Chapter 21

Angel’s POV

I knew we were getting close with the amount of traffic around, so many cars lining up to enter to gates of the hotel.

A guard waved our vehicle to the front, and I could see wall lights shining up the outside of the building. It’s was a beautiful deep cerise pink and purple alternating around each pillar.

As we pulled up jumping the line of cars I was worried about any backlash but the thought left my mine as the door was pulled open by a concierge and straight away cameras started flashing in our direction. I mean I knew it was a big event and it was expected to be in the news but I had no idea there would be so many Paparazzi.

I froze for a moment, obviously Julian loved the attention popping out some funny poses with Paul by his side and then he turned and reached his hand out for mine. I reluctantly took his hand and nervously stepped out of the car.

I could hear people gasping, they were staring at me and although I tried to keep a smile on my face I could feel a lump in my throat from panic. Christie could clearly read my tense body language, she stood by my side linked my arm and guided me inside. “Thanks” I whispered

She just smiled and winked at me and Julian the not so subtle attention loving weirdo he was walked in behind us, head high and chest out like a proud peacock. I couldn’t help but let out a little chuckle as I glanced back at him.

I couldn’t help but hear people in the crowd asking my name, where my outfit was from and who I’m with but I didn’t know what to say. I have a gentle smile and wave as Christie guided me past.

With a sigh of relief we stepping into the reception area but looked absolutely amazing, there were so many adorable decorations. I swear if I didn’t know better I would think it was designed for me. My favourite colour in loads of shades, my favourite creature which is a butterfly and there were so many shiny glittery bits, and it felt like a small slice of heaven.

We followed the crowd into the grand hall, when we walked in we all looked around in awe. It was beautiful, it felt like a dreamworld. I put my hands on my chest over my heart and the beauty of the room took my breath away.

Julian and Paul headed to the buffet, I swear that boys appetite is insane. Myself and Christie headed for the bar. As we walked through the sea of people I regretted putting on perfume as the mix of strong smells wasn’t as enticing as you might think.

When we got to the bar we stood and waited our turn, as we stood patiently I got a familiar smell and it wasn’t something I wasn’t to smell tonight.

“Oh who are you trying to impress?” Riders snarky voice said from behind followed by the pathetic giggle of Carly

“Like seriously Angel, who you pretending to be with that tacky outfit on?” Carly added

God my lucky isn’t giving me a break, I rolled my eyes as I tried around along with Christie.

“Let’s not do this tonight guys, you go have a good time and I ask you to leave me alone.” I replied

Rider let out a dark chuckle, “awww poor angel, little bitch thinks she can pull!”

“Who said I was trying to do anything other than have a good night”, I snapped back

“Ohhh and clearly she grew some balls he snapped back while taking an angry step towards me.

“Your supposed to be a future Beta, why don’t you try acting like one and leave me alone”, I stated

“I’m not trying to be a beta, I am going to be beta! Who the hell do you think you are? You are nothing more than a pathetic, frigid, weak little orphan” Rider said trying to get a reaction out of me

I can’t pretend his words didn’t hurt but I was also slightly distracted by the smell of freshly cut grass, my wolf was hard to contain as she wanted to look for our mate. I stood still trying not to look weak but although I couldn’t see him I knew he was somewhere close!

“You put yourself on a pedestal, thinking holding your virginity makes you worth more! Pathetic water of air, and when I am beta I will make your life miserable. No one gets away with disrespecting the beta and showing me up!! Who on earth would want a weak mate like you?” He finished