The Rejected Luna Revenge

Freya paced about in her room. She bit her nails anxiously.

The mating ceremony was here again and she is finding it hard to attend. She couldn't bring herself to attend the gathering that is meant for finding her mate.

She wanted to live a free life and be free from such things. They were really a bother to her.

In all her twenty years of existence, she has always been shy and wary of many things. She wanted it to remain that way.

She looked outside through the window of her room.

The evening air was blissful. The stars shined brightly and it made the environment lively.

She could see people on different attires conversing. They chatted happily as some made their way to the mating ceremony and some to their various destinations.

She smiled.

It was a good sight to see; people being happy.

Her smile suddenly turned sour. The thoughts of her dead parents came to her mind and she clenched her fist.

Even though she felt lonely because of their absence, she was still skeptical about attending the mating ceremony.

A knock on the door interrupted her thoughts.

She looked up and was met with the smile of a pretty lady.

"Hi, Reyna," Freya greeted and sat down.

She exhaled.

Reyna could see the worry on her face.

"Freya, what could it be? Don't tell me you're not attending the mating ceremony," Reyna asked. She was curious.

She was Freya's best friend and knew her better than anyone.

Freya has always been shy and hesitant to attend the mating ceremony since she clocked '18.'

She walked to where Freya was and sat beside her. She took Freya's hands in hers.

"Freya, this is a chance you shouldn't miss. I'm sure you will find your mate."

"Attending the mating ceremony wouldn't kill you? Will it?" She asked. She looked into Freya's eyes, searching for answers.

Reyna knew Freya was still in pain from the loss of her parents, but she wanted to make her feel better.

"Do it at least, for the sake of your parents," Reyna urged.

Freya looked at the pleading eyes of her best friend. She decided she was going to give it a try.

"Okay! Let's do this, Reyna," she sounded.

They both laughed heartily.

Reyna helped Freya in choosing her dress.

She also assisted her in applying some makeup and when she was all dressed, her appearance was like that of a goddess.

Her green eyes glittered like gem stones.

Her auburn locs flowed on her shoulders like an endless river. She smiled.

Reyna was dressed already, so she held Freya's hands and they headed to the mating ceremony.

Freya hung her head low as felt the stares of people on her. She almost tripped on her heels, save for Reyna.

She looked at Reyna and they chuckled.

Freya looked up at the moon at intervals. It was yet to become full.

She caressed her arms. It was getting cold.

Chatters and laughter filled the air.

Freya was standing all alone now.

Reyna was conversing with some pack members. Freya was becoming more scared as the midnight drew closer.

She was the lone one. She looked around and saw everyone smiling happily.

Reyna approached her with two glasses of wine and passed one to her.

She was hesitant to take it from her.

"Come on, Freya, you shouldn't continue with such behavior for so long. You're a woman now."

"You know that better than anyone. A sip wouldn't harm you. Go ahead," Reyna urged as she forced the wine glass into her palms.

She looked at her and grinned.