My Alpha's Pain

A. Wings Paranormal

“Let’s go find him,” Mary suggested, clearly understanding what was going on.
The three of them left without even checking if I was following. I watched them vanish into the crowd of party people, then I turned around and left. But as soon as I stepped outside into the cold night and pulled out my phone, I realized I was stuck. Aiden had driven us here, and if I called Dean, Dad, or Kyle to come pick me up, everyone would just worry about me… again.
I groaned in frustration. What was I supposed to do? I wanted to go home but had no way to get there. Even if I called a cab, they would still see me going inside.
I glanced at the people outside, drinking, smoking, and enjoying each other’s company, then looked back at the party raging inside. I had no choice but to go back in. It was freezing out here, and I doubted anyone at the party was sober enough to give me a ride home, nor could I call anyone who was.
Reluctantly, I walked back inside, pushing through the crowd, and tried to find my cousin in the sea of people. Where was she?
It was impossible to find Mary among so many werewolves, so I sprinted to the nearest staircase, hoping for a better vantage point. Unfortunately, it didn’t help much.
Frustrated, I climbed the stairs, thinking she might be on the next floor. The second floor was quieter, but a few people still lingered in the hallway, making it easier to navigate. I checked rooms with open doors but found no sign of my cousin.
At the end of the hallway, I turned and ascended another flight of stairs. This level was almost deserted, and the music was faint. Most doors here were closed, but a few were slightly ajar. I peeked into the open rooms until there was only one left—the one with the door slightly cracked. I hesitated before slowly pushing it open.
“Mary?” I called out.
There was no response, but I spotted something—or rather, someone—sitting on a balcony, their legs hanging over the side, drink in hand. The male turned, and his strikingly blue eyes met mine.
Mate…
The word was murmured so quietly that I barely caught it, but I did hear it. Not again, I thought, as he swung his leg over the side and took a sip from his glass, his eyes scanning me with obvious desire.
No, no, no, not again...
***
Bella longs for her mate, especially as her friends and family have all found theirs. At a winter ball, she believes she has finally met her destined partner and gives her first time to him, only to be heartbroken when he rejects her. Devastated, Bella isolates herself from those who cannot understand her sudden change. When her cousin drags her to another party, Bella encounters a second chance at love. However, she is wary, fearing this new mate might be just like her first and tries to keep her distance.
Keith, tormented by his older brother’s death, refuses to accept his role as the next alpha. Determined to avoid the responsibility, he sabotages his reputation in hopes that it might ruin his father's plans of choosing him. Yet, when Keith discovers Bella is his mate, his perspective shifts. He now has a new purpose: to win her heart and prove himself worthy.
*Book Three*
Recommended to first read: My Cursed Love and My Luna's Revenge

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