Born to be Alpha

Chapter 10: SEVENTEEN

Ariana disappeared from school since then. The school only suspended her for her behaviour, but she never came back.

Charlie won't even tell us what the pack decided on her. We just know that the pack was keeping a close eye on her, in case she goes in rampage again.

Months have steadily passed, and I am finally turning 17. Yes, 17 and not 18. I have another year to wait before I can meet my mate.

With Ariana gone from school, peace was back. Well, only for that case because the saga of Eren and Eden constantly bantering and opposing each other still continues.

"Happy birthday to you..." I was awakened by my family singing the birthday song for me.

'It's our birthday!' Eden squeals and paces around in glee. Eren moans in displeasure because it was still 6 o'clock and we're not used to getting up this early, especially not on a weekend.

I get up and blew the candle on top of my red and white birthday cake. Signifying the colours of my wolves since this is my first birthday with them.

"Thank you." I hug my parents and nana after. Ever since the death of Alpha Luke, she's been coming here more frequently than ever. I did not bother hugging Mateo since he was holding the cake. And no, we just don't do brother-sister hugs. Na-ah.

"Are you ready for tonight?" my mom asks me, and I nod.

Tonight will be my birthday party and friends and the whole pack will be here. Included in the guest list are the Sinclair's [Aries and his parents], the Langston's [Charlie and his parents, together with his cousin Argus] and Andre and Kyla, with their baby. I am so excited to meet the baby!

The house helpers were busy prepping for tonight and I just lazed out in my bedroom, stuffing my face with my favourite junk food and watching as much movies as I could. This has been a birthday tradition for the family. The celebrant can do whatever they want, as long as it's not hurting anyone. And this is the only time I get to eat unhealthy food without being checked and reminded how this could affect my health.

When it starting to get dark, I started to get dressed and wore an emerald dress with a tube top that falls just an inch above my knees and white shawl made of fur that can be buttoned in front.

The moon was starting to be more visible, and visitors started to arrive. Charlie and his parents Alpha Ramil and Luna Greta were one of the first from other packs to arrive.

"Happy birthday, Lyca." Luna Greta greets me with a hug as she handed me her gift.

"Happy birthday, young lady." Alpha Ramil greets me with his usual stoic face.

"Thank you very much, Alpha Ramil, Luna Greta." I tell them smiling and let them to where my parents are seated.

"Happy birthday Lyca!" Argus gleefully greeted me, and Charlie had to hold onto him very tightly to stop him from running to me. I bent down to meet his eyes and thanked him. Charlie greeted me soon after that.

It wasn't long when we see a red SUV approaching and parked just right beside where Charlie and his parents are parked. Driving the car is Aries, wearing his usual attire. Fitted shirt and loose pants, and his handsome face.

On the shotgun seat is his father Alpha Roman and Luna Isabelle was on the passenger seat behind them. They all walked up to me and greeted me happy birthday.

"Thank you, Alpha Roman, Luna Isabelle." Alpha Roman grimaced at me.

"Uncle..." he insisted.

"And that's Isabelle for you, young lady." Unlike Charlie's parents who don't have a problem with me calling them by their titles, Aries' parents are built different. They don't like it when I call them by their titles. But they never seem to have a problem when it is my brother or parents that call them by their titles.