Present Day Silver Moon Pack - Remington Mathews up top

***Reminton's POV***

Today is the day! My 18th Birthday.

Today I will find my mate. At least I hope so. You can find your mate after your 16th birthday. However, as the future Alpha, I was informed it was more likely going to be this birthday.

I am so excited. I have waited all my life for this day. I saved every kiss, touch and so many experiences to share with my soul mate.

I finish getting dressed as I head to the kitchen for food. My mood is elated as I fist bump my pack members, kiss cheeks of my family and throw my most blinding smiles in all directions.

"Good morning Dad!" I whistle as I pass him. He's drinking coffee and reading his morning paper.

"Good morning Remi. Happy Birthday! You are in such a good mood, my boy." My dad, Alpha Jamison, winks knowingly at me, his joyful pup.

"Today is the day. I will find my Luna." I announce to my Mom with open arms as I engulf her in a hug.

"You will find her as soon as it's time." My mom, Cass, attempts to temper my excitement.

"Him, Mom, he will be my Luna." I correct my mom with a kiss on her head.

"Same difference, sweetie. We do not care the gender." Mom reminds me it was just a common pronoun. I don't feel animosity. We all know the Moon Goddess chooses for us.

I sit beside my dad as I stuff my face with a delicious breakfast of pancakes and bacon.

"Your party is tonight at 8pm. Don't be late." Dad barks while ruffling my hair with his large fingers.

"I wouldn't dream of it." I promise.

I grab my book bag and head towards my car. My baby. 2019 Mustang Cobra. Cobalt blue with chrome rims and black leather interior.

The drive to school is anything but quiet as my best friend and future Beta, Jace Jacobs, rambles on about finding his mate. He hasn't yet. He is just hoping.

"Jace, calm down. It will happen." I plead with the rambunctious wolf who brings me hours of entertainment and days of headaches.

"You're excited too. Don't piss in my Cheerios, Rem." Jace grits outs and I laugh.

"Dude, your 17. Grow up. Save that pouting for when you beg your mate not to reject you." I joke but, I see his eyes widen and I realize this may be an actual fear.

Well, shit!

"She isn't going to reject you, Jace. I was just being a dick." I try to smooth over the ramifications of my loose tongue.

"What if I'm too dumb, too short, too tall, not muscular enough? What if she wanted a girl? What if she wants an Alpha? What if she wants a blonde? Oh Goddess!" Jace whines and I chuckle.

"You're perfect just as you are Jace. She will be beside herself." I promise my worried best friend.

"What if he thinks your perfect?" I throw out the possibility that she may be a boy.

"Then HE is bottom." Jace laughs maniacally.

"I hope you get a large warrior wolf who pins you down and spanks you." I guffaw and Jace shudders, making tears spring to my eyes.

"Shut it, Rem. What happens if you get a dominant male wolf?" He crosses his arms and wiggles his eyebrows.

"I guess I learn to get spanked." I wiggle my brows.

"You are too much Remington Mathews." Jace shakes his head as he grins.

We park at the school and I lock my baby as we head into the building.

I am greeted by a chorus of birthday wishes and eager ladies. I sniff subtly into the air, blessed that no one has caught my wolf's attention.

I pass my lockers and head straight to class. It is Friday and I don't have any pertinent classes today.

All day and every class, I keep a look out for my mate. I am watchful throughout the halls and even take alternative routes to get to classes. Unfortunately, I feel nothing in terms of a pull and leave the school parking lot disappointed.

"How was your day Jace?" I ask in defeat.

"Same shit different day." Jace shrugs.

"Didn't magically find your mate?" I ask.

"No!" He huffs.

"Same boat." I whine as my wolf whimpers.

Once home we go up to the game room and play on my PS4. We play Madden 2019 while allowing the time to pass. My wolf, Kai, whines again and I do my best to calm him.

I check my phone and see it is now 7pm.

"Up we go handsome. Time to get ready." I instruct Jace.

"Are you hitting on me Alpha?" Jace smiles his smug grin at me.

"Shit, if you were my mate you would definitely be the one getting spanked." I smirk at Jace.

"I wouldn't be worried about being your bottom." Jace shrugs.

"You want me buried in you?" I shove Jace's shoulder playfully.

"Nah, I seen your cock. Nothing to be scared of." Jace manically laughs.

I pick Jace up and throw him over my shoulder. I walk towards my balcony and pretend to throw him over.

"Stahp Rem." He squeals.

"Say Alpha Has A Monster Dick." I laugh while swinging Jace back and forth over the banister.

"Nope." He giggles.

I throw him over but catch him by his ankle. He dangles upside down towards the ground below.

"ALPHA HAS THE BIGGEST MONSTER DICK EVER!" Jace screams breathlessly.

I laugh as I pull him over the banister and ruffle his hair.

"Don't forget it." I grin.

"You're an ass." Jace huffs as he stomps out of my room.

I run into my closet and grab my outfit before going to my bathroom and starting the shower.

I wash my hair and body as I let the hot water roll down my tan skin. I envision the way it will feel when my mate will stand in front me in all his naked glory.

