“Misty hurry up. You’ll be late for training.” My mom yelled all the way from down stairs. I was putting the final touches on my hair to make sure it stayed down. Standing up to look in the mirror to make sure everything was ready. Let’s back up so I can introduce myself.
I am Misty McKnight of the ancient moon pack. I am the only child of Marcus and Amora McKnight, alpha and Luna of our pack. The ancient moon pack is one of the few packs in todays age that can talk to our goddess. Not like she comes down and has a drink at our parties but we can communicate to the other world. Most of our traditions are still from ancient times but there’s only one I refuse to partake in. Finding my mate.
I know what you’re thinking “ what kind of wolf doesn’t want their mate?” Me that’s who. Standing at 5’7” tan muscular with blue green eyes and long black hair I pulled into a ponytail braid, I am the catch of the crop. Unlike most of the shewolves these I have kept my virtue in tact. I truely would be any alphas dream Luna yet I have no desire to find my mate. Ever since I was a girl I’ve been told countless stories and the goddess and mates and honestly it never interests me. You find your mate complete the bond and stay together forever. Should one of you die the other not only feels your death but that drives them insane, even makes them weak to the point they develop human diseases. I want no part of it.
“Misty are you ready yet. Your about to be late”
“Coming down mom” I rushed downstairs to see my mom holding my lunch for me at the bottom of the stairs. She is truely the epitome of beauty. Standing at 5’6” long blonde hair down her back and the little muscles she gained from mandatory training made her a site to behold. Her and dad are true mates and they wish I would stop the nonsense and accept mine when he comes but would never force it. They’re always saying your heart will trump your head when mates are involved. Doubt that considering my wolf harmony doesn’t want him either, but if I say that they’ll be concerned so I keep that quiet. I always thought me and my wolf wouldn’t see eye to eye on this mate thing but I guess I lucked out.
“ Are you ready for tonight?” My mom asked on a little sing song voice
“What’s going on tonight again?” I asked already knowing what she was talking about. She just gave me a look saying ‘You can’t get out of it so stop trying’. It’s my 18th birthday and father has invited all of our Allies to the party in hopes I’ll find my mate and give up this notion of rejecting him.
“Mom we really don’t have to do this seriously I already have someone in mind. We can be a great force for our packs.”
“You agreed to this. At least try to find your mate then you can choose whomever you want should your feelings not change.”
“That’s the thing mom you and dad agreed, I have no say in this. If it were up to me I wouldn’t waist the time or money to find someone I don’t even want.”
“What about what your wolf wants. You ever think about that?”
“Harmony just wants a strong mate to lead the packs one that won’t subdue her because she’s female and I bet money it’s not this so called mate of our. Now I’ll see you later at the party love you.” I kiss her cheek and head out for training.
As soon as I get to the training grounds I see everyone warming up. Some in wolf form some in human form. I head twords Bryan, the head trainer of our pack, to see where I’m starting at today.
“You made just with 30 secs to spare ms.Misty.” He was always a stickler about time management. Especially on me since I am next in line to lead the pack.
“New record ha. So who am I with today?” He just gave me a grin and nodded his twords this guy I haven’t seen before. He was tall about 6’7” short brown hair with light brown eyes and tribal tattoos that clearly said he was a high rank but not sure who or where he came from.
“Who is that Bryan?”
“That’s alpha Kaylen. Of the new moon pack. Our Allies have decided to train with each other to strengthen our defenses.”
“ Hmm. Ok then late see what he’s made of then.” I had turned back to see alpha kaylen again when harmony started getting irritated.
“What’s wrong harmony?”
“Ugh he’s here.”
“Who’s here?” Before I could really finish the sentence the sent hit me. It was like Carmel and strawberries. As I was figuring out where it was coming from I made eye contact with alpha kaylen for the first time. Then I heard the dreaded word come from his mouth; “Mate”
Damn it I’m paired with the one person I really did not want to find.