The time in the season came when I was to find my mate. I was happy, excited, yet anxious.
My crystal-like dark blue hair, was tendered by the elderly women of our village, and my body as well. They bathed me in warm water, scented with the Rose morgans from the Lilith valley and the oracleon leaves, picked at the mountains of death.
It was a once in a lifetime opportunity and the whole community, especially of unmated wolves were there to know who among them will be my mate, chosen by the moon goddess.
My eyes were closed as the warm water traced down my skin to the uncovered and freshly clean outer layer of my private part. My body was soon taken out of the water and hands tendered to it delicately, applying ointments and perfumes to my body.
"Very soon, you will become like us. This traditional rites will be done to you as it was done to everyone of us here with you. You will no longer be addressed as a kid but now as a woman." They told me, all pressing softly and sensually into my skin.
This was what they did to ever girl who was yet to find her mate. So they should know that only a pair of hands is to touch you. After this day, no other hand is to touch you sensually aside the hands of your mate.
If it were ever to happen by mistake then you are free but if you let it happen, then the community will punish you severely for cheating on your mate.
However these things never bothered me the least because I was a decent girl, from a decent family. My parents taught me well when it came to such things and I was definitely a perfect daughter. My mom always sang my praise and made people to know that they had a perfect daughter.
Little did I know that all my perfection was soon going to waste.
"All good." They brought me closer to the mirror and I smiled. I was transformed into a real bride, prepared to meet her husband. Just a few more time left to go and I will meet him, the one I am meant for.
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The loud clasping of cymbals, the playing of drums and the loud noise around the fireside was the only thing that could be heard from miles away.
The moon was full and it's light bright, and casting its shadows on the forests that surrounded us.
Everyone was happy for I had found my mate. He sat on the huge log of wood, more bigger than the others gathered around, and somehow, the ladies looked at me with jeslous-filled eyes. While he men looked at him with envy-filled eyes.
I was seated by him and drinking from the cup of wine that was brought to us, my head resting on his shoulders.
His muscular and well toned body just supported me perfectly and I smiled, satisfied somehow that I finally found the one that the moon goddess had kept for me. He surely had to wait till I turn 19 before he could find me.
His eyes had a dark teal glow in the form of pupils and they were deadly just at mere sight but were lovely to take a look at. His face was quite round and had dark facial hair that were quite long. His stature was twice broad and upright, making him look 36 even though he was just 30.
However, when I looked at him, the excitement of finding a mate was the only thing. Something was missing and I wasn't so sure of what it was that went missing.
"Beta–
"Darasmus! Call me Darasmus, honey. Because we are mates now." I slowly nodded with a little smile.
Darasmus was the pack's beta and second in command to the Alpha. It was so much of an excitement when my mate turned out to be the Beta of the pack.
Eyes lingered around us with mixed emotions of happiness, jealousy and envy.
I was as well very happy that my mate was the Beta of this pack, a powerful werewolf. It meant, I won't be scared again, because he will be there to save me.
I could see it in his eyes. They told me that he will protect me if anyone dared to harm me. His eyes were telling me that now that he is my mate, he will give his life for my sake.
So hearing him tell me to address him by his name was a pure bliss and another factor that he will always be by my side.
"Darasmus, I will be right back." I stood up and walked away. I could hear his voice from behind, telling me not to walk to far away into the woods but I didn't turn back and just continued my walk, deep into the woods.
I couldn't feel something with him. I was as hell sure that we were both connected somehow but the question was what is it that was lacking?
[Cracks] I heard a cracking noise and then crouched to the ground behind the huge tree that was near me. Who could it be? Its scent was not similar so it was definitely not a member of my pack.
Oh Elliana! Why did you have to wander right into the woods? Who will save you now?
The footsteps were louder and getting closer. My hands shook in fright. Just the aura of such a person was enough to tell me that even if it had little time to shift, my attacks will be nothing but a mere bark.
When it appeared in the little light of the moon, a little further from where I stood, I took the opportunity and looked up his face. And that was my mistake.... Because after that very look, my life changed for the worst.