Chapter 28

Averys's POV.

I couldn't concentrate on my studies after Xander left me in the study room.

I tried my best to concentrate hard on my studies but every method I used slapped me in the face.

This is getting uncomfortable and annoying.

Kira isn't helping matters, she's supposed to help me calm down but she's as quiet as ever.

‘Kira!’ I yelled, feeling quite frustrated.

Silence.

‘Kira, don't give me that silent attitude, you know how important this meeting is for us. It's crucial to our mission.’

Silence.

"Oh goddess, why do you give me such an emotional wolf... I didn't reject him for goodness sake, I just told him I needed space." I scoffed, hoping to get her attention.

‘Oh goddess, why did you give me such a hot-headed unemotional nut case!’ She howled in my head.

And I smiled, the tactic always works every time.

I love it when I get her off silent mode.

‘Kira...that was the best thing to do. I made the right decision.’ I muttered in my head, trying hard to convince myself and my wolf that my decision was the right one.

‘I can see how good you're feeling after making the right decision.’ She scoffed at me and I chuckled.

"Ok, I know I'm so restless thinking about how my words might have hurt him. I'm not even thinking straight and I need to think of what to say to the pack elders so they'll give me some time to think of a plan."

‘Stop thinking too much. Just trust yourself and trust me. I'll guide you, remember...the moon goddess is with us. She'll set things right. Stop irritating me with your silly moods. You are so annoying sometimes.’

I smirk, "At least I am annoying sometimes and not all the time... I'm better than you, girlfriend."

"You're a crazy bitch....just letting you know. No need to thank me, it wasn't a compliment."

I pouted my lips and grinned. "You're a bad wolf Kira, a very bad wolf."

‘ I'll take that as a compliment. Don't you need to get ready for the meeting? It's almost dusk or are you planning on studying all day and night?’ Kira quired.

"I wish, but I want a good night's rest tonight....." With Xander by my side.

I completed the sentence in my head.

‘I heard that.... dirty-minded fellow.’ Kira howled a pretend surprise, and I laughed.

‘I intended you to.... naughty-minded wolf. Time to get ready Missy.’ I said, standing up and heading straight to my room to get ready for the meeting.

I searched, and threw most of my clothes on the floor with nothing to wear... Where the hell are my good clothes?

I almost screamed the question out of my head.

I paced up and down thinking of what to wear among the scattered piles of clothes.

This is annoying, I always had something nice to wear..but now that I have an important place to go... Everything seems bland.

I miss my mother at that very moment in time... Mother always selects what's best for me but she's no longer here and I miss her so much.

I guess it's time I grow up and be my own woman.

My eyes caught a box on top of the table... There wasn't anything there when I locked my room and left to study this morning.

I became curious and went over to it.

'To Avery'

It reads.

I didn't want to open the box, I have some more important things to think and worry about right now.

I resolved to let the box be when a familiar scent grabbed my attention. 'Xander'

He's not present in the room, but the box smells of him.

My curiosity grew as I opened the box and my eyes beheld a beautiful red dress, folded neatly in the box.

"Oh Xander, always thinking of me....giving me surprises."

‘I wish I could say the same about you!’ Kira scowled.

"Not now Kira, I have things to worry about....zip it"

She huffed at me and went silent.

I immediately ran into the shower and took a cold bath. I need a calm and composed mind when discussing with the elders.

After the bath, I ran a brush lightly in my hair and tied it in a bun, risking some light make-up. I hope I don't look like a doll.

I'm not a make-up person, so I looked at myself in the mirror, rushed to the bathroom, and washed my face.

I looked terrible, a zombie was more dignified than me.

The servants would have gotten me ready, but I don't like the idea of getting dressed up by someone unless it's an important occasion.

This is important, but I need no makeup.

I dried my face and took the dress and wore it.

It was a simple dress, I could smell his scent faintly on the dress.

My sense of smell had heightened ever since I was reborn. I could pick up a scent from a distance, and pick up smells even if it's a few days old. I guessed that's how I picked up that strange smell from Shannon.

As I admired the dress on me, I deeply wish I can show Xander first.

I want him to see me in it first.

As I was deliberating what to do and while away the remaining thirty more minutes of the meeting, I heard a knock at the door.

"Just what I need, Shannon!"

I whined as my nose picked up that vile smell of hers.

I'm getting her a body spray next time we go shopping.

"Coming...." I shouted lightly as I opened the door.

"Nice dress." She commented, looking at me from head to toe.

I didn't take her compliment to heart, but I did manage a thank you to her and went inside.

She came after me, closing the door.

"So what have you decided about finding your mate?" She asked eagerly, and I swore under my breath not to tell her a single thing.

"Oh, that. We'll know that in a while. I bet you'll be attending the meeting, sis?"

"Yeah, I will. I just came to check on you to make sure you're alright." She said, feigning a smile.

"I'm alright sis, just a bit nervous."

I smiled, but it was the truth.

I'm so nervous that my heartbeat wasn't beating at a normal rate.

"It's normal. Whatever decision you make, just know that you need an alpha by your side." She said, touching my cheeks.

"Thank you, sis."

"I think we should be heading down to the Royal Hall...the elders might have gathered by now. The meeting starts in 10 minutes."

I stand up and Shannon stands up too.

We both head down to the Hall.

"Erik sends his regards. He'll be attending the meeting too." She told me and I smiled a hard thank you for the information.

I don't want to see that scumbag, but what can I do, he's from the Beta lineage, second in command in my pack.

As I entered the Royal Hall, different scents wafted through my nose, and among those smells is the faint smell I perceived in Shannon's body two days ago.

Everyone stood as a sign of respect and sat down only when I took my seat.

Shannon took a seat beside me and the meeting commenced.

The beta stood up to state his points. "Good evening Luna Avery. I'm sorry about your parent's sudden demise." He consoled me and I nodded, with an appreciative smile.

"You were supposed to choose a mate on your eighteenth birthday, but you made it known to your father that you needed time to get to know him better. So we, the pack elders, wish to know your decision now." He explained and everyone nodded in approval.

He sat down and I could see Erik's face peering deep at me but I didn't give him a second glance.

"Thank you all so much for the support you rendered to me after my parent's sudden demise, I have no words to appreciate everyone." I started, calmly.

"Before my father died, I told him that I needed space and time to get to know the man I'm supposed to choose as my alpha, and he granted my wish. My decision remains, I'm not ready to pick a mate, I wish to get to know him better." I concluded.

There was a murmur in the gathering and I could see Erik's face fall, Shannon let out a little gasp but it didn't escape my hearing.

I'm loving this, what could be better than dishing out surprises to people that least expect them?

"Luna Avery, you need a mate. Your parents are no longer alive and we need Alpha in the pack." A young man stood up and voiced out.

He's an elder too, one doesn't have to be gray and old before he becomes an elder, one needs intelligence and experience.

I looked at the gathering, which was now murmuring amongst themselves, and felt anxious.

‘Hay girlfriend, we got this.....be bold and fearless....this is your pack!’ Kira's voice rang in my head and I stood up to address the gathering, everyone immediately went quiet.