03

I rubbed my eyes and rolled away from the sun’s harmful rays. I checked the clock to see that it was only 7 :22 a.m.

I got up, used the bathroom, took another shower and brushed my teeth. I put on my fluffy white bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom.

I took roughly a little over 35 minutes since the clock showed it was already 8. I went to my walk-in closet and picked out my outfit for the day. I usually dressed to accommodate my mood.

Right now I was feeling mad. The whole situation with Warren and Jessica had me that way. I put on my red crop top along with my high wasted ripped jeans along with red shoes to go with my top.

My eyes are also something that changes with the way I feel. Green was my neutral color. Red was when I was mad, purple when I was feeling sick, a dark green when I’m jealous, pink when I’m extremely excited, yellow when I’m giddy, delighted and having fun, orange when I’m in pain, sky blue when I’m in awe, grey when I feel love or show love and lastly black.

Black is a feeling I can’t explain well. It’s more of a deep feeling of hate or a strong feeling of something I don’t like or even a mixture of unpleasant emotions that makes my eyes go black.

There was this one time Jess had told me that Warren broke her heart and then used her 2 nights later. It made me sad, hurt and mad at the same time, and seeing that he didn’t look like he cared about his actions made it 10 times worse. There was even a rumor going around that he hit her and had her in the hospital for a few days that made my eyes go black.

The rumor turned out to be a lie of course but I didn’t talk to him for a week due to not apologizing or feeling bad about what he did. He apologized after that week and made up with me and Jess.

Let’s just say none of my friends ever wanted to see that side of me again. I guess I could say it happens when too many emotions are running through my body.

I then sat at my mirror and started on my hair. My skin is a dark caramel and I don’t get pimples due to my magic. My hair is curly but when I stretch it, it reaches right above my ass. I hate shrinkage. I put up my hair in a slick back pony and put on a few accessories and some lip gloss.

I then stood up and took a look in my full body mirror. I couldn’t say I was beautiful because beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Although I was pretty, I was on the curvy side with a plump ass and thick thighs and not to mention my bust. Sometimes people would stare at them instead of my eyes.

I also glanced at my tattoo that was on my middle finger. It read ‘Kalon’. It means the ideal of physical and moral beauty.

Deciding that I looked decent enough, I picked up my purse and headed downstairs. As I got to the bottom stair I picked up my keys from where I had left it the night before.

I checked all the windows and doors and locked them before going out the front door and into my car. I drove to the gate, punched in the code and drove out. I waited for the gate to close before I drove to the supermarket within the village.

While I was driving, my mind wandered back to Jess and War. Will they be at the packhouse ? I wonder if they went there last night ? I should head over to the pack mansion and meat up with Nivea.

I finished up my grocery shopping and headed back home and restocked everything in my refrigerator and cabinets then I looked at the clock to see it was 10 :15.

I tidied up a bit then eat breakfast and headed back out towards the packhouse. The packhouse was an hour and a half drive due to it being on the other side of the city where bigger uncharted lands were.

I finally arrived and parked with the rest of the vehicles. Only SUVs were parked in the parking lot so my car looked like the odd man out. I looked at my phone and saw it was 12 :03. Just in time to have lunch with Nivea.

I headed straight into the packhouse. I greeted everyone as I walk towards Nivea’s room. I’ve been here many times to know where it was. And since I used to live here I knew where everything was.

I was halfway to Nivea’s room when it hit me. That smell. I said. That amazing gut-wrenching smell.

I followed the beautiful scent of pine cones and peppermint with a hint of vanilla. Standing in front of the alpha’s main office, I couldn’t stop myself from opening the door before knocking.

As I entered I met the gaze of his beautiful hazelnut orbs. I felt like they looked into my soul. Then I heard it. It sounded like it was inside my head. ‘Mate.’

Mate. I mimicked in my mind. He then came walking towards me and picked up my hands. I instantly felt the electric pull towards him. I finally found my mate ! Andre Regele ! The alpha’s son is my mate !

I rested my hand on his face. His mocha skin making him even more delectable. Wow did I just say my mate was delectable ? So what, was I gonna eat him now ? He then chuckled out loud.

I guess he heard that thought then.

« I did love » he said aloud. His voice sounding like music to my ears. Then someone cleared their throat, snapping us out of our trance. We turned to look at the alpha. He was watching us with a weird expression.

His gaze then fell on me. I knew my eyes were going ballistic and flashing with grey and pink, meaning I was feeling love and excited. Those where emotions I could handle.

But I knew that my eyes were more grey than pink due to feeling the love Andre had for me through our bond. I tried to calm myself but knew my eyes were still grey. I just couldn’t help it. « Good afternoon alpha Damion, » I said as I bowed my head to show respect.

« Good afternoon to you as well Katalina. May I ask what just happened ? »

I looked up at Andre and we both smiled at each other. He then placed his hand in the small of my back and led me deeper into the room to stand in front of his father. I felt a tingling sensation on my skin. Not knowing what it meant I shoved it to the back of my mind and listened to Andre’s soothing voice.

« Father, this treasure that you see before you is my mate. » We heard gasps and aww’s from around the room. I knew my face was getting red. I shook my head in hopes of clearing off the heat from my cheeks.

Alpha Damien looked taken aback, but quickly put a huge smile on his face and stood up abruptly.

« Now this is a perfect time to celebrate. The return of my son and him finding his mate ! Now he will soon be able to become alpha ! »

« Yes alpha ! » yelled the other pack members within the room as they bowed their heads to us in submission. I smiled up to Andre and stared into his eyes. Eyes that I wanted to know more about. Eyes that I wanted to wake up to every morning for the rest of my life.

I would soon have to tell him about me being the beacon and him protecting me, but that could wait a few days. As long as I let him know before my 20th birthday it’ll be fine. Now that I have him. We will all be fine.

« Can I hug you Luna ? » He asked kindly. I was awestruck. My eyes must’ve turned blue because Andre looked somewhat amused.

I shook my head yes and he hugged me like he couldn’t believe I was there. His intoxicating smell engulfed me and I took a deep breath of it. Not believing it myself either.