The howl of my heart

Chapter 5

The day of Elena's 16th birthday party had finally arrived. Zoe had arrived early to help Elena prepare for the party. Elena had chosen a beautiful blue dress for the occasion and Zoe had helped her pick out the perfect pair of shoes. They had spent the morning getting ready, and now they were both feeling excited about the party.

The music was loud and the atmosphere was filled with excitement. Elena was having a great time dancing with her friends. The party was in full swing when suddenly the music stopped and everyone turned to see the Alpha of the pack, accompanied by his son Nick, walking across the dance floor towards Elena. Elena felt a knot forming in her stomach as they approached.

As the Alpha and Nick came closer, she couldn't help but notice the imposing figures they cut. The Alpha, despite his age, still had a muscular build and a commanding presence that made everyone in the room hold their breath in anticipation. His once jet-black hair was now turning grey, giving him a distinguished look that was both intimidating and awe-inspiring.

Nick, on the other hand, was tall and lean, with short black hair that accentuated his chiseled jawline and piercing blue eyes. He exuded confidence and power, much like his father, and Elena couldn't help but feel a little intimidated by him.

As they stood in front of her, the tension in the room was palpable. Everyone was waiting with bated breath to see if Nick and Elena were mates. The music had stopped, and the only sound was the shuffling of feet and the rustling of clothes as people nervously adjusted themselves.

Elena could feel her heart beating faster as she looked up at Nick, unsure of what to expect. She had always known that finding her mate was important, but she had never imagined that it would happen like this, in front of so many people, with the Alpha himself watching.

She forced herself to smile, trying to appear confident even though her heart was pounding in her chest. Nick smiled back at her, his eyes flickering with something that Elena couldn't quite place. It was a mix of curiosity, interest, and maybe even a hint of desire.

But before Elena could say anything, the Alpha spoke, his voice booming through the room. "Well, what are you waiting for? Don't you have something to say to my son?"

Elena felt a wave of panic wash over her. She didn't know what to say, and she didn't want to say the wrong thing. But before she could even open her mouth, Nick spoke up.

"Hi, I'm Nick," he said, extending his hand. "It's nice to finally meet you."

Elena took his hand tentatively, her fingers trembling slightly. "Hi, I'm Elena," she said softly.

For a moment, everything seemed to be going well. Nick and Elena were getting along, and the tension in the room had eased somewhat. But then the Alpha spoke again, his tone harsh and impatient.

"Well, are you mates or not?" he demanded.

Elena's heart sank. She didn't know what to say, she of course was under a spell of the son of Alpha, charming and very handsome, but did she feel any different about him than 5 min ago? Did she felt any different at all now that she is standing right in front of him?

"No father, we are not" Nick said, his voice steady but respectful.

Nick looked just as uncomfortable as Elena felt, but he put on a brave face and tried to diffuse the situation by saying

"Now that we have this out of the way, shall we get the music back on father?"

Nick looked at Elena and smiled, but Elena could tell that he was nervous. She didn't know if he was nervous about the possibility of her being his mate or if he was nervous about the Alpha's reaction if she wasn't.

Elena tried to smile back at Nick, but her heart was pounding in her chest. She was growing uncomfortable in this situation.

Suddenly, the Alpha's face contorted with anger. "What is the meaning of this? You two are supposed to be mates!" he shouted.

Elena and Nick exchanged a nervous glance. "I'm sorry, sir," Nick said. "She is definitely not my mate, I am sure we will soon be able to find the future Luna..."he didn't managed to finish his sentence when.

The Alpha's face turned red with fury. He wasn't having it. He flew into a rage and began to shout and thrash around, knocking over tables and chairs. The mood in the room quickly turned sour, and Elena could feel her heart racing as she watched the chaos unfold. Parents started to gather their children and leave, concerned for their safety.

Elena was frozen with fear. She had never seen the Alpha like this before, and she didn't know what to do.

Zoe had been watching the events unfold from a distance. She had seen the tension building and had hoped that everything would turn out okay. But now she could see that Elena was in trouble.

Zoe walked up to Elena and put her arm around her. "Come on, Elena, let's go," she said, leading her towards the door.

While the Alpha was busy trashing things, Elena headed for the door. But before she could make her escape, the Alpha caught her by the arm, his grip tight and unyielding.

"You're not going anywhere," he snarled. "You will be my son's mate, whether you like it or not."