The Mystical White Wolf

Staci POV

After the week slowly went by, Monica came by a few days later to apologize about what happened at school last week, and I told her it was okay that I knew he was a man whore. However, I was afraid to admit it to myself; even though I say I'm good, I still feel this weird pull towards Grayson.

I mentioned it to Monica. She says she doesn't know anything either, as she doesn't have a mate yet. I said I would ask my parents, but it could be my stress. His birthday is tomorrow.

"Holy moon goddess, my 18th birthday is tomorrow," I panicked.

That meant I'd know if Grayson was my mate; Goddess bless it.

I was having that thought and damn near on the verge of a panic attack; Monica touched my shoulder, and I yelped with my hand over my heart.

"Hey, are you okay? Damn it, you look like you're about to pass out," Monica said as she stared at me.

I turned to my side to look at her.

"Babes, our birthday is tomorrow, so I'll know if he's my mate," I said, ran my fingers through my curly hair, and sighed.

At this point, I was being super fucking dramatic while looking at Monica.

Monica POV

"Okay, calm down. It's not the end of the world. Maybe he will change his ways if you are his mate. Perhaps he'll see your worth and beg you to be his mate, but let's not think about that right now, okay?" Monica said and rubbed my shoulder.

"We need a girl's night to take your mind off things for a while, okay? I'm sleeping over, sweetie, and we will spend time together doing girly stuff, alright?" I leaned over, kissed Staci's temple, and tried to be the supportive big sister.

"Okay."

Staci nodded, and I saw her eyes glaze over for a moment. When her eyes cleared, and she looked at me, she said that she had the kitchen staff make us some pizza and snacks.

I was trying to keep Staci sane at the moment. Finding one's mate is a big deal. I was already 18 and still hadn't found mine, but I wouldn't lose hope that my mate was out there. I needed to be here and support my best friend through this semi-rough patch of her life. I mean, Staci was like the little sister I've always wanted.

Staci POV

Monica was right; a girl's night was needed. Since we didn't have school tomorrow because graduation was next week, and I was practically done with testing, I knew I had aced all my classes since I was a nerd, but who cares? I'm me.

Monica and I watched movies and ate snacks all night in my room, but for some reason, I felt funny all night, like I had this weird feeling something special would happen. At midnight, I got this buzzing sound in my head like someone was trying to push through a mind link, and Monica looked at me funny.

"What's wrong, Staci?" I heard her say it and told her I wasn't sure.

"I feel like this voice is calling out to me," I told Monica.

Monica told me to close my eyes and focus on the voice, which I did. Sure enough, I heard this smooth voice.

"Hello, Gorgeous," I gasped.

"Are you, my wolf?" the voice chuckled lightly.

"Yes, dear, my name is Solaris; it's lovely to meet you," my wolf purred, making me giggle.

I was practically giddy and screaming with delight when I told Monica I had met my wolf and her name, to which Monica smiled brightly, glad I'd met my wolf.

Solaris chatted me up for a while and told me to rest because tomorrow we would shift for the first time, and I needed my rest, so I told her and Monica goodnight and slipped off to dreamland, dreaming about what my wolf would look like.

Next Day: Big Birthday Bash( Still Staci POV)

I woke to the sounds of disaster of what was going on downstairs. I just knew my Mom was giving out orders since it was my birthday, and she wanted everything top-notch, to which my Dad decided he wanted to invite neighboring Alphas to the party in hopes I may find my mate, and I rolled my eyes.

So, I got up, showered, shaved, and dressed. While getting dressed and waiting for Monica to finish, I caught this very faint, intoxicating, mouth-watering scent that smelt like fresh cedarwood and moss, so I left my room and followed the scent downstairs.

I was practically salivating at the scent as I descended the stairs to the Beta floor. I came to an all too familiar door that belonged to Grayson and nearly gasped, realizing he was my fated mate.

I was getting ready to knock when I heard moaning and grunting from inside the room. I pushed the door open, and to my horror, I found my fated mate balls deep in some random girl's pussy while she was moaning under him; I felt Solaris push forward, whimpering in my head as I began to tear up and whimper, he must've heard me and stopped what he was doing and sniff the air. I listened to Grayson's gruff voice call out.

"Mate!"

I saw Grayson get off the random girl. I recognized her as one of the omega worker's daughters; he yelled for her to get out, and she did, crying and running from the room.

I watched her leave and looked back at Grayson, only for him to lower his head and take a deep breath. Grayson quickly grabbed a pair of shorts lying on the floor and slipped them on.

"Staci, I'm sorry, but I'm not ready for a mate, and I don't want to be tied down to one woman, so what I'm about to do is best for us both," Grayson said as he looked up at me.

I already knew he was implying he’s rejecting me, so I held my head high and waited for the worst birthday gift I was about to receive.

Grayson POV

Watching her stand there hurt me to the core; she walked in on me having sex with another woman. It wasn't until I heard her whimper and smelled her scent of vanilla honey that I knew she was my mate. My wolf Gideon was going nuts, telling me not to reject our mate, but I told him I was sorry.

