Emily's POV
How does Father expect me to find a groom in one night? I thought he was mad and just said it out of anger till he came in the morning to remind me of our "deal". Is he crazy?
I called Amelia and told her everything. Thanks to her, the plan went smoothly but this is the biggest problem of all only the moon goddess knows what he will do to me if I don't find a mate during the ball. Will he sell me? No, my father can never do that. I admit what I did was wrong but it was for his good. If only he knew what that son of a bitch planned to do to our pack.
Amelia told me there was nothing to worry about, that we will surely find someone that will get my attention. Plus, she will be with me throughout the party. I didn't know she was right because almost all the men that were coming, I have had a day or two with them in the form of a blind date and they gave me the ick. The blind date was my father's wish, not mine.
The theme for the party was gothic as usual; every werewolf party is always gothic so I dressed up in a black and gold dress. The gold was to lift the mood a bit. I waited in my room for a bit. I didn't want to go down yet. I wanted to wait for Amelia but I got her text that she would be coming a little late and would meet me downstairs.
"Girl, you said you would be with me!" I groaned to myself and fell face down on my bed aggravated but I had to put my shit together. This was the only chance I had and I couldn't mess this up.
I heard a knock on my door and I smiled. I had a feeling it was Amelia. She loved to play pranks on me.
I ran as fast as I could to the door. "You crazy girl…"
I stopped my statement when I opened the door and saw my dad instead of Amelia. I got scared. Was he going to remind me of our agreement which I have no way of fulfilling or has he figured out that I don't know what to do and will marry me off to some guy that I don't know? I felt like having an anxiety attack at that moment and telling my father that I couldn't go to the party. He looked at me with a small smile like he knew what I was thinking.
"Shall we go?" he asked and gave me his hand.
"What?" I asked confused.
"We have to go down together, remember?"
That's true. The alpha and his Luna's entry has to be announced and they have to have the first dance of the party. Since mom is no more, I have been the one doing it for years.
"Oh." I took his hand and we went downstairs.
"May I present alpha Henry Watson-King and his daughter, Emily Waston-King."
There was a round of applause as we came down the stairs.
I could feel the tension. We both had a lot of things to say but we preferred to keep shut.
We went to the middle of the room, bowed, and started the traditional dance. We were both quiet as we danced and everyone watched.
"Have you found someone?" he asked all of a sudden.
"What?"
"I haven't seen Amelia." He said after taking a deep breath changing the topic.
"She should be here anytime soon."
"Tell her to help you out. I know she has every good eye for men." He told me as we continued to dance. I didn't know how to respond at that point. It really dawned on me that he was serious.
"Emily, I know you and I know what goes on in that head of yours. If you try anything tonight, trust me you will not like the outcome. You better do exactly as I told you." He said to me with a small smile. People looking at us will think we are having a good conversation.
I didn't say anything to him. The music ended. We bowed and went our separate ways as the crowd gave a round of applause. The party started in full.
I took out my phone and tried to text Amelia. I just hoped she was already here because I don't think I can cope at the party without her.
I guess I wasn't watching where I was going because someone bumped someone and my phone fell. I almost followed my phone if not steadied myself quickly. I know it is a guy that bumped into me. the strength and the smell.
"Watch where you are going lady." I heard his voice. So manly. He was about to leave when I dragged him back.
"Hey, you bumped into me," I told him as I looked at his face.
I stared for a while. Why does it look like I have seen this face somewhere? He seems so familiar.