I glided my comb through scarlet's golden hair as i tamed the knots left behind from not brushing it often enough. it was such a rare hair color, id never seen anything like it.
a brilliant thought made itself present as i began to gain ideas " scar, i realized something.." i said softly analyzing her reaction in the mirror.
id always found myself staring at scarlet even when she was dressed as a servant. she had skin paler then the moon with a narrow bridge that sloped ever so slightly. her eyes where a piercing Caribbean blue complimented by her dark long lashes and her soft pink lips, i had only one word to describe her....stunning. with her hair down it gave a new shape to her face and framed her flawless features " no one has ever seen you with your hair down...they wont recognize you. your hair is different when its loose giving your features a whole new angle...your breath taking.." i said softly pushing my glasses up the bridge of my nose
i knew scarlet wasn't in to women like i was, but a small part of me wished she was. i had always loved her, she had this magnetism that drew people in to be her friend. she was kind, gentle and unbelievably strong. she was never quick to anger with so much patience for all those around her...when she was upset...it was like she didn't notice with how cool headed she handled it...she was so perfect to me. i only wished she could see how i saw her so today this was my goal.
i made swift work of her hair helping the curls a little with an iron so they looked flawless pulling out the bangs just around the top of her hairline as i loosely pinned it in a high ponytail. i gently took hold of half the hairs i let out for the bangs that fell on either side of her face and pinned them up looser then the rest. the chic ponytail up-do was always perfect for long curly hair like Scarlet's i gently tugged out strands to fall behind her ears and underneath to give it a bit of a messy look.
i started on her make-up giving her wings and smudging it gently at the base making those blue eyes of hers glow more then they already did, i paired that with a ruby red matte lipstick which contrasted so beautifully against her pale white skin. she was immaculate! i had never seen a wolf of such low status look so perfect...she was amazing. if she didn't find her mate tonight all those men had to be blind in my eyes.
i had chosen to endow her with a dress that matched the pins i had chosen for her. it was deep saphire that sparkled under the light with a skirt that would cascade off her wider hips puffing out subtly with two layers of black tool. i helped her step in to the gown just as the music below had started. finally zipping it up to her shoulder blades i smiled " my girl you look like a goddess." i said softly as i knelt to help her place her feet in flats as she was five foot seven and had no coordination in heels.
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i looked in the mirror astonished by what i had seen before me, id never seen myself in makeup with my hair done and i had to confess i was quite a dish. this thought made me smile as i giggled to myself letting marida help me place my shoes on. " you look amazing scarlet. truly." merida said softly as she adjust the skirt and slipped the mask over my eyes and tucked the band under my hair.
" its all thanks to you merida." i embraced her with a warm hug. i didnt care if i found a mate or not at this point i just wanted one night that i could be pretty and not just the slave to the madam.
merida pulled away softly and kissed my cheek " my sweet girl, you needed no help from me to look this gorgeous. you already were. " her words held a sincerity to them that i wanted to return but knew that i couldn't. i knew my best friend was lesbian it was not hard to notice when you live in the same room for 17 years, so naturally i didnt want to give her the wrong idea or lead her on so i instead chose to kiss her forehead lightly " thank you merida, you will always be my best friend no matter what okay?"
merida smiled " i know, now get down there...its already past fashionably late. " i giggled as she shooed me out the door.
i had to take a deep breath with my back agaisnt the door i could feel the tool that climbed by back in a lace pattern and cuffed around my neck leaving my chest exposed. i could hear the music and the chatter on the floor below which made my heart pound as i stepped out to take the first step descending down the stairs.
my enterance captured the attention of every person in the manor as i made my way down. whispers had already begun to make their way through the crowd in hushed tones as if they all knew something i didn't.
Three of the avaliable alphas were already on the floor dancing with the madams girls one seemed genuinly interested in marie, i smiled on the inside for her out of the three she was always kind. her sisters were just as cruel as their mother but she was different...she was my friend.
i looked around attempting to find xander as i was positive neither of these men were him...thats when i saw him staring at me from a table with a drink in his hand. as soon as our eyes connected i felt my entire body begin to smolder as everyone in the room disappeared. 'mate' Odette my wolf whispered quietly as she usually did never speaking much.
xanders demeanor changed as his eyes grew wider in realization of what was happening. He stood gripping the table as he drifted to her spinning her in a circle " hello" he said in a deep husky voice that sounded hauntingly familure. before i could respond i felt the excruciating snap of my bones in my spine shift causing me to howl in pain drawing the attention of everyone in the room.
xanders eyes widened as his lips parted in shock "its...its you.." he said his voice barely audible.
