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ghts. The ball was at 7pm sharp with hors d'oeuvres starting at 6pm, which meant that I needed to be on a plane and in the air no later than 5. Guest had already started arriving today, as our castle hosted over 75 rooms, and many of the visiting Alpha's were staying here. Another reason I n

them into my black backpack I had used for college. I then collected a few bras, an assortment of panties, along with some socks. I added 2 pairs of yoga pants and some athletic wear along with a pair of flip flops and my

him. I was still in the sweats that I had slept in, my wild auburn hair contained only by a messy

I said as calmly as I could muster, had he seen me packing my bag? I watched him nervously under my thick

aring. I smiled as coolly as I dared and walked over to him giving him my characteristic bear hug, something

a teasing friendly growl a father would besto

g ready. Plus, I can let Aurora run before I need to be a proper lady tonight." My father chuckled, and gave me another

es, his soft fatherly expression exchanged for his Alpha demeanor, his deep cerulean eyes bore into mine. I paused, dropping

ld hear my wolf in the back of my mind whimper as well, she wa

your mate. I even foolishly granted you privilege to

I corrected hi

need a purebred Lycan mate. Sometimes the Moon Goddess wishes us to take matters into our own hands Britty. And this be one of those t

il their thirties." I rebutted. However, my father's eyes only hinted a darker shade, and I could tell he wa

umbled with irritation, then his eyes lightened once more as a smile graced his face. "And what fine pups you will have! Now then, go to your friendly wit

tubborn hot-headed ginger. Once something was set in his head, that was the way it would be. My father had always been a fair Alpha, and I knew in my heart that he was simply tryin

never dry before I needed to depart, so I resorted to washing my body quicky with a sweet rose scented body wash, then swiftly shut the water off and stepped out, grasping a towel from the hook beside the mirror. I simply dried myself off and ran some oils into my long unruly

ill sitting and quickly grabbed it into my mouth and loped out of my room, into the hallway, down the enormous stairs and into the main foyer. A handful of pack members noticed me; however, no one said a word. It was not uncha

he cottage in no time. Then I would ask my dear friend for a few extra clothes and a ride to the airport. Thankfully, she and her grandmother were the local witches, and while they lived within the pack grounds, they

uld see Meredith and her grandmother working in their flower garden. As they saw me

early knocking my delicate friend down. After a moment, we took a step back and I quickly shifted back into myself.

decent; her entire family was. Indeed, her grandmother was a very old and

day I will be takin." I asked my witch friend, praying she would help me and not chastise me about family and duty. Mered

ously as she raised an eyebrow at me, and then to her gr

ittle bit of humor. I couldn't help my bite my lip with guilt, my instincts told me I was making the right decision, yet the loyalty of a daughter to a father, a subject to a Kin

truth. The rain had ceased, although it was still gloomy and unseasonably cool, making me shiver even in my sweatshir

my side. Aoibhe always had a way of figuring me out, in fact I often believed she understood me better than

g me only a couple hours before takeoff. I am departing before my father c

as I called my future mate a si

ainst that of the Goddess, so we will help you." The old woman assured me, and

granddaughter, who had already sprinted for the house, her dark walnut hair flowing behind her. "Let

into the driver's seat of the small economy car huffing, struggling to catch

the bag for me faster than I thought was poss

n the dark pavement road, leading away from our home. Meredith drove with a vengeance as we sped down the quaint count

d from the passenger seat. I smiled and caugh

r we traveled into Edinburg or any other neighboring cities, people always wondered or commented that we were sisters. Our physical attributes were nearly identical, both athletic yet curvaceous. The two outstanding differences were our hair and eyes; Meredith had long wa

ime arriving to our destination. The woman, like me, was blessed with a lead foot and for once I could

ar into park and leaning back to look at me in the rear seat. I smiled solemnly and nodded as I reached for the bag, s

from your own mate. You will appear nothing more than human to any supernatural being. Hopefully that will keep you safe." My eyes widened with surprise at the concern laced within my friend's voice. I traveled all the time and never had her send something of this sort along

you as to whether you accept him or reject him. But be aware sweet child, the vision from the Goddess was clear, once your feet le

me and attending my father's ball? Why would the old witch tell me I would never be able to return to my homeland? I travelled all the time, all over Europe and Asia without any trouble

take a holiday for myself, so relax, all will be well." I smiled as I tossed my black backpack over my shoulder and gave a reassuring smile

nd to my lips and blew them a kiss as I reached in and grabbed the suitcase Meredith had packed for me. I rushed

this flight, I would never be able to return? None of that made any sense to me. I slowed as I reached the security area and paused for a moment before setting the suitcase down onto the x-ray conveyor. I took a d