Her Burning Desire
Chapter 3

As Olive and I walked through the doors we took a glance at all of our surroundings. It was absolutely gorgeous. My mother and our Luna have completely out done themselves this time.

The tables were set up with black sparkling table clothes that had beautiful white lilies in the middle, They had cute little fairy lights the were strung all over the the room. The food smelt delicious although I really doubt I would be tasting any of it. Harper still had my stomach in knots. I really was going to have to make sure she was okay and replace out what is wrong with her. Once again promising myself I would do that later; I spotted the refreshment bar. I grabbed Olives hand and pulled her with me hoping that a couple drinks would calm myself down. After all werewolves are allowed to drink at the age of 18 anyways. Thank goddess for that.

As we got to the bar I looked over at Olive and noticed she had the same beads of sweat on her forehead as I did mine and she wasted no time in grabbing the flute of champagne and chugging it down. She handed me one and I did the same as she did. After chugging 2 more each we decided to stand off to the side and people watch.

I slightly giggled picturing the sight of Olive gulping down the champagne.

I smirked at her and side eyed here while I told her, "You know I don't think I have ever seen Olive Peer so nervous before in my entire life. Seeing you gulp 3 of those flutes down so quickly made my nerves calm down a bit."

"Mel, I have no idea what is going on, my wolf, she just wont stop, she just keeps blabbing on and on about how antsy she is and excited. She has my entire body feeling off the walls right now. I keep telling her to calm down and she just wont listen to me." "Yeah, Harper is doing the same thing, I had to block her out and push her to the back of my mind, I started to feel a little better once I was able to do that." I was hoping she would be able to do the same so she could enjoy tonight, she has been looking forward to it for weeks now.

"You can block her out?" Olive looked at me puzzled.

"Yeah... I thought everyone could..." I responded with a quirk of my eyebrow.

"No, I dont think anyone can do that.. unless your an Alpha...anyways, I am going to use the restroom, straighten myself up a bit. I will come replace you once I am finished." Olive walked off toward the bathroom and I knew it would be a minimum of 15 minutes before she returned.

I was left thinking about she had said... "unless your an Alpha.." What did this mean? Should I be worried that I can do something that someone of my status shouldn't be able to do... I pushed the thought back and figured I would talk about it with Harper later. I might as well go replace my father and mother while I wait on Olive.

I started walking to the head table knowing that is where they would be. As I was walking through I felt like everyone kept staring at me or turning themselves to get a better look. Even if I wanted to hide away from all the eyes, I have to admit a part of me felt good to have the attention on me, so instead I just strutted and swayed my hips a little more.

Finally my parents were in eye sight and as I was approaching my father had spotted me first and had turned away to approach me. He looked dapper tonight in his black tux and golden cuff links, his tie was lavender to match mothers dress. I resembled my father a lot when it came to looks, His brown hair, his height, even thought he reached just over 6 foot. I had my fathers olive complexion, but my eyes were something neither of my parents had, it was a mix of the two. My dad having blue eyes and mother having hazel

eyes.

"Hi sweetie" kissing the top of my head "you look lovely tonight!" turning to my mother, "Kate can you believe that we created this perfect little girl, we did a pretty good job." Beaming with a 100 wat smile on his face.

"Oh Freddy stop it. Your embarrassing her." My mother slapped his chest.

I turned around to face the others that were present, "Good evening Alpha and Luna, it looks absolutely beautiful in here tonight." with a slight bow. I am not sure exactly why I bow anymore other than I know I am suppose to. Everyone bows to Alphas and Lunas of every pack, its customary and their aura just radiates power of submitting. Once I turned 16 and got my wolf, I never felt it, their presence never affected me. I knew it was strange just because I was always told it was something that was never forced, your wolf would just obey. Mine never did, I never said anything but simply just pretended ever since then.

After getting lost in my own thoughts I returned my attention to the conversation my father and the Alpha were having.

"I don't know Fredrick, he should have been here by now. His RSVP arrived in the mail a week ago. I am sure once he arrives we will know. He just radiates power. I really hope he replaces someone from our pack that is his mate though, it would be a wonderful alliance for us with how many warriors he has." My Alpha spoke to my father.

"Well be prepared to have our pack psychologist on hand for the parents of whoever he mates with. Im sure they will just be a big bundle of nerves." Dad chuckled along with our Alpha.

Man where is Olive..? It has been at least 25 minutes since she left me, maybe I should go check on her. Just as I was getting ready to turn around to start my search party I got the biggest wif of pine and rain.

"Mmm, do you smell that...?" I asked my parents as I was taking another deep breathe in.

I heard mom speaking to dad while they both were laughing with each other, "Oh Freddy it is happening! I know that face anywhere! He is here, and he must be getting close. She is going to replace him tonight!!" Mother jumped with glee.

At the same time I could hear Olives voice approaching, "Oh not to much farther, she should be right over here, I know she will be so excited to meet both of you! Eeek!"

Oh goddess, the smell is just getting stronger the longer I stand here, I have to replace out what that smell is. I finally opened my eyes from taking the deep breathes and met his gaze. His piercing deep blue eyes looking directly into mine. Harper broke loose and started jumping around and flipping around howling out in my head. I started to look at every feature he had, his dark brown hair that was faded on the sides and a little shaggy on the top, his shoulders and arms that were nothing but muscle. His bulky chest was strong and you could tell just how strong he was even behind the dark gray suit he was wearing. I wanted to lick every muscle on his body, and nip at that jaw line that was clenched tight... shaking my head what was I thinking, I never had these thoughts. Wait why is he with Olive...?

Looking at Olive I noticed my mother had come up and gripped onto my arm standing directly next to me and my father on the other side.

Olive then started talking, "Oh Mel I found my mate I would like to introduce you to him and his friend."

Did she just say this gorgeous man was her mate? My blood started to boil and I let out a slight growl. Olive ignored me and continued on.

"Please meet my mate, Todd. He is the Beta to the Blood Moon Pack."

Just then a hand reached out in front of me with words attached to it, "It is nice to meet you Melony, I have heard so much about you in the last 25 minutes since I have met my mate." Followed by a chuckle.

When I looked up the hand wasn't attached to Mr. Gorgeous but to a smaller male, he was still handsome but not like the guy standing behind him. I quickly shook his hand and muttered "Nice to meet you Todd." This time it was Mr. Gorgeous' turn to let out a growl. I quirked my eyebrow in question at the same time I felt my mothers grip get tighter.

He was striding toward me now, at the same time I heard Olive introduce him as Alpha Theodore Nix, of the Blood Moon pack.

My brain froze, this is the biggest and scariest Alpha of all the nation? This handsome man?

I felt a hand brush my check and tingles and sparks followed everywhere his fingers moved on my skin. The touch ignited something in Harper. Harper let out a loud howl at the same time I heard the word "MATE!!" leave Alpha Theodores lips.