I gulped while looking at the man in front of me. His eyes were red, and I could smell the alcohol on him. I know that this man was drunk, and maybe that was the reason why he brought me here! But he said that he was my mate!

"Don't come anywhere near me!" My hands and feet trembled as I stared at the man in front of me.

"You're my mate!" Even though the man's voice was faint, I could hear the words he had left out.

I gulped, unaware that the man in front of me was my Mate.

I do not have the capacity to detect or recognize my mate's scent like werewolves do. I catch no smell from the man who claims to be my mate.

"Why did you bring me here if you're my mate?" I inquired of the man.

The man remained silent. When I noticed the man approaching me, I took a step back.

We were in the woods, and I already knew what the man intended to do to me.

My legs and entire body trembled, causing me to lose my balance and fall to the ground. The man stooped slowly in front of me and caressed my cheek.

I was unable to move or speak. I could tell the man's blue eyes were filled with lust for me, which was why I bit my lips.

A few moments later, the man lightly lifted my chin. As his face approached me, the man closed his eyes.

"What exactly..." When our lips met, I couldn't finish what I was about to say.

Because of the unexpected kiss between the two of us, my stomach seemed filled with butterflies. I couldn't explain how I felt as long as I knew I was seemed floating in the skies.

I closed my eyes. I didn't even know how to kiss because it was my first time, but now, it appears that I am an expert because I kiss back at the him.

To accentuate our kiss, the man gripped my nape. I also grabbed the man's cheek, making our kiss even hotter.

The man trod on me. I didn't notice that my garments were progressively removed since I was too preoccupied with the man's kiss.

The moon watched what was going on between us. The heat of our bodies dissipated from the frigid atmosphere. The chirping of insects acted as background music for the two of us.

Soon, the man had stripped all of my clothes, and we began to trade the warm isolation of our bodies. I want to push him, but I can't. I don't know why, but I felt like I am in the clouds, dancing with the air!

The light shining through the tree branches dazzled me when I opened my eyes. I sprung to my feet as I recalled what had happened last night.

When I stood up, I discovered my garments on the ground. I took a slow look at myself and saw my bare body.

I felt a tingling sensation in my body, particularly in my back and private parts. I swallowed since I knew why I was in this circumstance.

I immediately gathered my belongings in order to dress. I rolled my eyes where I should have passed as I dressed.

I knew nothing about this woodland because I never came to this place. I have no idea how to return to the palace.

I was trapped in the woods for several hours before I was able to escape and return to the palace. When the royal guards spotted me, they couldn't help but notice my appearance. It was also difficult for me to walk as if I had been in an accident.

The guards let me in since they knew I was a maid at the palace. I headed to our room to change my dress and take a shower. Eury had just returned from the palace when I arrived at our room.

Eury approached me with shock on her face as soon as she spotted me.

"What happened to you, and where have you been?" Eury inquired, concerned, as she examined my physique.

I mumbled back to Eury, "nothing-nothing."

"Nothing? Gab, you look like a hurricane has hit you! Your hair is a mess, and your clothes are torn!" Eury inquired, perplexed.

I bent my head before responding, "I was feeling heated last night, so I went outside to cool off. I considered leaving the palace and going to the woods. I didn't anticipate being chased by a wild animal, " I lied to my friend.

Eury's eyes widened as a result of what I said. "Gab, why did you leave the palace and go to the woods? What you did was extremely dangerous!" Eury gave me a sermon.

I remained silent as Eury preached to me.

"Next time, don't leave the palace to avoid putting your life in danger! Let's walk inside the room, and you need to prepare yourself since we need to be inside the palace right now. Veronica was seeking for you earlier, but I told her you were sick," Eury gave the order.

I only nodded to my friend. We walked inside the room together. I moved swiftly to get ready. We entered the palace together after I completed bathing and changing my clothes as a maid and went straight to the kitchen to make lunch for the Alpha King family.

"Let's move faster, Gab. Because the other maids were sent to buy supplies for Prince Javier's welcoming celebration, we will now serve Alpha Bernard's family," Eury informed me.

The remaining maids in the palace were busy preparing the dining area and placing the food on the dining table as a result of what Eury said. Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys entered the dining room exactly when we finished.

Alpha Bernard sat in the center of the dining table, with Luna Gladys on his right side.

I returned to the kitchen to retrieve the last meal that we would prepare, but they forgot to put it on the dining table.

Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys' son arrived just in time when I returned to the dining room.

I came to a halt, my eyes widening. While looking at Alpha and Luna's son, I accidentally let go of the food I was carrying.

Everyone turned to gaze at me as a result of what had happened.