I wasn't ready to settle down; he growled at me, calling me a selfish asshole, and retreated to the back of my mind putting up a wall; I grabbed a pair of shorts, slipped them on, walked up to Staci, and looked into her eyes.

At the same time, she stared at me, sighing. I might as well get this over with.

"I, Grayson Alexander Smith, the future Beta of the Crescent Moon pack, reject you, Staci Marie Blackwind, as my mate and future Beta Female."

Staci looked at me with her head held high, and I saw her eyes glisten, but she didn't shed a single tear.

Staci POV

He said the words he fucking rejected me; it was like a knife in my heart. But I was not about to cry or show weakness; I'm an Alpha's daughter, for goddess' sake, with newfound determination.

"I, Staci Marie Blackwind, daughter of Alpha Brady Blackwind of the Crescent Moon pack, accept Grayson Alexander Smith's rejection as the future Beta of the Crescent Moon pack," I said with a growl.

The look of pain that crossed his face when he heard me accept his rejection was heartbreaking; we both grabbed our chests and fell to our knees. I whimpered. I didn't cry. I wasn't going to in front of him; he didn't deserve my tears. When I felt like I could move, I quickly got up and returned to my room.

After I got to my room and slammed my door shut, I fell face-first into my pillow, and the tears flowed. I cried for my first heartbreak, and on my birthday of all things, what a fucking way to get a gift; I felt Monica touch my shoulder, and I turned to look at her with red puffy eyes.

I hugged her tight and cried my eyes out more.

"Grayson was your mate, wasn't he?" Monica asked.

I could only nod my head into her shoulder as she did her best to console me.

"I'm going to fucking kill him," Monica said with a growl as Mars, her wolf flashed in her eyes.

I looked up at her and said don't bother. I think accepting his rejection is punishment enough. I also told her I caught him fucking some girl in his room before he even noticed me, and that pissed her off even more. I managed to calm her down because she was on a war path.

After getting myself together, I watched a few movies to distract myself from the rejection. I still felt the pain ripple through my body as Solaris whimpered. I was watching my sixth movie, 21 Jump Street, when I looked at the clock on my nightstand and sighed.

It was almost time to get ready for my unenjoyable birthday after I took a relaxing bath, and with the help of Monica, I put on this baby blue off-the-shoulder sparkly dress that had a split on the right side; it came just above my knees. I paired it off with some white gladiator heels that my Mom got me last week. Monica did my hair; she curled it and left it hanging loose.

She made smokey eyes for my makeup to make my blue eyes pop, and she put on some nude lipstick. I walked to my floor-length mirror to admire myself as Solaris pushed forward.

"Yummy, you look smoking hot, babe," I smiled at Solaris's comment.

Even though I was heartbroken, I still felt the love of my wolf and best friend. I was going to tell my parents and brother about Grayson, but I wanted to wait until after my birthday so I could at least enjoy myself.

A few minutes later, Monica came out of the bathroom looking hot as fuck in a red baby doll dress with black heels and her makeup looking flawless; she did a little twirl and asked me how she looked.

"Bitch if I were gay, I'd so do you," I heard her laugh.

"Right back at you, babe," Monica winked.

As we left my bedroom, I saw my brother standing by the stairs wearing a lovely three-piece black Armani suit with a white button-up shirt. His dark brown curls were messy.

If I didn't know any better, I'd say Seth was a model for GQ magazine.

"Hey baby sis, you ready to party?" Seth asked as he looked at us.

I nodded as Seth held out his arms for Monica and me so he could escort us to the party. As we arrived, the party was in full swing. Mom had outdone herself; there was music, balloons, cake, and pack members dancing and having a good time.

I saw a few visiting Alphas who brought their daughters along; I'm guessing to see if my brother or Grayson would be their mates; it's too bad Grayson already found and rejected his mate, me. I sighed and proceeded forward, hoping to move on and enjoy my party.

I noticed Grayson from afar; he looked damn good in his three-piece gray suit with a black button-up shirt and his shaggy blonde surfer boy hair slicked back. Our eyes locked, and I quickly looked away; seeing he had a new girl on his arm, I paid him no mind.

I heard Solaris whimper, and I told her I was sorry.

"It's okay, babe. I feel something special will happen tonight," Solaris said as my eyes widened.

"What does that mean?" I asked as Solaris snickered.

"You'll see," Solaris said as I huffed.

A few hours into the party, I was beginning to feel weird. My parents and brother walked up, noticing and asking if I was okay, to which I said I didn't know. I felt all hot and itchy.

My Father looked at me.

"I think it's time," My Father said as I looked at him, trying to decipher his words.

"Meaning?" I asked.

"For your shift, princess," My Father said as Solaris howled.

I looked at him funny as Solaris was prancing around inside my mind. I looked at the time on Seth's Apple watch and realized it was almost midnight.

"Solaris, is it time?" I asked my wolf as she started panting.

"Yes, babe, it is," Solaris said as my eyes widened.