The Spotlight

Hazel's POV

Looking at myself in the mirror, I couldn't help but smile. The woman before me was beautiful.

“ You should wear dresses more often.” Amanda commented, looking at me with dreamy eyes.

“ If I wasn't straight, I'd have asked you out.” She added and I smiled.

Growing up, I loved wearing my usual baggy t-shirts and trousers. Sometimes, I can't help but wonder if that was among the reasons my mate rejected me.

Compared to what the woman he held in his arms that day wore,my clothes would be considered bland. It didn't help that I didn't have a sense of fashion back then, not like I do now.

“ I'm sure my brother would regret ever rejecting you after seeing you tonight.” Amanda said.

“ Regret it?I'm afraid he won't even realise my presence.” I said in a low voice.

“ Are you looking forward to seeing him? I can tell you are excited.” My wolf, Venus, asked.

“ Maybe.” I vaguely replied before shoving her at the back of my mind.

“ Let's go, the party is about to start.” Amanda offered, taking my hand in hers.

After driving for around ten minutes, we arrived at the packhouse. The party was held at the pack's celebration Hall. It was fully packed with beautiful ladies dressed to kill and men in their suits. Alpha's and other respected figures from different packs had graced the pack's Beta with their presence.

It was a common practice among the packs. Maintaining friendly ties with each other was a good way to gain allies in case their help was needed in the future.

The moment we stepped inside the hall, every eye turned to look our way. With Amanda’s blinding killer smile, I  could see almost all the males itching to walk to us. I started getting nervous. Never in my life had I been the centre of so much attention. My feet became heavy and mind blank. If Amanda wasn't holding my hand, I would have turned around and fled.

' Calm down Hazel, calm down.' I chanted inwardly to calm my heart which was beating erratically, threatening to pop out of my chest.

" Seems like someone has captivated all the males in this room." Amanda whispered, nudging me slightly with her shoulder. She was being playful while I was panicking .

"They are all looking at you. I should have waited until you came in and I would be spared this." I complained. I couldn't help but be conscious of my looks upon hearing Amanda’s words.

I was never considered beautiful, but I had an hourglass body. My waist wasn't thin but it was lean and my hips were well protruded.

I had inherited most things from my mother except her eyes. While she had amber eyes, mine were Hazel and that's where my name came from.

"What? Most of them have seen me countless times and although I come alone, they also know that I have someone I love so obviously it's thanks to you that we are in the spotlight." Amanda said,giggling.

" Come, let's meet some of my old friends.” She said, pulling me to a group of well dressed men who had pleasant smiles on their faces.

" Look who decided to show up at last?” A blonde guy asked, sharing a brief hug with Amanda.

“ I was just bored so I thought why not come and feed my eyes with some candies.” Amanda replied and both of them chuckled.

“ After the stunt you pulled last time, no one dares make trouble for you.” The man answered.

" And who is this beautiful lady you have by your side? Is she from this pack?" The man asked, eyeing me with a peculiar gaze that send shivers down my spine.

" She is indeed my friend but I am warning you,she isn’t to be played. If you are looking for a fling, I suggest you take your eyes off her." Amanda replied and you could see the man stiffen before laughing.

" You are ever so straightforward." He commented before he shifted his gaze to me.

"You know my character enough to realise that I'm not after playing anyone. If the lady allows me, I'm willing to court her and make her the Luna of my pack.” He declared and I could see the seriousness in his voice.

His blatant declaration made me swallow... hard.

“ Alpha Logan, that's so blatant of you. Are you confessing to my sister?” My brother's voice sounded from behind me.

Turning around, Lucas stood there with Susan in his arms.

Logan grinned.

“ Perfect. You took my sister away, I would love to take yours away. It's only fair.” The man said. His revelation shocked me. Turns out Susan was Alpha Logan's sister.

This was unexpected. I was rejected by an alpha before and after five years, another alpha was interested in me.

“ Brother, I found my mate all by myself. If you want his sister, you have to convince her you are good enough.” Susan remarked.

“ Great! What sister wouldn't take his brother's side? So loyal of you.” Alpha Logan said , his words dripping with sarcasm.

“ I have something to do, I'll catch up with you later. Again, it was a pleasure to see you alpha Logan.” Amanda excused herself. She was obviously not comfortable around Lucas and Susan. I could blame her, I was feeling the same deep down. With my mate in another woman's arms, bitterness was slowly eating me up.

“What's so great about your pack Logan? It's nothing compared to the Nightfall pack. I'm also interested in her. How about we ask her whom she would pick between the two of us?” The other man who had not said a word finally opened his mouth.

He was tall, almost 6'2 tall. What was catchy about him was the deep black orbs that seemed to bore holes straight to my heart.

Listening to their banter,I didn't know what to make out of my situation.

What was this? Are the two powerful men claiming their stake on me?

At that moment, I felt a piercing gaze hitting my back. It felt like it was boring holes on my body,I stiffened.

Turning around slowly, I met his dark orbs, directly staring at me with a hint of what seemed like... rage?

But why would he be angry at me? I had easily spotted him the moment I entered and as usual, he had a woman in his arms. I ignored him while plastering a fake smile on my face as I fought the tears almost dripping down from my eyes.

I swore to never show him how his betrayal affected me and had managed to ignore him, until he glared at me.

“Miss Amanda? Do you have a mate?” Alpha Logan asked and I shook my head.

A growl so deep tore through the hall making me stiffen.

The next moment, I was pulled in a warm embrace. Venus purred in delight as his sweet scent of burnt sandalwood filled my nose.

“I am her mate.” Jordan declared possessively.