Sandy POV
Ever since I met Chrystal and them I have truly felt like I belong somewhere and I will forever be grateful to them for saving me from my sad life. I have never been the popular girl in the pack and I was always being teased and made fun of because of my eyes and when my parents never came back I was “the orphan girl.” And I was excluded from everything. I went to school only because I worked for the pack so the Queen Eliza agreed on paying my school fees and buying the things I need as long as I keep working for the pack and do as I’m told. That has been my life since I was ten years old.
I never thought much about finding my mate because I know he will reject me the minute he sees me so I always kept to myself. I’m not that bad looking I mean I could maybe loose a few centimetres around my hips and on the other hand I don’t want to because I love the way my body is built. I can still put on a bikini and go for modelling if I wish to. I’m slim but I have curves in the right places. I have a flawless light caramel skin which fits me perfectly I have brown hair that looks faded from being in the sun too much and I am not complaining because it goes with my skin perfectly. My eyes on the other had has always drawn attention.
One is light green and the other dark green. I have no problem because my eyes are what make me unique and it is also the reason I got teased so much.
I have had dreams about meeting my mate for the last few days and I would give anything in the world if that dream could come true.
I’m currently in the kitchen helping Maggie get everything ready. I love working with Maggie and everything she is teaching me is unbelievable I didn’t even know you can do so many things with food. I understand now why Chrystal is so addicted to the desserts and I just hope that she would leave some for everyone. “so how excited are you? You might find your mate tonight?” Maggie asked me with a smile on her face.
“I am excited, but also scared. What if he doesn’t want me?” I said looking down at my hands.
Maggie walked closer to me and laid her hands on my shoulders. “you will not think such things. You know I was also an outcast of my former pack and I never thought that I would get a mate until I found him. it took one look and I was in love.Many sentences in this chapter have been removed because you are not reading them on J o b n I b . c (o) m . All my insecurities died the minute he put his arms around me and claimed me as his.” Maggie stared off into space and I want to ask but it is none of my business, but I need to know.
“what happened to him?” I asked in a sad voice.
“His parents never excepted me so they framed me for a murder and he took the fall for it. when they killed him I ran and I never looked back. a few years later I met Zanian and I joined his pack.”
“so you know Zanian and Chrystal for a long time?” I asked hoping to ask Maggie something.
“I know Zanian for a long time as for Chrystal well when she first came to the pack she was arrogant and everyone was scared of her, even Zanian. I mean she did break his ribs with her legs only and she beat him in a challenge twice. But when she left I have never seen Zanian that broken.”
I frowned and looked at Maggie. “Zanian didn’t accept Chrystal as his mate right away instead he made her life a living hell if I can put it like that. When Zanian was in the hospital fighting for his life Chrystal took care of everyone and she kept everyone safe and when Zanian woke up he accused her without even saying thank you. And when Chrystal saw Natalie clinging to Zanian she lost control and right after she blackmailed Zanian into marking her she left. I never agreed with that method but it worked because every day that passed he got weaker and weaker and he realised he cannot be without his mate so he changed his ways and they are now the happiest couple I have ever seen.”
I looked at Maggie in awe as I wished I could have been there I would have loved to see the bad ass Chrystal can turn into.
“Maggie can I ask you something?” I asked a bit uncertain.
“sure honey what is it?”
“would you help me get ready for my birthday?” I asked Maggie. I know I can ask Chrystal, but she is still Queen and her aura sometimes makes me uncomfortable, and I like Maggie.
Maggie looked at me and I swear I saw her eyes tear up. She nodded her head and said, “I would love to help you.”
As soon as Martha came in Maggie told her what still needs to be done and that she would be back later and then she took my hand and dragged me out of the kitchen.
Later that evening after I showered and dressed I was standing in front of my full length mirror admiring the work of Maggie. I think she is in the wrong profession. Seeing that it’s formal and informal Maggie decided on an off white gown to which she made some alterations. She cut some of the material off so that the dress reaches just below my ankles and she cut a slit on the left from the bottom to mid-thigh. The dress is strapless with a pearl outline just underneath my breasts.
