Chloe’s POV
The mating ceremony was one of the most exciting events for us werewolves since it was the time when we would have the greatest chance of finding our mates. I had already given up hope of ever being mated. All I wanted right now was for this day to pass and for me to get back to my normal life. With Mason rejecting me, I knew the moon goddess didn’t really want me to be happy in life. But I had no choice.
“I will make my happiness,” I said even as I carried some plates to the palace hall, where all the guests would be sitting.
“Why is this place not set yet?” Mrs. Parker said this from the corner of the room.
“I’m sorry, ma’am. I was making sure the plates were complete before bringing them.”
“You and your flimsy excuses again,” Mrs. Parker shot back.
“Better fix all that’s necessary before the mating ceremony. I want this place fully ready in the next 30 minutes,” Mrs. Parker said.
“Ma, with all due respect, Mr. I can't...”
“Don't you dare call me Mrs. Parker; call me boss!” Mrs. Parker said this even as she walked out of the hall in her dark dress. All I wanted was for this mating ceremony to be over.
Aiden’s POV
I looked out the window as the car drove towards the palace on the rough roads. My mind was busy thinking about the big mating ceremony that was coming up. Honestly, I wasn't excited about it. It felt like there was a lot of pressure and expectations.
The driver noticed I seemed lost in thought and asked if I was okay, sounding worried.
I nodded without really paying attention. "Yeah, I'm just not really looking forward to all the fuss at the ceremony," I said, feeling a bit down.
“It must be tough and tasking, I believe, sir, my driver said.
"Yeah, it is," I replied quietly.
Then the driver asked where he should park the car.
I looked out and saw a big tree in the distance. "See that big tree over there?" I pointed. "You can park under it."
The driver followed my finger and agreed. "Got it; we'll park under the big tree," he said, steering the car towards it.
As we parked and I stepped out, I could see the elegance of the packhouse. I knew my own palace was bigger and more structured than this, but the courthouse really looked nice as it was orderly.
I walked into the big hall, my footsteps making echoing sounds on the shiny floor. The place looked really fancy, with high ceilings and fancy lights hanging from them. On the walls, there were pictures showing the history of their pack.
As I walked in, I could feel everyone's eyes on me.
"Lord Aiden, welcome!" said one of the elders, coming up to me with a smile. "We’re happy you have honored us with your presence."
"Thanks," I replied, nodding politely. But honestly, I was still thinking about all the things I had to do.
The elder pointed to a seat at the front of the room. "This seat was personally reserved for you as a guest of honor, my Lord."
I followed the elder and sat down. On the way, I nodded to some alpha’s greetings even though my mind wasn’t there.
Sitting there, I couldn't shake this feeling like I wanted to get out of there.
The ceremony seemed to be taking forever to start. I looked around and saw everyone excited and chatting.
"This ceremony needs to be done with," I muttered quietly.
My voice was lost in the noise of the room.
I squirmed in my seat, wishing I could just leave.
"If it wasn't so important for me to find a mate, I wouldn't be here," I thought, feeling annoyed as I looked at the fancy doors leading outside. But I knew I had to stay and allow the moon goddess to choose a mate for me.
As the ceremony went on, I struggled to stay focused. I kept thinking about what my life would be like with someone I barely knew. It didn't sit right with me, but I knew it was my duty.
Then the elder spoke up, bringing me back to reality. "Let's start the mating ceremony," he said, sounding serious. "May the spirits help us find the perfect match for all that will need one."
I tried to pay attention as the ceremony began.
I then started scanning the room, trying to see who I would feel any mating bond with, even as my wolf still lay silent.
Chloe’s POV
I don’t know why I had been so excited about tonight. I knew Mason just rejected me as his mate yesterday, and I was way heartbroken, even as I blamed the moon goddess for matching me with him, but I still had this feeling that I was going to still get a mate. Even if I was able to get even a son of a beta for a mate, then people would stop bullying me and talking to me anyhow they wanted.
Are people stopping to ridicule me for being an omega? Can that ever happen?
