The Red Wolf s Mate

Celine;

I'm sitting at the dining table back at my home, with my mom, my little sister, and my stepdad, and I am just too excited about Alexa, to keep shut.

“Alexa got her wolf, Mom. “I announce, and my mom looks up at me with a grand smile. I would have told my mom about it much earlier, but she was out for work at her bakery, and I had to stay back home to babysit Deion. My little sister.

“That's good news. Her parents must be so proud. “My mom replies, and I smile.

“Yes, they are. Mrs. Bliss couldn't stop smiling. “I reply with a massive smile as I remember the woman's happy face, and my stepdad stops eating.

“That's other children making their parents proud. When are you going to get your wolf? You'd be turning 18 soon.

I hope you're not going to be one of those miserable wolfless things. If you are, I'd gladly sell you off! “He says to me, and my heart drops into my stomach.

“Gerald! “My mom snaps at him, and he glares up at her.

“Don't yell at me, Camila! You better pray to the goddess that she isn't wolfless, otherwise… “He yells back at my mom, before looking back at me.

His dark, brown eyes are filled with so much rage, and his lips are pressed into a thin line. His blonde hair is a mess on his head, and his fist is grabbing his fork so tightly, that his knuckles turn white.

He's staring at me like he would shoot a bullet through my head if he had the chance to.

"I swear to the goddess, if you're wolfless, I'd sell you off without a second thought. We both know I don't like you. So pray that the goddess doesn't give me a chance to get rid of you, 'cause I'd grab it without hesitation. " He says to me, before getting up in irritation and storming out of the room.

I gulp as I feel tears bite the sides of my eyes, and as he slams the door shut, the orange lights on the candles flicker, but thankfully, do not go out.

I've always known that he hates me. Although, I don't know why. Yes, I'm his stepdaughter, but I've never done anything to hurt him. Never. I don't understand why he's so bitter towards me.

I was at first willing to accept him as my father, but he suddenly turned cold towards me and ruined any hopes I had of having a father-and-daughter bond with him.

“Don't mind your father, Celine. I'm sure you'd get your wolf. A beautiful one.

One which would be just as beautiful and unique as you are. “My mom says to me as she takes hold of my hand, and I look into my mother's perfect, green eyes to find assurance.

She squeezes my hand, and I swallow and nod while trying to blink back my tears. My little sister suddenly walks into the room. Rubbing her eyes as she just woke up. My father's noise must have gotten to her.

"Celine, can you please come and sing me a lullaby? I can't fall back to sleep. "She begs, and I can't help but smile at her cuteness and innocence.

"Of course, sugarplum. "

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