Chapter 2

Leoni 's POV* These four days have flown by! I can't even cope with how quick it's all happened. Here I am. In my room. Dreading this awful party.

I don’t wear makeup often; it takes me bit time, but I finally finished it shortly after, which is light and natural and Willow is just about done with my hair. I want it to look natural without attracting too much attention.

"Your hair looks so FAB-U-LOUS if I do say so myself!" Willow exclaimed as she studied my hair in delight.

It did look amazing I'll admit.

I didn't have time to thank her though because her phone beeped suddenly from the dresser and she quickly went over to check it.

Willow hasn't stopped talking about finding Mason(her mate) at the mall and she was super nervous for seeing him tonight which I understand completely.

"Okay, okay, I'll be really quick so that you can go and see him." I tell her giggling before I head into my bathroom to change into my dress.

Once I have the dress on, I'll admit... it makes me feel so much better about the party. I love new clothes!

I enter the bedroom and Willow claps her hands together excitedly, making me blush. I hate attention but I do love this outfit!

"You. Look. So. Freakin. Hot!!" She screeches making me laugh shyly.

The gown is ivory. It has a satin A-line style with a tank style neck with caviar beading and banded skirt. The tank straps on the gown are thin straps that scoop down around the neck. The top of the dress has a thin satin ribbon that travels all around the gown's bust line. Above the satin ribbon are small-embroidered flowers and vines. The top of the gown also has small sequins. The remainder of the dress is relatively plain except for two, one-inch thick satin ribbons that go around the dress approximately 18 inches from the floor

This dress could fool anyone into thinking that I'm an outgoing, confident girl due to how bright and blingy it is... truth is that my personality is the complete opposite...

I like how the dress makes me feel when I wear it however, I just wish that it didn't attract so much attention. It sucks!

I put on my heels and take one last look at myself in the mirror. I look okay I guess. I'm presentable enough to please my father at least...

I can hear music playing loudly and people talking. Suddenly I get extremely nervous and I begin to take deep breaths following closely behind Willow in hopes that she will mask me slightly. When we reach the stair case everyone immediately freezes in their conversations and dancing... the music also cuts off and everyone watches as Willow and I walk down the steps and into the room.

The party was filled with prominent people, including some of the famous Pack's Alpha and Luna, with their sons by their side. After all, who wouldn't want to marry the second strongest Alpha’s daughter? In the crowd, I saw many of faces I had seen as a child who had more or less bullied me because I am weak. The boys, now all in their fancy suits, smiled politely at me, looking forward to being my mate. The girls, I know I'm not pretty, but they still look at me with jealous. Those who look like gentlemen and ladies, who knows what they are like inside? Alas, snobberies seem to be born with every human breath.

Awkward much... "My beautiful daughter... Leoni Stone... as you all know, is now 18! We are hoping that she finds her mate soon and that she will be the future Luna of this pack! I love you princess!" I hear my father announce as everyone begins to cheer, making me blush and look down at my feet. I hate when all of the attention is on me!

I follow down the steps silently feeling my cheeks grow even redder. I took a deep breath and braced myself for the socializing to come. A gentleman, whom I had never seen before, came up to me. I have to say he is handsome. His embroidered suit tells me he is from a rich pack. “Miss Stone, please let me introduce myself. My name is Adam, my cousin was the Alpha King. I am sending you my sincere wishes on behalf of the Alpha King. “He gently speaking, I turn to face his to see that he is holding a box in his hands. James takes over the gift from his hands.

“Thank you, Adam. Please bring my thankfulness and respect to the Alpha King.” I nod at him simply.

My eyes involuntarily glanced up at my parents. There is a strong young man standing beside my parents, I don’t know him, but Dad is introducing him to the guests.

The man noticed me looking at them. He gives a warm smile and comes towards me with my dad. “Leoni , this is Carter . The new pack warrior.” Father introduces him to me, with full of appreciation in his eyes. The pack warrior huh? That's his rank... he's known as the best fighter in the pack behind my father and the beta... “My princess, may I have the honour to invite you for the first dance.” He slightly bent his knees and invited me. He has a complete etiquette and a good tone, which is completely different from his rough appearance.

When I walking towards him, I hear a deep voice mutters from his mouth suddenly making me freeze along with everyone else. "MATE, my princess, you are my Mate! " I scan the room frantically as it falls silent again making me even more nervous. What did he say? I cannot believe in your own ears. My Moon’s goddess, you must be playing with me! I froze and gazed at him in disbelief.

What? My mate?