Evelyn
I never knew these things happened with Grandma. Mother always told me my grandparents died in the war. Now I understand why my parents hid this from me. So I do not feel bad, It was painful how my mother survived. It is really hard for her to lose her parents at that age. My tears flawlessly slid down my cheeks.
"Don't cry, princess. That is why I didn't want to tell you," my dad said softly. I wiped my tears. I couldn't imagine what my grandparents and mother went through. It was truly painful — all because of a greedy, bloodthirsty monster they suffered so much. Dad pulled me into hug, I hugged him back.
"You are powerful, Evelyn, and your wolf Eva is also one of the most powerful Alpha wolves in the world, no doubt. But in previous battles, we fought and won because our opponents were werewolves or other creatures whose power and moves we knew. Right now, we haven't even seen their new king. Whoever met him never returned."
"I am not scared of him, Dad, but you are right. It is better if we surrender right now. I also do not want the bloodshed of our people. Once I get all my power and see what that monster looks like, till then we will act as if we are ready to come under their regime."
My father nodded. However, Eva growled in my head — she did not agree with my decision.
'I want to kill that bastard, Evelyn. Let me out. I will hunt him down in his own kingdom and tear his body into pieces.'
'Not now, Eva. But I promise you, we will kill him in the future for sure.'
She didn't reply, but her anger radiated inside me.
"Let's forget about this now, princess," Dad's voice pulled me out of my inner conflict with Eva. "We still have time. I heard they are heading toward the north, so it will take time before they come here. Until then, we can find more solutions. And don't tell your mother — I don't want her to hear about this. Now get ready for the party. Who knows, you might find your mate there."
I nodded and walked out of the office. Once I get my full power, I will fight that bloodthirsty creature — but before that, I need to find my mate. He is the only person who can help me unleash my true power.
Eva was pacing in my head.
"Could you please stop, Eva? You are giving me a headache."
"I want to kill that bastard vampire. Let me free, Evelyn!"
"No, Eva, we cannot fight him right now. Did you forget we are still not powerful enough? Either we find our fated mate, or we mate with someone else, to get our powers.
Eva became more violent.
"No — only our fated mate can touch us," she spoke possessively.
"Exactly, Eva. I also cannot let anyone touch me. My body and soul belong to my mate."
After hearing all those things, my remaining desire to go to the party completely vanished. Especially after what Father told me about the vampire king — he is deadly, heartless, and cruel. I want to kill him.
I wore a sky-blue princess gown with a diamond necklace and ring. I finished with a little makeup — not too much, just enough to look presentable in case my mate would be there, I smiled.
'Please, Moon Goddess, let me meet my soulmate. Without him, I feel incomplete, so my power, I already deprived four years from his touch and love'.
I couldn't stop thinking about my grandmother. she had been so powerful, so brave. Could I be as strong as her and defeated Vampire king. I didn't know, but I knew I had to try
"Oh, Moon Goddess! Evelyn, you look so beautiful!" my mother's cheerful voice pulled me out of my thoughts. My heart hurt for her. She was just five when she lost her parents — how difficult that must have been. I couldn't even imagine my life without my parents, they are my entire world.
"Thank you, Mom. You also look like a queen."
She chuckled. "Well, my dear daughter, I was born to be a queen." She faked arrogance and then laughed. I laughed too. She wore a lavender-colored gown that suited her perfectly. Her long brown hair flowed freely down her waist, making her look breathtaking.
"Evelyn, something is missing on your face," she suddenly gasped.
I looked in the mirror. "What is it, Mom? I don't think anything is missing."
"Yes, Evelyn, something is missing — and with it, you will look even more gorgeous." She paused for a second, then came closer and smiled. "You know what, princess? You are the most beautiful when you smile."
I smiled and hugged her. "Thank you, Mom. Let's go now — Dad is waiting for us."
Suddenly, a strange shiver rolled down my spine, and I stopped. I didn't know why, but I felt different today. My heart was beating faster than usual. It felt like today was the day I would meet my mate.
"You will," my mother said.
"Umm… what, Mother?"
"You will meet your mate.I can feel it. "
"How do you know, Mom?"
She smiled. "Nothing just my intuition, and my intuition never fails. And you can feel it too, can't you, Evelyn?"
"When I was about to meet your father, I felt the same thrill and excitement you are feeling right now." Her smile softened as she remembered her own moment of meeting my father. I saw how much they love each other, Their eyes show all the love longing and desire, I want those same emotions from my mate.
"But mom, What if my mate is not worthy of waiting? What if he only wants me for my power?" I asked mom worriedly.
"No, princess. The Moon Goddess knows what is best for us. She can never be wrong. I believe she will give you the best mate who is truly meant for you."
I nodded. Yes — I believed in the Moon Goddess. She always knows what her children desire and fulfills all those desires.
Tonight's party suddenly felt much more important even though I don't want to go there but finding my mate was not just about romance or fulfilling destiny anymore it was more about survival too, about protecting my pack and most importantly about unlocking the power I needed to face the darkness that was coming for us all.
I just hoped I would be ready when the time came