The Mating Ball

Esther wakes up and looks around the room, today was the day that she would be heading to the mating ritual. A whole week has passed as she pushed herself into her studies. From when she woke up to when she fell asleep Esther was in the library studying when not on the training grounds. Her grandmother had finished training her, but Esther decided to use this time to spar with the warriors. She would not allow herself to be an embarrassment to her family as she knows what is at stake. Esther got up and grabbed her suitcase, she ad been packing all night with her sisters. There were only allowed to bring one bag the rest of there stuff would be sent to them when the family visits their mate. That is how it was for Jasmine and Desiree when their family came to the pack land for their mating ritual.

Esther took one last look around before heading to the bathroom, it was early, but it was at least a six-hour drive to rich the royal house that the mating ball would be. Esther got dressed and clipped her hair up, she headed down to the kitchen where her family was waiting for her. Her brothers growled loudly as their dismay for the dress shown. “Go change, right know” Solomon yelled. The three-woman laughed at his reaction before her grandmother walked over to her and hugged her. “You look beautiful my granddaughter, don’t listen to that brute of a brother. You go out there and find your mate.” Esther hugged her grandmother back and hugged her family. She grabbed her bag and walked out of the pack house but not before sticking her tongue out at her brothers. Esther handed her bag to the driver before settling into the car for the long drive ahead. Esther closed her eyes and fell asleep, when she woke up, she was entering the golden gates of one of the royal family’s houses. The car drove along the pathway as Esther was amazed at the beautiful landscape of trees and flowers. The vehicle approached the medieval building as Esther stepped out of the car and was surprised at the giant medieval mansion. Esther walked through the gigantic doors and was in deep shock, the royal house made her house look like a closet. The ballroom was huge. Esther stepped in to see a brand ballroom covered in gold. To her left a golden staircase.

The attendants came forward asking for her coat and bags; Esther was so in awe that she didn’t hear the attendants. “Ma’am your coat and bags” irritation seeping from his voice. Esther fumbled and handed over her bags to the attendant, letting him know her name and tribe for collection later. A few girls in the back snickered at her. Esther was used to this from her tribe, so these new girls would not get her upset today. Esther released her clips and her curly hair dropped swaying back and forth until it came to a complete stop at the tail of her back. Esther carefully entered the room as she was not used to these clothes. Her sisters had helped her find a flowing mustard yellow dress that complemented her figure very well. The dress was from fitting at the top and her brothers almost didn’t let her buy it because it accentuated all her curves. The dress flowed don with a high split in the front that showed her long legs. Esther was also wearing gold high heal shoes. It took her one month of practice for her to get used to the heels.