THE CURSED WITHIN OMEGA

As I joyfully awoke and made my way to my vanity area, the hands of the clock ticked, indicating that it was now 9 in the evening. I took a seat and I could not help but gaze at myself in the mirror until my hazel blue eyes landed on my face while I brushed my fingers through my waist lengthy sandy blond hair.It is now finally the mating ball where everyone has a chance to find their mate- and I was so excited to wear my long gold gown hanging on the wall. It was adorned with fake diamonds which shone brightly whenever they hit the light.But sadness visited my face as I remembered my mom who passed away many years ago. According to my aunt, my mother left this sophisticated gold gown for me for the mating ball. I touched it gently as if I were touching my mom. My aunt said she died in a mysterious way and protected me while my father was killed by a mysterious Alpha. As I put on my gown, I stared at myself but something was missing. Damn! The necklace that my childhood friend named

"Tonight, we have with us," she roamed her eyes as if she is looking for someone. "A shining hidden diamond among us!"Everyone started looking at each other in shock. The Moon Goddess shifted her gaze from her feet and began looking around. The murmurs grew louder as they are waiting for the Moon Goddess to reveal what she is talking about."Do you know what she is talking about?" said a familiar voice behind my back then stood next to me."Cindy? I thought you are with your friends?" I asked in wonder.She took a sip from the wine glass she is holding. "I was quite bored in my area and the view of the hall is much better here. Seriously, I am wondering who is she referring to?"I flinched, "I honestly can't say!""The one that will shine today is no other than," her eyes suddenly landed on me and she grinned. "Rhea!"My head just turned around and looked at the Moon Goddess. A feeling of fear mixed with shock gripped me. She put a smile on her face. Damn! This is so awkward and I ju

I turned around and I saw his father glaring at us.I watched Matthew's father rush towards us."Rhea, hide on my back, I am the only one who can confront my dad!"I hide on his back and he bravely confronted his father."How did you find us?" he asked his father."Do you really think I'm stupid not to trace your location? I know that you were sneaking into this place these past few days and that alone is enough for me to effortlessly find you!"All Matthew can do is let out a frustrated sigh."What do you think you are doing, Matthew?" Lorenzo said with a deep and serious voice."Please, I cannot simply let go of my fated mate. She is my childhood sweetheart and I wanted to be with her for the rest of my life!""Let her go! I cannot afford a cursed Omega to tarnish the reputation of our family!""You don't have any right to tell me what to do," Matthew exclaimed. "Haven't you heard what the Moon Goddess said? She is my fated mate and it won't change! If you separate us, it would be a

ATLAS POVThe forest was alive with the sounds of birds humming. They provided the calmness in me as I move to hunt in the middle of the forest. It was time to find a snack for tonight inside my own territory- to a place where I rule alone. I weaved through the forest effortlessly avoiding trees and acquiring over my carefully hidden traps. Anyone who dared to step inside my territory will find themselves in great danger. I'd been rummaging through my nose but couldn't find anything to eat. And this makes me realize that someone else could be hunting here beside me. The moment they fall into my traps, it would be too late for them. The river of Gilgamesh came into view as soon as I reached the forest's edge. Crossing it may lead me to another bald woodland where a tremendous fight occurred. I sniffed and roved my eyes till I traced the scent of fresh blood to the cliff, which was where I came from. I dashed towards the place, which led me to a girl who had been savagely beaten. S

"Come on, maybe I can help you with your problem," he insisted. I took a deep sigh as I looked him in the eyes and I saw his sincerity. "My mate rejected me and his father ordered his bodyguards to beat me and threw me to the cliff. He said that I might bring bad luck to his son if he accepted me as his mate," I said with sadness creeping up my face. That's all I can tell to him right now, it seems like he does not know who I am so for my own safety, I won't say to him that I have the blood of a witch running through my veins. "And care to name your mate who rejected you?" he asked again. "His name is Matthew, the forthcoming Alpha of his pack," I held on my pendant, "And this one wrapped around my neck is the only thing he left for me." Tears run down my face as I tell my horrible story to him. After saving my life, I think there is nothing wrong to pour out all my anger to him as I rushed toward him and hugged him tightly. He accepted my embrace and rubbed my back to com