Is He Her Mate?

The crowd was in full pack when we arrived at the castle of leaders. It is actually the first time that I went in this territory of leaders. I can only see this from afar and from other platforms containing its pictures. I never got the chance to stepped in this breathtaking castle. It is only held outside, though. The leaders made sure that other wolves like us will never set a foot inside their castle. The space in front on their castle was enough to cater us, the entire pack. It can actually accommodate another pack.

My parents, together with my sister, went inside the castle. They will probably talk with alpha and his family. My dad told me to come with them but I refused and decided to stay here outside. I don't want to have interactions with alpha and his family as it will only make me feel belittled. Meeting them will be too much for an ordinary wolf like me and I am afraid to hear where their conversations will be headed.

In this open ground, a water fountain with a sculpture of wolf is seen. It looks like it was sculptured thousand years ago based on the style of curved that was done. Everything here in their castle seemed to be made thousand years by their ancestors. Looking around, elegant round tables are arranged in the area. Each table belongs to one family. At the side, there are some long-legged rounded tables made up of probably ceramics that are probably for the wolves that would like to drink some wine or liquor with their families or friends. At the lengthy table were the cuisine is served, various dishes, desserts, and dishes are served. Most of the wolves are holding glass of champagne while talking to their friends, probably.

Almost everyone of them have companion that they can talk to. In the middle of the crowd, I still felt alone with no one to lean on.

"Clary!" I was suprised when someone called my name.

I looked behind to see where that voice is coming from. He is approaching towards me with two glass of champagne in his hands. Because of the happiness that brought when he called me in this crowd, I smiled and waved at him.

"Be my date?" He said jokingly as he handed me one of the glass of champagne. Luigi is wearing a black tuxedo with him. Most of the wolves did not notice him as the beta because of the half face masquerade that he is wearing. His smile is recognizable, though. Few were able to notice him but did not bother to talked to him.

"Aren't you busy?" I asked as I took a sip of champagne. I still haven't seen my parents and the family of leaders which made me doubt why Luigi is here.

"Why would I? It's not my night. How can I let go someone as beautiful as you?"He chuckled as he looked around the crowd and at their castle.

I slightly laughed. "You're just running away from your obligations." I said as a joke.

I looked up at the sky, there are only few stars and the moon is in its crescent form. The sight of the sky with only few stars somehow made me sad out of the blue.

"How about you? I've seen your family inside." I cannot see his expression because of the masquerade that is hiding half of his face but I can assume that he is pitying me behind those mask. Now that I think of it, I should have wear a masquerade too. It looks amazing to wear those.

I slightly shook my head and sipped again at my glass. "I don't belong there," I answered truthfully, probably sounding bitter.

He looked at me for a couple of seconds but did not initiate to ask another questions. He guided my left hand to hold at his right arm which probably made us look like dating each other. I let him be, too afraid to be alone in this large crowd.

I could notice some glares and gossips about me being weak. I just smiled, I have been bullied for several years and I perfectly know how to handle them. Ignore them and they will stop. Adding fuel to the fire will not help.

The night started to get colder. I should have brought a scarf that would cover my bare skin. I haven't thought about that, I got so preoccupied earlier. Using his another hands, Luigi held my hand that is holding at his arms when he felt that I slightly shivered from the cold breeze.

Darren's POV

The luna dinner has been set but all I could think about is Clary. As soon as I got here at the place of our alpha, I immediately looked for Clary in the crowd. She will probably get bored in this event, knowing that she have no friends to talked to. I guess, it wouldn't be that bad if I accompany her for the rest of the night. I just don't want to feel alone.

I smiled when I saw here in a white dress. Some of her skin is visible because of that dress and I could see some guys admiring her beauty. I wanted to own her...but first, I need to protect her. Until then, I wll stay faithful at her.

I was about to come over to her direction when I saw her waving at some guy with a mask on his face. When she smiled at that masked guy, my body stopped from walking. She rarely smile at strangers. I can't see that man behind the mask. It was too difficult to see his face.

He handed her champagne and she immediately took it. I watched her from afar, she looks so happy to see that man. I can see that she is laughing with him. My heart froze when I saw her holding his arms. Is he her mate?