WRONG BRIDE WRONG MATE

Lucia POV

As I ran as quickly as my legs could take me,

I couldn't help but feel so exhausted. I turned around in search of Presley, but she was nowhere to be found. I stood still, trying to gain my breath back. I knew for sure that Presley had taken the shorter route just to get there before me. Just to always appease my father. It seems as our daily routine was only to appease my father and nothing else. Even though I had taken the right route, she would still be named the best in this competition.

I decided not to race anymore because I was more than sure that Presley had bypassed me. I walked slowly towards the finish line, and when I got there, Presley was already giving the praises that she always wanted from my father. As he clapped his hands with a proud smile on his face, walking towards her, he couldn't help but embrace her tightly.

I stood there for a while as a few of the park members, who were also there to witness everything, all looked at me. Some of them even seemed angry, while some stared at me in disgust. But I did not care. I took my time before getting to the finish line. Presley turned to me with a disgusted look before mouthing to me, "Good luck being a loser." I did not bother to reply to her and instead just took my seat beside my father's throne.

Feeling so relaxed, I knew that my father would not just take it easy with me. And of course, he would use this moment to tease and make me feel even more disdained about myself. He soon finished his accolades to Presley and turned to me.

"And you, Lucia, what took you so long? From the looks of it, you had already gotten far even by passing Presley. What happened? Why do you just always have to disgrace me? You always have to show me that you are not worthy of my time or even worth the praise to be my daughter. Do you even know what it is to be a child of someone like me? I still try my best to teach you everything. For you, always act weak. Always. Why are you always this way?" he said to me.

But I rolled my eyes without answering. If only he knew that his special Presley had taken a shorter route and that was why she got here before me. He wouldn't be praising her this way. He turned again to Presley and smiled, hugging her again. "You are always the best. Do not worry. I have a reward for you for winning this task," he said to her and then turned back to me. "As for you, if you need to train harder, you keep disappointing me, and I think you need to work on that," he said before sitting on his throne.

As the meeting between the park members soon started, they were making preparations for the arrival of an Alpha from another park very far from us. But I really did not care and did not put my attention to it as I scrolled through my phone, thinking of something else to do. I had gotten so fed up with this. Me and Presley were twin sisters. I would say we were identical, but not as identical as you might think. Because Presley was the agile one according to my father, who always did everything he wanted and always made him proud. While I was just the nobody.

I was the mistake that my mom gave birth to. I was just a replacement in case anything happened, which I was used to. It had been years since my mom's death, but I still missed her so much because she was the only one who valued me. My father did not care about me in any way, and instead, he always found a reason to make me feel like I am not worth anything.

The meeting was soon over, and I walked casually into the palace. I was so fed up with everything, feeling so depressed and even frustrated. But I did not let it get to me. I thought of other things that I could do that would make me feel happier about myself. But I knew that Presley would not just let it go like that.

I could hear her clicking heels on the tiles as she rushed towards me. She tapped me aggressively on the shoulder as I turned to her with a groan. "What do you want now? Do you plan on mocking me?" I questioned her as she laughed loudly.

"I really don't have time to mock you. Everyone already did that for me. I can't believe. Just a simple race you still can't do. What else are you worthy of? You are making Dad so tired of always having to stop wasting his time and give up already. Leave the position to me," she said as I laughed like a maniac.

"Which position do you plan on taking? Do not forget we own nothing here. We are not males; we are females. We would end up having our own mate and leaving," I said to her as she stared at me with a frown.

"You'll be the one living first. That's what I am sure of," she said, and I guess she just recalled something as she looked at me with a sense of realization. "I heard that the Alpha who is coming from far back is quite handsome," she said to me and then bumped shoulders with me as I hissed.

"I don't care. It's not like it's going to change anything. At the end of the day, Father would pick you to be his queen, and I am fine with that. I guess if you leave us for good, I would be able to show Father that I am not just a lazy person that can't do anything," I said to her.

