Hi, my name is Kingston Martin and today is my seventeenth birthday. Unfortunately, I have no one but the pack to share it with as I am an orphan. Don't get me wrong, I have an adopted family and they're great but I have no biological family. See my parents died in a rogue attack while defending Alpha Carter, Luna Peyton, their son Aaron, and I when I was five. My dad was Alpha Carter's original Beta and my mom was Luna Peyton's bodyguard since she was one of the strongest fighters in our pack. After they died, Alpha Carter and Luna Peyton adopted me and raised me as their own along side their son, Aaron, even though I am an Omega wolf. No one in the pack, not even the pack doctors understand how my parents who were both betas gave birth to an omega like me but here I am.
I've always been very shy around most people, guys that I think are cute in particular, though I am comfortable around my adopted family. So, I'm not sure how I'm going to get through the Moons Ceremony tonight as I, along with three others who share my birthday, will be the center of attention. You see when a wolf turns seventeen they are able to find their mate at midnight. Everyone usually looks forward to this but somehow I feel like it's not going to be as happy a time as everyone thinks it will and surprisingly my wolf, Lucifer, agrees. As I sit up in my bed, I close my eyes and focus on him and ask “Hey Luci (my nickname for Lucifer) why does it feel like we're gonna be rejected tonight? I really don't wanna be abandoned by our mate.”
“Don't worry King, even if we are rejected I'm sure someone will love and protect us very soon” he says confidently.
“I hope you're right. Will it hurt to be rejected though?” I ask reaching out in my mind to rub the white fur along the side of his head while looking into his violet eyes.
“I wish I could say it won't but unfortunately it will. You may even lose control of one of our powers in the process since we are a rare omega. My suggestion is that you and this person go somewhere away from anyone else before completing the process. Then tomorrow we should go to Alpha Carter and ask him to break the mating bond otherwise we'll be in pain for a long time and may not be able to completely control our powers again” he said in a gentle tone trying to keep me from freaking out.
“I hope uncle will understand and help us” I said in a sad tone.
“I hope so too, King” he answered rubbing his head into my hand.
“Thank you for never thinking my worries are stupid and always having a solution to the toughest ones” I said still sounding sad.
“You're welcome. And I will never think your worries are stupid because your worries are my worries especially this one” he said moving to stare into my eyes.
While I was sitting in bed having this conversation with Luci, my adopted mom came to check on me as I could smell her scent under the door. Knock, knock, knock
“come in” I said moving to sit on the edge of the queen sized bed but looking towards the door.
“Good morning Kingston, happy birthday. I just wanted to check and see if you were up since you still have school today. Hurry up and get dress and come down for breakfast. I made your favorite blueberry pancakes” she said smiling as she came into my room with her blond hair that was pulled back into a ponytail wagging behind her like a tail.
“Okay, I'll be right down auntie” I giggled.
“Alright sweetie, I'll see you down there” she said as she closed my door. I could never bring myself to call Luna Peyton “mom” or Alpha Carter “dad” so I settled on calling them auntie and uncle when we’re not in a formal setting. They understand that it's not me being ungrateful but respectful to my parents legacy which I'm grateful for. I do love my adopted family but most of all I wish my parents were still here and could do this for me.
Getting up, I picked out my favorite t-shirt and a pair of dark blue jeans with fake rips in the knees to wear. After dressing, I combed my black hair with dark blue streaks into a half ponytail with some bangs sticking out. Putting a hoop in my cartilage piercing, I then grabbed my control pendent that was shaped like a moon and put it around my neck. It helps to seal some of my powers, like my ability to read minds, while I'm in large groups because I can't always control them. After doing that, I put on my dark blue zip up hoodie, gray beanie, and matching dark blue converse sneakers.
“Damn we're cute,” I said looking in the mirror which reflected an athletic looking teenage boy with black and blue hair and deep forest green eyes.
“Yes we are” Lucifer agreed with a chuckle.
“Alright, time to face the day and eat some awesome pancakes" I said putting my hand on the doorknob. As I left my room, I bumped into Aaron, my adopted older brother, in the hallway.
“Hey kid, happy birthday! How's it feel to be seventeen?” he said putting his arm around my shoulders. He's always treated me like a younger brother even though we aren't actually related by blood.
“Hey Aaron, thanks, I feel the same as always” I said giggling at his childish behavior before adding “come on auntie made blueberry pancakes.”
“Ah your favorite. Well then lets not keep her or your food waiting” he chuckled before basically dragging me down the stairs of the pack house. When we reached the bottom of the stairs, several pack members just watched us with a smile. They were used to Aarons' antics but for some reason it felt different today. Like they knew something I didn't. Confused, I looked at Aaron who just kept going until Alpha Carter walked into the room holding a plate piled high with blueberry pancakes covered in whipped topping with fresh blueberries on top that was pierced with a single lit candle singing happy birthday as he walked towards us. Stopping in front of me with a big grin, he said “happy birthday my boy, blow out the candle.” With a huff, I blew out the candle and said “thank you uncle” just before Aaron swiped his finger through the whipped topping and wiped it on my nose before running off like a child in the direction of the kitchen. With a small giggle, Alpha Carter said “aren't you gonna go get him?”
