Luciana's POV
The mention of his name causes my heartbeat to race. I can feel my lips open a bit, while staring at the God-like face of the Alpha's son, who will become the next Alpha King.
“He's so handsome!”
“I hope I will be chosen to be his fated mate.”
“I just can't imagine how perfect our family will look like. He's handsome and I'm beautiful. We fit together!”
“Girl, stop dreaming. He's mine!”
“No, he is mine!”
And the fight started with the group of women not far from me. Majority of the women here are hoping that they will become the Alpha King's fated mate.
I was just silent in the corner, secretly admiring the beauty of the Alpha King. Never did I imagine that he's this handsome in a close-up look. I have never been able to come near him and also because of what I have.
That thought made me sigh.
“Are you alright?”
Aurora's voice woke me up from my deep thoughts. I didn't notice that I have already been thinking deeply. The Alpha King's presence really caught me off guard. His charismatic appeal couldn't be denied. I know women will definitely go crazy when seeing him.
“Y-Yes, I'm fine,” I stammered, and my friends became suspicious.
Their gazes were telling me that I should admit whatever was in my head right now. But of course, I won't be telling anything. I just don't want them to learn that I admire the Alpha. It's so embarrassing for someone like me.
“We know you so well, Luciana. You're attracted to the Alpha, right?” Calista asked, while smirking.
I blushed and said, “No, I'm not.”
Along with that, I turned away, but that was the biggest mistake I ever made. Scarlet and her friends are standing in our direction. She's looking at me, full of disdain on her face.
“I'm warning you, Luciana. Your life will never be at peace if you mess up with my territory,” she warned.
I furrowed my brows, meeting her gaze.
“I don't know where your anger comes from, Scarlet. You have everything in life already. You're famous in our school and all the girls are dying to become you, but why is it that you're wasting your precious time with me?”
I just couldn't control myself anymore. She's been messing with me for how many times already. And until now, I still couldn't believe her reason for having time to mess with me. I'm not that even important.
Everyone hates me. They keep their distance from me, so why bother me now?
“You know that I really hate you circling. You don't smell so good and everyone knew that. Just don't try to come near my man. You stay here in the dark, do you understand?”
Great. I understand where her anger comes from. She's insecure with me.
“Your man?” I muttered, and continued, “I don't remember you having one at all.”
I crossed my arms, while telling her these words. Scarlet's face reddened. She's ready to raise her hands when an announcement echoes inside.
“Everyone, gather in the center now. We are about to start the ceremony, and so all of our new generations will find their mates tonight!”
Scarlet put her hand down. She smiled at me wickedly, her eyes filled with ridicule.
“You can't find your mate here, Luciana. Nobody will like you. You just have a face, but they would never associate with you because of your scent. Mark my words, if I saw you near the Alpha King, I will make your life horrible. Just watch it.”
After leaving those threatening words at me, she walked out with her friends. I just clenched my hands and watched her go back to her position earlier.
Scarlet is getting on my nerves, but I have to calm down. I just don't like a mess. My life is already in chaos and I don't want to put another one on hold. For now, I will just swallow all her ridicule if this is the way to avoid troubles.
“Just don't mind her, Lucy. I believe the Moon Goddess will give her something she will regret.” Aurora uttered, and I just smiled at her.
“Let's just enjoy this night and party with everyone!” Calista suggested.
She even pulls me to join others, but I refuse.
“I'm fine here, Girls. Don't worry and look, your families are looking for both of you,” I replied, and my friends' worried faces met my eyes.
“We can't leave—”
I sighed, “I already mentioned that I will be fine. Don't worry about me. I will just enjoy being in the corner. After all, I don't smell bad because of our herbs.”
“Are you sure?” Aurora asked.
I fake a smile and nodded my head. My friends left me even if it's against their will. They don't have a choice because their families are calling them. And again, I was left alone like I used to be. Well, I got used to it already.
I have been a loner before meeting them and this is not new to me.
But I was hoping that I could find my mate who will accept me with all his heart. I hope I can have a mate who won't embarrass me just like how everybody did to me.
Just hoping that he's around me. I can't wait to finally meet him and I have this feeling that I will be able to see him tonight, in this event.
At this moment, I focused my attention on the speaker, which is the current Alpha of our pack. As the moment passes by, I can feel my heart pounding so fast because I know that the search for our mates is about to begin.
My eyes locked onto the Alpha King, whose expression remained hidden. He doesn't smile the whole program, as if he's not enjoying what's happening around him.
As the announcement ended and the search began, the visitors went wild as each of the new generations who turned twenty-one years old had finally found their mates. Scarlet is one of them, whose focus was towards the Alpha King.
But she become anxious when she felt nothing. Scarlet didn't find her mate. She's not the Alpha King's mate because he finally found her and there's no one else, but me.
I am the Alpha King's chosen mate.
