Two years later
Mia’s POV
The constant ringing of my phone woke me up from my sleep. Grumbling tiredly, I searched for my phone with my eyes closed. Luckily, I found the phone and picked up the call without checking who the caller was.
”Hello…”
”Happy birthday Mia.” I heard Sarah’s voice over the phone. ”Shit!” I grumbled while opening my eyes. ”I believe that’s your thank you.” She said with a scoff, while I sighed and moved my gaze to the wall clock. ”It’s just 5am.” I murmured while leaving the bed. ”Whatever.” She grumbled, ”When is your transformation ceremony?” Sarah asked, while I just sighed and stood before the mirror. ”He hasn’t said anything yet?” She asked, ”Nothing, Not to worry, we will just do it our way.” I said with a murmur as I glared at myself in the mirror.
My blonde hair was messy, my eyes looked tired and out of life, probably from the late night I have been having lately.
”Are you even listening?” Sarah’s voice over the phone brought me back from my thoughts. ”What were you saying?” I asked as I left the mirror. ”You weren’t paying attention.” She murmured, while I just sighed and sat back on the bed.
”Well, we will meet at Rachael’s place. Her mother promised to help with your transformation, do you want us to invite some people…” ”No!” I cut in. ”I thought as much. So, it would only be me, Rachael and Rachael’s mom” Sarah announced, while I just nodded my head. ”Thanks for everything, I do appreciate.” I said with a grateful smile. ”It’s nothing, I’ll let you rest, bye.” ”Bye.” I ended the call and lay on the bed with my back.
With a heavy heart, I closed my eyes, trying to suppress the tears that threatened to fall down on my cheek.
I remembered how mother and I would always plan for this day. Mother would talk about a big celebration where she would invite everyone we knew. She told me it would be the talk of the town, but today no one knows who is Mia, let alone knowing it was my eighteenth birthday.
It feels like my existence died along with my parents. For the past two years, I have been a shadow of myself. Go to school, come back home and lock myself until the next day. As for Rick, I only see him once in a while. Sometimes I wouldn’t see him for some weeks because he was always busy either with the affairs of the pack or a slut was keeping him busy in bed.
Sighing heavily, I opened my eyes and left the bed. Tomorrow is my graduation out of high school, and I haven’t really written down a speech I’m going to say to the entire school. I walked over to my reading table, pulled out a seat and sat behind the table. I picked up a pen and paper and began to write words, but I couldn’t. Lately, my mind has been blank, and I was lucky I was done with exams.
For more than two hours, I struggled to write a perfect speech, but I ended up squeezing the paper and throwing it in the waste bin.
I checked the time and realized it was 7am. Tiredly, I stood to my feet, picked out a towel from my closet and made my way to the bathroom.
I took a quick bath, put on a simple fitted black jeans and a red hoodie. I stood before the mirror and packed my hair in a bun before leaving my room. I was on my way to the stairs when a soft moan coming out from Ricardo’s old room caught my attention. ”Another bitch to warm his bed.” I grumbled within me and made my way to the stairs. At least he respected father by not having sex with them in his room, but rather, he torments me with loud moans almost every night.
I took the stairs and exchanged greetings with the servants I met on my way. I went to the living room, made my way to the kitchen where I met aunt Cara discussing with the cooks.
”Mia, you are awake.” She said with a smile and placed a kiss on my forehead, she was the closest thing I have to a mother. ”Happy birthday my dear.” she said with a big smile, ”You remembered?” I asked, ”Of course, you and Alpha Rick’s birthday are carved in my heart.” She said, while I flashed her a grateful smile.
”Happy birthday Mia, are you excited to finally get your Wolf?” One of the cooks asked, while I just responded with a nod. I noticed the sad look on Aunt Cara’s face, but she quickly wiped it off. ”Alright, go wait at the dining table, breakfast is on the way.” Aunt Cara said while I nodded my head and left.
I made my way back to the dining table, pulled out my seat and collapsed on it. I took out my phone from my pocket, opened it and saw two posts from Rachael and Sarah on their Instagram pages wishing me a Happy birthday. I smiled, reacted to the post and made some comments.
