Chapter 9 Silver Chest Beast–1
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Zara’s POV
It never occurred to me that a mating ritual could be so demanding
My head spun, my dress felt like it had gained some extra weight every time we met someone new, and my shoes were now genuinely hurting my foot.
After tonight, I doubted that I would remember half of these wolves names or even their faces. Levi and I have been meeting and greeting so many ranks that their faces have begun to blend.
I sighed as a lone wolf, maybe 67“, with green eyes, dark brown hair, and a sharp nose, came from the back of the hall and grinned broadly. He appeared determined to come over and introduce himself.
“Evening,” he said when he got to us, his deep voice chiming in my ears. “My name is Beta Ronan Dangers, I am from the Midnight Moon Pack. My Alpha, Alpha Menkes Delton, and i would like to wish you two a very happy and fulfilled life.”
Levi reached out and shook the wolf’s hand. I returned the favor with a modest but genuine smile.
“Nice to meet you, beta,” Levi replied. “It pleases me to see another Beta rank in attendance at the ceremony.”
With a chuckle from Beta Ronan, the two betas soon found themselves debating various aspects of the beta role.
“Would you please excuse me?” I said. “I really should go powder my nose.”
Levi turned to face me, his eyes full of concern.
“Would you like me to go with you?” He asked.
“No, I am alright. I can find my way to the ladies‘ room.” I said, smiling. “I’ll be right back. You continue to mingle with the other ranks and enjoy yourself.”
Without allowing Levi to speak again, I stood up on my tiptoes, kissed his cheek, and turned away.
As soon as I was outside the hall, I released a breath I did not realize I was holding and made my way to the ladies‘ room. I breathed a sigh of relief when I realized the restroom was empty. I removed my shoes, applied pressure to my swollen and painful feet, and proceeded with doing my business. I was done in no time, and after cooling myself with a cold, damp towel, I felt much better.
“That feels much better,” I murmured as I examined my reflection in the mirror. “We can get back to normal in just a few hours.”
After adjusting my dress and giving myself a self–satisfied wink, I made my way towards the door.
As soon as I stepped out of the bathroom, the same scent of vanilla and honey hit my nose.
“Mate!” Kaya let out a howl. “He is near! Find our mate!”
My eyes went to the hall’s entrance and then followed the hallway as it led outside.
follow
Should I head back to Levi or follow the scent?
Before I could think it through, I was standing at the exit leading to the outside gardens. Opening the door might reveal the owner of the intoxicated smell.
What could possibly go wrong?
He could simply reject me, and then it would all be over.
I felt depressed thinking about it.
‘Or claim you,” Kaya said, listening in on my thoughts. Wouldn’t that be great? I can’t wait to meet him!”
“Or that? I hopefully replied.
As I pushed the door open, I felt my heart race in my chest and took a deep breath.
The cool breeze greeted me with the scents of various flowers, but it could not mask the smell of vanilla and honey.
My eyes shifted to the moon as it hung riose to the horizon
“Let me find him I prayed in silence to the goddess. Tell me who the intoxicated scent belongs to, please.”
I stepped forward, drawn forward by his scent, and yelled in fear when the door behind me stansned
“Dammit, Zara,” I snarled at myself. “Stop worrying so bloody much!”
I inhaled deeply, forced my heart to slow down, and followed the scent back toward the gardens. The farther I followed the scent, the stronger it got. it was affecting my body and mind in ways that were exclusive to mated wolves.
Chapter 9- Silver Chest Beast–1
