Aurora’s pov

As a virgin, It was normal for me to be nervous and excited, especially when I had just concluded my mating ceremony and was minutes ago from completing the mating ritual.

I took one last look at my reflection in the mirror, satisfied with my look. The maids were running a comb through my hair. I tried to ignore the pounding in my chest and the exhilarating sweet pain between my legs as I anticipated seeing my mate tonight.

After the mating ceremony, I don’t know where Samuel had gone off to, but there were a lot of guests that had come for the ceremony, and as Alpha, it would show some sense of obligation to host them before retiring.

“You look so beautiful your majesty.” One of the maids coyly said and I blushed.

I did look beautiful.

“What more do you expect from an Alpha’s daughter. She has always been stunning.” Another said and my eyes gleamed from their compliments.

Soon, they were gone, leaving me alone to my thoughts. My eyes fell upon the glass of wine standing close to a bottle on the table.

The sounds of the clock ticking in the room was the only noise. I was getting restless by the minute waiting for him. My wolf, Sandra was even more restless than I was. Each minute I had to force her back down to prevent her from surfacing.

“Down girl.” I hissed and she let out a whimper.

She had always been like this, but tonight, since the start of the ceremony, there has been an uneasy feeling she had been giving off.

“Any moment now. I’ll just have a glass.” To pass time, I made my way to the table and downed a cup. I hissed as the liquid burned the back of my throat, bringing tears to my eyes.

I wanted my first alcohol experience to be with Samuel. He’d be so proud of me now. The shy, nerdy girl from high school was drinking alcohol. I didn’t even bother about my tolerance as I began refilling my cup and downing it.

A few times, I would look to the clock and my shoulders would fall from defeat before I filled the cup again. It’s been three hours. As busy as he was, he knew how much this night meant to us.

Where the fuck was he?

Just as I downed the last cup, I set out to find him. I pulled a robe over the skimpy satin see through night wear I had on. I flipped my hair to cover the back of my robe, prepared to leave.

Suddenly, just before I could open the door, It was flung open. A delicious scent of Vanilla and the musky scent of sandal wood invaded my senses at that moment. I was drunk, my vision was hazy and my head was clouded with the intensity of how much I’ve drunk. As much as I savored the scent, I was quick to realize the man standing there was not my mate.

The room was dark, but the light outside illuminated his magnificent features sharply, exposing the god that stood before me. For a second, I thought I was in a dream and just stood there, stunned.

“My goodness,” I hiccupped, a coy, sly smile on my face as I closed the distance between us. “For a moment there, I thought.. “

The hand I had raised in the air was suddenly snatched, and with a kick to the door behind him, the man swooped in and caught my lips between his.

I was stunned, but an involuntary moan left my lips just as he gained entrance with his tongue, his hand coming to hold my head securely, moving me to the bed.

I gasped, pulling away. The effect of the alcohol was strong, but I wasn’t naïve. This man was not my mate. I couldn’t recognize him, but I’d know Samuel with my eyes closed, and this man was not him.

But I felt an indescribable pull towards him. Sandra, who had been fidgeting all night seemed even more restless. I could even smell my own arousal, and panic enshrouded my mind when I realized Sandra wasn’t even building any resistance with his wolf. She was fucking bonding with his wolf!

“I won’t hurt you, I promise.” His breath was warm, his voice deep, husky and carried An imminent danger that warned me to run. To run as far as possible from this man.

But I was captivated by his eyes. Even in the darkness, those eyes, the fire of red pierced into mine. It held hunger, thirst, like a man who hadn’t been fed for days. But It wasn’t food he craved.

“Please…” My voice was shaky as I held him back when he advanced towards me again. I was nearing my limit, literally, I had the back of my knees to the edge of the bed and It felt like any moment, I was bound to loose my restraint to this stranger.

I felt so hot and flushed all over. Between my legs, a scent of arousal formed and he growled, sending my wolf into a frenzy as she whimpered for his touch and embrace.

Sandra, what the fuck?

Samuel could walk in any moment…

“You need to leave.” My voice was firm despite the shattering mess that was left of me inside. Even my eyes seemed to hold a hint of plea. I wasn’t sure If I was begging him to listen to me or to not.

