the connection, the undeniable pull.

My heart pounded, palms sweating. How was I supposed to move forward with this now? Could I marry Rylan, knowing my true mate was only feet away?

The priest spoke, but I wasn't listening. My mind was consumed with the man in the crowd, the one the bond now tethered me to.

Every instinct inside me screamed literally to run to him, to claim him as mine.

But my father's words replayed in my head. The pack, the responsibility, Rylan.

My chest constricted, forcing myself to pay attention to the ceremony.

My eyes trailed to the door of the building. There he stood, The man I'm supposed to get married to, not Rylan. His piercing silver eyes locked on mine.

"I can't do this," i muttered, my voice shaking.

"Stop this wedding."

The moment Princess Alaana stepped into the aisle, her scent hit me-a mix of wild jasmine and forest scents. It was intoxicating, overwhelming, and unmistakable.

My wolf stirred violently. Mate!.

I frozed, my heart beating in disbelief. This should be a mistake. Omega, the lowest rank in the hierarchy, I'm invisible and unimportant in the pack and I'm also a slave. Princess Alaana was the daughter of Alpha King Draven Blackthorn,who was born in power and is great. The thought of me being her Mate was ridiculous. Yet my wolf makes the situation difficult for me, as he stirs around my head trying to claim her.

I held my breath, unable to breath as she was approaching the altar. My breath was uneven. This cannot be real. Why now? Why does she have to be my Mate?

In the altar, Rylan smiled with confidence, his tall and proud position. He contacted Alaana as she was approaching, but she hesitated, and her eyes faded with something that no one else noticed. My wolf growled softly, sensing her unease, but forced himself to silence.

The priest started the ceremony. "We gathered here today to unite Alaana Blackthorn and Rylan Grey, in the Holy Marriage. Are you, Alaana Blackthorn, take Rylan Grey to be your companion and your husband?"

Silence fell over the room. All eyes turned into Alaana, who was lost in thought , her hands trembling on both sides.

Then it happened.

"Stop this wedding!" Alaana's sound, sharp and clear, cuts through the tension like a blade.

Gasps erupted from the crowd, and a shock of ripples across the room like the tidal wave. Rylan's face twisted in confusion and anger, his hands clenched into fists. The Alpha King, seated at the front,rose to his feet, his expression dark and thunderous.

"Alaana!"he shouted, his voice laced with authority. "What is the meaning of this?"

But Alaana didn't back down. She turned to face the crowd, her chin raised and her voice steady. "I can't marry him. I won't."

My heart raced as her eyes scanned the room-and then she focused on me. Time seemed to stand still. Her gaze grew softer, recognition flashing in her golden eyes. My wolf howled in response, and my entire body tensed.

Rylan followed her line of vision, his face twisting in anger as he realized who she was looking at. "Him?" he spat, his voice dripping with venom. "Omega servant? Are you telling me you're rejecting me for him?"

The crowd erupted in murmurs, disbelief and anger filling the hall. I wanted to sink to the ground, my mind spinning. This couldn't be happening. I don't belong here, and I don't deserve this attention.

I stumbled back, my heart pounding. I clenched my fists, trying to suppress the overwhelming emotions coursing through me: disbelief, guilt, and aching desire. How could the Moon Goddess be so cruel as to allow a lowly omega like me,to marry the daughter of the most powerful Alpha in the kingdom?

The Alpha King voice rose above the noise, silencing everyone. "Alaana, explain yourself! This isn't a game."

Alaana shrugged, her voice steady. "I've been looking for my mate for years, Father. Today, I found my Mate."

A deathly silence filled the hall. I felt that all eyes were on me, the weight of their whispering and judgment suffocating. I wanted to deny it, to run, but my wolf wouldn't let me, the bond was so strong. Alaana's declaration was sealing my fate.

There was an expression on the Alpha King face: anger, disgust, and a slightly disgusted look. "Alaana, you understand what you're talking about. This alliance was intended to secure our pack. How will an Omega Servant be your Mate?"

