A. J. Onyx

"Dad, you can't be serious!" I could feel the heaviness rise in my chest, as my father explains he has arranged for my hand in marriage. 
"You know why this is a good idea. If the truth comes out, the pack would question your ability to lead; it is for the best." Dad explains as if it is the most natural and simplest solution. 
When I woke up today, this was never a possibility of events that I would be going through. However, here I stand in my father's office while he and my stepmother proceed to explain to me that they have planned my life out for me. I have already been trained to take over as alpha since I could walk, but now, I don't even get a chance at love.
Kira Daniels is a 17 year-old alpha to be. Having been the only child of her father, Alpha Robert Daniels and his true mate, all she knows is the life that has been planned for her. Hoping to find her mate and secure a chance at love, she has been looking forward to turning 18 and finding her mate. However, when her father arranges for her hand in marriage, will she uphold her father's wishes, or will she meet her true mate and uncover a truth she never imagined?

You're My Alpha

　　After Bella and I make it back to the pack house, we have 3 hours before the Mate Ball begins. According to Bella, every minute of it will be spent doing hair and makeup. Bella goes to retrieve her tools.


　　I spend the next few minutes alone thinking about what tonight could mean. Either I am running my pack with a complete egoistical stranger, or I will take over my pack with my mate. 


　　I pray silently to the Moon Goddess that all will go well tonight. Please let me meet my fated mate, even if I remain wolf less. 


　　As I finish my silent prayer, my head starts to pound again. I make my way to the bathroom and pop 3 more advil.


　　It is not customary for wolves to get sick or have headaches, but for some reason, I cannot shake this. Maybe I will go to the pack doctor when we get back.


　　I am lost in my thoughts, when Bella comes bouncing back in with a travel tote on wheels.


　　"Bella," I call out to her, while pointing behind her at the tote. "What is all that?"


CHAPTER 20 The Mate Ball