Chapter 1 Happy Birthday

Bellamy’s POV

‘Relax Bell if you don’t bump into them, then they won’t hurt you’

That’s the monologue I tell myself every day before going to high school for the past 2 years. Luka and his evil pack of bullies would be the death of me.

To be honest I don’t really know what I did to offend them. I was a lone-wolf minding my own business. I kept a small circle of friends and would never get in their way. However, there are days when the goddess would play with me and offer me into the devil's feet.

Luka and I used to be civil when we were younger, but things started to change in high school. He was the hottest boy in school and he was dating Ellie, the female form of the devil herself. His beta Eric was the worst in their group, he would lock me in classrooms and call me names. Ellie would always insult me every time I passed by.

Luka was the most intimidating, he would stand around doing nothing every time Eric, Trey, or Forest would pick on me or the other kids. But there was this once when I opposed him in class and he ripped out my books in the hallway and threatened me to never stand up against him ever again.

I know I should probably report them to the authorities or to Alpha Gerald but I was scared. No, I was terrified that they might come after me. I was scared of their wrath coming down on me, especially Luka. Someday he’ll be Alpha and who knows what trouble he will point my way.

“Good morning princess!” My dad greeted me as I went down the stairs.

“Good morning dad.”

“Got you something outside. Mind checking it out after breakfast?”

“Sure!” I loved my dad. Even though I was adopted he treated me like his own and raised me along with Noah. Whom I also love dearly. After eating my bowl of cereal, dad excitedly dragged me outside.

“Your birthday present!” My dad announced as we both looked into a white Lexus parked along the driveway. We lived a comfortable life as my dad is a doctor, he makes a good living out of his job and has provided me and Noah with more than what we needed. He spends his time in the Packs infirmary and also has a clinic in a human hospital. Aside from that, he likes to invest his money in stocks.

“A car! Dad, you really went big this year!” I hurriedly ran towards it.

“Well you’re 18, and soon you’ll be off to college in a different state. I think it’s about time your brother stops taking you to school. I hope you like it kiddo”

“Like is an understatement dad! This is awesome! Thank you so much.” I hugged him tightly as he handed me the kiss.

“No fair dad! I only got a bike for my 18th birthday.” Noah jokingly joined in. Noah and I are best friends. He's 4 years older than me and is now in college. His mate Abigail is very lovely, they met 2 years ago in college and is inseparable ever since.

“That was an awesome bike. Anyways you two run along or you’ll be late.”

With that, I jumped into the driver’s seat and drove my car to school. I know for a fact it was going to be a perfect day. I’m 18, I’ll graduate high school in a few months, I got an awesome car and who knows I might meet my mate any time soon.

I parked my car the farthest from Luka’s and his gang. Going out Macy jumped in front of me.

“A car? Seriously!” My best friend Macy said as she bawled her eyes out.

“Shhhh!” I shut her mouth with my hand, not wanting to attract attention.

“That is so cool! Anyways happy birthday! It’s a charm bracelet for college.” She said before I could even open the box. ”Can’t believe you won’t be attending college with me next year.” Macy then gave me a big hug. I saw the bracelet, it is beautiful. White gold chain, with both our initials, a moon, and a howling wolf. “This is really beautiful Macy! I’d probably attract a lot of charm in college.” I gave her the biggest bright smile.

The pack has its own college, and yes we do attend college, since we are still humans, the facility was quite amazing, most packs send their kids there because it’s werewolf exclusive and it’s one of the best colleges for our kind in the country. Of course, some werewolves opt to live amongst humans and build their careers in human-populated areas with the permission of their alphas, while some of course choose to stay and help the pack.

I opted to apply outside the pack since I want to be a pack doctor like my dad. That’s always been a dream of mine. I was adopted and was introduced and welcomed into this pack when I became an orphan, so it was my little way of giving back to Alpha and Luna White.

“Are you excited to find your mate?” She asked as we walked into the entrance.

“Macy, I won’t be spending the following years in the pack. So I would thank the moon goddess if I meet him at a later time. Not rushing at all.” I brushed off. But it was true not really all thrilled with the idea of being intertwined with another.

The school bell rang and Macy and I parted ways. Before entering my first class, I was then captivated by an amazing smell. It was sweet but at the same time masculine. Salty like the ocean, but earthy like the forrest. I couldn’t quite put my finger on it but I knew exactly what it meant.

‘My Mate is probably here!’

To be honest I’m not really thrilled by the idea. I don’t want a mate. I just want to give my heart to someone I love rather than be coerced into a relationship just because the goddess played matchmaker. Plus what if he turns out to be a possessive freak who would never let me leave the pack.

For now, my goal was to finish high school first in my class, do my pre-med then med school.

Ignoring the delicious scent I went into my first class. It was nearing the end of the year so we were mostly doing performance tasks and preparing for prom. After 3 more classes, the bell rang signaling lunch.

The scent still lingered in the air and the more I resist it the more it clings to me.

‘That’s mate, go ahead and meet him!’ My wolf Tala excitedly said.

‘I don’t know girl. He might turn out to be a disappointment. Plus I’m leaving the pack soon. I don’t think there’s a need for us to meet just yet.’

‘Just go and take a peek, please! I want to see mate now’

Giving in to her pleas I drag myself towards the direction of the scent. After a few minutes of walking my legs took me to the back building in an empty locker room.

Walking near the door I felt a negative weight on my chest. It doesn’t feel pleasant at all. It felt like pounds of sandbags crashing my chest. It was unexplainable, my head was throbbing in pain and I was starting to feel nauseous every step I took.

Opening the door. I heard heavy moans and the sound of skin slapping together. The smell was filled with lovemaking. In shock, the sounds halted.

Seeing the two intimate lovers, I then felt sick and vomited my lunch on the floor.

“What the f*ck are you doing here! Get out!”