"Ryujin, Luna told you to get ready. Make it fast. We are already late"
Ron approached the teen gang.
"Get ready?!"
"I am already ready. What do you mean by getting ready again?! "
"That means..getting ready, in a way that you will look more like a princess than a gang leader"mocked Ron.
"Aww thanks Ron. But I 'am' a princess who doesn't need to get ready for it. But as a considering person that I am, I will consider your wish" giving a swag smile Ryujin walked around Ron towards her mother.
"Mother..I didn't know this would be that of an official party. Should I really need to get ready? See, I am looking decent right? " She pointed towards her ripped blue jeans and white tee.
Luna gave her a 'are-you-serious-look'
Before she could say anything,
"Ok, I get it. I'll go" Ryujin turned to go
"Wait Ryujin!!" came Luna Fiona's voice.
"Take this with you. I don't know if you'll like it or not, but it's a small gift for you dear" Luna Fiona held a black box with golden lining.
Being a curious person, Ryujin couldn't hold up till she reach her room.
"Oh my moongoddess..It's so beautiful"
Ryujin was looking at the black bead necklace with golden chains.
It had an average sized beads, so had an average weight.
Ryujin usually don't wear ornaments except during the 'official' times.
But the necklace looked so pretty that she couldn't help the smile in her face.
"Thank you so much Luna Fiona. It's so kind of you.Thank you" Ryujin bowed politely.
"Ah it's nothing. If you like it, that's enough for me"
"Like it? I love it!!" Ryujin gave her a huge smile.
"Ryujin..it's time.Go get ready.And be fast".
Luna Helena approached them.
"Okey!! I'll be back in minutes"
With that the young maiden ran towards the stairs.
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The pack hall was filled with music and chit chats. All were in their own world.
Pups running around, teens having their own quality time, elders busy in serious talks.
The whole community already started the celebrations.
The only one that went missing was their beloved Alpha Maiden.
Ryujin said she would be back in minutes.
But unfortunately, minutes turned into half an hour.
"Where is she?" Luna Helena asked the head Beta.
"Luna, don't you think that it's too early for Ru to get ready.. and I will not be surprised even if she take another half an hour" replied Ron.
"She has blocked the mind-link.
Now people even started asking for her, Ron"
"It seems like they should wait a little more" Ron let out a sigh.
"Ron, go get her down right now"
"Okey" with that, Ron rushed to the stairs.
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"Ryujin get your ass down right now!!"
Ron barged into the room.
"The fuck Ron!! You scared the shit out of me"
"Well..if you are planning to be late even a minute from now, Luna is gonna get here and then drag you down that stairs"
"Thanks for that information Ron.
I am done already"
"Just feeling a bit nervous"
"Nervous?! You?! Am I hearing things"mocked Ron
"I don't know. But I will be fine".
I should be
"Let's go? "
"Hm"
"You okey Ru?"
"I am perfectly fine" Ryujin stood up from her chair.
I am always fine
"Come on Ron. Let's get this party done as soon as possible" she walked towards the door.
"Wait Ru. Don't go down there like you are going to kill someone" Ron rushed behind Ryujin.
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Eric was so lost in his thoughts
'Maybe is it because she is gifted that she can't feel the mate bond?
Or maybe because she haven't shifted yet..'
Even though Ryujin could feel the wolf in her, she wasn't able to shift until today. It was never a secret.Everyone knew it. But what could they do..knowing that the alpha maiden is stronger and powerful than them even without being able to shift.
So there were no one who actually was brave enough to bring it in, as a community issue.
It was like...it's not even an issue anymore.
Whatever it is, Eric had always hated mateship. It was something so fake and unreasonable to him.
What is it? A contract?
Like, yes we are mates, so we should love each other, even if we don't love each other?
'Pathetic'
If there was such a thing called true mate-bond, the things happened in his family, would never have happened at the first place.
He lost trust in the mateship since a long time ago.
He doesn't trust anyone at all.
Well... who could blame him?
But right now, the young trueblood seemed so bothered. And the faint lavender scent was not helping either.
'She is not even near me, for goodness's sake!! Why the hell am I still able to smell her scent!!'
The fucking trueblood skills.
'All I need to do is, to confirm it and then close the chapter'
It's not wrong to say that Eric seemed to have lost all his patience. If he had any..
It's just that he is so curious as to why the young maiden could not feel the mate bond. And nothing in his life has made him this curious ever.
It's just that, he didn't expect things to be like this...to be at loss.
And that's it. Nothing else.
Suddenly the lavender scent became stronger and 'irresistible' ?
Everyone watched the maiden walking down the stairs.
Just the view of her made their hearts flatter.
Ryujin was wearing a half length black gown that reached her knees. The dress had few golden flowers knitted to it. It was sleeveless and had a boat neck.Her gown showed off her amazing figure.She was also wearing the black bead necklace that Luna Fiona had gifted her earlier.
She looked so beautiful that everyone had their attention on her already.
She walked so politely and like a pro.
Confidence was written all over her.
She smiled, a smile that could pierce you in a million pieces.
Even the almighty Eric was looking so speechless at her sight.
Blame it on the fucking mate bond.
Not 'him'.
But nothing's going to happen.
Eric averted his sight to the wine he had in his hand.
'I have to deal with this real quick'
'Even if she could not feel the mate bond, I will end it as soon as possible'
But he didn't notice that, through the crowd, someone was also watching him.
And maybe that someone is also curious but still wants to close the mate chapter like him...
And maybe both of them has lost their own tracks..
'Will it hurt to try??'
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