Fated encounter

As I head back from my secret training session with James, I couldn't help but notice the decorations and business in the pack house. 

What's going on? I question nobody but myself. 

I couldn't ask the maids because they look like they'll get killed if they take a second to breathe. 

I noticed not only was the park house decorated, they're busy making sure my pictures were hanging on every corner of the Hall. 

Why? 

No answer again. 

I walked to my room and was taken aback by the shining dress that was sitting on a mannequin in the middle of my room. The detailed diamonds on the neckline down to the waistline was astonishing, I've never seen anything like this before. 

It looks right out of a Disney princesses movie, just when I thought it was over, the shining jewelry on my vanity called for my attention. Whoever picked this has an eye for good things, I thought as I imagined myself pairing this jewelry with the gown. 

My legs led me back to the dress as I trailed my hand down the dress as she accessed the designs on it. 

“My Luna, you're back, I didn't notice you coming in. I was…”

“Don't! Don't you ever call me Luna again. I'm not your Luna and I'll never be”

I couldn't hold back the anger at the word Luna. It sounds so raw and forbidden in my ears. 

“I'm sorry, I'm… . I'm sorry. I didn't mean to annoy you”

She repeated, with her head bow but one could see worry and fear on her face. 

This is not how I intended to treat her. 

“No, I'm sorry. The word Luna only triggered me”

“I'm sorry, but Alpha Aiden asked everyone to address you with the Luna title till the guest leaves”

Now, I'm very interested in whoever is coming that's making Aiden do the things he wouldn't do. 

“Who are the Guests?” I asked. He must be someone powerful for Aidan to sit right. 

“It's your brother, Alpha Lucian of light smoke pack” 

At first, the words replayed slowly in my ears, all the hair in my body rose in shock

What?!”

“He's coming with his mate and child. They should be here by midnight or in the morning” She continued, clearly excited for whatever reason it is. 

Anger courses through my vein, my heart thumps faster and louder again my ribcage. My knee face away and I collapse on the bed beside me. 

A lot of things running through my head and my mind couldn't comprehend how Lucian has a sister I don't know of.

I know about his mother who's in another pack but not a sister. 

“Are you okay? Should I call the Royal physician?”

I shook my head but my mind was far from here. 

“I'm fine, I just need to rest pls” I push myself deeper into the bed resting my back against the headboard. 

Aurelia’s brother? Lucian? 

Unable to wrap my head around this new revelation, but it made me realize one thing. 

I don't know my mate, I don't like Lucian at all. 

And their child? Like my child or did Stella give birth to a child for him? 

I kept trying to remember him, telling me about his family. He never for once mentioned his sister and he rarely talked about his mother. 

I don't know how long I sat there for, but the silver tap on my shoulder brought me out of my thoughts. 

“Earth to you, Aurelia, What's wrong? Why are you so lost in thought and making those faces? Are you okay?” 

She question, sitting beside me and taking my hands in hers 

“Didn't you hear that your favourite person is coming to visit?” She bumped her shoulder with mine gently. 

“Hmm?” Is Lucian Aurelia's favorite person? How crazy can it get? 

Yes, and for the first time, he's bringing his wife and kid along. I can't wait to see my brother's mini me” Her smile was as bright as the sun as the giggles, they must have a good relationship with their brother. He never took me to his mother but now he's bringing Stella to meet his family. 

Wow! Just nice. 

You're not saying anything? Ain't you happy?” Silver raised a brow at me. 

“Of course I am, I just need to rest before brother gets here”

“Alright, I'll leave you to rest” she watched me lie down and she drew the blanket over me.. 

Not planned, but a few minutes after she left, I slept off. 

I was woken by the aggressive shake someone was giving me. I didn't expect the someone to be Aidan, we haven't spoken since the last time he questioned my identity. 

Majorly because I've been avoiding him. 

“Lucian will be here soon, they're almost at the pack’s boundaries.” The irritation was undeniable in his voice as he stared down at me with disgust. 

“I want you to be on your best behavior. You do what you do best, which is shutting your mouth and being well behaved. I'm sure you don't want to see me get angry”

I could only nod back to him, he left after muttering “Good”

It took me some minutes to process what he said and I'll be lying if I say I wasn't pissed. 

I can decide to stab both Aidan and Lucian then kill myself but that won't be the satisfying revenge I want. 

“Do you like it?” I look at myself I'm the mirror and I won't lie, Aurelia looks so beautiful, she's a goddess with a banging body. It makes me wonder why she let that man treat her like that. 

I'm not different either. 

I stood beside Aidan as we waited to welcome Lucian and his wife. 

Silver and her mother's eyes grew soft when Lucian popped up, holding Stella's hand gently and was smiling widely. I've never seen him shine all his teeth on someone before. 

He looks better than I remember but the grey hair says otherwise. 

I watch him stride with confidence and ooze power, my heart squeezed so much that it hurts and I have to place my hand on my chest. 

It can't be, I said when our eyes locked. 

No, this has to be a joke. 

The closer he gets the more pull I feel, the more his scents clouds my memories. 

He let go of Stella's hand, he walked to me not taking his eyes off me and I couldn't too. 

Realizing we both felt the energy and bond. 

Mate!

He muttered, enough for everyone standing to hear.