The Moons Daughter

    It was dark, dark day Alice hadn’t learned to control her wolf, in-fact she hasn’t met hers yet. Alice was slim, with long orange hair and crystal blue eyes. She just turned 16, next year she will be 17, the age all werewolves meet their mates. She always dreamed that her mate would be her best friend Jason, He was caring and sweet and VERY protective. Jason will be turning 17 in a few weeks, if he finds his mate, to be honest I will be happy for him, I just hope my mate is as sweet, caring, and handsome as he is… *** “Alice come on! You’re going to be late for training! “Jason yelled from down the stairs. I groaned, I had worked my heart out yesterday at trainings and I was totally not up for it today… Ever since I turned 16 my father, who is my packs alpha, trained me harder than ever… “You need to train hard if you’re going to be the future alpha of the pack. “He said in that loving tone you seem to only hear when he’s around me or my mother, his mate. I walk over to my closet looking for something to wear, so I end up just pulling a pair of black synthetic shorts and a white tank-top completing my outfit with a pair of white and black vans. Walking down the stairs and making my way to the kitchen I was greeting with many bows and “Good morning Alice. “It happens only because I am the Alpha’s daughter. “Guys come on. You don’t have to address me like this, not like my father would rip your heads off. “. They all stood straight and nodded their heads, walking away from the kitchen to the training grounds. I groaned, I’m not a princess or anything, my dad is just OVER protective. I grab a quick sandwich and make my way to the front door, where Jason stood and waited for me. “Hey beautiful, took you long enough! “He said grabbing my arm. He always had an iron grip; his mate would be very pleased to have such a strong male by her side. “Watch the arm Jason! “I giggle and he lets go, his eyes glazing over with worry. “Did I hurt you? “He says checking my arm for any signs of bruises. I sigh shaking my head, Dummy… We make our way to the training grounds where my dad and his beta Max was standing waiting for us. “All unshifted wolves on this side. “The beta instructed, and all those who have not shifted yet… Including me went to the left why Jason and everyone else went to the right. I was 16 and haven’t shifted yet… I was supposed to shift when I turned 14! But now I am stuck here with the younger teens who won’t shift until next year. “Those who have shifted, please shift and we will begin strengthening your wolves. “My father instructed in his alpha tone, and everyone shifted. I stared at Jason’s strong Brown and white wolf; it had piercing green eyes that looked like pale emeralds. I scoffed as he winked at me. “200 laps around the pack house, NOW! “My father ordered, and off they all went. My father looked at me with sadness shielding his eyes, and pity gripping his face. UGH, why am I so dysfunctional! The beta and my father walked over to my group and puts us all into neat groups of two. “You will be training as humans today, until next year when you shift… And when you shift… Alice. “My father said soothingly as he addressed me. We spent 6 hours training, my bones ached so much, but the other’s seemed to be doing better than me, so I had to keep pushing. I growl as I go to do a left hook on a pup named Nate, he’s only 13; He has dirty blonde hair and dark green eyes. I was so mad! I haven’t even heard from my wolf yet! Where was she? Had she died? Or am I a human? NO WAY! I was born to 2 strong werewolves; my mother was the strongest Luna in the pack’s history! How can I live up to her potential if I can’t even SHIFT! Let alone SPEAK to my wolf! Nate landed a hard move on my rips and I grunted as the wind got knocked out of me. I let a low growl, tripping him, and landing my foot on his chest. He whimpered beneath my foot and I could hear the beta sighing. “Alice, please let your foot off my son… “He said, trying his hardest to not sound disappointed in his son. I released my foot off him and help him stand to his feet. “I am sorry, I lost control of my thoughts for a second. “I say, staring at the ground. I could hear my father ordering the shifted wolves around, making them do push-ups and mountain climbers. I turned around leaving the beta and his son to stare at my retreating figure as I return to my room, but I cannot help but thank… What if my wolf hated me? **Jason’s POV**     I walked in late after training to a sunk over Alice, sitting at the table. She was reading a book that seemed to be almost finished, another trip to the library tomorrow, I guess. “Jason, what’s wrong with me…” I heard her whisper, almost breaking my heart. I walked over to her and placed my arm on her shoulder, hoping maybe sparks would fly through my palm, but none did. Not until I am 17 at least… Or so I hope. “Nothing is wrong with you Al, you’re just different!” I heard her sigh. She looked up to me with her crystal blue eyes to mine. Those orbs never cease to not make me smile, so I can’t help but slip one. “I don’t want to be different anymore, what’s the use of an Alpha who cannot shift!” She groaned, closing her almost finished book. I could see tears welling in the side of her beautiful eyes, the kind that takes your breath away just looking into them. Alice is pretty, but what if she’s not our mate? Rider, my wolf said smoothly. I tried to block out the thought. Alice is my first love, even if we are only friends. I still love her. “I’m going to bed…” She said, getting up slowly and putting the book under her arm. I hugged her making her lose grip to her book. “Good night, Alice.” I whispered earning myself a small “Goodnight” from her. I watched her retreating figure walk slowly up the steps and disappear into the room on the left. I sighed, she doesn’t know how special she is, to be different than the others. I walked up the stairs passing her room to my own. I was in the room next to the Beta’s, which was torture because they were always at it every night. I am sure the whole pack could hear their pants. I pulled my clothes off only staying in my boxers and slipped into the sheets. I smiled, thinking of the day that maybe Alice will shift. That is a good enough reason to be excited for a tomorrow. Sleep slowly takes over me but not long enough to hear my door slowly slink open, and weight to be added next to me. Her scent hits me like a brick, it was Alice. “Another nightmare?” I chuckle. She shakes her head and cuddles close to my chest. “Just lonely…” She says, before the room went dark, and sleep filled my vision.         