I spent the whole night rerunning the whole kiss in my head. How we'd got there... how it felt. It was so early... how did that happen so quickly? I'd been here for 3 days... 3 days where everything was the same but so different all at once. The sun piercing through the slotted blinds welcomed the morning. Riley stirred in her bed, stretching out fully. "morning" she murmured. "you been up all night?""most of it.." I mumbled back "I'm confused by all of this... I don't know what I'm doing here... I'm not cut out for this""what makes you say that?" she replied, quickly running across to my bed, before pulling the covers up over her shoulders. I checked the other 2 beds, Ruby was gone already, her bed pristinely made. Karina was fast asleep, light snore escaping her lips. I turned to her, before leaning in "Grey kissed me last night"Her eyes went large, her hand covering her mouth "omg" she scream whispered. "how? what? when?""I.. went for a run last night... when I got back he wa
The next morning we were all asked to meet in the ballroom. The mumbles of confusion filled the air as girls made their way to the room. There seemed to be less of us, but I was never good at maths."morning ladies" The Queen appeared at the head of the room, wearing a simple chiffon pleated skirt and a jewelled jumper. Her hair was effortlessly swept into a ponytail, she looked so effortless. "I'm sure by now you can see there is half of you. We made the decision last night to streamline the competition, the prince's chose their 25 favourite ladies and fortunately for you 25, you were chosen. Now I know it's early, but we didn't want to waste anyone's time... so from here on out individual dates will comence. My sons want to really get to know you. You will all get a chance at a 1:1 date with one or more of my children... I hope you all understand.. I just want my boys to be happy" Everyone agreed happily, clearly because they were one of the 25. Me and Riley found Karina in the roo
I felt so confused, so conflicted by it all. I had become so invested in it even though I hadn't wanted to be involved. I felt a draw to Grey, but was he being honest? if he felt drawn to me too, then why didn't he just call his match already.Ruby basically ran into the bedroom, a smug smile on her face "omg I'm in love" she cooed. I turned to her, watching as she pretended to melt against the door. "Grey is so handsome! he told me I was one of his main choices" "did he though?" Karina chuckled. "yes!" she squeeled, clapping her manicured hands. "he invited me out to dinner tonight, 2 times in one day!" A part of me stirred, jealousy? did he lie to me last night? was it all pretend?"are you okay?" Riley whispered to me as she sat next to me on my bed. "I'm just... confused" I confessed "he told me he didn't like Ruby..." "well by the sounds of it he's playing with you all..." she rolled he eyes. "you need to prioritise you... get ready for your date with Ezra... give him your
I found my way to the library, hoping to read up on the mate bond. Thick leather bounded books filled the heavy oak shelves. Hundreds written on the instant bond at 18. only one of the other sides of bonding. I picked the book up before finding a secluded area. I pulled my knees against my chest as I began reading. 'Many believed the mate bond to be an instant thing. We were told that we would know one our birthdays, and anything after that wouldn't be a true bond. Recently a phenomenon called the Love Bond has been discovered. it is believed to be a mate bond created through compatability. The first case was of a young couple from Denmark. They fell in love the human way, when one day they awoke to an undeniable true mate bond. It is said to be the strongest bond, the pairing is meant to be. A recent study found 1 in 10 mates were hypothetically incompatible. There is belief of multiple bonds. Typically identified in fraternal siblings which are genetically identical. however the
GreyI felt excited. I couldn't quite understand what was going on with Amelia... how she could feel it with both of us. Every time I was with her it became stronger, everytime she laughed... smiled... every kiss I stole..I made it my mission to make her choose me. I'd make her fall for me. I found Ezra the next day, he'd gone out early for a run. He'd often stop in a small clearing where we used to pretend we were pirates when we were children. It had a view over the valley below, the cliff being a prime scene for dramatic scenes. "you okay?" I spoke, patting him on the back. I joined him on the log that was often the plank we would walk. "yeah... it's all abit confusing" he confessed "so she has to choose?""I think so... it's not really something we can understand..." Being the older brother I was often his confidant... "I can't lie it's hard... I've spent more time with her than you... not rubbing it in... I'm just saying that the more you get to know her... it becomes so hard
I couldn't wait to see my family. At the week mark we were allowed to visit our homes for the weekend. I went to see Grey after finishing packing a small bag. "I'm going to miss you" he confessed"it's the weekend. you will be fine. a week ago you didn't even know me" I laughed. He rolled his eyes dramatically, sighing "yes but you know that doesn't matter" "it's 2 days... I will be back before you know it..." ---I was dropped off by my house, the dusty road leaving a haze in the air. I knew noone would be home, on a Saturday we would usually go and visit my Aunt Clara so I had a bit of time to be alone in my home. I found the spare key which was hid in the old broken plant pot before opening the door. The familiar scent hit my nose, nothing had changed. I don't know what I expected, it had been a week! My mothers knitting sat draped across the arm of her armchair, my fathers slippers placed neatly by the fireplace. Toys were scattered around, Emmet was never one for clearing up
"Alex?" I quizzed. "yeah! I havnt seen you since high school!" he said enthusiastically.Alex Munroe... He was the schools golden boy, not only was he the captain of the football (soccer) team but he was a straight A student who was also one to volunteer in his spare time to help teachers or visit the retirement home. He was the perfect guy. But being who he was, he always had a harem of girls following him around, queuing for their turn. "I didn't even think you knew my name" I laughed."of course!" he smiled "so this is weird..." he rubbed his neck with his hand.."I know what you mean... how... why now?" I asked."I went away during the end of the last year... My dad got a job in Germany... we came back on Thursday..." he smiled, his eyes shining. "so this explains the whole not finding my mate thing... you were here all along" I felt awkward, it felt awkward. "so... what does this mean?" I asked."what? wernt you listening in school? this is it now... we are meant to be togeth
I fell back into routine very easily. Grey had gone away for a few days and would be returning later today. I used the time to read further books. I'd spoke to the Queen about the me and Grey situation, she had given me some more books that she read when it happened to her. I'd settled under a quiet tree in the afternoon sun, my box of cookies next to me as I began reading.'The phenomenon is still largely unknown. it is possible to encounter ones true mate during the building process. It is unknown and not spoken of often. But ultimately the choice is to the reader. There is an opportunity... one where they may choose what they want the most... the mate assigned to them or someone they are made for? this author is in favour of the latter... Humans get to fall in love... so why can't we as wolves get the same luxury... love is a great thing... and whilst some may feel it with their mate... love of the pure kind is an experience we should all deserve'I closed the book, placing it on