My Best Friend Is My Mate [Rewriting?]

[12] The Ball (Part 2)

AUTHOR'S NOTE-

THE DRESS ABOVE IN THE GIF IS NOT HER DRESS NOR THE SUIT! PLEASE EXCUSE THAT! IT IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT HAPPENS THERE!

I ALSO SUGGEST YOU PLAY THE MUSIC! IT SETS THE SCENE WELL! SO AGAIN, I'D PLAY THE MUSIC LISTED ABOVE!

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FLASHBACK:

I sighed and thought about actions. Do I really want to do this? "Amber? Are you alright?" I heard a voice snapping out of my thoughts. "What?" I asked absent mindedly. "Are you ready?" She asked, I nodded and straightened out my dress. We continued walking till we walked up to a door with guards and the girls stopped.

"Ready Girls?" We nodded and they opened the ball room doors.

Lights were a bit dim, people danced and swayed in the music. That's until I stepped into the room. Everyone tilted their heads in the air and took a sniff. That's when heads snapped my way and everyone's eyes grew wide. They looked at me with... curiosity.

They all moved out of my way as I stepped down the long staircase. That's when he came into view. My world stopped. He looked amazing and so... intimidating in that tux. The world suddenly froze as my eyes hit his. Soon I realized he was walking towards me. I followed in pursuit without realizing it and soon we met in the middle. I knew it was him under the mask.

I may have hated him a few hours ago but... Now, here, I don't know if I do. "Stop it." I muttered looking straight into his eyes as the music started. His strong loving chocolate eyes. "Stop what?" He chuckled quietly. His eyes held specks of gold... "Stop making me feel this way. Your my kidnapper and you harmed my best friend, yet, I feel safe and protective with you. " I replied quietly making sure no one heard. I just couldn't speak of my father or it'd bring tears to my eyes once again.

"Sweetheart, it's no longer me. It's you." His words rang through my head as he spinned me out of his arms. I couldn't say anything but lose myself in the music and him. I laid my head on his shoulder as we ruled the ballroom. Most eyes on us and small chatter with others surrounding us with a partner. I didn't mind-- In this case they weren't even there. We swirled and twirled around the ballroom. It was magnificent. Who knew, a small towns girl like me would be at a ball with a partner who kidnapped me.

The music then came to an ending and Bryce and I were face to face as I gazed into his warm eyes. That's when he slowly and carefully leaned in. He stopped above my lip as it laid right above mine. I could feel his breath on my lips. I couldn't take it, so I softly closed my eyes and moved forward an inch. My first kiss...

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"Wow! Luna, your hilarious! I must say darling, what a beautiful dress you have! They must have a fantastic wardrobe for you!" Claire Devine gushed. "Actually, Claire, this dress wasn't in the wardrobe, this was one my taste elsewhere." I declared and she nodded while taking a sip of champagne. "Wow, I was mistaken." I gave her a smile before the rest of the group created small chatter amongst each other. Something was nagging at me though. I guess I needed fresh air. As everyone talked I slipped my way through the crowd.

I walked over to balcony doors before pushing them open and taking a big whiff of the smell of nature. It felt pretty good to stand in the outside of the castle. I left the doors a crack open so I could hear everything inside still as I walked over to the edge of the balcony. I leaned against the bars and looked out at the sight. People were in the gardens and standing in front of the castle still walking in. I grabbed my iPhone which was still in my hand bag that I clutched to check the time.

It started at 8 PM but now its already 10 PM. People had said it ended at the strike of midnight. Two hours left. I let out a breath and looked up at the sky. I felt arms slip around me and I simply knew who it was at the tingles I felt. Bryce. I leaned my head to right to give him access to my neck and he laid his nose above my neck. He sniffed my neck and visibly relaxed. "I was worried sick when I couldn't find you Princess." Bryce muttered into my shoulder and I moaned in response seeming as I was getting tired and afraid my voice wouldn't work.

He chuckled and held me tight. "Come back to the party.  Enjoy while you can. Soon it'll end." He suggested and I let out a breath. "Okay." I replied softly as turned to face him. I was short so you could imagine me having to look up at him as he slipped his hand into mine before intertwining them. We walked back in and got warm nods in submission. "Alpha. Luna."  Were words you could hear as you'd pass them. I nodded and Bryce curtly kept going not giving any acknowledgement.

"AAHHHHHH! PACK SILVER -BITE!!!!" A woman's voice shrieked. All heads snapped in her direction as windows shattered and doors broke down. Wolves surrounded the area as woman shrieked and all freaked out but the men tried calming them. A ear-shrieking scream left the air and everyone went quiet as a woman's head fell out of the bigger ones mouth. The alpha...

"Well, Well, Well, What do we have, here..?" Bryce asked in an animalistic growl. "Alpha Sin."He hissed out as if the word was poisoned. The wolf huffed out a breath before transforming into a human. A naked human. Ew.

"Alpha Bryce." I see you've found your... Mate? I should probably inform the rouges of her arrival..." He suggested when I remembered. My sweet 16.

"What about the rouges? They said as soon as you found her, they'll rip her to shreds-"

I then felt I was being lifted up while a low growl could be heard. I shuddered as my eyelids were feeling heavy again and I felt to drift back to sleep.

"Don't worry Princess. I won't let them lay a finger on you." Were the last words I heard before a door opened and I was slightly snoring blocking out everything.

Bryce was there. He is he one who carried me home. I glared straight ahead at 'Alpha Sin' as he chuckled. "Already taken hatred towards me Little Amber? Wow. It hurts..." He used a hand and placed it over his heart pretending to be hurt. "Yes. Yes, indeed I am." I hissed out and everyone looked at me proud.

"Oh, so the little fragile princess has some attitud-" He went to touch my cheek but I snatched his hand and he gasped instead of finishing. "Don't. Touch. Me." I grit through my teeth. I let go and he laughed.

I just rolled my eyes and stood next to a proud Bryce. "Leave." He growled. "Leave? Alpha its a ball, all is welcomed! Besides, my wolf is just clawing to get to Am-" Before he could finish a large brown wolf pushed me to the side and held him by the throat.

"Playing that way?" Sin then changed into a wolf. Are these fucking werewolves?! Next thing I know, War broke out amongst the ball.