Episode 3

Melinda....

As I said, the hours flew by and it's almost party time. Lara and I are in my room getting ready for the big moment. We've already done our makeup and hair, and now we're putting on our dresses...

My friend looks beautiful in her black dress. I found it quite subdued, but that's her style.

And I chose a green one, which is my favorite color, with a big slit, just my style, lol.

We took one last look in the mirror, left the room, and went down the stairs. When we got to the living room, everyone was ready and waiting for us. My brother stopped and his eyes widened, his jaw dropped when he saw Lara, and his breathing clearly sped up.

Melinda - Lucca, close your mouth, little bro, lol.

Everyone laughs, Lara turns red as a tomato, and Mom intervenes.

Katarine - It's because you both look beautiful, my dear. We're all speechless.

Bella - You really do. It seems like you were born yesterday, and today you're these beautiful women.

Mom and Aunt Bella have tears in their eyes.

Melinda - No crying, today is a day for celebration.

Bella - You're right, it's just that we're so proud of you, right, my friend?

Katarine - Very proud, my friend.

They hug. This friendship between our families is beautiful, and Lara and I have had the privilege of growing up together. And goddess willing, this bond will grow even stronger with Lara and Lucca.

The guests started to arrive and we went to the garden to start our party... Lara and I were on the dance floor with our friends from the pack when I got restless. Something pulled my gaze and I saw the future Alpha Heitor and his girlfriend Sophia entering the party. My heart skipped a beat and I noticed that he was sniffing the air and looking around as if he was looking for something. When our eyes met, I froze and the shock ran down my spine. But he simply turned his face as if he didn't care and walked towards my brother to greet him. It can't be! Please, my Goddess, not him!!!! Heitor and I never got along. I think he's very arrogant and self-centered, and he doesn't care about anything or anyone but himself. I respect him for being our future Alpha and my brother's best friend, but the problem is that he always said that if his mate wasn't an Alpha's daughter, he would reject her. And rejection in our pack leads to banishment. No, no, NO, NO, I CAN'T BE BANISHED AND BECOME A ROGUE!!

My breathing starts to speed up, my heart races, I'm breaking out in a cold sweat. Shit, I can't have an anxiety attack now. Lara notices my agitation and holds my hand.

Lara - Girl, girl, calm down, take a deep breath. (I do as she says). What happened?

Melinda - Please, girl, just help me get out of here. I can't breathe properly.

Lara starts pulling me into the house. We go in and she closes the door and sits me down on the living room couch. She runs and gets me a glass of water.

Lara - Here, girl, drink this. (I take it and drink the water, calming down a little). What happened to trigger your anxiety?

Melinda - Girl, I think I know who my mate is.

Lara - Really, girl? I'm so happy! (And she hugs me).

Melinda - Don't be, girl, it's horrible.

Lara - Who is he, girl?

Melinda - Heitor.

Lara - Heitor, the future Alpha?

Melinda - Do we know another Heitor, girl?

Lara - It can't be. You're the Beta's daughter. If you're really his mate, he'll reject you, girl.

Melinda - I know, girl, and that's terrifying me. I can't be banished and become a rogue.

Lara - But we can't jump to conclusions. You can't panic before your transformation. It could just be a figment of your imagination.

Lara's right. It could have been a coincidence. I could have looked at him the moment my mate passed by and imagined things...or not.

Melinda - You're right, girl. I can't suffer in advance...

Lara - Let's go to your room and touch up your makeup. You're all sweaty from your anxiety attack.

Lara took me to my room to touch up my makeup. While she was doing it, I started to think about what had just happened. I've had anxiety attacks ever since our pack was attacked by vampires who wanted to take me. I still don't know why, but Dad was almost killed that day preventing the kidnapping. And ever since then I've developed this anxiety. I fight it daily, but sometimes my human side fails miserably and the anxiety attacks. But even with all that, I have a terrible feeling that I'm not wrong. But I can't act like a weak little girl, that's not how my parents raised me. Whatever happens, I'll make them proud. I know I'm stronger than everyone thinks I am, and I'll show them. Lara finishes my makeup and we go downstairs. I want to enjoy our party to the fullest, as it may be my last one with my family and friends. And no ridiculous Alpha boy is going to ruin that for me....

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