Luciana's POVI gritted my teeth from what I felt behind my back. It was a hard blow, but what surprised me is the fact that I never felt pain.“W-Wait, what happened?”A man from the middle earlier who ordered the hit was shocked now as he looked at me. His colleagues were now dumbfounded, seeing me still on the ground.A smirk formed on my lips as I lifted my gaze to look at them.“Hitting me is the wrong decision that all of you made,” I muttered in my cold tone.They gritted my teeth and were about to attack me again when a male baritone voice stopped them.“Try hitting her again and I will kill all of you!”I froze into my direction when I recognized that voice. When I turned my head in his direction, I found Massimo. Klein was behind him and their expressions couldn't be explained now.“A-Alpha Massimo, A-Alpha Klein…”The male wolves bend their heads down when they find out who just arrived. At this moment, Klein rushed in their direction. And without thinking twice, he attacke
Luciana's POVKlein climbed in Massimo's direction. He blew a punch with him, but Massimo was too abrupt to catch it. His punch never hit Massimo, making me gasp.I looked at Massimo, while shaking my head. He seems to understand what I am trying to mean that made him follow.“Calm down, Klein. I didn't want to fight with you because I don't want to disappoint mom. It's her request for us to be here, and it's also Luciana,” Massimo uttered in his cold tone.Klein's dark expression softened when he looked at me. He stared at his hand and when he realized what he just did, he pulled it back. Klein stood up straight and then faced me.“I'm sorry, Luciana. I am so sorry that you have to see this dark side of me. Just so you know, this is the worst day ever, and Massimo knew that. He knows what's the reason I don't want to remember the day I was born,” Klein responded.The corners of his eyes reddened, which made my heart pounded so fast. I looked at him, my mouth widened in surprise. It's
Luciana's POVI blink my eyes a couple of times to make sure that what I've heard is real. But it's been a minute that I am doing that, and Massimo is still in front of me, while his lips curled.“I'm real, Luciana. You are like a princess to me now, and I will treat you like that until I win your heart back,” Massimo muttered.A loud gasp escaped from my lips upon hearing those words, and for one last time, I blink my eyes again.That was then when I realized that I was hearing everything right, and Massimo said these words. My expression became cold as I lifted my gaze.I sneered, “You can't fool me with these baits, Massimo. I know this is one of your tactics to win me over so quickly.”He immediately shook his head in response.“No, I'm not. I am really sincere with what I have said, Luciana. But I understand that you're doubting now. After all I've just started, but don't worry, I won't give up.”A smile formed on his lips after saying those words to me. I shook my head for one l
Luciana's POVI tried blinking a couple of times to know if I was hearing it right. But, Luna Zarina's smile just met my eyes. A smile that is sincere and no one would think she's just joking.I bit my lower lips, looking behind to stare at Massimo. He just smiled, which made me raise a brow.“I appreciate your offer, Luna Zarina. But I really can't accompany you there. It's—”When I was about to react, a maid suddenly arrived, calling Luna's attention.“I'm sorry to disturb your time, Luna Zarina, but Alpha Leo needed you. He said that he's sick and he cannot go with you…”Luna Zarina's expression changed when she heard that her husband is sick. She looked at me, worries covered on her face.“I think I couldn't go anymore, Luciana. Leo is sick, and I can't leave him here. Today is Klein's birthday, and honestly, this is the reason he left the pack immediately. He doesn't want us to celebrate his birthday party,” Luna Zarina explained.My eyes widened from what I heard. I never expect
Luciana's POVI know what I've heard. It's a woman's voice, but when I started checking the place, I couldn't see anyone. There's no hint of a woman around me. It's just the cold breeze of the wind that's hitting my body.But her voice.I could feel comfort with her sweet voice. The way she uttered my name, it touched my heart. It gives me an unexplainable feeling.“Luciana…”She called my name, and this time I started clenching my fists. I closed my eyes, trying to use my ability to locate where she was. But I really couldn't tell her direction. I couldn't guess where she's right now.“Who are you? Why don't you show yourself to me?” I asked, still with my shut eyes.“It's not the perfect time, dear. But when the right time comes, you will be able to see me. You will know who I am and what connection I have with you,” she uttered.I gritted my teeth, while listening to her angelic voice. And deep within my heart, I know that she's not an enemy. She's not here as a threat, but an ally
Luciana's POV“W-What?”As Massimo stuttered, I realized the recklessness I've done. And because of this, I immediately left the room without further ado. When I reached the hall, someone suddenly grabbed my hand. I know who that is and I never hesitated.“Wait, why are you leaving so fast, Luciana?” Massimo asked upon reaching me. I gritted my teeth, and pulled my hand from his grasp. When Massimo released my hand, I never hesitated to slap him across his face. He was stunned, his eyes glistened.“Don't touch me!” I exclaimed. Massimo furrowed his brows, staring at me deep within my eyes.“It's really difficult to predict your emotions, Luciana,” Massimo blurted, making me chuckle.I even smirked before responding to him. “It's because you will never have the chance to know me. You will never be able to win me over, Massimo. Just so you know, even if I agree with your plan, it doesn't mean I will accept you,” I muttered, staring at him. Massimo just smiled, and there's no hint of