Blessed Luna Rising - Chapter 47: Chapter 47
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Amira’s POV
*19 Years Later*
“Mom, do I really have to do this stupid ball again?” I say with irritation as she pulls out the ridiculously large binder she uses to plan all kingdom events. I was tired of these mating balls. It only left me feeling discouraged and disappointed year after year. At twenty four years old it felt like it was never going to happen for me but that never stopped my mother.
“Yes, Amira, we do have to do this “stupid” ball again. Your brother found his mate at the mating ball a couple years ago. Thousands of wolves have found their mates at these balls. We will keep having these stupid balls until you find your mate as well.” she says with a pointed glare my way. I lift my hands up in surrender knowing it’s easier to go along than it is to fight mom and Lola on anything.
“Maybe the Moon Goddess didn’t give me a mate. Maybe I’m too powerful for a male wolf to accept me so she saved me the pain.” I say and she glares at me.
“Amira, you listen to me. The Moon Goddess did not forego giving you a mate because you are powerful. She has the perfect match for you out there somewhere. We just have to find him.” Lola growls through the mind link causing Nova to shrink away.
“Ugh. Fine. Let’s get this planning process over with then so I can get to the only part I do like. The shopping!” I respond and she rolls her eyes at me with a deep sigh.
“Oh, don’t sigh at me mother. We do this every year. I tell you how much I don’t want to do this. You tell me that we are going to do this. I speed through the planning and then spend hours shopping to make myself feel better. You know you love me.” I say sticking my tongue out and she laughs at me.
“Some days that’s the only thing that stops me from becoming an animal that eats my young.” she says with a sigh and we laugh even harder.
When we finally settle down, we begin the several hour painstakingly long process of choosing a theme, decor, menu, and guest list. We invite different regions each year because we can’t host all the regions at once.
“You know what, we haven’t invited the Southeast region yet so we will go ahead and invite them and the Northeast region this year.” my mother states matter of factly.
“How do we even know my mate is a wolf, mom? Maybe that’s why I haven’t met him yet.” I say and she looks at me in astonishment.
“Oh dear. What if you’re right? Well now I need my other maps to invite other species as well. Good idea honey!” she exclaims as she jumps out of her chair and grabs her binders for the other supernatural species.
This whole thing may annoy me but she really is the most wonderful Queen. Even without her powers and the destiny, she has so much compassion for everyone. So many supernatural species buried their hatchets and are now allies with one another now. It is truly the most remarkable thing I think our community will see in this lifetime. If I can just be half the woman and Luna she is, that would be an accomplishment.
“Okay, while you figure out the other species invites, I’m going shopping. All the important stuff is decided. I really don’t care who you invite.” I say and she rolls her eyes as she waves me off.
I head up to my room to get ready to go shopping. I don’t want to go alone so I link my two best friends/cousins, Nylah and Bryn.
“You girls up for some dress shopping for this mating ball?” I say in a group link.
“We are always down for shopping.” Bryn replies instantly.
“When are we going?” Nylah asks.
“I was wanting to go now. Are you free?” I reply.
“Right now? When is the ball?” Nylah asks in a panic.
“Like two and a half weeks away.” I reply and she shrieks in the link.
“Okay. Let’s go. We have so much to do.” she says and I laugh.
“Meet me at my Jeep in 20 minutes. I’m taking a quick shower and changing clothes.” I respond and they agree before we all disconnect from the link.
I rush to shower and get dressed so I’m not late like I usually am. I don’t need to hear them jump my case as soon as I get to the car. I head down the Alpha elevator to the garage level to find them standing there waiting. Bryn grabs her chest and gasps when she sees me.
“She’s not late, Nylah! It’s a miracle!” she says dramatically and Nylah busts out laughing.
“Get in the car, hoe.” I say as I roll my eyes making them both laugh harder as they climb in.
“Where are we thinking we wanna go?” I ask them both.
“I was thinking that little chic boutique if you guys didn’t mind.” Bryn says from the backseat.
“Oh that’s a good idea! I have been wanting to go in there and check them out. You good with that, Nylah?” I ask.
“Absolutely. Let’s go!” she says so I start my Jeep and start the 20 minute drive to town.
As soon as we enter the store we all go our separate ways grabbing any and every dress we want to try on and meeting at the dressing room. After trying on two dozen dresses and seeing both of my friends find their dresses, I was starting to feel disappointed but then Bryn came back with a bright red dress full of sequins.
“Try this on. I just know it’ll look amazing on you.” she says and I begrudgingly take it into the dressing room and slide it on.