I was forced to my knees from the pain unsure of why this was happening as i felt odette's mind merge with mine. i tried to fight it when i heard odette as clearly as if she was beside me ' scarlet, let me take over..." she said calmly
i could barely make a sensible decision as every bone shattered itself breaking over and over again and reforming themselves. looking down at my hands that had extended in to claws with white hairs sprouting out in to giant paws. i closed my eyes preying for the pain to stop knowing this was far from done as i felt my spine snap. again, i cried out in pain. looking around the room at the watchful eyes i saw many smiles as this was a big moment for any wolf.
when the pain finally stopped i slumped to the ground exhausted and breathing hard...i thought it was like any other time i tried to shift unsuccessfully never had i been more wrong. i finally saw my reflection in the windows of the manor and my eyes widened in shock.
In the windows reflection stood a giant pure white wolf in my stead, i was greeted with rounds of applause startling me a bit as i looked around meeting the enraged gaze of the madam who looked as if she would break her wine glass with how tightly she gripped it.
I began to panic, not only had i disobeyed i had shifted in front of everyone taking the attention off her children...but it was more than that, as if this was the exact thing she tried to prevent. i didn't really know what else to do as my heart pounded in my chest...i had to get out of here...i quickly ran finding the open door and took off for the woods.
even though i had just disobeyed every rule the alpha had i never felt more free then i did in this moment. the wind tingling through my fur, the earth beneath my paws kicking up dust as i ran. 'ah how i have craved this' odette said in excitement i could feel every thing she felt the excitement running through my veins.
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outraged thelma sat her glass upon the table. ' damn that girl, she couldn't just leave well enough alone dammit!' she thought to herself. this was the worst thing that could have happened. the excitement of her guest suggested they hadn't realized she was his daughter...the white fang of the blood tide pack she knew her husband had gone soft when he chose to save that girl...she wished she had poisoned him sooner but she had needed his strength to over throw malcom....she finally met the gaze of xander who glared at her with his peircing green eyes. his black hair messy but some how perfect...he was meant to be celeste's mate not that traitors daughter's
Xander approached her, towering over her with his height " you slimy bitch. " he said his tone icy as he stared her down. thelma averted her gaze to the floor in the presence of an alpha " Alpha xander, she was nothing more then a servant i assure you it is not who you think it is.."
Xanders mouth twitched slightly in a smile as their confrontation had received the attention of everyone at the party " oh really? so its by coincidence that servant girl and i shared a true mate bond before she shifted? "
thelma smiled as she attempted to find a way to cover her own tracks as she searched for words. " i am saying its uncanny but quite the coincidence. malcom's daughter passed from smoke inhalation. i tried to save her, it was unsuccessful my husbands personal guard brought the toddler here and buried her among our packs dead out of respect. if you are insinuating that i lied about starmarry's death you would greatly hurt my pack and myself.." she stepped out to the middle of the room to clear the air " if that child ahd survived she is the child of a respected alpha traitor or not. i would have raised her as my own, everyone here can tell you that.." she had many who nodded knowing only the sweet side of thelma and not what she was truly capable of doing.
" i think your a liar" xander said bluntly " white is an awfully rare color for our kind wouldn't you say? Isn't it true that malcom was also a white wolf and it ran in his blood line! do you want to know why i really came here? because i have visited all 16 packs and i had almost given up hope to find the missing luna..." he chuckled in annoyance " but there is one secret packs keep pretty close to their hearts, the way that they shift. for the blood-tide pack they shift once the mate bond has been awoken. "
thelma scoffed and rolled her eyes " and you beleive she is the only blood tide wolf i saved? hardly..." she said laughing at him her tone oozing sarcasm" i saved many children who knows she might be related to malcom but she is not his child this i assure you, also if that information was so gaurded by their pack how is it that you know?"
xander smiled and raised a brow " i lived with them till i was seven i was present for the birth of the blood-tide luna. i was present when her mother died. i knew their ways and i knew their family. and i know without a shadow of a doubt that wolf is starmarry of the blood-tide pack, she is the Alpha female and rightful heir. "
thelma shook her head " then you are delusional. her name is scarlet, and her mother handed her to me personally as she bled to death from the arrows plunged in to her ribcage. her mother was a servant to malcom nothing more. she may be blood-tide but she is not who think she is. " she knew he wouldnt be convinced but hoped the other packs would be she couldn't afford to have so many turn on her at once for this...she knew taking that child was a bad idea.
" i hope you are right, either way i have found my mate tonight and now she is gone. so if you will excuse me." he said turning on his heal and stalking out the door in the direction he saw he leave in. he shifted quickly as it was second nature to him after all these years, bursting in to a giant black wolf with jade colored eyes.
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