I don't care what kind of mate I get. I would like a male. But, he can be dominant or submissive. I will just be whatever he needs.

I get dressed in my black button down. I roll the sleeves to my elbows, exposing the tattoos that paint the landscape of my skin. I throw on my dark blue GStar ripped jeans. I lace up my boots and run my fingers thru my dark locks.

After applying my deodorant and cologne, I walk out of my bedroom. I meet Jace as he is coming down the corridor from the direction of his room.

Jace fist bumps me. "Happy Birthday Rem."

"Thanks." I pat Jace on the back.

"Uh, here." Jace pushes a small box to me that is wrapped in a silver paper. A thin corded string is tied around it into a bow.

"You know I don't need gifts." I roll my eyes but take the box anyway.

"Just open the fucking box." Jace laughs.

When I open it I see two beaded necklaces and two silver dog tags. I pull them out and read the inscriptions.

His Alpha - Until the end.

His Beta - I always got your six.

My eyes dampen as I read the words we have been promising one another since we were five. I grab Jace and engulf him in a very manly bear hug.

"Thank you." I breathe into his hair.

"Seriously wouldn't be worth doing this life without you." He declares into my shoulder.

We pull apart and I wrap my arm around his shoulder. We walk down stairs towards my awaiting celebration.

"Let's find our mates." I urge.

"Definitely." Jace beams.

"Welcome everybody. Tonight we celebrate my son, Remington. As today is his 18th birthday, we are looking forward to him finding his soulmate and taking over as Alpha of The Silver Moon Pack." My Dad's voice booms thru the house, reverberating off the walls.

"We have members from both The Blackwater and Blood Moon Packs sharing in our festivities this evening. Everyone enjoy yourselves. Don't forget to wish the birthday boy a happy birthday." Dad finished the introduction.

I walk up to my father and hug him tightly.

"We are so proud of you son." My Dad kisses the top of my head.

"I love you Dad." I confirm.

"We love you, my boy." My Dad pats me on the back as he steps to the side.

I see a group of girls giggling in the corner and smile widely towards them. I can tell they are hoping one of them are my mate. But Kai is peacefully laying in the back of my mind. So, they are shit outta luck.

Thank God!

A pretty young lady approaches me. Her hair is black and her green eyes shine brightly against her olive skin. She stands around 5'5". She is dressed in a shimmering peridot green dress that has spaghetti straps, a tight bust and flares at the hips.

When I look at her, I see she is not acting flirty but respectful. I don't feel threatened and raise my hand to introduce myself.

"Remington." I shake her small hand.

"Allison." She bows her head.

"Having fun?" I ask.

"Uh, yeah. I'm looking for my mate." She confesses.

"Is he or she here?" I ask.

"Somewhere." She shrugs. "My wolf is going crazy."

"What pack are you from?" I question.

"Blood Moon." She answers.

"Looks like you will be a part of The Silver Moon Pack." I smile genuinely towards here.

"If they don't reject me." She whimpers.

Now, I'm about as straight as a crazy straw. But, I can see nothing that would have anyone rejecting the beauty in front of me.

"Why would anyone reject you?" I question incredulously.

"My Alpha said they will." She spoke with finality.

"Your Alpha lied." I seethe. What kind of fucking Alpha says that? I am pissed. You don't treat pack that way.

I take her by the hand and personally start introducing her to people. When I spot Jace, I pull us towards his location.

"Jace, get your ass over here." I whistle across the loud party members.

As Jace approaches, Allison lets go of my hand and starts walking towards him. I smile like a Chestier Cat. I hurry to catch their exchange.

"Hi, I'm Allison." She introduces.

"Mate." Jace howls the word like he hit the jackpot.

"Mate." Allison giggles.

Jace turns to me, holding his hand over the silver tag around his neck and mouths thank you.

I rub my own tag and wink at him. I turn away as I watch him lay a kiss on her forehead.

"He found her." Mom whispers beside me.

"Yeah, Mom, he did." I breathe out. I am so fucking happy for him. My heart feels like it will burst.

"You know it will happen right." Mom promises.

"I hope so." I force a smile towards my mom.

"Baby, you trust the Moon Goddess more than any of us. I promise she hasn't forgotten you." Mom rubs my cheek as she holds my hand.

"Thanks Mom." I kiss her cheek.

"Cake and Presents?" Mom asks.

"Sure." I agree.

Members pass pizza and cokes out to the party. There are literally hundreds of people. Mom and Dad ordered from every pizza parlor in town.

We eat our food and mom passes out cake after I blew out the candles. I open gifts, thank everyone for the presents. People are seriously thoughtful. I get all types of presents. They are personal and useful. I appreciate their sentiment.

When we are finished, people start making their way around the party. Before I can blink the night is over. I carry my gifts to my room and help mom clean up.

By the time I am finished I am exhausted. I lay on my bed and wait for sleep to find me.

***Third Person's POV***

On the night of Remington's 18th birthday he lets a silent tear trickle from the corner of his steel blue eyes. His heart aches and the hollowness breaches. He lays in bed praying the Moon Goddess made a mistake.