It fits like it was made just for me. I stare in the mirror completely in shock by the sight in front of me. It is a red, strapless, mermaid gown with a V-neck and the top is pointed to make it stand out more. The sequins are attached to a velvet base and it feels like butter on my body. The bottom is flared out dramatically with a small train and I realize I have fallen in love with this dress.
“This is it.” I whisper to myself.
“Sooo? Come out so we can see!” Bryn shouts and I laugh before turning around to open the door and walk out. Both Bryn and Nylah gasp as they see me step out.
“Breathtaking isn’t even the right word for what I’m seeing.” Nylah says.
“You will be the most gorgeous girl at the ball. I can’t believe how amazing that looks on you.” Bryn says and I find myself blushing at their compliments.
“We all have red dresses. I say we get some red high heels and have our toes and nails done red as well.” I say trying to divert the attention off of me.
“I love that idea!” Nylah shrieks and we all laugh. I run back into the dressing room and reluctantly pull the dress off and get dressed so we can go check out of the store.
“All together or separate?” the cashier asks and before either can answer I let her know we are all together. Bryn and Nylah look at me confused.
“I got the dresses girls. Calm down.” I say laughing.
“You total comes out to $1,277.58. Will you be paying in cash, credit, or debit?” the cashier asks politely after ringing up the dresses.
I hand her my credit card to swipe, sign the receipt and head out so we can take our garment bags back to the Jeep. As we walk outside the boutique, Bryn stops me with her arms crossed and Nylah does the same.
“What?” I ask looking at them both expectantly.
“Why did you do that? You just spent $1277!” Nylah says.
“Okay? I have the money. If it’s that big a deal one of y’all can buy the shoes and accessories and the other can pay for the mani/pedis.” I say and they look at each other for approval before agreeing.
“Fine. I’ll buy our shoes and accessories.” says Bryn.
“And I’ll pay for us all to get manis and pedis” Nylah responds.
“Good. Now that that’s settled, can we go?” I say and they roll their eyes but move back to my sides to walk to my Jeep.
Four hours later and we are finally home. We have our dresses, shoes, jewelry, red toe nails, red finger nails, and all the make-up and perfume we could need for the ball. I lay down in my bed exhausted from the day and end up falling asleep for the night.
*Two and a half weeks later*
I can’t believe tonight is the ball. I woke up late and had to rush myself to get ready and make sure I look absolutely perfect. The woman I see in the mirror is a gorgeous one and it fills me with confidence. Even if I don’t find my mate tonight, I’ll make an impression on everyone there.
I stand at the top of the stairs waiting to be announced. Once my name called I proceed to descend the stairs and I’m able to hear the gasps, oohs, and ahhs around the room. So far Nova isn’t reacting so our mate isn’t here, again, but we will still have a good time. I sit at our reserved table with Bryn and Nylah for a while before they wander off and I’m left alone. Well… Almost alone.
“Now why is this beautiful princess sitting all by herself?” I hear a man’s voice ask beside me. I turn to see a very handsome man smiling at me and I smile back.
“My cousins just left to mingle. I’m not much for mingling.” I say honestly.
“Would you mind if I joined you?” he asks and I shake my head no. He sits down and extends his hand out to me.
“I’m Calvin McCarthy, Alpha of the Scarlet Oak Pack of the Northeast region.” he says and I shake his hand.
“I’m Amira. Princess of Mystic Crystal.” I respond with a laugh as if he didn’t know who I was. We sat and talked for ages before he actually asked me to dance. Finally, he takes my hand and starts guiding me out to the dance floor.
Not far into the walk the most intoxicating smell l have ever had the pleasure of breathing invaded my senses. Sandalwood and lemon with a bit of sage. That could only mean one thing. My eyes go wide and I stop in my tracks, taking my hand from Calvin in the process. I turn around, searching the sea of people for what is mine until I finally find him. The most beautiful golden eyes staring at me.
“Mate.” I say quietly and start walking towards him. Suddenly I feel someone grabbing my wrist and I turn my head to see Calvin.
“What are you doing? The dance floor is this way.” he says and I pull my hand away.
“Sorry Calvin. I have to go.” I say but as I turn to walk to my mate, he grabs me again. Only this time before I can pull away my mate is between Calvin and I.
“I believe the lady said she has to go, Calvin.” he says and his voice melts me.
“The lady can speak for herself and we were having a good time.” Calvin says through gritted teeth.
“Yeah you might have been but that there lady is my mate so it’d do you good to back off.” my mate says a little more stern. Calvin looks to me for confirmation and storms off angrily when I nod my head in agreement.
“Well my Princess Luna… would you like to dance with your mate?” he says in that thick country accent that makes my knees weak.
