The Unwanted Wolf – Chapter 28
I stared in the mirror, and I didn’t recognize the mirror staring back at me. I had dressed up and done the full makeup when I was still a teenager, but ever since being on my own, I hadn’t put nearly as much effort into my looks. The person standing in front of me had dark brown hair that fell over her shoulders in loose curls. Little stair pins hung throughout the curls, adding a little bit of a sparkle. The dress seemed to fit perfectly with the complement of the makeup and curls in my hair. I couldn’t decide if I felt more like a princess or a fairy, but I was in love either way. I felt magical, like nothing bad could happen.
“Thank you so much,” I whispered without taking my eyes off the mirror. I twisted a few times to watch the bottom of my dress flow around me. I could feel the tears starting to build in my eyes. It was the first time in a while that my tears were from happiness.
“No, no, none of that. We can’t ruin your makeup. We don’t need to see your diamond tears right now,” Rie said.
y.”
on. We should get going before Scythe storms over to us again.” Rie tilted her head towards the stairs
re it was real. I took one last look in the mirror and gasped. My eyes were sparkling as if a thousand stars had invaded my pupils. “Um.”
I opened my eyes again, my eyes were back to normal.
” Eva shouted.
ite like a wolf?”
lf werewolf.”
Oh, so the other half of you makes your eyes glow?” Eva as
he other part of me, but I’m learning.”
“Can you do it again?” Eva was standi
still, even though my eyes were no longer glowing. I glanced in the mirror just to double check.
re happy?” Rie suggested. “You were practically glowing the moment before, and then you were a
it was my birthday.
go downstairs before Scythe comes back and drags us back out.”
ld take him, but you are probably right.”
are what everything looked like. I just felt honored that they even wanted to celebrate my birthday, despite my protests.
ck door. “Ready?”
were flowers and fountains filling up any spare space in the yard as well. Large heaters were placed throughout the backyard to fight off the chilly night air.
was left open as a dance field. I looked around at everyone standing around, and there were at least fifty people here. I had no idea there were that many people at the pack house and who wanted to come to a birthday party designed for a girl they didn’t know.
this. My eyes continued searching the crowd, looking for one pair of eyes in particular.
f the line, and my heart clenched. I was staring at a familiar pair of dark eyes.
. “Care for a dance?”
at the party. “There’s no mus
va and Cindy disappeared into the crowd as well, probably seeing their friends and family.
eed music to start dancing.”
y.”
Jori led me to the center of the dance floor. He didn’t hesitate
faster paced than what Jori and I were doing, but Jori quickly matched t
watching us, and I couldn’t help but wonder why we were such a spectacle to watch. I was starting to feel dizzy in Jori’s arms.
limpse of him. We moved farther away from Mark, making it even more difficult to see him.
mind, darling?” Jori asked, finally drawi
ee their alpha dancing with their future Luna.”
t like it was in a knot. “I think I need something to drink. I’m parched.
ing?”
out the scenery a little bit and thank Scythe and Percy for everything they’ve done.”
come with you.”
kay. I will find you later.”
. I knew he didn’t want to let me go, and I could see the strug
were so many different types of food, and the drink selection was incredible. On top of it, there was a chocolate fountain with several items to dip in it. It was incredible that Scythe found someone to cater so last minute for the party. Everything was abso
e side to catch my breath. I think the anxiety of having every
birthday girl!”
twenty-four hours?”
a wink. “Not quite as magical as you, though. How are you f
es started glowing again. I feel like something is building inside of me, but I don’t know what it is or how to control it
y hand. “Try not to worry about it for now, and just have fun. Tonight is your night, so try not to worry too much too. Did you see the cho
ded laughing. “I did, but I have
e. He was completely in his element at the party.
saw Percy walking towards us, and I felt a little nervous. Scythe was so happy, and I hoped that things between P
e you are,” Percy said, stopping next to Scythe. “One of the ch
eue to get back to business,” Scythe said. “Happy birthday, Adira. I hope this evening is as special as you are.” He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me into a tight hug. He then whispered in my ear. “Your Prince C
hen he turned to leave with Scythe by his side. I saw Percy purposely bump into Scythe’s arm, and
oice filling my ears.