He was handsome in his plain white shirt and ripped jeans. His black ruffled hair, as if a woman held on tight on it while having sex, turned me on.
Mira was howling, jumping in all the corners of my mind.
“Mate,” I whispered—more like gasped—as he stopped where the moonlight struck his face, making him look more ethereal.
He stepped one foot forward as if to get closer to me. But Alpha Garrick of the Stoneheart Pack froze mid-step upon inhaling my scent. His face was kind and tame.
My dream of finding a worthy mate and escaping this living hell is over. I knew it the moment my mate approached with a polite smile on his face.
“Mate,” he breathed.
For the first time in eighteen years, seeing my mate in person finally brought genuine joy to my lonely heart.
“You must be Fiona.”
“Alpha Garrick,” I curtsied with a graceful bow and a warmer smile. “I’ve never thought you’d be my mate though I heard a lot about you.”
“I could say the same to you,” he reached for my hand and kissed it.
Though he lowered both of our hands, Alpha Garrick didn’t let go of mine.
I stroked the back of his hand with my thumb. “I’ll be the best mate and best Luna to you, Alpha Garrick.” I blinked, and the party and music around us came to life again as if our frozen moments had ended. “I have always hoped that one day, my mate will be able to save me from this hell—”
“Garrick!” A sharp sweet voice sounded behind me. A woman with wavy blonde hair and bright blue eyes, same as mine, rushed to my mate.
Alpha Garrick immediately let go of my hand and cleared his throat.
“Amber,” he immediately met her lips. They kissed passionately as if I, his mate, wasn’t there.
My sister only recognized that I was there when she noticed my bluish silver dress, a stark contrast to her metallic red dress.
“Fiona!” My sister chirped, linking his arms to Alpha Garrick. My nose flared. “I’m glad you finally met my boyfriend—and fiancé—Alpha Garrick.”
I said nothing. All I can say is nothing. I’m speechless, utterly fucking speechless and stupid to believe that my dream of escaping will one day come true. Just when I thought I could escape this hellhole, I was pushed by Amber—who sent me straight plunging deeper into this shithole.