I watch the man make his way to the stage. The closer he gets the faster my heart goes. He smells amazing. He looks... WOW!
"Hello... I've been wanting to meet you mate." He says walking up to me.
Alpha Tobias POV
(Before the dinner)
"This sucks! We missed most of the dinner! The girls probably already found a guy they like... not that it matters we're gonna win our mates but I want her to like me and not just be with me because she is forced to." My Beta says as we make our way to the dining room.
"I know Trevor. I'm sure she will love you... whoever you choose. If something else comes up at home I'll take care of it myself." I tell him.
"Thanks Tobe... looks like you're gonna get first pick! Aren't you excited to scope out your mate?" He asks as we reach the door.
"I guess... I mean I was kinda hoping..." I'm cut off as the door flies open. One of the girls runs straight into Trevor. She mutters an apology then runs off down the hallway.
She didn't even look at me. I didn't see her face but she is beautiful. Her scent lingers in my nose and I cant shake it... I don't want to.. what is this? why am I so stuck on her? why is she so...
"Mate!" My wolf screams in my head.
Mate?...MATE!? People don't get mates any more! Am I that lucky?!
"Yes! Mate! Go to MATE!" My wolf yells. I take a step down the hall after her but Trevor stops me.
"What's up man?" He asks.
"I... I'm gonna go." I say but he grabs my arm.
"We have to make an appearance man... you do want a mate right? We have to follow the rules." He says.
I sigh... hes right. We have to go or we can be disqualified. I already met her tho. I don't want these women. I want my Mate!
"Yea let's get this over with." I mumble and push past him into the room.
I sit at a table watching the people with little interest. Trevor found a shy little thing and hasn't left her side. Lucky for me an Alpha in a foul mood tends to be avoided. I sit alone for an hour until everyone begins leaving. I jump up nearly running for the door but Trevor stops me... AGAIN!
"Alpha!" He yells running up to me with the small girl in tow. "Play it cool Tobe." He mind links me.
"Yes." I respond with a little Alpha power coating my voice. I know what he wants. He doesn't like people hanging out with him because of his rank... he probably didn't tell her who he is or our relationship. "Can I help you?"
"Yes sir. I'd like you to meet Abby she is a pretty great girl." He says grinning ear to ear.
"Nice to meet you miss Abby however I need to be going." I say and make for the door. As soon as I'm out I take off down the hall my mate left by.
"Alpha." A guard says stopping my progress.
"Let me through!" I order.
"I'm sorry Alpha but I can't. No one is allowed to be with the girls tonight." He says.
"I just need to talk to her." I say.
"That's what the dinner was for... you will see her tomorrow sir... but I cant let you in." He responds shaking in fear.
"You WILL let me in you little...." my Beta grabs my arm pulling me away from the guard stopping me from seeing MY Mate for a third time tonight.
"Tobias!" He yells distracting me from my anger. "Come on man let's go." With that he drags me down the hall to my room where he throws me in.
"What's going on with you!?" He yells as soon as the door is closed.
"I saw my Mate." I say.
"Wait like your True Mate?!?... but you didn't talk to any of the girls!" He responds in shock.
"The one that ran into you... I don't know what she looks like... her name... I don't know anything except that I need her." I say honestly.
"Whipped already?!" Trev asks grinning. "This is awesome! She will make you stronger... she will be perfect for you 100% amazing!"
"Remember she is MINE!" I growl at him.
"Chill Alpha. I like Abby... she's everything I could ever want... she makes me want to score even higher tomorrow just to be worthy of her." He looks lost in thought of his future mate.
"But I cant even meet my girl until I choose her... I just wish we could have a better first meeting." I say.
"Dude! You got the rest of your lives to be with her. Just focus on beating Alpha Gavin tomorrow." I laugh at that.
"Trev, I'd have to not show up for tomorrow's challenges for him to beat my scores." I tell him. He joins me in laughing.
"True, but still... take a breath you'll have her soon enough." Trevor says then turns to leave. "Just get some rest. I'll see ya in the morning."
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The next morning I destroy the first challenge racking up enough points to put a cousin between my score and that of my competitors.
On my way to the second challenge Trever runs up to me.
"Trouble back home. Outsiders are everywhere they need us back!" He says and I growl
"No, I need to go back. You need to get your mate." I tell him.
"What about your mate?" He asks. I groan running a hand through my hair.
"I can miss a challenge and still rank... as long as I am back by the choosing I'll fight for her if I must." I tell him.
"Well hurry up then Alpha." He says and I turn to leave. "Oh and Tobe... thanks man." I nod to him and run back home.
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By the time I got home all outsiders were gone. After a quick conversation with my Gamma I turned around and ran back.
When I made it back I went straight to the main arena where the choosing was taking place. When I got in I saw Alpha Gavin sitting on the ground bloodied up pretty good and the elder giving a speech saying she has chosen herself?! What did I miss?!
"I challenge the claim." I announce as I make my way through the crowd.
"Hello... I've been wanting to meet you mate." I tell her as I finally get to see her beautiful face. I smile to myself.
My mate... my True Mate... I finally have her... all mine.