CHAPTER 7

MIA'S POV

At age 17

When I asked my dad about going to camp this year,he got angry and shifted. He broke a lamp and destroyed the living room couch. So obviously he did not want me to go,which is why I'm sneaking off to go there.

Rhea and Layla have agreed to help me and we have all told our parents none of us are going and insisted we are having a girls spa weekend to celebrate my birthday. We even made reservations in case our parents call to check-in.

Layla did not care if it actually got used but I decided to give our spa date to some shy shewolves in our class. They were surprised and happy when I gave them the information to check-in. I guess I just love making other people happy and always have. I'm excited for our trip. I hope I do have a mate and I hope I find him soon. My thoughts are interrupted by Rhea talking.

"I heard there are parties evernight so we have to make sure we pack the cutest outfits!" Rhea squeals and stands up from the table.

"Please tell me you already went shopping as I don't want to hit up the mall last minute ". I sigh and run my hand through my long brown hair. We are leaving in the morning to be there on time. Our flight leaves at five in the morning.

"I promise it will be fast, just go with me after school. Please". Rhea begs waiting for me to cave in.

"Fine, but let's make it quick I promised dinner with my parents."

"Oh thank you bestie!I love you so much! I owe you one!".

"Count me in I need some new combat boots". Layla loops her arm around my shoulder and we all walk away together in an awkward hug.

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After shopping with the girls I go home with three bags full of clothes, mostly dresses and try to figure how to fit it all in my luggage bag.

After packing, I have dinner with my parents at home. My mum spent the whole dinner talking about the amazing spa I'm going to because apparently,she had been there lots of time. My dad just nods and pretends to listen.

I'm closer to my dad than my mum since she always acts to busy for me. Dad is busy also but at least when he is home makes time for me,my mum ignores me unless she wants to criticize me.My hair isn't shiny enough, I need more makeup on. Nothing is good enough for her.

Once we were done with dinner,I meet my dad in the study as it's time for me to take my birth control shot. Since I am a werewolf,my dad says I can't use human products. He gets mine from a doctor in Switzerland who specializes in werewolves medicine. I have to take it once a month even though I am still a virgin. My dad insists I take it anyway.

"Hey dad, I'm ready for my shot". I smile at him and he smiles back. I walk up to his desk and hug him.

"My sweet Mia. I can't believe you are about to be eighteen. I remember when you could barely reach my knee".

"Dad, I haven't been a kid in years".

He nods. "You are right. You are a young woman now. I hope you have a wonderful birthday. I'm so sorry I got so angry about the camp but it's no place for a sweet girl like you. You don't need a mate."

I don't understand why my dad doesn't want me to have a mate. He has mum and they are so happy together. I have always felt like something is missing from my life and that a piece of my happiness has already being ripped away. Sometimes I wake up drenched in sweat and crying from a nightmare but I never remember my dream or why I am so upset.

But everytime I talk about it, people look at me like I'm crazy. They say nightmares are normal and everyone cries. My parents tell me I just need a hobby and Layla thinks I'm depressed. Of course, Rhea says I just need to get laid to be happy.

I fake a smile. "Don't worry Dad, I'm happy with my life and I don't need a mate. You're right".

"You don't,now let's give you your shot". He grabs the small blue case and pulls out the needle. He sticks it in the jar filled with green liquid and I take a deep breath. I watch as he stocks the needle in my hip. "All better. Have a great birthday lovely".

I really hope I do have a great birthday and please let find my mate.