A million mates (On Pause)

Seven

Once we landed there were already swarm of guards ready to meet us outside. Warrick exited first since that was his duty as the beta. He was extremely charming but I still couldn't understand how he had these intense men laughing with him after just 30 seconds with them. 

Warrick then waved us to come out. We went out one by one in order of rank. Alpha first, Delta (Sam) Seconds, as Warrick was already outside, after them the warriors we brought with us. Basically after everyone else had left the plane it was my turn. Since I was considered a human I was ranked dead last, just after the servers that were on board. 

I closed my eyes taking a deep breath before exiting. I heard everyone gasp again. All the new people staring at me extremely intensely. Some of them growled under their breaths, some of them perked up waiting for me to speak but most just stood staring and sniffing the air in shock. I hope I don't smell bad, how am I suppose to know whether or not their deodorant covers me up properly, especially since its a scentless one. 

Once I was off the plane we all began heading into the palace, still walking in our ranks which left me trailing behind, followed closely by a few guards. 

I made sure not to show any emotion no matter what. Even though I was really stressing I kept my heart rate under control and walked confidently. 

The palace was beautiful. The halls were all made of a gorgeous marble and I noticed multiple items made of gold on our short walk to the hall. Once we entered I was met with more gasping and stares. I was extremely uncomfortable with all the attention but refused to let it show on the outside. 

The alpha called me forward to face the royals while the other stood at the sides with the palace guards. 

I looked up to be met with three very powerful looking people sitting up on a platform so they would be looking down on us. I didn't like that. I didn't like people thinking less of me, thinking of me as weak. I may not be a werewolf but I deserve to be respected. 

I may be a little broken from the years of abuse but I will put that behind me. I felt this surge of pride and power flow through me as I puffed out my chest and looked up at them proudly. 

I know Sam had said to cower, and I knew I probably should, but something about that just didn't seem right. 

"Alpha." The King greeted.

"King." Alpha replied, bowing deeply to him, almost cowering sightly at the power behind his voice. I really didn't want to curtsy or show any of these people respect the haven't earned yet but taking a brief look at Sam's face had me sighing and doing a quick curtsy, barely bowing my head. 

"So this is the girl whom everyone thinks is their mate." The king said. could see in his eyes that he was feeling the bond. He was already mated to the queen but that didn't stop it. 

"Yes, this is Atlanta Aurelio." Alpha explained how they found me and the tests on my blood and everything since then but I was barely listening. I was looking at the prince who was staring at me with lust in his eyes. He was licking his lips and looking me over again and again. 

I felt like running up to the stand and punching him in the face hard. Repeatedly. But new better than that. I tried to occupy by thinking about my heart rate and face but I was already strangely relaxed. I knew I should've been shaking with fear that so many powerful people were staring at me but I felt nothing. I actually had to try really hard to stifle a yawn as I attempted to pay attention to their conversation. 

After a while I couldn't handle the prince's perverted stares and felt a deep growl build up in my throat as I made direct eye contact with him. This surprised everyone including myself.