Why was I so foolish to think that my dreams would come true so easily like that?
So stupid. I was so stupid.
Mason was right. I had no reason to even have attended the ceremony, even as an attendant, because no one would be glad to have an Omega like me around prestigious people.
"You are to serve all the guests around for the mating ceremony; do you hear me?" The guard suddenly said this from the front door, and I managed to nod. I was in Mason’s office as I was made to clean it before I went and served the guests. My entire body was hurting from the encounter I had with the stranger the night before. Anytime I remembered the good time I had at the bar with the stranger, a smile just crept into my face, and I wanted that feeling again.
"Hurry up," he snapped, bringing me back to reality. As I slowly picked up the cleaning materials, they fell off my hands when I was lost in thought, aware that if I replied in a bad way, I would get punished for it, and there was only so much pain I could take in a day before I passed out.
The door suddenly opened, and I jumped to my feet. I turned around to see who it was.
It was Mason. What's he doing here?
Chloe's POVWas he here to rain more insults on me and let me know how he felt about me?"Hey." He whispered, his voice coming out surprisingly sweet and caring, and I wondered if my ears were deceiving me. Was he here to be nice?"Hello," I answered hesitantly, trying my best to be polite even as I was still hurt from what came out of his mouth immediately after he found out that we were mated."I know that it seemed like I was a bit harsh the other day, but I guess the whole thing just took me by surprise. You took me by surprise." He continued, taking steps forward towards me."Really?" I whispered in fear, and he nodded as he closed the distance between us."Ye. I think you are beautiful, Chloe. Very beautiful." He whispered as he leaned closer.What was he trying to do?"Relax. We are reconciling right now, are we not?" He said this, tracing my bottom lip with his fingers.When I was about to respond and tell him how uncomfortable I was, he shushed me, and I saw his eyes move to
Chloe’s POVThe man suddenly stood up after calling me "MATE" and walked towards me. The hall became silent, and I felt like I was in trouble. In my mind, I thought, "God, I'm dead." When I looked at Mrs. Parker, all I saw on her face was, "I will finish you...!"I tried to explain to the man, "Sorry, sir, you might be mistaken. I'm just an Omega maid." I attempted to start walking away, but he held my hand back and said again, "MATE!!"As my heart raced, I saw Mason approaching. "What will Mason do to me?" I panicked internally. "What have I done?" I kept repeating to myself as he drew nearer. When he reached us, I made a little bow, acknowledging his presence."Sir, sorry, you must be mistaken," Mason said as he got to were we were. "This is a maid of mine, and she is an Omega, so she isn’t qualified to be your Luna Sir.""Sir?" I was surprised that Mason called him "Sir." Did that mean this man really had more power than Mason?The man, apparently unshaken by Aiden's words, gazed i
Aiden’s POVWatching Mason and Chloe interact, I couldn't help but be impressed by Mason's determination to keep Chloe back. Even though he tried to make her seem unimportant, it was clear he valued her more than just as a maid."Interesting," I thought to myself, finding Mason's insistence intriguing.Mason stood his ground firmly, asserting, "She is a palace maid, and she belongs here," with a strong tone that brooked no argument.I admired Mason's resolve. It wasn't often someone challenged me openly, especially over something like claiming a mate. There was a strength in him that caught my attention.Softly, I turned to Chloe, seeing her trembling. "Drop the tray in your hand, please; you must be tired," I requested gently.She did so, her hands shaking, the clatter of the tray breaking the tense silence. Fear clouded her eyes, and I offered a comforting smile, hoping to ease her distress."Are you alright?" I asked.Chloe nodded, but her eyes told a different story. I could lite