“And leave aunties pancakes here untouched, no I'll get him back later” I said wiping off the whipped topping before taking my plate from uncles hands.
“hahaha, I'm sure you will, come lets sit and eat” he chuckled moving to my side and wrapping his arm around my shoulders much like how Aaron had earlier. As we enter the kitchen, I saw auntie standing by the counter watching me with her vibrant blue eyes smiling and as I looked around I saw Aaron standing in the corner of the room laughing.
“Keep laughing bub, I'll get you back later” I said before taking a seat to eat my pancakes.
“What did he do this time?” auntie asked looking between Aaron and I.
“He wiped whipped topping on Kings' nose and ran off like a child” uncle chuckled.
“I had too as a birthday gift” Aaron laughed.
“You know his payback will be twice as bad right?” auntie asked as she looked at him.
“I'm not scared of our shy little omega” he taunted not knowing that I'm more powerful than a normal omega. Auntie, the pack doctor, Kale, and I are the only ones who know. We've never told Aaron that I'm actually a rare omega because we didn't want him to treat me any different.
“Famous last words” I muttered around a mouthful of pancakes knowing everyones' wolf hearing would pick it up.
“Oooh baby boy got claws” he taunted again. Auntie and uncle just sat there laughing at our antics as this was a daily routine for us. I just looked up at auntie who shared my look before opening the mind link and asking “you're wearing the pendent right?”
"Yes auntie, I never leave my room without it” I replied through the link before she closed it again. After a few minutes, auntie checked her watch and said aloud “oh you two have got to go or you'll be late for school.”
Standing, I lean across the counter and kiss auntie on the cheek and said “thanks for breakfast auntie, it was delicious” and then hugged uncle before running to my room for my backpack, headphones, and skateboard. As I came back downstairs, Aaron was waiting for me.
“Hey, want me to give you a ride?” he asked as I neared him.
“Don't you have to pick up Marisole? I'll just skate today, see you later” I said and headed out the door.
“Yeah alright, see you later” he said following me out the door and heading to his blue Toyota hatchback.
Stepping off the porch, I put on my headphones, turned on my music, and with a running start I dropped my board and jumped on. Halfway to school, my best friend Noah pulled up beside me on his bike joining me for our usual ride. With a wave, we acknowledged each other and rode together in a comfortable silence. The only high school in a 100 mile radius is just outside the pack territorial borders. So, it's a mix of supernatural creatures and humans not that they have any idea they're sharing their classes with werewolves, vampire, witches, and fae. As we reach the front of the building, I jump off my board and kick it up into my left hand before taking off my headphones.
“Good morning King, happy birthday” Noah says as soon as he knows I can hear him.
“Good morning Noah, thanks” I say while watching him lock up his bike.
“So, how’s your morning been so far?” he asked standing up, making his silver hair fall into his ice blue eyes and unlatching his backpack from the bag rack of his bike.
“Fine, Aaron pulled one of his childish pranks, auntie made pancakes, and uncle sang to me” I said as we started walking into the building. Walking down the sophomore hallway, we stop at my locker so I can lock up my board and then continue down the hall towards class. As we walk, we come across Noah's mate Carly, a cute little fae witch girl with her pale pink curls and piercing golden eyes.
“Hey baby, hi King. Happy birthday, aren't we looking cute today?” Carly said when we got close.
“Hey babe” Noah said wrapping her in his arms and kissing her cheek. He's used to our banter since he's known about me being gay from the beginning and is completely cool with it as it's not that odd for werewolves to be gay or bi given we don't chose our mates.
“Hi Carly, thank you and of course. I got to look cute on my birthday. Are you coming to the party tonight?” I asked.
“Of course King, we wouldn't miss the chance to celebrate your birthday and finding your mate with you” she said smiling.
“Okay, well I'll see you there. I'm going to go to class and give you love birds a few minutes alone” I smiled and waving before turning to leave. As I walked away, I heard Carly ask Noah “what's wrong with Kingston? He doesn't seem to be his normal cheerful self” to which he answered “I'm not sure but it probably has something to do with the party tonight. He's not good in large groups or being the center of attention. That's why, even though he's athletic he'll never compete in sports.” I smiled as Noah told her something everyone already knew before putting in my headphones so I didn't have to listen to all the lovey-dovey couple in the hall including Aaron and his girlfriend Marisole who were standing right next to the classroom door. Ignoring them, I entered the room and went to my seat in the middle row by the window to wait for class to start.
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