Diana's POV*
"There is no such thing as a free lunch in this world". I should have thought more deeply about this adage before going to that party uninvited.
It was on Friday, the 2nd of June 2023…
Around 6:45 pm…
After receiving a series of calls from my coursemates, asking about my health, to which I answered "I'm getting better, I'll resume school on Monday. Thanks for calling."
I couldn't tell them I had no money for transport, that I hadn't even eaten anything since morning.
So I decided to take a stroll around the streets of Lagos and see what the nightlife here feels like. And to take my mind off the hunger I was currently feeling in my stomach.
I passed by a big event center while walking down the third street. I stayed a few seconds to admire the beauty of this place, especially the rows of expensive cars that were streaming into the place. It looked like they were all here to attend a party, as they were all gorgeously dressed.
"What are they doing here?" curiosity got the better of me, so I went inside the hotel to confirm.
"Your invite sir," one of the two hefty bouncers at the door asked when a young man and a young lady approached the door.
"Hail the moon goddess" the young man replied, and to my surprise, he was allowed in.
"Your invitation sir," another group of people approached the bouncers.
"Alpha Kyle of the silver moon tribe," the young man leading the group of five men said softly before entering the place."
In my presence, three alphas, four betas, and a few other people who only said a few quotes about the moon, gained entry into the event center only by saying a few words.
"Rich people and their weird acts… who could have thought that a group of bored billionaires would organize a party just to act like werewolves." I watched in amazement as the 'wolves' dropped in to the events centre.
Since they're all here for a party, there should be free food and drinks to savor. At the thought of this, my stomach rumbled, and a seamless plan was formed in my head.
I quickly rushed home to get my costume.
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Author's POV
8:23 pm…
The event centre's parking lot was filled with different types of luxurious cars. Handsome men and stunningly beautiful women stepped into the big hall of the event centre.
Who could have thought that "FULMUN HOTEL", a small hotel in this large city, could host these rich and famous young masters and CEOs from across the country?
Mike Whitemoon, the youngest billionaire in the country, was also in attendance.
Mike was about to get out of his car when he saw a cloaked figure pass by. The person was wearing a hooded white cloak with a large red moon embroidered on the front and back of the cloak. The green gem embedded in the wooden staff she was holding, glowed brightly under the moon.
"She's a priestess!" Mike exclaimed in amazement.
He quickly got out of the car to chase after her.
"Priestess! Please wait!!" Mike shouted at the top of his lungs while running after the cloaked figure. The "Priestess" didn't stop until she reached the entrance where she was stopped by the bouncers.
"Greetings priestess, may we know your name and the clan you're representing?" the bulky guys bowed down as they asked.
Before she could even talk, Mike had already caught up with her. "Greetings priestess… Mike whitemoon of the Silvermoon clan is here to welcome you in." he bowed.
The cloaked woman turned back to look at Mike… and his whole being froze the moment he saw the cloaked lady.
It was a young lady, whose beauty could topple a country. She's a 6ft tall lady, blessed with beauty. The loose cloth she was wearing could barely cover her hourglass figure.
"Diana Redwolf from the blood moon clan" a soft voice travelled through his ears and woke him up from his daydream.
The beautiful priestess looked at him curiously, then smiled gently before entering the event center.
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Diana's POV
Who could have thought that my late mother's cloak would have its own usefulness today? I quickly changed into a costume and rushed back to the event centre (it's better to arrive on time in order not to eat leftovers).
As I was rushing to the entrance, I heard someone shouting "priestess", but I didn't stop… I might not have been the one he was calling.
"Greetings Priestess, may we know your name and the clan you're representing?" the two bodyguards at the door bowed to greet me.
Wrong costume!
I don't want to be noticed by anyone. Just eat my fill and slip away from the crowd.
"Greetings priestess… Mike whitemoon of the Silvermoon clan is here to welcome you in." I looked back, to see a handsome young man looking at me as if I was an alien.
"Diana Redwolf from the Bloodmoon Clan…" I said softly as I stepped inside the event hall. The first thing that entered my eyes was the bountiful foods and drinks being served by the waiters. But as I entered the room, everyone stood up to greet me. It was as if I was an important person they'd been waiting for.
The room was full of vibrant young people, and they all treated me with respect, as if I was an old lady. I was offered the best seat, and different kinds of delicacies were served before me.
It didn't take long before my stalker came in. Mike whitemoon walked in with four mini-giants following behind him. He scanned the room for a few seconds before he began walking towards where I was seated.
I panicked. Maybe this guy has already discovered my identity, and he brought people to beat and throw me out.
"Priestess Redwolf, can I sit with you for a while?" I was still hatching my escape plan when I heard his voice. Though he talked in a low-pitched tone, it sounded like thunder to my ears.
"yyy-yes! Sure," I said, as I quickly put my mind together, waiting for the worst to happen.
"Priestess, I need you to consult the moon goddess for me…" Mike hesitated for a few seconds before he finally state the reason why he was running after me.