She did my hair in a tight yet loose bun with a few strands hanging loose and my make-up is almost the same colour as the dress just with a bit of extra glitter.
Maggie came back with a shoe box in hand and said, “these were given to me by my mother and I would love for you to wear them.” Maggie opened the box and I gasped at the shoes.
It is off white heels with open toes and lots of straps.
“Maggie I can’t take this.” I said and closed the box.
“yes you can and you will because you are like my daughter too.” Maggie said and took the shoes out of the box. I took a seat on the bed and Maggie put the shoes on.
“see and it’s a perfect fir too.” Maggie said and held out her hand for me to take.
I took her hand and I tried not to cry because the make-up will smudge.
Seeing that it’s almost eight and the formal gathering will soon end Maggie had to leave and get the things ready for the teenagers she said. I waited until I heard a soft knock on the door. “Sandy honey, can I come in?” I heard Chrystal’s voice on the other side.
I took a deep breath and walked to the door opening it so that Chrystal can come in.
When she looked at me she gasped and I covered her mouth staring at me with wide eyes.
“is it too much?” I asked rubbing my hands down the dress staring at Chrystal anxiously.
“you look absolutely beautiful.” Chrystal said and smiled brightly at me.
I smiled at her and saw that she is wearing a baby blue gown with a white ribbon hanging from her sides.
“and you look very pretty in blue.” I said and hugged her.
“you ready to go?” Chrystal asked when we heard the music starting from downstairs. I nodded my head and took a deep breath.
As we descended the stairs a lot of heads turned our way and I could see admiration and jealousy in their eyes. There are mostly young wolves left in the palace and the grownups moved to the gardens where it’s a bit quieter. I received some l**t filled stares from numerous guys, but I only have one thing in mind and that is finding my mate.
I could hear whispers and I could feel stares as I walk to the backyard with Chrystal still following me.
“Happy Birthday.” A lot of people shouted scaring the hell out of me. I actually jumped.
Chrystal burst out laughing and put her arm around my shoulder pulling me closer to her side and walking with me towards a table with a cake as big as me stood.
I looked at the cake and my jaw dropped. It looks so beautiful I almost don’t want anyone to cut it. it looks almost like a wedding cake just more colourful with a sweet 16 at the top and I guess there are 16 candles as well by the looks of the small flickering flames.
I looked around me and thanked everyone. I walked over to blow out the candles and the most amazing scent caught my nose and it has nothing to do with cake. This kind of scent smells like coconut and mint.
I sniffed the air and looked around. My eyes finally landed on the source of the smell and I couldn’t stop staring.
A guy was standing at one side of the crowed with his back to us looking towards the training field. He isn’t as muscular as most of the guys here he is slim with dark hair dressed in casual blue jeans and a black shirt.
I forgot all about the cake and made my way over to him. his posture looks so sad, almost like he is longing. As I got closer he finally noticed and sniffed the air. ‘why didn’t he notice sooner?’ I wonder as I stopped behind him just as he spun around.
I came face to face with a boy who looks like has been through a rough week. He has small dark circles under his beautiful big baby blue eyes and his skin is a bit pale.
His eyes widened in surprise and he bowed immediately.
I giggled at his actions and he sniffed the air once again as if just realising.
He looked me in the eye and all I could see was sadness. My heart tightened at the sight and I had the urge to know what and who made him sad.
“don’t worry I won’t want me either.” He said with a small sad smile. I looked at him confused for a second and asked, “what do you mean?”
“please if you are going to reject me just do it, it wouldn’t be the first time.” he said and looked me In the eyes. My heart broke just by what he just said and I’m pretty sure my face said it all.
For once in my life I’m just going to do what I have never done before. I took a step closer to him and laid my hands on either side of his face and I smashed my lips against his.
I have never kissed anyone before so I have no idea what I’m doing.
I felt him stiffen and I didn’t pull away, instead I waited for him to respond. He put his hands around my waist and pulled me close against him and this time he started the kiss.