(Author's POV)
Nora looked at Myra who was rooted on the spot like a tree. She walked towards Myra, grabbed her hand gently and walked back to where Sara was. Sara then continued her speech, "Let me introduce you all, meet Ms. Myra Miracle, my daughter's childhood friend and our family's benefactor."
Myra felt flustered; she blinked her eyes trying to process, as all the gazes were locked on her, noticing her every move. Some were looking at her with admiration, some with contempt, some felt envy and jealous of her, some were just curious about her existence. There was one particular person in the crowd that looked at her with utter disdain and that wasn't Alaric.
Sara continued, "There is an important announcement we have to make. As of today, I hereby announce, Myra Miracle as our goddess daughter." Everyone gasped in shock, there mouth gaped.
Most of the people among the guests were influential figures of the world and almost everyone from the crowd wanted to be associated with the Everests somehow, trying to squeeze in there good books. So, they were astonished how a mere commoner can have what they want so desperately. 'How did she do that?'
Later on, most of them chalked it out by thinking that the Everests were just doing sheer charity and nothing much.
But the people belonging to the werewolf world were stunned or rather appalled. Their Alpha King and Luna declaring a mere human as their goddess daughter was a big, big deal for them. Now, they have to show respect to a peasant human, that was a repelling thought for them, a total no go.
Even the siblings' were dumbfounded by this abrupt revelation by their parents. Elio and Dion were delighted to hear these words. Brave didn't show much interest but something inside him made him curiously pleased by it. But Alaric, he was seething with anger. He was caught off guard by his parents' announcement. They didn't even discuss this big of a topic with him, the supposed heir apparent.
According to werewolf laws, though Myra was just a human, but now she was in the same league as of those from the Alpha blood. Alaric clenched his fist tightly, trying not to ruin his baby sister's big day, 'Very good, peasant. You have achieved your goal somehow, but not for long. As soon as this party is over, I'll throw you back to your measly place.'
Alex tried to calm Alaric's simmering down somehow, asking him to hold it in. As the next Alpha King, it wasn't wise of him to leave in the middle of the celebratory gathering, so Alaric gulped his boiling rage down, maintaining a neutral façade somehow. 'Let's calm down, for Nora's sake.'
After the introductions and announcements were over with, the party started in full swing. Everyone mingled, chatting heartily. Nora was surrounded by pack ladies' as they praised her looks, her voice, everything about her, in short buttering her up. As for Myra she was pushed aside by the lingering crowd to the side.
Most of the ladies present, whether human or she-wolf, were admirers of the Everests brothers as they should be. The siblings were everything what a female companion wants; pleasing to the eyes, strong and powerful, billionaire heirs', successful in their respective fields and most importantly masterful in bed. Nora wasn't a threat for them because she was their sister. But it was not the case for Myra. She was different.
Myra was just some ordinary human but by being Nora's friend she was in close contact with the brothers, living under one roof. And now when the Everests have announced Myra as their benefactor she was bound to attract everybody's attention.
They were green with envy by Myra presence. Her outfit was also a custom made piece from Alana's, the one and only in the whole damn world. They thought Myra as their competitor and tried to outcast her initially.
Myra stood in the corner and didn't mind it at all, she hated being in the spotlight. Dion was about to rush towards her but the bunch of his fan girls fawned over him, not letting him escape.
As for Elio, he wanted to go and accompany Myra but was called by the current beta Mathew regarding some security issues.
Brave was sitting in the bar, gulping down drink after drink and kept on looking at Myra, his eyes never leaving her sight.
Alaric hurriedly stepped towards Myra, his legs thumping with powerful strides. Although, the ladies wanted to approach him, they were too scared to do so. He was an intimidating guy after all.
Alaric was just about ten meters away from Myra when a charismatic figure bumped into him, spilling the wine which she was holding all over her dress. She pretended to stumble and lose her balance mumbling, "Oops, I'm so sorry Alpha Alaric. I missed my steps."
Alaric's gazed shifted from Myra to the lady in front of him. She was a stunning beauty no doubt about that; her olive green eyes were gleaming as she looked at Alaric trying to portrait an innocent demure. She was none other than Sally Winston, Myra's college rival. Sally was a she-wolf belonging to the Blue Mountain Pack.
Sally tried to flirt with Alaric, initiating a conversation, whispering in his ears softly, "Alpha, I need to get out of this dress quickly, will you help me." She gave Alaric a seductive look, brushing her lips past Alaric's ears, then chewing the lower one sexily.
Before Sally could make another of her moves, Alaric pushed her aside, though gentlemanly. Her father Almond Winston was Blue Mountain Pack's Alpha and Noah's closest confidant. He didn't want to disrespect her in public, but he wasn't in the mood to respond to her advances, his mind was on someone.
He glanced at where Myra was standing earlier, but she wasn't there. He searched for her but Myra was nowhere to be found. 'Where did that human go? Is she up to something? Alex lead me to her, NOW.'
Alex was a clever wolf and could detect where someone was just by remembering their respective scent. He led Alaric to the back side of the pack house. Alex sniffed and commented, "I can feel her presence, she must be here somewhere." Alaric looked around trying to find Myra desperately, when he saw her sitting under a Maple tree feeling the night breeze Alaric froze on his spot not moving an inch further.
He was captivated by the scene in front of his eyes. Under the starry night sky, the red tree rustled lightly as Myra's hair flickered displaying her perfect face and slender neck clearly. The view in front of him reminded him of a painting. Alex was jumping and squealing with delight inside him.
As Myra turned to the side, their eyes met.
To Be Continued . . . . . . .