My throat tightened. The Alpha King words were bold and defiant, and they only strengthened the disbelief of those around me. I couldn't understand why the moon Goddess chose someone, like her, as my Mate.

Rylan yelled, his eyes flashing with anger.His sharp green eyes narrowed as they locked on mine, and spat in a low, venomous voice, "You, a mere Omega servant, be Alaana Mate, how is that possible".

I moved forward, bowing my head. "I didn't ask to be princess Alaana Mate," I stammered. "I don't want to cause trouble. I'll leave if that's what you want."

Rylan's laughter was cold and humorless. He took a step closer, his presence suffocating. "Leave? You think you can be her Mate? with your pathetic, weak existence."

I flinched at his words but didn't answer. I knew better than to argue with someone like Rylan.I was truly weak, I'm just an omega servant, and also an orphan. Why will the moon goddess be so cruel to me, knowing fully well that the pack will never accept me.

"You don't even have to ask," Rylan continued. "You will have to reject the bond or I'll make sure your life is hell." He leaned closer, his voice a dangerous whisper. "And if you ever think about challenging me, remember this: I've fought wolves stronger than you. You won't last a second."

With that, Rylan turned and left the room, leaving me, my heart pounding in my chest.

Princess Alaana turned her gaze towards me. Her disappointment was written plainly across her face, her lips pressed into a thin line and her blue eyes brimming with anger and disbelief.

Princess Alaana, frowned and said. "You can't be my Mate ," she admitted in a voice filled with frustration. "How could the Moon Goddess Mate me to someone like you?"

The pain in my chest was unbearable, a dull, throbbing ache that gnawed at my very soul. I placed a trembling hand over my chest, as if trying to quench the bond that burned there-a bond that should have been a blessing but now felt like a curse.

"This can't be happening," she muttered under her breath. Her voice rose as she turned to her father.The Alpha King "Father, this must be wrong. The Moon Goddess won't...make him my Mate!"

"He can't be my Mate,"she said, her voice shaking.

Without waiting for her father's response, Alaana turned on her heel and stormed out of the hall. Her long dress dragged behind her as she pushed away the gathered members, her head held high despite the storm of emotions that was raging inside her.

The room erupted in whispers and shouts, but Alpha King silenced them with a raised hand. He leaned forward, his golden eyes glowing with a mixture of disbelief and disdain.

"Omega," he said in a disgusted voice. "Did the Moon Goddess pair my daughter, my heir, to an Omega servant?"

Unable to look up, my heart was pounding in my chest. I felt the weight of Alpha King frustration, an overwhelming force that made him feel less than he had ever felt before.

"This must be a mistake," Alpha King continued, his voice much colder now. "The Moon Goddess would not insult this pack with such a weak Omega."

Alpha King slammed his fist on the back of his throne, the sound echoing through the hall. "This is unacceptable! My daughter cannot be Mated to someone like you. You are a servant, nothing more. Do you understand what this means for the pack? For our future?"

I felt bad about that, but I was silent. What will I say? I didn't ask for this. The moon goddess chose me-Me, of all wolves-to be her Mate. But now, the truth feels like a curse.

"You will have to Reject her". Alpha King said, "my daughter cannot be your Mate. She has a duty as the next Luna of this Pack, to her people. Having a Mate like you will weaken her position, and destroy the Pack.

I was in my room,my arms folded, staring out into the forest.My mind was a storm of anger, confusion, and disbelief. The Mate bond pulsed faintly in my chest, a constant reminder of the cruel twist that had bound me to him, Omega Servant. The lowest of the low.

I had always dreamed of a Mate, a strong and powerful Mate, I had imagined having a Mate, who's stronger than my father. A Mate, who could command the respect of the entire Pack. But this? This was a nightmare.

Why? Would the Moon Goddess do this to me?, after waiting for my Mate for long, only to be Mated to an Omega.