"Well, just watch and see if he is not worth it. I am not going with him, and you might end up being the one following him like a stray cat," she mocked before rushing away. She looked even more elegant than I could ever be because Father always gave her everything special. Even her dresses were tailored specially and differently from mine. Despite the fact that we were twins and were meant to be treated the same way.

Just then, a few members of the park councils were passing by as they stopped in front of me with a frown, shaking their heads sideways; they made a sound with their tongues as a way of saying they disapproved of my laziness. But I did not care and tried to walk away as one of them stopped me.

"You really have no sense of embarrassment in you or resentment. You continue to show your father that you are weak and nothing else. Aren't you tired of always being the weak one?" one of the council members said to me.

"Who knows maybe you would have to be banished from this pack to be ever, you are nothing more than a wolfless omega." The council member uttered, I felt so enraged but held it in. If only they knew the kind of wolf I had.

Lucia POV

I turned around and made sure my expression was emotionless so they wouldn't use it against me in any way. "And why do you care? Why are you putting into what does not involve you? If I act lazy, it is my own act, not yours. And besides, you have Presley to carry on your head like a queen. Continue," I said to them and boldly walked away.

Even though deep within me, I felt so heartbroken and shattered. I was already used to this kind of words. But despite that, anytime they mocked me or my father belittled me, I couldn't help but feel drained. I don't know what was wrong with me, but I always felt like I never belonged to this park. Nothing. They always pushed me away, and despite all my efforts, it still never changed their thoughts about me.

That was why I decided not to put in so much effort. They would never get to appreciate me. Meanwhile, the next day, the whole palace was in opera as everyone was getting everywhere ready. After questioning one of the maids, did I realize that the Alpha had gotten to the park earlier than expected and he was already close to the palace. I was given a special dress to put on. Despite the fact that it was not as good as that of Presley, I still liked it anyway.

We were soon arranged in front of the palace gate. As the cars drove in slowly, the Alpha came out of his car and for the first time in a long time, I felt a bit of positivity. Something about him mesmerized me and drew me closer to him. It felt like we were connected in a way. I shook my head sideways and refused to believe something like that.

But when he turned around, I felt even more amazed. He was different. He had this unique figure, unique physical features that I could not explain. He looked too good to even be an Alpha. It felt like all his beauty and perfect features were all in vain. I guess he was going to pick Presley. Just as expected, my father wasted no time as he rushed towards him and extended his hand for a handshake.

"Welcome to my park, Alpha Delano of Obsidian Moon Park," he said to him as Alpha Delano smiled back and returned the handshake. He felt the same pull that I was feeling as he searched with his eyes, and it fell directly on mine. With a smile on his face, he let go of my father's handshake and slowly walked towards me, stretching his hands out for a shake. Presley was so stunned, and I was even more surprised, same as my father as I returned it back.

"What is this supposed to mean?"

Author's POV

Staring at Lucia, Delano couldn't help but be so mesmerized by her beauty. She looked very much different from her sister. Or was it his wolf that was making him think so? He thought to himself as he continuously shook her hand. But Presley's father did not want it to be that way. He hurriedly intervened and separated their hands from each other as Presley rushed to also show her beauty. Since they were identical twins, they looked so alike. But Delano's gaze was still fixed on Lucia, who looked down, feeling so shy and at the same time happy that for the first time someone at least noticed her.

Meanwhile, Presley escorted Delano into the palace as they prepared a grand dinner for him, which he enjoyed. But he continuously searched around for Lucia and still could not find her. He turned to the Alpha and slowly walked towards him as he whispered in his ear, "Can I go out and take a stroll with my guards? I will be back soon," he said without wasting time. Magmus allowed him to go because he needed to have a discussion with Presley. A very important discussion. Delano accepted and stepped out with his guards in search of Lucia, who was still in her room going through her phone as she was reading a novel and was very engrossed in it.

