This morning has been crazy! It was spring cleaning day which means I had to clean this pack house to within an inch of its life! I decided to start from the top of the pack house and work my way down. I headed upstairs to the top floor that was reserved for the Alpha and the family.

I decided to head to the Alpha's office. He was out for the day to meet with another Alpha to form an alliance. As I entered the room, I looked around the room. It was always kept clean and tidy. The mahogany desk sat in the middle of the room with all the Alpha's important bits and bobs. A tall bookshelf stood in one corner, filled with old tombs and reference books. In the other corner, there was a brown, leather 3 seater sofa and table for when the Alpha was entertaining guests and a tall bay window, looking out at the beautiful greenery all around.

I walked towards the window intending on starting there, but became so distracted by the beautiful serene nature that I didn't notice someone enter the room.

"WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" came the annoyingly screeching voice of the one person who could ruin a moment like this. I turned around and stared into her eyes, daring her to keep talking.

"YOU WAIT TIL I TELL BETA MIKE! YOU'RE DONE FOR YOU LITTLE – "

Before she could finish her sentence, I launched myself at her. I punched and I kicked, letting out all my hurt and frustration from the past 5 years onto the main instigator of my misery.

Suddenly, I felt a pair of strong arms hoist me up away from Belinda the bike. See her all bruised and bloody on the floor gave me a sense of satisfaction. She totally deserved it!

"What is the meaning of this?" demanded Beta Mike, staring furiously at me.

"Sh...she wa...wasn't doing h...her j...job! When I...a,,,asked h...her wh...what she w...as do...doing, she j...ust att...attacked me!" Belinda fake cried hysterically.

"THAT'S NOT TRUE! I –" I began trying to explain but Beta Mike stopped me.

"I can see exactly what has happened. Sophia, you had no right to attack Belinda. You weren't doing what you were supposed to be doing and for that, you will need to be punished."

I stared at him in shock. He wouldn't even let me explain!

All of a sudden, I felt the urge to shift into my wolf. I knew if I stayed and shifted here, I would not be able to control my emotions so I did the only thing, I could do...I ran.

I ran out of the pack house, hearing my name being shouted behind me but I didn't care. I needed to get out of there before I made the situation even worse. I needed to shift and go for a run to calm myself.

As soon as I got out, I stripped and transformed into Midnight.

My wolf sprinted like it was a race to the only place, we knew would calm us. Our sanctuary.

As soon as we got there, another wolf was already there. He was a huge wolf which suggested he must be in a high ranking position. He had the most beautiful golden eyes that you could get lost in and thick white fur.

A soon as our eyes met, I heard Midnight getting a little giddy. "Mate! Mate!" she exclaimed.

I padded cautiously to the wolf. He is our mate. He wouldn't hurt us.

As soon as I was in front of him, I kept looking into his golden orbs. We stood there for goddess knows how long before he licked my nose. I licked his back knowing he was in fact our mate.

I nuzzled my head into his neck and he did the same. This is the werewolf equivalent of a hug.

"SOPHIA! WHERE ARE YOU! WHEN I FIND YOU, YOU WILL PAY!" Came the booming voice of Beta Mike.

My eyes went wide and I looked longingly at my mate. I didn't want to leave him but I knew if I didn't, then I would be found and I didn't want my mate to see me getting humiliated. I licked him again as a sign of affection and quickly turned around and sprinted back to the Pack House. I know I'm in trouble but I didn't know how bad it would be...

I looked on as my mate, the one I have been searching for ever since I turned 18 run off into the depths of the woods. I wanted to chase after her but I knew it was my time to go back to the palace and face the music.

I slowly turned around and walked back to the palace, thinking about the beautiful she wolf I met. I was determined to meet her again.

As soon as I reached the palace, I went in search of Carla. It didn't take me long to find her as she was busy yelling at people.

I tapped her shoulder to get her attention.

"WHAT!" she screamed before turning around. Realising it was me, her face became as red as a tomato.

"I...I'm so sorry Your Majesty!" she lowered her voice.

I rolled my eyes at her before making my demand.

"I don't have time to waste! I want you to make sure that every pack knows to bring every member to the ball. No exceptions! Understand?" I glared at her.

"O...Of course Your Majesty! I will get onto that straight away!" She said with a ridiculous curtsy and a flutter of her eyes.

I will make sure my mate attends the ball. Now that I have found her, I am not letting her go.