He reached out and cupped my face despite my protest, and I immediately melted into his touch, my eyes searching his.

I know I’ve seen this eyes before.

My head was all clouded by alcohol so I could barely think.

“I can smell your arousal,” He smelt of strong alcohol, and I could see him smirk as he leaned in closer, wrapping his arms around my waist. “You want this.”

He crashed his lips on mine again, and in minutes, I found myself on my matrimonial bed, giving away my body, heart and soul to a stranger. The night held moments of several love making, passionate whispers and hard fucks that left my legs trembling after each orgasm.

By morning, I could feel my whole sore body as I slowly got up. For a full minute, I wondered where I was. The moment my eyes fell on the glass wine, my eyes suddenly widened.

No!

I swooped the sheets to the side and my face paled seeing the blood stained sheets. No, No..

I got up, Ignoring the pain as I gathered my clothes, tears in my eyes.

‘What have I done? And with a stranger!? What would Samuel think of me? After everything, I just gave away my virginity to someone I barely knew’ These thoughts invaded my mind as I sobbed bitterly.

I didn’t even call the maids in and quickly washed off before hiding the sheets.

After getting dressed, I left the room in search of Samuel. I felt bitter, scared and heartbroken at the same time, but it didn’t seem to matter, because the moment I stepped out of my room, everyone’s eyes were on me.

Some held pity while some were filled with mockery.

My heart pounded in my chest as I wondered what was wrong? Had they figured out what had happened? Had Samuel figured out about it? Of course he would. He probably came into the room late at night only to find me in the embrace of some stranger.

I was dead, I was dead.

I rushed to Samuel’s room, but the moment I attempted to open the door, someone on the other side did and I was greeted by the sight of an Omega.

My mood turned dark and sour.

This wasn’t just any Omega.

She had a triumphant smile on her face, a gleam in her eyes as she looked boldy into my eyes without even greeting.

“Aurora, Samuel is still asleep and wouldn’t want to be awoken.”

My eyes twitched at how she had called him so familiarly. “And how is that any of your business? I want to see my mate so move.”

She suddenly smirked, curling her hands around her hair. I followed the trace of her finger, and my blood ran cold seeing a familiar mark on her neck.

He.. had marked her? Samuel had marked Laura?

His Omega Mistress?

“Considering he even spent the night with a mere mistress even on your special night, you should know how to speak to your future Luna.” She brushed past me, leaving me to burn in fury as I pushed the door open and walked in.

My stomach churned from the heavy smell of sex in the room. While I was dying of guilt from last night. The entire time I stayed awake waiting for him.. drinking myself to stupor. He had been fucking her.

He was just about sleeping, but seeing me, annoyance flashed in his eyes. He was so handsome, I couldn’t even believe how despicable he was.

“Why are you still fucking her.” I spat resentfully, pain in my heart as I squeezed my fists. “Let me rephrase my question. Why has she got your mark and I don’t”

“Can we have this discussion later. I’m tired and … “

“Did you know how long I waited for you last night..” I shook my head, feeling tears run down my cheeks as I stared at him, wondering how any nonchanlant he would be. “Only to wake up this morning with the whole pack knowing you spent the night with that cheap bastard.”

In seconds, he was out of the bed, and I felt my breath stray as he held me to the wall. Sandra whimpered, clearly hurt from the sudden mistreatment from our loving mate. She suddenly resorted to growling and I tried to struggle, but he was strong, and his Alpha wolf was just as strong and arrogant. “Know your place in this pack house, Aurora. You know I only ever agreed to even accept you because of your father. Our union was based on a contractual agreement. You knew from that time that Laura had been my mate and you still went ahead to sign it.”

He released me and tears flooded my eyes as I dropped to the floor, coughing, still heartboekn and now in disbelief that he almost tried to kill me because of that…

“Yo

u will live here to only serve the purpose of appearing in public as my Luna. But have it in mine that Laura will always be at the top. She is my real mate. She will bear my mark even without the title of Luna. And I love her.”