Chloe’s POV Aiden and I sat in his fancy Mercedes C class, even as his convoy drove both in front and behind our car. Our journey was really quiet. Mason tried all he could to stop it, but all the important papers have been signed, and now I am officially Aiden's wife. But the trip to his pack was way too silent; we didn't say much to each other, and it made me feel uneasy. "Why aren't we talking?" I thought to myself that I was a bit disappointed. I had hoped for a more exciting journey. I tried to stay calm and enjoy the ride. "Probably, Mason might have pissed him off real bad, and he's trying to cool down," I suggested to myself. As we approached the borders of the Lycan Pack, my breath caught in my throat at the sight before me. The outskirts structure was stunning, with the lighting, structures, and layout all beautifully arranged and perfectly complementing each other. Trying to start a conversation, I said, "The outskirts of your pack look really nice. I wonder how beaut
Chloe’s POVI paused, considering my words carefully. "The Lycan King is determined by birthright. Aiden's older brother, Prince Hudson, is the heir apparent to the throne. So, technically, he is next in line to become the Lycan King."My eyes widened in realization. "So, Aiden is like... the prince who supports the king?"Ashley nodded. "Exactly, Miss Chloe. Aiden holds an important position in the royal family, but he is not destined to be the Lycan King unless something happens to Prince Lucas."I frowned, feeling a mix of confusion and intrigue. "But why did the guards say that Aiden was going to be the Lycan King soon?"Ashley shrugged. "I'm not sure, Miss Chloe. Perhaps they were speculating or maybe there's something happening within the royal family that we don't know about."I hesitated for a moment before deciding to voice my question. "Um, actually, I was wondering... Does Prince Aiden have a special someone? Like, a girlfriend or something?"Ashley paused, considering her
Aiden’s POV"It's about your brother, Hudson," Lucas began, his tone grave. "He held a closed-door meeting with the elders of the land while you were gone."Aiden's eyes widened in surprise. "A meeting? What for?"Lucas sighed, his gaze heavy with worry. "It lasted for hours, sir. And when they emerged, they were all smiling."Aiden's mind raced with possibilities. What could Hudson be planning? Was he making a move for the throne?"Hudson is truly making his move," Aiden muttered, more to himself than to Lucas."Yes, sir," Lucas agreed solemnly. "And now that you've brought a Luna from another pack, they believe they're one step closer to the throne."Aiden's thoughts turned to Claire, the young woman he had brought back with him from the Crimson Pack. She was meant to be his bride, a symbol of unity between their two kingdoms. But now, with Hudson's schemes in motion, her role seemed uncertain."Perhaps we should keep Claire close for now," Aiden suggested, his voice tinged with unc
Chloe’s POVI shook my head quickly, feeling a flush of embarrassment creep into my cheeks. "No one, really," I replied, trying to sound casual. "I just... I wanted to ask, that's all."Aiden continued to study me, his expression unreadable.Before looking away, I held his gaze for a moment. What was he thinking? Did he suspect that I knew more than I was letting on?Before I could dwell on it any further, one of Aiden's guards approached us, breaking the tension in the air. "Your Majesty," he said, bowing respectfully. "How are you this morning?"Aiden smiled warmly at the guard, his demeanor shifting instantly."Hey, Lucas," he said, returning the greeting. "I'm good, thanks. How about you?"Lucas straightened up, a hint of pride in his voice. "My night was good, Your Majesty," he replied. "No trouble to report."Aiden nodded, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Any updates?" he asked, his tone turning serious once more.Lucas hesitated for a moment before leaning in closer, his voice dro
Chloe’s POVAshley grinned mischievously. "Follow me," she said, gesturing for me to stand up.I hesitated for a moment, unsure of what she had in mind. But something in her expression told me to trust her, so I pushed my chair back and followed her out of the dining room.As we walked down the hallway, I couldn't help but feel a sense of anticipation building within me. What could Ashley possibly have in store for me that would lift my spirit?Ashley led me through the grand halls of the palace, her steps light and graceful as she guided me to our destination. As we entered a breathtakingly beautiful hall adorned with intricate designs on the walls, I couldn't help but gasp in awe."Wow. This is lovely," I exclaimed, my eyes wide with wonder.Ashley smiled, her eyes sparkling with pride. "I knew you would like it," she said, her voice filled with satisfaction.She explained that she had noticed my eagerness to explore the palace's surroundings and had decided to take me on a tour. I