CHAPTER 13

“The ballroom’s all set ma’am.” Silvi said at the female head servant of the mansion of the Shadow Heart Pack.

All hands were on deck as each servant did their job to prepare for the ‘coming of age’ party of their soon to be Alpha, Greg Craig, who is turning 16. Blue roses filled the corners of the hall. Silver garlands were hanging in an intricately beautiful style all over the ceiling.  Luxurious looking tables circulated around with silkiest cloth and vases of blue roses in the middle.  The very center of the floor has the Shadow Heart pack’s emblem on it. A fully bloomed blue rose with silver sepals and its leaves.

A grand party will be held tomorrow. A special day for the whole pack to be celebrated. On every wolf’s 16^th newmoon (birthday) would mean that he or she will be able to sense his or her mate. Their other half. The wolf specially chosen for him by the moon goddess herself.

“Good. All of you can go and rest now. We have a big day tomorrow.” The headservant, Mrs. Jacques announced to all of the servants.

The fifteen year old Silvi sighed in relief and proceeded to the changing area of the servants. Most of the servants are omegas and Silvi is the only human there. Her locker was located at the very end of the room, away from the compartment of every other wolf.

Being the only human in the pack, Silvi found it hard to get close to anyone at all, even with her fellow servants who were omegas, none of them wanted anything to do with her. But even as a child, she had known that that will always be the case.

Gathering all her stuffs, after changing into her regular peasant dress, she left the mansion to go home, back to her foster werewolf parents. She averted her eyes from the disparaging looks given to her by the wolves she passed by as she took the exit in the kitchen.

Before she decided to go back, Silvi goes to the lake, just a few distances from the mansion. In there, she saw her only two friends in the whole pack who accepted her despite her being human.

“Caleb, Kaizer!” She called for the two who were sitting inside the gazebo by the dock of the lake. The two were looking out in the lake as the night sky slowly peeked to rise.

An excited smile came across her lips as Caleb ran towards her in with his cute paws. She circled her arms around her neck as he licked her cheek enthusiastically.

“That’s enough Caleb, you’re gonna get Silvi all sticky with your saliva. Eww.” Kaizer remarked with disgust.

Caleb growled at him. Kaizer raised both his hands in the air, backing a step away.

“Alright Alpha…I’ll stop with the snide remarks.”

That’s right. Everyone doesn’t like her…including the future Alpha himself, except for Kaizer, the Alpha’s bestfriend, and Greg’s very own wolf, Caleb, whom she also treats as her best friend. Her only friend within the entire pack.

“He’s quick to fall asleep today.” She commented seeing that they’re earlier here than usual. Oftentimes, she would be the one waiting after work. She ruffled Caleb’s smooth dark fur. His silver eyes sparkled in the semi-moonlight, and his silver sock-like filled legs are as cute as ever.

“Maybe because his newmoon is tomorrow and Caleb is taking over more often these days. He’s just excited to know who his mate is.”

“I see. I bet you can’t wait for tomorrow huh?”

Caleb howled and Silvi chuckled.

Greg, Caleb’s human form has a weird trait of falling asleep in a specific time of the day. It would begin upon night’s taking over of the day and it would end after two hours. Caleb would have the chance to shift on his own accord and gain control during that time period, after that, Greg would wake up and Caleb is forced to shift back. Nobody knew the reason why such occurred, but it has been a trait in the Craig family for generations.

So during this time, she would enjoy playing with Caleb and Kaizer.

“Caleb said that he’s hoping that you would be his luna.”

Her eyes widened upon hearing that. “Caleb…”

With a sad tone, Kaizer continued, “He said that if you became his Luna, then everyone would no longer have to treat you that way.” Kaizer said it with distaste. “And they would treat you kindly and with respect. They wouldn’t bully you anymore.”

She smiled upon the warm thought. “Thank you Caleb. But I don’t want to be liked by others because I’m owning a high position. Also, I think that it’s too impossible for me to be chosen as your Luna. I’m a human and you as the future Alpha, is also bound to be paired with someone worthy of that position. Another werewolf that will love you and assist you in leading this pack. I know the moon goddesss would pick the right one for you, Caleb.”

Caleb whimpered. She ruffled his fluffy fur again. That might have satisfied him because his tongue hangs out from his mouth.

“So cute…too bad Greg is not as adorable as you are. Shall we play? It’s your birthday tomorrow and you’re going to start your training as the next Alpha soon, so we better make the most of it while we can.” She suggested and the three of them began to play different games, talked about stories that they know in the Gazebo, and play brain games. When they got tired, Caleb nestled in her arms and laid his head on her lap. His eyes slowly drifted to slumber. Sooner, Greg would wake up and he would shift back.