'This can't be happening!' I thought to myself as I stared at the man who was also staring at me.

'Was the man last night Alpha Javier? Does it means he is my Mate?' I questioned myself, unbelievable.

"Please understand Gabriella, Alpha Bernard, Luna Gladys, she is in bad shape, so she accidentally threw the food," I heard Eury apologize for me to the Alpha and Luna.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Prince Javier. I can’t believe he was the one I was with last night, the guy who declared I was his Mate!

"If she isn't feeling well, why is she still working here? She should be sleeping to recover from her illness," Alpha Bernard was the one who inquired.

"She insists on serving you today, Alpha Bernard, and what we know, there aren't enough maids available today, " Eury explained.

Alpha Bernard cocked his head to the side, "No, I don't think so. She is in desperate need of rest!" Alpha Bernard made a statement.

I know that Alpha Bernard turned to look me in the eyes, but I still fixed my eyes on Prince Javier.

"It's Gabriella, isn't it?" My attention was drawn to Alpha Bernard.

As I looked at Alpha Bernard, I bowed her head slightly.

"Alpha Bernard, please accept my apologies for the current predicament. I'm going to go get some more food and clean up the mess I made," I expressed my apologies for what I had done.

"There's no need to apologize, Gabriella. Return to your room as soon as possible to rest. Don't mind the trash, and I will order someone else who will take care of it," Alpha Bernard answered me.

I shifted my gaze to Eury. In response, I was signaled to follow Alpha Bernard's instructions.

"Thank you for taking the time to consider my situation, Alpha Bernard," I said in my appreciation.

"Assist her and make sure she is taken to her room in good shape. We don't know what will happen to her while she's walking," Alpha Bernard instructed Eury, who dutifully carried out the command.

Eury and I returned to our respective rooms at the same time.

The man who kidnapped me last night was the son of Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys, as he had already claimed me last night! I can't believe it! How did that happen to me?

I, on the other hand, saw that Prince Javier was wearing a grimace on his face as I was looking at him earlier. Prince Javier seemed to dislike me, and I had the sensation that he did. Last night, his blue eyes were filled with longing, in contrast to what I saw when his eyes appeared to be those of a tiger intent on killing me.

"Gab, what happened to you was strange. Why did you throw the food out earlier? We only serve the Alpha Bernard family once in a blue moon, and you destroyed it for us," Eury reprimanded me after she enquired.

"Please accept my apologies, Eury. Possibly because I was exhausted after avoiding the wild beast last night, I dropped the food earlier," I had played a trick on her.

Eury murmured with a pursed lip, "Gab, I believe that is the case. The reason why it was unbelievable is that you are one of the most tenacious maids and one of the most careful about everything that happens inside the palace." Eury agreed with my point of view.

"So, today, just relax and unwind. Alpha Bernard is good and kind because it other alphas, I am sure that they will undoubtedly make you suffer even more as a result of your error!" I just smiled at what she said.

When the two of us walked into our room, I hurriedly changed my clothes and sat down on the bed. Eury said goodbye as I lay down on the bed because Eury had to return to the dining room to serve Alpha Bernard's family for lunch.

I sighed as I lay on my bed, contemplating my situation. I was staring up at the ceiling of our room at the time, thinking about what I had learned earlier.

'If I am Prince Javier's Luna, does it imply that my life will improve if what he said last night about me is true? I will no longer be an Omega when he announces to all of the Bloodlust Pack members that I am his Luna?' I began to formulate questions in my mind. "I'm not sure what to ask," I said.

'If I'm chosen to be Prince Javier's Luna, I can now bring back the Blue River Pack!' I cracked a grin because of what I thought. I hope that Prince Javier will claim me so that I will fulfill my promise to my parents!

"If that will happen, I will track down the former members of the Blue River who have dispersed throughout the Kingdom, and I will resurrect our Pack that my father previously led!" I said determinedly.

Unbeknownst to everyone, I was eight years old when I managed to land the Bloodlust Pack with the help of a member of our Pack.

At the time, I was a member of my father's Blue River Pack, which he had founded. Many members of our pack perished as a result of the sudden invasion of Rogue werewolves more than twenty years ago when the pack was destroyed entirely.

The Blue River Pack was still in its beginning, and as a result, our territory was limited, with fewer than two hundred active members. Due to a lack of warriors and the large number of Rogue werewolves who invaded, my parents, who were trying to protect our Pack, died.

Because it occurred at an unexpected time, the other Packs did not respond to give assistance or express concern. In response to the devastation wreaked by the Rogue werewolves, a slew of werewolf packs have formed in order to deal with the Rogue werewolves. The other packs had fulfilled their missions, and the entire Lyrous Kingdom was now at peace!