“Yes. Yes I would.”
*19 Years Later*
“Mom, do I really have to do this stupid ball again?” I say with irritation as she pulls out the ridiculously large binder she uses to plan all kingdom events. I was tired of these mating balls. It only left me feeling discouraged and disappointed year after year. At twenty four years old it felt like it was never going to happen for me but that never stopped my mother.
“Yes, Amira, we do have to do this “stupid” ball again. Your brother found his mate at the mating ball a couple years ago. Thousands of wolves have found their mates at these balls. We will keep having these stupid balls until you find your mate as well.” she says with a pointed glare my way. I lift my hands up in surrender knowing it’s easier to go along than it is to fight mom and Lola on anything.
“Maybe the Moon Goddess didn’t give me a mate. Maybe I’m too powerful for a male wolf to accept me so she saved me the pain.” I say and she glares at me.
“Amira, you listen to me. The Moon Goddess did not forego giving you a mate because you are powerful. She has the perfect match for you out there somewhere. We just have to find him.” Lola growls through the mind link causing Nova to shrink away.
“Ugh. Fine. Let’s get this planning process over with then so I can get to the only part I do like. The shopping!” I respond and she rolls her eyes at me with a deep sigh.
“Oh, don’t sigh at me mother. We do this every year. I tell you how much I don’t want to do this. You tell me that we are going to do this. I speed through the planning and then spend hours shopping to make myself feel better. You know you love me.” I say sticking my tongue out and she laughs at me.
“Some days that’s the only thing that stops me from becoming an animal that eats my young.” she says with a sigh and we laugh even harder.
When we finally settle down, we begin the several hour painstakingly long process of choosing a theme, decor, menu, and guest list. We invite different regions each year because we can’t host all the regions at once.
“You know what, we haven’t invited the Southeast region yet so we will go ahead and invite them and the Northeast region this year.” my mother states matter of factly.
“How do we even know my mate is a wolf, mom? Maybe that’s why I haven’t met him yet.” I say and she looks at me in astonishment.
“Oh dear. What if you’re right? Well now I need my other maps to invite other species as well. Good idea honey!” she exclaims as she jumps out of her chair and grabs her binders for the other supernatural species.
This whole thing may annoy me but she really is the most wonderful Queen. Even without her powers and the destiny, she has so much compassion for everyone. So many supernatural species buried their hatchets and are now allies with one another now. It is truly the most remarkable thing I think our community will see in this lifetime. If I can just be half the woman and Luna she is, that would be an accomplishment.
“Okay, while you figure out the other species invites, I’m going shopping. All the important stuff is decided. I really don’t care who you invite.” I say and she rolls her eyes as she waves me off.
I head up to my room to get ready to go shopping. I don’t want to go alone so I link my two best friends/cousins, Nylah and Bryn.
“You girls up for some dress shopping for this mating ball?” I say in a group link.
“We are always down for shopping.” Bryn replies instantly.
“When are we going?” Nylah asks.
“I was wanting to go now. Are you free?” I reply.
“Right now? When is the ball?” Nylah asks in a panic.
“Like two and a half weeks away.” I reply and she shrieks in the link.
“Okay. Let’s go. We have so much to do.” she says and I laugh.
“Meet me at my Jeep in 20 minutes. I’m taking a quick shower and changing clothes.” I respond and they agree before we all disconnect from the link.
I rush to shower and get dressed so I’m not late like I usually am. I don’t need to hear them jump my case as soon as I get to the car. I head down the Alpha elevator to the garage level to find them standing there waiting. Bryn grabs her chest and gasps when she sees me.
“She’s not late, Nylah! It’s a miracle!” she says dramatically and Nylah busts out laughing.
“Get in the car, hoe.” I say as I roll my eyes making them both laugh harder as they climb in.
“Where are we thinking we wanna go?” I ask them both.
“I was thinking that little chic boutique if you guys didn’t mind.” Bryn says from the backseat.
“Oh that’s a good idea! I have been wanting to go in there and check them out. You good with that, Nylah?” I ask.
“Absolutely. Let’s go!” she says so I start my Jeep and start the 20 minute drive to town.
As soon as we enter the store we all go our separate ways grabbing any and every dress we want to try on and meeting at the dressing room. After trying on two dozen dresses and seeing both of my friends find their dresses, I was starting to feel disappointed but then Bryn came back with a bright red dress full of sequins.
“Try this on. I just know it’ll look amazing on you.” she says and I begrudgingly take it into the dressing room and slide it on.