I scrolled past their post and was watching a video of Janet when I felt a familiar presence behind me. Curiously, I turned around and saw alpha Ricardo standing behind me, without being told I knew he had teleported here.
”Good morning.” I greeted and hurriedly looked away. He didn’t give a response to my greetings, rather, he walked over to his seat which was at the edge of the table. Before he could go to his seat, a male servant hurriedly pulled out the seat for him.
I dropped my phone on the table and nervously gulped while picking up the courage to speak. ”Can I say something?” I asked, seeking permission from him. He didn’t give a response, but I decided to still go on. ”I’m turning eighteen today.” I mumbled to his hearing and got an angry groan as a response, but I still continued speaking. ”So I was wondering if I can hold a ceremony here in the mansion?” I asked and nervously met his gaze.
His eyes were so filled with rage that I couldn’t tell what I said wrong, that would make him filled with anger. ”Can I?” I asked, despite the death glare he threw at me.
”No!” He declared as an order, and I didn’t bother to argue about it. ”I can’t wait to find my mate.” I murmured to his hearing and got a mockery scoff from him, which made me stare at him with raised eyebrows. ”Indeed, and I believe you are ready for the surprise that awaits you.” He mocked, and before I could say a word, he teleported away from the dining table.
I stared at the empty seat, wondering what he meant, but I shook it off and forced the food down my throat.
After taking some spoons of food into my mouth, I left the table. I walked out of the sitting room and met dad’s personal driver at the door. ”Going somewhere?” He asked, ”Yeah, to a superstore.” I responded, ”I’ll take you there.” He said, while I flashed him a grateful smile and walked after him.
We got to the garage, and he picked out the black Camry, opened the front seat for me to get in. ”You do not have to do that, but thanks.” I said and hopped into the car.
He got into the driver’s seat and started the car. The drive to the superstore was silent until we arrived. ”Do you want me to accompany you inside?” He asked, but I politely declined while shaking my head.
I left the car, walked into the superstore and strolled to the wine and whiskey shelf. Since we are just going to be four for my transformation party, it’s better I just buy a few drinks and refreshments.
I picked up a wine and was about going for a bottle of whiskey which was on the top shelf, but I couldn’t reach it. ”Damn it!” I grumbled and stood at the tip of my toes to get the drink, but a hand came from behind and took out the bottle of whiskey for me. ”Thanks.” I turned to see who it was only to realize it was Jayson, Ricardo Buddy and our newly elected Beta.
”Good… Morning…” I stammered.
”Morning Mia, it seems you are having a little celebration.” He asked with a friendly smile that made my heart flutter.
Jayson was the exact opposite of Ricardo, and I wondered why they were friends. Jayson was loving, caring and helpful. He always flickered a warm and friendly smile at me whenever we come across each other.
Although we didn’t talk much, but he always asked how I was doing whenever he saw me. That’s one thing Ricardo would never do.
”You are turning eighteen today?” He did not say those words as a question. ”Yes.” I responded with a weak smile. ”So I’m not invited to your party, even Rick didn’t invite me.” He grumbled, ”Because there is no party.” I announced hurt.
I noticed he stared at me with a pitiful look, which I hated so much. ”Excuse me, I have to leave.” I said in a hurry and tried to leave, but he stopped me by holding my wrist. His hand was warm, firm, and manly, proving he had been doing lots of workouts.
”I can prepare a little celebration for you, if you want.” He suggested. His words brought a little smile on my face because it was nice for someone to actually care for me besides my friends.
Without a second thought, I gave him a hug, but quickly moved away when I realized my action. ”Thanks, but my friends are organizing a little party.” I said shyly while he nodded his head and took a step closer to me.
He leaned closer to my left ear that I could feel his hot breath fan my skin. ”I will keep my wolf out, hopefully he recognizes you as his mate.” He whispered those words into my ear, which made my body numb.
He moved away from my ear, flickered a big smile at me and walked away.
Stunned, I stood at the spot while his words kept ringing in my head. ”He wishes me to be his mate!” I whispered happily to myself as a big smile appeared on my face. ”Help me moon goddess, let him be my mate.” I mumbled a silent prayer before leaving the drink stand.