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There were hundreds, maybe even thousands in the room. We apparently had one of the biggest packs in the region. I wouldn't know for sure though. But I think James said so when I was younger.

Everyone was dressed extremely formal and were talking amongst themselves, before they were interrupted by a booming voice. I couldn't see him, but by the authority in his tone I knew it was Lincoln. Why did people have to be so darn tall. I tried standing on my tippy toes to get a look but nothing but a bunch of backs filled my view.

"I am here to find my true mate, let the party begin!" He roared. The palace erupted in cheers. I looked at James confused. "He's an idiot." He chuckled. I gave him a small smile. People dispersed and walked to get appetizers or to dance. I've never seen this many people before, it was crazy. Who knew this is what parties were like, so much food, everyone dressed beautifully and music.

"Want to go sit?" He questioned me and I quickly nodded my head as he began pulling my hand in the direction of the tables.

We found a table in the back corner, that way we could observe everything going on in this huge room, just in case we needed to rush out of here. "I'm going to the restroom, I'll be back in two minutes, don't move from this chair." He demanded.

"I mean it Brielle, don't move." He said once more before hurrying as fast as his old guy legs would let him. I bounced around a little on the plush velvety chairs and couldn't help but let a quiet laugh leave my lips. This was so different and I loved it. I've never seen this many people in one place ever and it was mind blowing. A huge goofy smile took over my face at the sight of couples dancing and a bunch of kids jumping around together.

That's when I suddenly smelled the most delicious smell of cookie dough and chocolate  taking me out of my bouncing around on the chair thoughts. I know he told me not to move but I can't resist. I needed to find that dessert, my stomach was already grumbling for it.

I slowly got up and started walking towards the heavenly smell of chocolate, that's when I realized there were no deserts out, so how would I smell it? Maybe they were still being made and I'm just smelling them from the kitchen.

But then I saw a person a few feet in front of me tense. Oh no. I could feel my heart drop to my stomach as dread took over. I remember reading about how you find a mate. You smell their scent first and then you look into their eyes and you have your real connection in the mate bond. Then marking and the mating process. Assuming what I read was right that would mean this giant in front of me is my mate.

He began to turn around when I realized it was Lincoln. Before he could see me I bolted.

"Stop her!" He roared. I ran out the door as I heard someone chasing behind me calling me some not so nice things. I kept going as fast as I could trying to ignore the burning in my legs, not really into running like everyone else in this pack. The damp grass was causing water to soak through my flats, creating a squishing noise with every step I took. I kept pushing myself trying to get as far from them as possible,when I was tackled to the ground harshly. There were several wolves growling at me, probably assuming I disrespected their Alpha.

I closed my eyes and screamed, trying to get out of this strangers grip. All of the grass surrounding me was dead within seconds. My breathing became ragged and heavy, and my palms were sweaty. I was having a panic attack. I tried shimmying out of their grasps when they were thrown off of me. I looked up to see Lincoln looking at me with emotionless eyes. I tried to scoot away but he grabbed ahold of me and picked me up bridal style. He carried me through the palace and I tucked my head into his shoulder to stop myself from being able to see the people staring at us.

I was still trying to control my breathing as he walked us up a set of stairs and opened a door. I peeked forward and realized that we were in a huge bedroom. It had grey silk sheets and a grey quilt. He gently placed me on it.

I looked up and noticed he was pacing the room, running his hands through his dark hair.

"How?" He questioned. "How could we be mates?" I frowned at this. Clearly he doesn't want anything to do with me, nothings changed. Just like I had expected.

"I should really go." I said standing up only to feel my knees give out below me. He quickly caught me. James is going to kill me.

"What's happening to you?" He questioned placing me back on the bed.

"Get James." I whispered. His eyes went hazy and not even a minute later James barged through the door.

"I knew this was a bad idea." He swore under his breath. "Breathe, just like we practiced. Breathe, okay." He said running his hands through my hair. I instantly relaxed and felt myself drifting off.

Lincoln's POV

To say I didn't want her as a mate would be a lie however I was expecting someone else someone who is more fit to be a Luna. But my parents taught me that a mate was the most important thing in an Alpha's life and I'm not just going to throw her away like trash.

"She's overused her magic again. I'm guessing she's your mate." Dad spoke with a disappointed look on his face.

"Does this happen often?" I asked.

"Only if she pushes herself too hard or loses control. Wait...what did she do?" He questioned with a sad look on his face.

"I'm guessing she will be out for a while so let me show you." I led him out of the palace doors and we looked at all the dead grass and now dead rose bushes. "She's getting too powerful and she doesn't know how to use her magic properly. I always wanted to find someone to help her but it's too much of a risk. They would want to experiment on her and she would be put in even more danger and I don't want that." He went on. I wouldn't want that either.

"Lets go check on her." He spoke and we walked back upstairs. She wasn't asleep but she was sitting criss cross applesauce. "I'll give you two a minute." Dad said before leaving the room his eyes lingering on her before shutting the door behind him.

She wouldn't say anything.

"How are you feeling?" I questioned. She just shrugged and looked me in the eye. She has beautiful eyes. They almost look teal in this lighting, I haven't seen them in a long time.

"Why did you stop talking to me?" She questioned quietly, catching me off guard. Back then it was simply because I was popular and she wasn't. No one even knew about her.

"I don't know." I lied.

"Don't even think about getting up." I told her when I saw her swing her legs over the edge of the bed.

"I'm fine." She groaned. Standing up on wobbly legs. "I'm going home."

"No your staying here." I snapped annoyed she wanted to leave.

