Episode 3

Aitana went up to her bedroom, she felt somewhat uncomfortable, her body was having strange reactions, she thought that maybe she was getting sick from everything that had happened, she felt her body heavy and hot, she lay down on the bed, began to toss and turn all over the bed, the heat was unbearable and she even felt that her clothes were uncomfortable, she took them off, remaining only in her underwear, she turned the air conditioning down to the maximum, she continued to feel that way until she fell completely asleep.

"Aitana, wake up," she heard her name being called, she opened her eyes and found her friend there. "Damn, it's too cold," Sam said, turning off the air conditioner. "Are you feeling okay?" she asked, Aitana nodded as she sat up in bed, the heat in her body had subsided to being tolerable.

"What time is it?" she asked, looking towards the window, it had already gotten dark.

"It's time to get ready, the party will start soon... By the way, I found out that this party is not only to celebrate the king's birthday, but also for him to choose a mate, either predestined or by choice, it's been many years since he took the throne and since then there is no moon queen, that's already worrying because they say that the king is losing control of his wolf and is becoming wild," Sam said as she took out the dresses they would wear that night.

"Wild?" Aitana whispered, she had heard of it, those who didn't find their mates within a certain time would become wild or could even die. "But supposedly he's no more than thirty years old, I mean, he still has time to find his mate," the girl said as she stood up and took her dress.

"Remember that the king is of werewolf descent, he's different from us wolves, who have a normal lifespan, unlike them who can live for hundreds of years without even aging, so finding their predestined mate is essential for them once they reach a certain age, if that doesn't happen, they must choose one and make a blood pact so that their wild side is controlled," Sam explained, as she began to take off her clothes.

"Oh, that's how it is...poor king then," Aitana said as she took a towel. "I'm going to take a bath, I'm still very hot." She went into the bathroom, leaving Sam somewhat surprised because she even felt cold, not only because a few minutes ago the air conditioning was set very low, but also because the night was very cold.

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"Are you feeling alright?" asked a man with brown hair and hazel eyes, he was wearing an elegant black suit.

"I don't know, my wolf has been very restless all day, more than usual," said a tall man with a very well-defined body, his eyes were blue and his messy hair was black, he was putting on a white shirt that was tight, highlighting his well-defined arms.

"You must remain calm, there will be many guests and hopefully you will find your predestined mate or choose one, everything is ready even for the blood pact," explained the brown-haired man.

"Good, I hope we don't have to go that far," he whispered as he finished buttoning his shirt, he went to the mirror and looked at himself, he had been looking for his predestined mate for many years, he still had the hope of finding her and not resorting to the blood pact with a chosen mate, although he didn't want his wolf to take over him and destroy everything his ancestors had created, a powerful kingdom with great packs that supported him. "Please, moon goddess..." he whispered, his faithful friend and beta sighed upon hearing his king's plea.

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The party began, the families of different packs enjoyed the great banquet offered by the king, everyone was dancing and talking, some had even found their predestined mates in that place, Aitana observed everything, that rose gold dress in mermaid cut accentuated her curves very well, with a straight neckline and sleeveless, her hair loose and her waves well defined, the eyes were on her not only because of her beauty, because those who didn't have a mate felt a scent that she gave off and that could become an addictive drug for them.

"Shit," Damian said, covering his nose, he looked around in search of the person who gave off that aroma, he was being affected because he had not marked his mate nor had she marked him.

"What's wrong?" Melissa asked worriedly, she looked around and noticed that even her brother was in the same state as Damian, although he seemed to be enjoying it.

The music stopped, everything fell silent, those who were affected by that aroma tried to stay in control, the king made his presence known accompanied by his faithful Beta, everyone bowed to him, in the presence of the most powerful werewolf king they had ever known.

Aitana looked at the man with blue eyes, her breathing began to accelerate, the heat in her body became more intense, she felt like she was burning, even her tongue was too hot, she began to fan herself with her hands, but it was useless, her vision began to blur, she put both hands on her neck, she felt like she couldn't breathe, her throat was burning, she didn't understand what was happening to her, her whole body was boiling, especially her private area.

"What is that smell?" Alpha Elias whispered, even he, having a mate, was beginning to be attracted to that aroma.

"Aitana?" Marcus spoke, looking at his daughter, that sweet aroma came from her. "Alpha," he said, looking at Elias who was covering his nose.

"We have to get her out of here, she's going into heat," said the Alpha, he looked around, everyone was being affected by the aroma that Aitana was giving off, even he was being affected, but the love he had for Aitana would not allow him to hurt her, nor would he let anyone else hurt her. "Daphne, get Damian away," said the Alpha, seeing his son who looked like he was losing control and his wolf was taking over.

Aitana began to move away, although she was swaying from side to side, she felt her legs stop responding, she asked her wolf for help, but apparently she was the same as her or even worse, she looked around, her vision could barely see as everyone began to approach her in a lustful way, she was afraid, she fell to the floor sitting down and began to crawl backwards, until she bumped into one of the pillars of the great hall, she hugged herself and looked scared, she looked for her father, who was trying to get past those men to reach her, she even saw Alpha Elias hitting some men, and her brother pulling others away, she looked for Damian, he seemed to be affected in the same way as those men, Luna Daphne and Melissa were trying to keep him under control.

"What the hell..." Aitana whispered, the heat was unbearable, the desire to be touched by a man began to invade her mind, the heat in her intimacy was so intense that she couldn't help but rub her legs to try to calm down, she saw that a redhead was already inches away from her, fear invaded her despite her sexual desires, that man disgusted her, she didn't want him to touch her.

"You're delicious..." she heard the man say as he licked his lips.

Aitana closed her eyes tightly and clung to herself, she heard her father, her brother, Alpha Elias, and even Damian yelling her name, but their voices sounded so far away from her.

"I don't want to..." she whispered, tears began to wet her cheeks, suddenly everything went silent.

All those present felt a strong pressure on them, their bodies weakened, they looked towards the person who was exerting that pressure on them, they began to make way for him as he passed and lowered their eyes in fear, the man with black hair and blue eyes reached the woman who didn't stop releasing that sweet scent, he looked at the redhead who was about to touch her, he wanted to punish him, end his life, but it wasn't worth wasting his time on him at that moment, he exerted more of his authority over him, the redhead couldn't do anything but step aside and free the way to the brunette, he knelt in front of her and caressed her face, wiped away the tears that had wet her cheeks, felt her trembling, she opened her eyes slowly and those dark gray eyes met those deep blue eyes like the sea.