Since that was the only thing she did, she purposely and intentionally did not attend the dining celebration because she knew that she would not gain anything from it. Even though Delano had an interest in her, it still would not change anything because her father would still continue to insult her and embarrass her. Instead of her to bear such embarrassment, she preferred to stay inside and patiently wait for the day to go by.

Meanwhile, Magmus moved closer to Presley as he whispered to her, "We have to do something. Delano seems interested in your sister," Magmus said as Presley smiled. She felt so happy that her father was going to support her and wanted her to be the one for Delano because she was already madly in love with him, and she was already thinking of a plan or a way to get Delano to notice her and even fall in love with her.

Unbeknownst to the both of them that Delano and Lucia were mates. "What are we going to do, Father? We need to find a way. We don't want Lucia to disgrace us. You know that if he should pick Lucia, he would definitely bring her back, claiming that he does not want someone as weak and lazy as she is," Presley said to her father, who smiled.

"Of course. We have to do something urgent. We have to trick him. Anything. Think of a plan and let me know about it quickly," he muttered before returning to his seat. As he attended to the people who asked questions, Presley could not help but run a hand through her hair as she thought of a plan. There was no possible plan she could use because she was not close to Delano in any way. She decided to use a quick opportunity and get closer to him.

She stood up from her seat and signaled for her dad that she was stepping out, which he allowed her to do. She quickly rushed out of the dining room in search of Delano. Meanwhile, Delano was still searching for Lucia with all his might. Lucia was already tired as she stepped out of her room, and just then, Lucia walked out towards the garden.

Just then Delano was also walking into the garden as he bumped into Lucia, who was spinning around in excitement. She looked at him shyly and bowed to him. "Alpha?" she muttered. He slowly raised her head up with her chin.

"You don't have to bow to me. You are already someone I see as good," he said to her as she smiled.

"I am so sorry I could not attend your dining celebration. I just got busy doing some personal things," she said to him, trying her best to act gently. She thought to herself, maybe if she acted so much like Presley, she would get a chance with Delano. She hoped. He smiled at her and placed his hand on her shoulder.

As he brought her close to him with her waist, she felt the intensity at that moment. As they locked gazes together, they felt the connection more than anything. It felt like they had known each other for a while. And that was when Lucia realized something. She was clearly connected to Delano. It felt like they had a kind of bond that could not be easily broken at all. She looked at him for a while, but before Delano could say anything, they were interrupted by Presley, who stumbled into the garden.

This wasn't going to end well.

Author's pov

"What are you two doing here in the dark?" she said, acting like she was drunk or something of that sort. Without wasting time, Lucia gave Delano distance just to not affect the discussion between Presley and Delano because she knew that Presley would definitely not just walk into the garden for no reason. She clearly had a motive and was about to put it into action, so she watched.

But Delano's attention was not with Presley, but instead fully on Lucia. If only Lucia knew that she shouldn't have given Presley the chance, then she would not have stepped away and lost her opportunity of being the Luna. She waved all her thoughts of negativity towards Presley's character and walked back to her room.

But before she could even enter her chambers, she was stopped by her father, who held her hand aggressively. "What are you trying to do with Delano?" he asked her as she had a frown on her face.

"What do you mean exactly? I am not doing anything with the Alpha. I did nothing. He bumped into me and I left him with Presley. You should go question Presley," she said and then realized something. "Oh, I am so sorry, Father. You won't want to question Presley. After all, she is your precious daughter you want by your side all the time. Well, have fun, because she will soon bring you the Alpha as your own son-in-law," she said and then went inside.

That was exactly what Magnus wanted. He wanted Presley to give up because this was the perfect chance. It turned out that Presley had already seen Delano and Lucia in the garden and rushed to her father. As she had a plan, immediately she was going to make Alpha Delano confused and think that his true mate was Presley instead of Lucia. But to do that, she needed to drug Lucia so she wouldn't even be able to come or witness when he would mark her.