It was difficult for me to open my eyes since I was in pain and exhausted from what had transpired the night before, as well as from my hunt for an escape route in the woods earlier. Unbeknownst to me, I had fallen asleep with a smile on my lips and was already asleep.

The sound of Eury's voice shaking my shoulder shocked me to consciousness. When I opened my eyes, I was greeted by the sight of my friend's face.

"Can you tell me how you're feeling right now, Gab?" Eury asked me immediately when I opened my eyes.

"I am feeling a lot better now," I answered her question.

"I know that you hadn't eaten lunch yet, and I knew you hadn't eaten breakfast either," Eury continued, "so I brought you your meal here," she informed me.

"The food has been set out on the table for you. You will eat while I take a bath, allowing me to get some rest. I'm so exhausted today," Eury instructed me, that I just answered with a simple nod.

"I'm sorry. I wasn't able to assist you today," I apologized to Eury.

"Gab, please don't bring it up. You can relax in it because we all know you are the most responsible of all our maids here at the palace; therefore, you deserve to rest," Eury responded to me with a smile.

"Eury, thank you so much for your help. Don't worry, and I'll make sure to repay the favor once the opportunity presents itself," It was my turn to express thanks to my friend.

"You know what I'm looking for, Gab; I'm looking for a handsome and high-ranking werewolf!" Eury shared a joke with me, which resulted in our giggling.

The last thing Eury said to me before going to the restroom to the bath was, "All right, eat, and I'll just take a shower."

I rose to my feet and walked towards the table in our room where Eury had set my dinner when she walkthrough through the restroom.

Three knocks on the door of our room interrupted my eating, which I was enjoying pleasantly at the time.

I fixed my focus on the door to our room. I was bewildered as to who had knocked because there was no one knocking on the door in our room at the time.

I pushed myself to my feet and walked over to the front door to unlock it. When I opened the door, my eyes widened when I saw a man standing outside our room, waiting for me. I swallowed my saliva as I cast a glimpse over him. It was Prince Javier!

I bowed my head to give respect, "Can you tell me what I can do for you, Prince Javier?" I asked him.

Prince Javier looked around the room with his eyes before he looked at me.

"Come with me," Prince Javier whispered to me, speaking in a deep and calm tone.

Prince Javier walked away from me. I didn't hesitate to follow him out of their quarters once I finished his work.

We walked around to the side of the palace, where Luna Gladys' magnificent butterfly garden could be found.

"Prince Javier, why have you summoned me here?" I inquired, puzzled, why he brought me here.

Prince Javier confronted and accosted me. Because of his solemn demeanor, I bit her lower lip really hard.

"Let's settle this once and for all," Prince Javier said to me.

"Could you perhaps elaborate on what you mean, Prince Javier?" I asked.

"I, Javier Jacques, the future Alpha of the Bloodlust Pack, have rejected you as my Luna!"

What did he say? Was he trying to reject me as his mate? as his future Luna?

My mouth was wide open, and my entire body stiffened as a result of Prince Javier's abrupt rejection.

"Please accept my rejection, Omega!" Prince Javier raged at me.

I regained consciousness as he screamed in front of me.

"What?" I faltered as I looked into Prince Javier's eyes.

"I told you to accept my rejection!" Prince Javier reiterated what he had said.

"But why is that? Why do you want to turn me down as your Luna?" I inquired, confused.

Because of my question, Prince Javier's eyes furrowed. I felt his anger at me because of his look, but I did not show fear in him.

"What do you think you're expecting, that I'll accept you as my Luna?" With a scornful tone, Prince Javier inquired once more.

"I just wanted to let you know that I looked into your information today and I discovered who you are and where you're from!" He added to inform me.

"I'm not insane enough to accept you as Luna! An orphaned woman, an Omega, and you are a wolfless werewolf!" He told me in my face what he knew about me.

I was unable to speak as a result of what Prince Javier had told about me, which was all true.

"You're right, I came from an orphanage, I'm an Omega, and I'm now a wolfless werewolf, but that's not a cause to reject me, Prince Javier," I firmly responded.

Prince Javier laughed, "These are sufficient grounds for me to reject you! You are a worthless woman, and I have no intention of accepting you as such!" he declared.

The words he shouted pierced my breast as a thousand knives hit me. I was aware of these facts, but when I heard those terrible remarks from others, particularly my Mate, I appeared to pass out.

" If I were you, I'd accept my rejection !" Prince Javier responded angrily.

"No!" I responded forcefully.

Because of my response, Prince Javier's eyes narrowed, his teeth tightened, and his hands clenched.