A gentle knock on the door pulled me from my thoughts, making me startled."Yes come in."

A maid entered, bowing slightly as she stepped inside, with a polite smile,she said "Alpha king, request for your presence princess."I nodded and slowly followed her to my father's chambers.

Reaching my father's chambers, I slowly opened the wooden door.Air thickened by his presence. The Alpha King stood by the large window, his back to me and his arms wrapped behind his back.

You called me, Daddy," I said, my voice calm despite the tension in it.

He turned to face me, his golden eyes glowing with disappointment. "Close the door," he said gruffly.

I obeyed, and closed the heavy door behind me before stopping to look. My father's gaze bore into me, and for the first time in my life, I felt small under his watchful eyes.

Do you understand the gravity of what happened today?" he asked, his voice low and flat.

"Yes," I replied, raising my chin.

The Alpha King's expression hardened. "So you know how unacceptable this is. "You're, the future leader of this pack, and you're my only child, how can you be Mated to an Omega servant?"He spat out the words as if they were poison? How does that make me look?"

I swallowed hard and said."I didn't choose this, Father, the Moon Goddess did it."

"This is shameful," he said quietly. "It's not about you, Alaana, it's about our pack. It's about our legacy. Having an Omega as your Mate will destroy everything we've built. The Pack will never respect you with someone like him by your side."

I was speechless for the next few seconds as his words hit me like a freight train.

The Alpha King steps closer, his voice softening slightly but still firm."Alaana you know that you can't accept him as your Mate, you will have to reject him and get married to Rylan."

Silence falls over me and I'm left with my thoughts.Although I never liked Rylan, and I only agreed on marrying him only because I couldn't find a Mate.

I looked at the Alpha King, my mind battling with me. I hated the Mate bond,I hated how it made me feel like I was never interested in having a Mate. But rejecting my Mate is not a decision to be taken lightly. It wasn't just pain-it was a deep pain in my heart, a wound that never healed.

The Alpha King's voice was softer, as if pleading. "You are my daughter, Alaana. My heir. You were created to be great,you can't be the Mate of a weak Omega. Reject him, and we can move on. You can marry Rylan as planned. Strengthen the Pack,as you were meant to."

I swallowed hard, my throat tight. I hated feeling torn. Part of me wanted to obey my father, to reject him, to erase the bond that threatened to destroy everything. But another part of me-small and buried-felt a pang of guilt. This wasn't the Omega fault. He hadn't asked for this, either.

"I...need time," l finally said, my voice barely above a whisper.

The Alpha King's jaw tightened, but he nodded. "Take tonight. But in the morning I hope you do the right thing - for yourself and for the Pack."

I turned and saw the disappointment on my father's face. As I walked through the empty hallways, I felt the bond faintly in my chest, a harsh reminder of the choice I had to make.

My father's words stuck in my mind: "You were made for greatness." But as the bond tugged at my heart, i wondered if rejecting him would break me in ways I couldn't yet understand

On getting to my chamber. I called on my favorite maid. Elara immediately she appeared in the doorway. "You called for me, my princess?" I need you to call the Omega servant for me.

Her expression was careful with a flicker of curiosity in her eyes. "Is it Williams,your Mate".

Yes, Williams,"is his name Williams? I asked, and she nodded. I said, with a sharp edge of impatience. "Bring him here at once."

Of course, my Princess." Elara bowed low,and hurried down the hall.

When Williams was summoned, his presence confirmed my despair. Hunching his shoulders, he lowered his head and walked as if the air around him was too heavy for him to bear.

Williams looked up at me, a mixture of fear and sadness in his eyes. "Yes, Princess," he said softly.

I frowned at his formal tone. "You're not what I expected,"I admitted, my voice tinged with frustration. "How could the Moon Goddess Mate me with... someone like you?"

William flinched, but nodded. "I know I don't deserve you," he said, his voice firm despite the pain in his chest. "I'll reject the Mate bond if you want it."

