Chapter 7

He got up and made his way over to where I stayed with the other girls. Even after the music stopped, we kept our heads in a subservient bow.

The audience continued to applaud, but when the beast lifted one of his fingers, the entire area fell silent, eerily reminiscent of a graveyard.

I took a chance to examine his features very well. His long brown hair was shoulder length. His deep brown eyes were black brown and were mysterious as ever.

I took the fabric in my arms and gave it back to the beast, who was still in his full Lycan form.

His eyes sharpened as he peered at me with his furs springing fully from his back.

Suddenly, I felt some connections to him which I couldn't explain. 

Like an unfathomable bond.

"My Lord. There are four more ladies to pick among them." Knight Linda reminded him with a bow.

He ignored her as he kept his pace towards me, causing me to move backwards in fear.

I felt the mate bond with him intensifying, causing me to widen my eyes in fear.

Why would I be a mate to a beast like him?

"I don't need the remaining four. She alone is enough for me." He simply stated with a smile as he approached me.

"Respect the beast and stay still!" Linda yelled at me.

"Don't run away from me,"

"MATE!" He finally said, flashing me a warm smile.

My eyes widened in shock at his statement.

"You're my destined mate. The one I've been waiting for." The beast revealed as he removed a small crystal from his pockets. I observed a wilted rose blossom gradually, opening up into a firm sprout inside the crystal.

Everyone gasped with their hands on their mouths. I was left with nothing but confusion.

"This sprouting rose has been withered in this crystal for some decades now. Once it sprouts and blooms, it signifies that my mate is near. The moon goddess predestined all of these, which implies that 'You are my MATE'." Xavier explained further while I shook my head in disagreement.

How could this happen?

All of a sudden, a translucent light surrounded him and he transformed from his Lycan form to his human form. 

Gasps echoed along the hallway as all eyes were fixed on him.

His claws went in, revealing his pretty long fingers. His furs went in too, revealing a smooth olive toned skin. His appearance had changed from that of the terrifying Lycan beast to that of a nice, attractive man with long brown hair and deep brown eyes.

Everyone's eyes widened once more in shock.

According to legend, he will be able to transform back into his human form after discovering his true mate, having spent all these years in his Lycan form.

Linda ran and arrived with the translucent box, her eyes widening in shock as it revealed the withered rose flowers which were now sprouting firmly.

"It's true. She's the Lycan's true mate."

Xavier smiled as he turned to the band. "Prepare some classical music. I'm making her my Luna tonight. Bring her tiara and call the Elders,"

"Her coronation ceremony shall commence now." Xavier grinned and turned to face me, but I recoiled in shock and bewilderment.

As he tried to approach me, an arrow was shot in his direction and he was fast enough to duck.

"Save the stress, Xavier. No coronation shall be held today as I've come to reclaim my mate." When I turned to follow the voice, I was startled to see Alpha Carlos.

"Carlos!" I yelped in shock, my eyes widening.

"Yes, it's me, Camelia. I was a fool to reject you. I've realized that you're my true mate and not Phoebe. I'm back to reclaim you and make you mine." Carlos highlighted as he stepped further with his swords and arrows.

Before I could take a step forward, Xavier dragged me to himself.

"I can never share her with anyone since she is my mate. How dare you come into my territory and trespass? Do you have a death wish?" Xavier bellowed at Carlos, his voice booming and reverberating through the hall.

"I am Alpha Carlos, Goldmoonpack's newest king. You might have your way, claiming mates from various werewolf packs, but I am unlike my father who did nothing but lounge in the shadows," 

"My father was afraid of you, which is why he observed you making rules, having your way with omegas from various werewolf packs, and claiming to search for a stupid mate. Xavier, not any more. Not any more!"

Pointing his arrows at Xavier, Carlos spoke with a look of rage on his face.

"I love your courage, little friend." Xavier finally responded, approaching Carlos with a little sly grin.

"I hope to remind you that I claimed omegas from different packs and not just Goldmoonpack,"

"And if you disagree with what I did, I will be pleased to release all of the captured omegas here. I will do all of these things in exchange for keeping my mate, who is none other than HER!"

Xavier spoke as he pulled me towards him. I felt powerless to break free from his hold since it was so strong.

"Let her go Xavier! She's my mate and not yours." Carlos yelled, still pointing the arrow towards Xavier.

"Save your breath Carlos. She's mine now."

"If you're prepared for war, so am I," 

I heard Carlos say before whistling.

With their armor heavily on display, his knights stormed in. I wondered why, in spite of his father's threat, Carlos had returned to claim me.

"Get your hands off her!" Carlos screamed as he launched his arrow into Xavier's arm. Xavier took his arm off of me right away and raised his sharp sword. 

With a loud yell, Xavier gathered his knights and they fought against Goldmoon Knights.

I watched as the ladies screamed and ran for safety. The hall which was once peaceful was now a war zone. 

"Get my MATE! Ensure she's safe." Xavier screamed to a few of his men, who immediately turned and marched towards me with stern faces.

Seeing them approach me, I ran outside in fear with some ladies.

Was this truly my fate?

Why do I have two mates? What in the world was going on? The Moon goddess must have made a mistake.

Along with a few other women, I ran outside the castle. I was wearing the same ball gown as some females, so it was hard for the guards to notice me. 

"There she is!" One of the guards yelled as soon as he noticed the white strands on my hair which was something that differentiated me from the rest.

I kept dodging them, perplexed by all that was going on.

I felt a hand pull me to a dark corner before I could move forward.

I screamed but my mouth was covered, muffling my screams. 

When the hand was released from my mouth, I looked up and my eyes widened in shock as soon as I realized it was….

"Hi there soulmate, I've been waiting for you for a hundred and twenty years now."

Desmond said with a smile as he stared at me. 

His thick eyebrows and captivating gray eyes pierced directly into my soul. As his hair waved in the wind and partially obscured his eyes, adorable dimples appeared on his smooth cheek. 

In fear, I scooted backwards from him when I recalled he was a vampire.

"Y- you again. What do you want from me?"

"And what do you mean by 'Soulmate'?" I asked him but he only smirked at me.

Can someone tell me what's happening, I'm going totally crazy!