Aria--
As I walked into the room,feeling a bit reluctant to take a bath, I lay on the floor and gazed up at the stars.
"There are so many stars in the sky tonight",Helena said to me through our mind link.
"Yes, aren't they beautiful", I replied, captivated by the night sky.
"Yes they are",mumured Helena.
"You're going to look stunning tomorrow",she added.
"How do you know that?"I asked her curiously.
"Well,I just do,"she replied simply.
"Goodnight Helena," I bid her farewell
"Goodnight Aria,"she replied softly.
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I woke up to sounds of commotion and hurried footsteps above me. I quickly headed out to find out what was going on. As I went up to the house I found the place bustling with activities.
"What's going on?" I wondered to myself .
"Alpha Alexander received a call from the red moon pack that king Lucian would be spending a day here before the ball tonight and he's due to arrive in 3hrs," I heard Cynthia,an omega,say to someone who was as curious as I was
"Really? I heard he hasn't met his mate yet,"the person responded.
"I hope I'm the lucky one,"she added. It seemed like everyone was dying to be King Lucian's mate,it was like an obsession everyone had over him and I had no idea why.
My peaceful morning had been disrupted just because the Alpha was coming. I decided to go take a shower so I could head over to Mrs Clara's place. I was thrilled about wearing the beautiful dress she made me. I took the stairs that led to the basement and then I heard my name being called.
I turned around and saw Anne,one of the omega werewolves who worked in the kitchen.
"Ms Emily needs you in her room,"she said to me.
I nodded and headed back upstairs. Why would she even need me? she didn't even live here so why was she at our pack house. I despised her,she was known to be a slut. I was sure she would be in Selene's room.
I knocked on the door and was instructed to enter by a voice coming from the room.
"Dumb girl,wash this dress for me. I need it for the ball tonight," Emily said, tossing a blue short gown at me.
I gracefully nodded and exited the room, determined to wash and dry the dress so I could head over to meet Mrs.Clara.
I made my way to the laundry room and went over to the washing machine. While I was about to immerse the dress in the machine, I noticed sticky white fluid on it. "What could this be?" I wondered.
I proceeded to wash the dress and just then Cynthia,one of the domestic staff,called out to me from the kitchen. She informed me that I was needed in the kitchen but I was worried that someone would touch the dress in my absence and I couldn't remove it from the washer yet because it wasn't completely washed.
"Don't worry Ava,I'll look after the clothes until you return," I heard Cynthia say as she walked into the laundry room.
I acknowledged her with a grateful nod but in truth I found it hard to trust anyone in this house due to the mistreatment that had been incurred on me over the years.
As I entered the kitchen I was greeted by a mountain of dirty dishes piled up in the sink. Liliah, another maid, approached me and informed me that I had to wash the whole dishes before the ball. It was my punishment for being absent in the morning.
"Oh God," I muttered under my breath.
"So the quiet girl isn't so dumb after all,"she taunted with a laugh. "Just do it quickly,"she said, leaving me with a heap of dishes in the sink.
With so much dishes to clean,I doubted that I would be done in time before the ball. I remembered that I had Cynthia entrusted with the dress but could I trust her.
"You have no choice than to trust her,"Helena,my wolf, said.
I sighed and muttered,"yes."Helena expressed her desire to help me in human form but I told her I would manage,she should just watch. I began washing the dishes diligently but time began to fly and before I knew it,it was already 1 pm and there was a substantial amount of dishes left to wash.
"You're still not done, Aria. Everyone is supposed to be ready for the ball by now. I doubt you even have a dress to wear,"Roxanne sneered at me laughing. She had always been known for her cruel nature.
Roxanne and Mathilda were initially assigned to do the dishes but Liliah instructed me to do it instead. I ignored her taunts and focussed on my work. Just as I was about to finish and leave the dishes unfinished to tend to the dress,a voice startled me.
"I've dried the dress for you and it's neatly folded in your room,"Cynthia said kindly to me.
"Let me help you with the dishes,"she added.
I muttered my thanks to her. "You have a sweet voice,I have never heard you speak"Cynthia remarked,amused. It was true;I hardly spoke to anyone in this house.
"Do u need a hand,"she offered once more, refering to the dishes.
I nodded and thanked her for being so kind. "You're welcome, Aria,"she replied with a warm smile and began to do the dishes.
I needed to send Emily her dress before she would come looking for it. Cynthia had mentioned leaving it in my room but as I approached the room dread washed over me as I remembered the rats that I shared the room with. I hoped they hadn't gotten to the dress.
"Moon goddess,if you're truly real let this dress be in one piece," that was the prayer I made as I slowly opened the room door.
I hurried over to the dress, scanning it for any damage. Fortunately for me it seemed untouched.
Relieved, I grabbed the dress and headed out to deliver it before I had a quick bath so I could go over to Mrs. Clara's place.
"Finally you're here. I was just about to head over to your place!," Mrs. Clara exclaimed as she welcomed me into her cottage.
I didn't find any need to reply.
"Come, let's start with your make-up,"she said urgently. "We have only an out before the ball. The alpha king has arrived already,"she informed me as she rushed to get her makeup tools.
I hadn't originally planned to attend the ball. I was only attending because everyone was required to and I wished it wasn't so.
"Take a look," Mrs. Clara gestured to the mirror Infront of me. I didn't recognise myself.
"You look stunning Aria, you'll light up the whole place," she said as she gently squeezed my cheeks.
I was flattered.
"Thank you," I let out a shy response and she noticed it.
"Wear your dress so we can go. I've got some heels for you too, they're in Carol's room,"she said to me.
I nodded and left. Carol was Mrs. Clara's deceased daughter. She had passed on due to cancer at the age of 10.
I walked into the room,I saw the dress lying on the bed. I changed into the stunning outfit and went downstairs.
"Aria,hurry up," Mrs. Clara called from the front door.
"I wish to cover up my cleavage a bit," I said as I approached her.
"You're fine Aria,let's go!"she said as she playfully pulled me out of the house and locked the door.
As we walked sise by side I could feel tension build in my chest and Helena noticed.
"Breathe, Aria. Everything will be alright," she reassured.
"Names?" The man in a sleek suit asked in a polite tone.
"Aria woods and Clara Austin,"Mrs Clara replied swiftly.
As we entered the room I could feel a sudden shift in the atmosphere. All eyes were on me,I couldn't help but feel a bit self conscious. I shifted my gaze from the ground to confirm my suspicions and I was right,all eyes were on me.
I was amazed by the magnificence of the ball room,it was beyond my imaginations. Everything seemed so perfect. Lost in my thoughts,I was brought back to reality by Mrs. Clara.
"Aria,bow your head,the Alpha king is arriving"she said in urgency.
I quickly did as I was told,I didn't want to get into any trouble.
A sweet scent of honey and peaches wafted into my nose but before I could locate its source I heard a voice.
"Look at me," a commanding voice echoed in the room and it was directed at me,and I couldn't resist the authority it held.
I looked up and found myself face to face with the most handsome man I had ever seen. My heart plunged into my stomach.
"Mate,"he said as his eyes pierced mine.
This couldn't be happening. I was sure he was the alpha king so how I'm I his mate?
At that moment all I wanted was to be eaten up by the floor below me. I couldn't bear all this attention and worst of all,the intending consequences of meeting my mate.
The room erupted in noise as people began to chatter and react to the unexpected turn of events