-o-o-o-

The day everyone’s waiting for has finally arrived. The 16^th newmoon of their future Alpha. The day of which Greg would be able to find his luna.

The whole ballroom of the mansion was filled with people all over the pack, wearing grand dresses and suits like royals. Some were chatting, and some were enjoying the food while the chosen omegas serve them. And she’s one of those people serving in the party, even though she’s not an omega. But she does belong in a lower rank so she has to do it.

The Alpha of the Shadow Heart Pack went up the stage.

“Good evening ladies and gentlemen. I, Gremoir Craig, Alpha of the Shadow Heart Pack, is proud to declare the coming of age of my son, the future alpha of this Pack, Gregory Craig.”

Everyone clapped as all of their attention shifted towards the middle of the ballroom, to the person whose name was mentioned just a second ago.

Greg, with a proud smile on his face, went up the stage with his father. He took the center stage and raised his flute glass. Everyone, including Silvi was looking up to him, literally.

“Thanks for coming everyone.” He greeted the crowd while slowly scanning them. He must already have started looking for his mate.

Silvi continued her job serving the other werewolves. Most invites are female ones with ages that fit the possible future luna of the pack. Everyone is anticipating the moment of which Greg would find his mate. Though there’s also a possibility that she is not in this pack, so the Alpha invited all the women who are available within the four packs. So the probability of Greg finding his mate would be higher.

Silvi’s tray ran out of flutes so she decided to go back to the kitchen while Greg made his speech.

“I wonder who it could be.” Said one of the omega servants wiping a spoon.

“Whoever she is, she’s going to be really lucky to be the future luna of the pack.” Said the other servant who then sighed dreamily. “I wish that I would be her so I could get out of this miserable servant life.”

“You wish…an alpha is usually mated to another alpha, or maybe a beta. But the moon goddess won’t probably mate our future alpha with a lowly omega like us. So if were in your shoes,” she chuckled, “well, I think I already am, stop daydreaming of the impossible.”

“Sheez…it’s not bad to dream sometimes.”

“I know…let’s just imagine. It’s more harmless with that.”

Silvi finished making her refill of flutes and went back to the party. She walked randomly as people also randomly took a flute from her tray. Greg’s speech was over and everyone was just mingling. She wondered if Greg already found his mate. She’s hoping that the future luna of the pack is a nice person, just like the former luna.

Only one flute of champagne was left on her tray. Unknowingly, she unintentionally came face to face with Greg, who as always, has that expression of looking down at her. A total opposite of how Caleb looked at her.

But then, his dark eyes, turned silver.

“Caleb…” She whispered unconsciously.

His eyes widened even more. Out of nowhere, he grabbed her wrist and dragged her. Silvi, startled, unbalanced the tray, making the champagne drop to the floor, shattering the glass into pieces, turning everyone’s attention to them.

“What’s happening?”

“What’s the alpha doing to the human?”

“What’s going on?”

“Where are they going?”

Whispers are spreading with the crowd as they pass by them.

“Greg?” She heard Kaizer call unto them but Greg signaled him to not follow them.

“Alpha…” She whispered. She stared at their joined hands. She could feel her wrist starting to bruise. He led her towards the back of the mansion, to the garden of maze. To the very end, until they reached the gazebo by the lake where she, Caleb and Kaizer usually hang out.

All of a sudden, Greg threw her to the floor of the Gazebo. Silvi sat up and held her swollen wrist. Gosh…alphas really are given with natural strength.

Greg paced back and forth while holding his head in a frustrated manner.

“This is impossible…How could something like this happen? This…ugh…this is utterly impossible!” He whispered in a furious tone while his frustrated march continued.

“Alpha…what’s going on? Why did you bring me here? I still have work to do back there.” Silvi stood up and dusted off her skirt.

Greg then stopped and glared at her with menace. She took a step back.

“Alpha?”

“What did you do?! Did you use some kind of trick?! Maybe a cheat? Or a witchcraft?! Answer me?! What did you do to make this happen?!” He bellowed furiously making Silvi choke on her own breath.

“Wha---…what are talking about Alpha? I have no idea what you’re saying. You didn’t even give me a reason why you suddenly brought me here.”

His eyes were filled with anger. She could see veins popping on the side of his head. His handsome face was more furious than usual.

What on earth did she do that she didn’t even know?

“Don’t even try to make excuses you human…” Tension was increasing in his tone as he spoke.

“Alpha…I’m telling you…I don’t understand what’s happening.”

“I’ll tell you what’s going on…the moon goddess just chose a lowly human to be my mate.”

Her eyes widened at his declaration.

“What?” She uttered with disbelief.

“I think I said it with it clarity. You Silvi, has been chosen to be my luna.”

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