With that, I felt a sharp pain, and I immediately clinched on my chest, unable to breath well. My Wolf growled inside me. Part of me wanted to scream, to demand answers from the Moon Goddess. But another part-a smaller, quieter part-felt guilty for the pain in his eyes.

Do you know what this means to me? I asked, my voice a little low. I was supposed to marry Rylan. To strengthen the Pack. Now the Moon Goddess made you my Mate, What Will other Pack's think of my father, Alpha King.

"I'm sorry," Rylan said,"I never imagined being your Mate my Princess, his voice breaking. "I never meant to do this. But I'll do anything you ask me to do to fix this."If it's to Reject the bond, I will gladly do it my Princess

I clenched my jaw and turned away, I felt an overwhelming pull towards him, the bond was so strong that it clouded my judgment, and I wasn't hearing what he was saying. To make things worse,my Wolf stirred violently within me, prowling under my skin.

I suddenly found myself drawn to the Omega servant, whose gentle nature and quiet strength captivated me.the tension became unbearable; the chemistry between ignited a fire that i couldn't resist.

The realization of what I was about to do, sent a jolt through my body, sharp and unforgiving. He was my mate. This lowly Omega, with his unassuming posture and barely audible presence. My wolf howled with delight, but I gritted my teeth, fighting against the rush of heat pooling in my veins.

He just looked at me, fear written all over his face. My wolf howled. I felt a sudden, uncontrollable urge to push him away, to demand answers to this madness that was engulfing me. But when my hands clenched tighter in his shirt, my body betrayed me. My breaths became short and rapid.

"Why are you tempting?"I whispered loudly, even though I already knew.

"Because we're Mate," he said, his voice quiet but full of emotion.

He smiled. It wasn't a cocky, mocking smile, but a genuine, accepting one. It was like he could see through me.

I lost control.

I slammed into him, my lips meeting his, I desperately kissed him, and he kissed me back, with as much intensity.The kiss was rough and unrelenting. Moving closer to my bed, his strong hand slid delicately under my skirt. My heart pounded furiously against my chest. I spread my leg without hesitation, my body knowing what it needed before my mind did.

He paused and looked at me, with lust in his eyes and then put his two fingers on my pussy.

Ahhhhh... I bit my lip, moaning softly as he touched me.

Williams broke the kiss and began placing kisses on my shoulder, and then I felt one of his hands grabbing my breast while his mouth was on the other, sucking. A low moan left my lips as he caressed my breast while sucking the other one. At that moment I forgot everything, I forgot that I was being pleasured by an Omega Servant, which the Pack members will never allow, to be the next Alpha King. I forgot everything and allowed myself to get lost with the feeling of Williams' mouth on my breast. I hated the Mate bond for making me feel this way.

Our bodies were on fire, and my cheeks were screaming at the top of my lungs. I hated him for being my Mate, for nullifying my control, but god, I needed him. Every touch, every kiss deepened the hunger.

Before I could think,my clothes were shed and restraints were lost. I forgot that I was the Alpha daughter, the next Luna and I was with an Omega Servant. Our bodies were entwined, hearts pounding in rhythm, the bond snapping into place like a wildfire consuming everything it touched.

The next morning light filtered through the curtains, painting the room in soft golden hues. The warmth of the sun caressed my skin, pulling me from the depths of sleep. As I slowly opened my eyes, I sprawled on my bed, my silk sheets tangled around me. Beside me, lay Williams, the Omega's Servant. The previous night had been a whirlwind of passion and vulnerability, a forbidden moment of connection that neither us expected or planned.

My heart raced from what happened last night. I turned to look at Williams, who was still sleeping peacefully. I felt a pang of guilt for my actions that might have put him in trouble.

Suddenly, the door to my room opened. There stood Rylan, his expression a mixture of shock, betrayal, and anger. His golden eyes flickered between me and William, piecing together the scene before him.