It fits like it was made just for me. I stare in the mirror completely in shock by the sight in front of me. It is a red, strapless, mermaid gown with a V-neck and the top is pointed to make it stand out more. The sequins are attached to a velvet base and it feels like butter on my body. The bottom is flared out dramatically with a small train and I realize I have fallen in love with this dress.
“This is it.” I whisper to myself.
“Sooo? Come out so we can see!” Bryn shouts and I laugh before turning around to open the door and walk out. Both Bryn and Nylah gasp as they see me step out.
“Breathtaking isn’t even the right word for what I’m seeing.” Nylah says.
“You will be the most gorgeous girl at the ball. I can’t believe how amazing that looks on you.” Bryn says and I find myself blushing at their compliments.
“We all have red dresses. I say we get some red high heels and have our toes and nails done red as well.” I say trying to divert the attention off of me.
“I love that idea!” Nylah shrieks and we all laugh. I run back into the dressing room and reluctantly pull the dress off and get dressed so we can go check out of the store.
“All together or separate?” the cashier asks and before either can answer I let her know we are all together. Bryn and Nylah look at me confused.
“I got the dresses girls. Calm down.” I say laughing.
“You total comes out to $1,277.58. Will you be paying in cash, credit, or debit?” the cashier asks politely after ringing up the dresses.
I hand her my credit card to swipe, sign the receipt and head out so we can take our garment bags back to the Jeep. As we walk outside the boutique, Bryn stops me with her arms crossed and Nylah does the same.
“What?” I ask looking at them both expectantly.
“Why did you do that? You just spent $1277!” Nylah says.
“Okay? I have the money. If it’s that big a deal one of y’all can buy the shoes and accessories and the other can pay for the mani/pedis.” I say and they look at each other for approval before agreeing.
“Fine. I’ll buy our shoes and accessories.” says Bryn.
“And I’ll pay for us all to get manis and pedis” Nylah responds.
“Good. Now that that’s settled, can we go?” I say and they roll their eyes but move back to my sides to walk to my Jeep.
Four hours later and we are finally home. We have our dresses, shoes, jewelry, red toe nails, red finger nails, and all the make-up and perfume we could need for the ball. I lay down in my bed exhausted from the day and end up falling asleep for the night.
*Two and a half weeks later*
I can’t believe tonight is the ball. I woke up late and had to rush myself to get ready and make sure I look absolutely perfect. The woman I see in the mirror is a gorgeous one and it fills me with confidence. Even if I don’t find my mate tonight, I’ll make an impression on everyone there.
I stand at the top of the stairs waiting to be announced. Once my name called I proceed to descend the stairs and I’m able to hear the gasps, oohs, and ahhs around the room. So far Nova isn’t reacting so our mate isn’t here, again, but we will still have a good time. I sit at our reserved table with Bryn and Nylah for a while before they wander off and I’m left alone. Well… Almost alone.
“Now why is this beautiful princess sitting all by herself?” I hear a man’s voice ask beside me. I turn to see a very handsome man smiling at me and I smile back.
“My cousins just left to mingle. I’m not much for mingling.” I say honestly.
“Would you mind if I joined you?” he asks and I shake my head no. He sits down and extends his hand out to me.
“I’m Calvin McCarthy, Alpha of the Scarlet Oak Pack of the Northeast region.” he says and I shake his hand.
“I’m Amira. Princess of Mystic Crystal.” I respond with a laugh as if he didn’t know who I was. We sat and talked for ages before he actually asked me to dance. Finally, he takes my hand and starts guiding me out to the dance floor.
Not far into the walk the most intoxicating smell l have ever had the pleasure of breathing invaded my senses. Sandalwood and lemon with a bit of sage. That could only mean one thing. My eyes go wide and I stop in my tracks, taking my hand from Calvin in the process. I turn around, searching the sea of people for what is mine until I finally find him. The most beautiful golden eyes staring at me.
“Mate.” I say quietly and start walking towards him. Suddenly I feel someone grabbing my wrist and I turn my head to see Calvin.
“What are you doing? The dance floor is this way.” he says and I pull my hand away.
“Sorry Calvin. I have to go.” I say but as I turn to walk to my mate, he grabs me again. Only this time before I can pull away my mate is between Calvin and I.
“I believe the lady said she has to go, Calvin.” he says and his voice melts me.
“The lady can speak for herself and we were having a good time.” Calvin says through gritted teeth.
“Yeah you might have been but that there lady is my mate so it’d do you good to back off.” my mate says a little more stern. Calvin looks to me for confirmation and storms off angrily when I nod my head in agreement.
“Well my Princess Luna… would you like to dance with your mate?” he says in that thick country accent that makes my knees weak.
“Yes. Yes I would.”
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