"Do you want me to make your life a living hell? If you don't accept my rejection, I will do that?" I was threatened by Prince Javier.

"But, Prince Javier, you're my mate!" I was adamant.

"I don't mind! I am an Alpha, and rejection will not bother me!" He replied.

That is not correct! If a werewolf rejects his or her mate, they claim to be in so much pain that they may seem to commit suicide.

"I'm not going to accept your rejection, Prince Javier!" I responded with a firm reply.

I have no intention of accepting Prince Javier's rejection since his role as the future Alpha of the Bloodlust Pack represents a significant opportunity to resurrect the Pack that my parents founded. I will not take rejection from him, no matter what, even if Prince Javier threatens me.

"If that's the case, brace yourselves, because I'm not going to let you be my Luna!"

Prince Javier's final words before entering the palace. I was left to my position in the butterfly garden. To calm myself, I took a big and deep breath.

"I will not let Prince Javier turn me down! I will go to whatever length to gain his acceptance!" I said firmly to myself.

I spent about 30 minutes in the butterfly garden before returning to their quarters. When I entered our room, Eury was brushing her hair in front of the mirror.

"Gab, where have you been? Why didn't you eat everything I brought you?" Eury inquired at me as she looked in the mirror.

"Eury, I just came out. I was full earlier and forgot to put it away," I'd lie, but the truth was that it was all because of Prince Javier.

"I'll take a shower first," I said goodbye to Eury to escape her questions. I know that she will ask me some questions until she heard what she wants to hear.

'What would Prince Javier do to me when he threatened to make my life a living hell because I refused to accept his rejection?' I pondered this as water streamed from her head to her body.

As I felt the coolness of the water pouring through my body, I closed her eyes.

'Who actually Prince Javier is?' Is it true that he is a ruthless man?' I continued to think.

I simply sighed. I kept bathing till I was done.

I sat up in bed after getting dressed. I wasn't weary because I had slept all day.

I began to feel drowsy about five hours later. I closed my eyes and layout on my bed.

I awoke the next morning due to Eury shaking my shoulders.

"Come on up, Gab, we'll make breakfast and serve the Alpha's family!" Eury told to me.

I awoke from my slumber and rose from my bed.

"Prepare yourself. I'll be the first one to go to the palace. If you have finished preparing yourself, proceed there immediately!" Eury said me her goodbyes.

Eury rushed out of our room as I prepared to begin my day as a maid.

I exited the room and made my way to the kitchen when I was ready. As I walked into the kitchen, I noticed my coworkers were busy. I instantly pitched in to assist them to serve Alpha Bernard's family in preparing their breakfast.

When we were finished, I and the other maids go out of the dining room, leaving only the old maids in the dining room.

Some of my companions had already begun their work, such as cleaning the entire palace, while she and Eury proceeded to the laundry room to wash clothes.

"How come Prince Javier isn't there earlier? I want to see him badly!" Eury was taken aback and inquired.

We had not seen Prince Javier before they left; only Alpha Bernard and Luna Gladys had entered the dining area earlier.

I didn't respond to Eury's query, instead of focusing on the laundry.

"I'm extremely unlucky, Gab," Eury murmured, drawing my attention to her.

"Why? What happened, and why did you tell me that you were unlucky?" I was taken aback and asked her.

"I hoped to be Prince Javier's Luna, but nothing happened. The Moon Goddess did not choose Prince Javier as my Mate," Eury responded to me with sadness.

"You? Gab, did you feel anything when you saw Prince Javier? Perhaps you're his Luna!" Eury inquired while we were both doing their laundry.

Eury's abrupt question caused my eyes to widen. Because I couldn't speak, my tongue seemed to retreat.

"Gab, why do you seem to have seen a ghost? What exactly happened to you?" Eury inquired when she noticed my expression.

"How can I tell who my mate is if my wolf hasn't returned yet?" I responded to her inquiry.

Eury agreed because of my response, "You have a point."

"Why hasn't your wolf returned yet? Gab, perhaps she abandoned you permanently," Eury voiced her opinion.

"No way, Eury. According to what she informed me when I was eighteen, she will return!" I had a response for her.

"When will she return? What about when you're old? When you don't have the ability to conceive?" Eury interrogated me.

"I'm not sure," I said, "but I believe she'll be back soon," I added.

Eury shook her head in response to my words. We just kept doing our work. We were in the laundry when I was called by one of their coworker maids.

I rose to her feet and faced the woman, "What's the matter, Gwen? Why do you call me?" I enquired of Gwen.

"Prince Javier is looking for you, Gab," Gwen answered which made my eyes widen.

Why is he looking at me?