Magnus immediately rushed to one of the maids and ordered them to prepare a drink, which she directly took to Lucia. He knocked on the door as she opened it and rolled her eyes before allowing him in. She noticed he was holding her favorite drink as he dropped it beside her and sat next to her.

"Do not worry yourself. Presley is not taking anything from you. Do you think you and Delano have a future? Let me know so I can work on it. I always want to find an opportunity to be proud of you. And I think taming Delano would be a perfect opportunity for you. Don't you think?" he said to her as he motioned for her to take the drink.

"I brought your favorite drink to you as an apology for everything you always knew. You are still my daughter. I am only being so strict with you so you would be better. I want you to be better than the way you are," he said.

But Lucia was not falling for any of it. "Dad, please, can you just stop already? Can you just stop this? You know that I am very much aware of your character and the way you act when you want Presley to have something. If you want Presley to have him, then go ahead. He is not mine after all," she said and then stood up.

But the father's gaze was still fixed on the drink. "You have to take it. I know you would never believe me and you never believe I have your favors at heart, and it is fine. I would leave then," he said and stood up before walking away. Nothing. Leaving Lucia alone as she went to her veranda only to see that Delano was alone sitting on the bench. He seemed a bit confused.

She knew that Presley had tried to get away through him, and if possible it had already worked. She hissed in annoyance and stood up as she turned around to walk. Just as she was about to walk in, she noticed Delano was staring at her. She turned around and their gazes were fixed on each other. Just then she heard her wolf.

"Mate," her wolf said to her, and Delano also clearly felt something as he stood up, and they both stared at each other at the same time. Both their wolves immediately found out that they were mates.

Presley POV

As I raced inside my room, I felt so frustrated as I scattered everything that came across my path. I sat on the bed and ruffled my hair in anger, yelling out Lucia's name. "How could he dare to tell me something like that? How could he even have the mind to say that about me? How could he even make such an assumption about me?" I shook my head in annoyance as I sat down on the bed, thinking of how else to do this.

Just then, I had a quick flashback about my encounter with Delano. I can't believe I tried my best to make him like me. And he told me to my face that he thinks Lucia is his mate and I should stop coming in the way because I look just like her and it was confusing. I shook my head sideways in annoyance. I don't want to remember such encounters again. I have never in my life ever been rejected in such a way. Such an embarrassing way. And he dared to do something like that and expect to just walk away scot-free.

It pissed me off so badly as I crossed my legs. And then an idea came to me. If he is going to have to make me his mate, then I have to make him think I am Lucia. That's just the only way. But I can never pretend to be as dull as she is and as foolish as she is. I can't even think of a better way to do this. Just then, I remembered his speech to me. He told me that I had to stop coming in the way because I looked just like her. It was then the idea struck me. It would be very easy.

I just have to make him be very sure that I am Lucia. I have to change my dress, mood, and the way I talk. I just have to act as foolish as she is for a day or two, and then I have to be in if I really want Delano to be mine. After all, my dad has already placed all his hope in me, and I don't plan on ruining that. Because more than anything in this world, I always want his favor.

While I am doing that, I need to get Lucia out of my way for good. Out of this park for good. And for that to happen, I am not going to involve my father in this. Because he would not want me to dismiss his daughter, even though he doesn't love her or care for her like me. But I know I have to do it, or else one day or another, the truth would be out, and Delano might end up wanting Lucia again.

The next morning, I decided to start my plan. At first, I investigated everything about Lucia's dressing. It turns out it was not that hard. I made sure the tailor preparing her dress delivered exact copies of her dresses to me. I changed my hairstyle quickly as Alpha Delano would only be in the park for a few days. For those few days, I needed to use it and make sure that he marks me as his mate and takes me with him instead of Lucia.

He won't be returning to his pack with Lucia, that I would make sure of.