It was the same morning as always, the same routine. But something was off… I rolled over to see Alice wasn’t there, which I won’t lie kind of upset me. I sighed getting up and putting my cloths before walking downstairs. Today was the day, today we are turning 17. I was excited, I really wished for this day to come. The day where I will officially see if Alice is my mate. I walked over to the kitchen to see Alice wasn’t there… I looked around, sniffing the air. I was hoping to catch the intoxicating smell of my mate, the one that would lead me to Alice. I walked outside the training grounds to see Alice sitting in the grass with her book. I smiled and walked out the door, holding my breath. “Please… Please…” I whispered, getting closer to her. But when I was right next to her, the scent never came… No… She isn’t our mate. I felt a surge of fresh anger fill my veins. SHE HAS TO BE! I tapped her shoulder and she looked at me… With tears in her eyes?! “Alice? What’s wrong!” I said panicked, is she just as upset as me? “I was hoping… To find my mate this morning.” She sobbed. My heart clenched, is that why she came to sleep with me last night? “Maybe… Maybe it’s not official? Maybe we should keep waiting.” I said trying to comfort her, but she slammed her palms on the ground and cried, the most painful cry. Alice… Rider was getting anxious, and so was I. “Jason, what if you find her?” She said softly, but the tears still flowed down her cheek. I cupped her face in my hands and tilted her head to me. “You will always be my Alice.” I said softly but she didn’t smile. “Jason…” Alice said as she clung to me making my heart pierce an unknown sorrow. Then it hit me… The most intoxicating scent I have ever smelled before, of roses and cherries. I looked down sniffing Alice closely, but it wasn’t from her. I growled in annoyance and looked around. There’s NO WAY! I will have a mate other than Alice! MATE! Rider yelled in my head making me cover my ears. Alice let go of me with a forced smile. “Go find her.” She said weakly and got up walking to the packhouse. I reached my hand for hers, but she was already gone behind the closed glass door of the main entrance. I got up and followed the scent. Once inside the pack house there stood a girl with blonde hair and lime green eyes. She stood there looking at me and I couldn’t stop looking at her. NO! I cannot be mates with Alice’s friend! **Alice’s POV**     I couldn’t stop crying, I knew he could smell his mate by the way he leaned down and sniffed me. But it wasn’t me, maybe It’s not me because I haven’t shifted. I turned around and headed for the living room, where I stood frozen to the ground. Jason and my best friend Samantha were standing face to face with each other, just staring at one another. NO WAY! HE’S MATES WITH MY BEST FRIEND!? I was furious and found myself letting out a low growl. Jason and Samantha quickly turned towards me, her face bright red. “Alice, I hadn’t heard you come in…” Jason whispered, and Samantha clung to his arm like a parasite. I was seeing red; Jason was supposed to be mine… “Alice can you believe it! I found my mate!” Samantha said joyfully. I couldn’t help myself but see the disbelief on Jason’s face. Those nights where we fantasized about being mates, and the children we would have. Jason took a step towards me but stopped when I shook my head. “You’re lucky to have each other.” I said and my heart cried. Pain flashed in Jason’s eyes because Samantha’s had nothing but joy and bliss. I couldn’t bear the heart ache, so I stormed back up to my room and flopped in my bed. I cried… So hard until I heard a knock on my door. I got up whipping my tears and open the door to see Jason standing there. “Why are you here Jason…” I said, trying not to show I was crying. He allowed himself in and shut the door behind him grabbing my waist and pulled me into his chest. “I don’t care if I have a mate… You’re mine Alice…” He said coldly. I sobbed; this is wrong! He has a perfectly good mate waiting for him to finish the mating process, but he came all the way up here to torture me! Jason pulled away crashing his lips on mine. I was breathless… This isn’t right, but it feels so right! I’ve waited forever for this kiss, but not like this… He licked at the bottom of my lip, begging for entrance. I granted him it and allowed his tongue to explore the inside of my mouth. I heard him groan as he pushed me against the wall. There were no sparks between our kiss, or his touch where I have always wished there would be… He is not my mate, and this is all wrong. I moved away so that we could breathe, both of us panting against each other’s cheeks. “I am going to reject her…” He said softly and full of love, love that shouldn’t be for me. “Jason, that’s crazy! She is your mate, not me.” I said choking on my words. I wanted him to reject her, to be with me. But she is my friend, and the pain of a rejection is the worst pain anyone could feel. He pecked his lips against my neck, where a mate’s mark should lay. “Soon… Soon you will bare my mark Alice.” Jason whispered and it made me shiver how sure he was. Just like that, he walked out of the room. Once the door was closed I slid down it, waiting for the agonizing scream to come from downstairs as the rejection was placed.