Navigating the Alpha's Dark World

Sophie's Point Of View.

I used to believe that being the only child of the Alpha of Full Moon Pack comes with a lot of benefits.

Unfortunately, I was wrong. 

To the pack members, I was weak, timid and hopeless. 

A thousand times I was humiliated and rejected by those that meant the world to me. All these calamities befell me because I was wolf less. 

My life companion seemed to be the humiliation, it always kept me company as the days passed by. But tonight, my hopes of finding a mate might come alive.      

 The mating ball was tonight. 

The night I've looked forward to as a child.

 The night meant a lot to every young wolf in a full moon pack. It's the night when we found our fated mates.

 My father, Alpha Draxler Alphonsus, believes finding my mate will unlock my inner wolf. Who am I to doubt his words of wisdom? 

I headed down the hall, toward the grand hall. The sound of my heels clattered against the polished floor. It had been worth the hours tonight to get ready.

Although I was beyond nervous, a spark of it just couldn't help but course through my veins.

The closer I got to the entrance of the hall, the more anxious I became. 

 I was mentally paralyzed, taking a deep breath. "I can do this. There's no point panicking,"

The hall was beautiful-flowers draped over colored walls, delicate lanterns casting warm glows over the pack members milling around.

 Everyone seemed so excited to meet their mates.

"I cannot believe she showed up

What a wasted effort," a voice whispered from close range. 

"Why is she here anyway?

Does she really think anyone will claim her? She gotta leave now to save herself from embarrassment." Another voice added. They weren't bothered if I heard them or not. 

Those words were blunt than a double edged sword as they punctured my heart like a dagger. 

 I refused to be intimidated by the side talks. The night was too important to let them ruin me. 

"Sophie!" My father's voice booms above the din, and my head snaps toward him immediately. 

"Father," I answered with a forced smile. 

I never wanted my Father to have the slightest idea that I was the female werewolf making a joke of me. 

 "The hall does look awesome. Mom outdid herself again." I started the conversation with my Father after combing the four corners of the hall. 

"You bet she does.

She sure has a good taste." He endorsed my observation 

"But guess who's more beautiful, you my daughter. You're the epitome of beauty." My Father teased me with his flattering words. 

"Thank you," I responded in my quiet gratitude, knowing dad would always have my back. 

Where the pack treated me like trash, my parents have never abandoned me in any way. They always reminded me how special I was. 

 Where my wolf would ever appear, my father-the Alpha-has never given up. This event in its entirety, right down to every minor detail, was organized by my mother, Luna Anita.

 They have done everything in their power to protect me. Unfortunately, it wasn't enough to shield me from the cruel reality of being different in a pack that values strength above all else.

As everyone sat down, my heart began to pound heavily like the drums of war. 

The anticipation rises to a fever pitch.

"Soon, the ceremony will begin, and I will find him-my mate. The one that will accept me, even in my woofless state," I spoke within me.

     "Hey, Moon pie.

Are you nervous?" my father asked me as he turned towards my direction. 

  He addressed me by my pet name. 

I couldn't recall the last time he did that. 

"A bit," I admit, fidgeting with the fabric of my dress. 

There's no point playing hide and seek when the truth was boldly written on my face. 

"What if no one wants me?" I freaked out.

 "Don't you dare," my father shut me out immediately.

 "Do I need to remind you who you're? Any man who rejects you would be a fool."

I smiled at his confidence, but that fear was still there. 

I had a lot of questions in my head that can't be answered as I heard the footsteps of the messenger. 

His voice rises and re-echoes around the hall to announce the start of the mating ritual.

 I felt the rise of my adrenaline. 

This is it. This was the moment I knew I had been waiting for.    

  I stood, caressing my dress for the very last time, and then looked around the room as if searching for something.  

The pack members were also on their feets, their eyes lit with anticipation. The tension increased in the air, it became thick and heavy. 

The room was filled with a lot of opportunities, with so many futures at stake.

I take a deep breath and step forward to join the ceremony. The echo of my father's words still echoes in my head: "

Don't force it. You will know him when you see him"

"Who would he be? What would he look like? More importantly, would he accept me just the way I was?" I mumbled succinctly.

The ceremony kicks in, and I stand at the very edge of my future, waiting for that one moment that will change it all.

"Welcome to our annual mating ceremony. We are all aware that this ceremony is performed on the night of the full moon. 

This ceremony unites two young werewolves and bonds them together as one. 

After they have mated, they will howl under the full moon to accept each other as mates and unite to form one.

 I just want you to know that from now on, you and your chosen mate are one and should always protect one another.

 So now, let the annual mating ceremony begin." Ariel the pack witch, spoke as the drum rolls began.

"Who do you think will be your mate?" My father asked me in anticipation.

"Honestly, I have no father. I just hope the moon goddess has something good planned for me," I answered. 

My head was blank like the pages of a new book.

 Ariel began chanting some words as the entire hall light flickered before going out all at once, leaving the hall in darkness.

The hall fell silent, as a ray of light illuminated the center. Everyone couldn't help but shiver as they witnessed this incredible sight. 

The temperature dropped abruptly. Even though there was no visible presence, it felt like one had arrived.

 Two blue rays of light fell from the sky, penetrating the palace and landing on werewolves.

 They both shrieked when they saw the light on their head and moved to the center of the hall to see who their fated mates were.

The palace fell silent again, Two lights appeared once again. 

One of the lights shone on me and I moved to the center of the hall. The hall was dead silent as I was eager to see my mate.