Cowboy Boots and an Alpha Mate (On Hold)

Chapter Eight

~Quinn's P.o.V~

What plan was happening? Before I could question it much more, I was plunged into sleep.

"Get your lazy as$ up!" Yep, that's how I was woken up by my mother this morning. Not a "Wake up honey," or "Time to get up sweetie." I think she might be more excited about tonight than I am. I flung a pillow at her head, but she just chuckled and ducked her head back out of the door.

"Stupid werewolf reflexes," I mumbled, dragging myself out of bed. After my morning routine of mucking stalls, showering, and what-not, I gave my mom and dad each a kiss before heading off to school. There was about an hour before school started, but I knew at least Nicole or Emma and her brothers would be there. Ethan wouldn't be at school today, preparing for the pack party and announcement today. My mood went slightly down at that thought, but sky rocketed at the news Emma told me as I walked up to them.

"Hey! So what classes do you have after lunch?" She asked, jumping around a little.

"Science, math, then P.E. Why?"

"Forget them today! After lunch we are leaving early to go get you ready for tonight!" She wiggled her eyebrows at me slightly at the last bit. Looks like someone had a little bit too much Starbucks this morning.

"EMMA! I wanted to kidnap her! You ruined it!" Nicole huffed as she plopped down on the bench beside me.

"Haha! Thanks guys, but I don't think that's necessary. I'm just going to do my usual amount of makeup and call it good. Should be done in 15 minutes tops." That was a mistake. I should have known better than to tell them that.

The next 3 minutes consisted of two, ranting, best friends hopped up on coffee telling me how wrong I was. Should I let them yank me out of school early just to add a few different details?

"Alright! Shut up! I'll do it."

"Yes! I knew we could get you to cave." Emma said with a sly smile.

I was about to protest that I only agreed so that they would stop talking, when the bell rang.

Up until lunch was pretty calm. I trudged into the lunch room, only to face the two she devils I call my best friends already waiting for me. Quite impatiently, I might add. Beginning to swing my leg over the lunch table bench, both of my arms were grabbed, pulling me backwards and out of the cafeteria.

"My lord children! It's 1 o'clock! I have 6 HOURS yet!"

"Only 6! Oh $hit. We took longer getting you out of there than I thought." Nicole said.

The car ride back to my house consisted mainly of Emma and Nicole debating what to do with my hair and make up. My suggestion of only mascara and lip gloss got nixed instantly.

Climbing up into my attic room, I saw that everything had already been set up.

"What the he..."

"Oh hush, just go sit down so I can get started curling your hair." Nicole interrupted.

Looking around, I noticed my mirrors were all covered in paper.

"Is that really necessary?" I asked, pointing to the mirrors.

"Well yeah, did you think we would just let you see your transformation?" Emma replied, as though it were the most obvious thing in the world.

A grueling four and a half hours later, I was done. The remaining time was spent on getting them ready.

Arriving in front of the pack house, I could already feel the bass thumping in my chest. I was getting more nervous by the second. I parked my car in a reserved spot up front, and texted Ethan to let him know I was here. It would have been easier if I could have just mindlinked him, but since I'm not officially apart of the pack yet, and that we haven't mated, I had to stick to texting. I got out of the car, and walked up to the front door. Unsure whether to knock, or just walk right in, I stood at the door for a few moments, bringing my fist up half way to knock, then reaching out to grasp the handle.

My choice was made for me when the door was opened by my heavenly mate. He looked truly gorgeous. He was wearing a white, button up shirt rolled up to his elbows, with a black vest unbuttoned resting over it. He wore plain black dress pants, and his hair was slightly tousled.

He wrapped me up in a hug, "You look simply stunning."

"I could say the same about you." I replied, kissing him on the cheek.

"What? No real kiss?" he asked, pouting and giving me puppy dog eyes.

"Nope, not right now." I replied, sliding past him into the house. "Can you mind link everyone in your pack to go to the back yard to get ready for the ceremony? And I'll do the same for my pack. I'd rather get this done right now, opposed to later."

"Only if I get a kiss." I looked over my shoulder to see him smirking.

"Ugh, so difficult." I walked back and placed a small kiss on his nose. I jogged to the backyard before he could get me back.

Taking my seat up on stage, I waited for everyone to take their seats. Ethan raised his hand for silence, and everyone instantly gave him their full attention. I always admired how packs responded to their Alphas.

"I would like to start by thanking everyone for coming out tonight. It means a lot. I will try to keep this brief, but tonight is a very special night. I would like to first announce the joining of our two packs." The crowd started cheering, before dieing down to allow him to continue, "The second thing I would like to do tonight, is introduce you to a wonderful, funny, beautiful, amazing girl. My mate, and your new Luna, Quinn Hall!"

I blushed as he reached out for my hand to pull me close to him. I snuggled into his chest for a moment, before leaning out to speak into the mic.

"I would like to thank everyone for welcoming me so gratefully into your pack. I do not have much to say, so let the feast begin!"

I walked around with my arm through Ethan's for awhile, talking to my new pack members, before deciding to tell him about the rouge yesterday.

"Ethan, could I talk to you for a momen..." I was cut off by a sudden, ear piercing scream. The iron smell of blood wafted through the air.

Bwahahaha, cliff hanger! I just want to give a shout out to KariaHevener! You guys should go check out her books.

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