"Reject me, that's a thing right? I feel like I read about it somewhere." Why would she say that.

"Why would I reject you?" I asked slightly annoyed.

"Because you don't want anything to do with me and I can't blame you. I won't be a good Luna anyways, I'm different and people are afraid of different." She spoke quietly rubbing her temples.

"You're not leaving and that's final." I said louder using my alpha tone. Which was probably a mistake, due to the hurt look on her face.

"You can't keep me here." She spoke adding more fuel to this fire.

"If you leave there will be severe consequences." I snapped slamming the door shut behind me.

I stormed down the hallway and walked outside the palace. Who the fuck does she think she is. She's talking to her fucking Alpha and mate.

"Hey baby." Said Sarah the fakest person ever. And I mean literally fake, fake boobs, fake ass, pretty much fake face but I can never tell due to the amount of makeup she wears everyday.

"Not now." She faked a pout as she made her way over to me.

"Come on baby."she quickly pressed her lips against mine. No this is wrong. I shoved her off and walked back inside.

"I know I'm your mate! I don't understand why you are acting this way." She groaned glancing at her, once again fake nails. She leaned on her tippy toes and pressed another kiss to my lips before I could shove her away. Once I finally got this bimbo off of me I glanced up, there was Brielle staring at me with teary eyes and her hand clutching at her chest.

"Bri..." I was cut off by her running past me and out the door. I immediately shoved Sarah to the ground and sprinted after Brielle. Well fuck.

I don't remember her ever being this fast.

We were getting closer to her and dads house.

"Brielle!" I yelled. "BRIELLE STOP!" I roared using my alpha command. She immediately stopped and fell to the ground. Her flats were torn from the rocks and her small feet all bloodied.

"I get that you don't want me but cheating on me the day you find out we're mates really hurts. Why does my heart hurt so much? Is this supposed to be like this?" She sniffled her shaky hand, rubbing against her chest.

"She kissed me I didn't kiss her. Hell I even plan on putting her in the dungeons for that." I spoke darkly. She immediately paled and grew completely silent.

"Do you hear that?" She whispered. I focused on my hearing and heard leaves rustling and paws running in the woods.

"They aren't from this pack." I whispered. "Get inside." I said to her. She immediately shook her head.

I turned when I heard a growl and saw a pretty large wolf. Not bigger than mine though.

Trespassers on our land. I mind linked to my Beta.

Another growl from another wolf who was a little smaller. I immediately shifted and stood in front of Brielle.

Suddenly I heard her chant something and they were both on the ground.

"There's more coming." She whispered.

About ten more wolves surfaced and charged at us. I fought two off immediately ripping out their throats.

"Brielle get inside." I snapped.

She shook her head. She's still extremely stubborn.  Nothing's changed there.

"I can help." She spoke.

I groaned and continued fighting them off. That's when I saw one dive over me and towards her. I leaned up and bit my teeth into its under belly, tearing into its guts until it fell lifeless on the hard ground. Suddenly, there was a pickup in the wind and all the grass began dying around us all the wolves were on the ground frozen there.

"When are your warriors getting here?" She breathed swaying on her feet.

"They should be here any second." I spoke noticing how she was paling.

Right on queue we heard more growls as they charged into the group of ten wolves currently attacking.

I looked back at Brielle and within a second she was on the ground. She had blood coming out of her nose and ears.

"Do a search of the borders and find out how these shit heads got this far into my pack!"I ordered and carried her into the house.

I kicked the door open and placed her down on her bed.

Get to the house now. I mindlinked

On my way, is she okay? Dad asked me.

Hurry is all I said before cutting of the link.

"What the hell happened?" Dad asked furious as he barged through the door.

"We were attacked by rogues, she helped fight them off." I spoke looking down at my unconscious mate.

"I shouldn't have brought her to that freaking ball." He groaned putting his hand on her forehead. "This is the freaking universe biting me in the freaking ass, saying hey James fucking told you so." He spat looking up at the ceiling. He gathered himself together before walking over to her and looking at her current state.

"She running a fever." He walked over to the cabinet and pulled out a container filled with herbs.

He dumped half of its contents into a bowl and then began adding something else.

He hurried over and stuck it under her nose. She jolted awake and looked around the room.

"I'm sorry I had to do that." He pulled her up carefully and told her to sit in the cold bathtub. She was wearing a pair of shorts under the dress and a bra when he helped her get into the freezing cold tub. I went over and knelt next to her. That's when I noticed all of the burns on her arms.

"She's overused her magic completely. This has only happened once before." He said inspecting her arms carefully.

"You should have known better." He scolded her.

"Sorry." She breathed out.

"You shouldn't have let her continue to use her magic! You used to live with us for crying out loud have you forgotten everything!" He said beyond furious.

"She's such a good kid, she doesn't deserve any of this." He said with so much sadness it hurt to look at him.

I knelt next to him and put a hand on his shoulder as we watched Brielle shivering in the water.

"It burns." She suddenly whimpered.

"We should take her to the pack doctor." I said.

"No, once they find out she's not like us word will spread and she will be in even more danger than you can imagine." So that's a definite no then.

I don't know what else to do. This is all my fault.

"Get me the ointment from the bottom shelf." My dad said to me still looking at her burns.

I finally found it after some digging and tossed it to him. He unscrewed the cap and poured the white ointment out onto her burns. She almost immediately started whimpering and flinching. I couldn't do it anymore. I pulled off my shirt and got into the freezing cold and I mean freezing cold tub and pulled her on to  my lap. She visibly relaxed but still flinched every now and then.

"Shh it's okay." I whispered to her.

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