Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Aquamarine's POV " Freak . " " Abomination . " " Ghost . " " Walking dead . " I stood before the mirror ; my white eyes and white hair were daily reminders of my unfortunate life . Everybody in this pack always called me these names , and I accepted them . Why ? Because it was the bitter truth . I was an outcast , a living curse in their perfect pack . " Today's assessment means a lot to me . " Sarah , my stepmother , echoed through the room . The assessment was a yearly ritual , where werewolves showed off their strength and power to improve their And I dreaded it . Sarah continued . " And the fact that Alpha Felix stated everyone must participate makes me want to get rid of you permanently . " Her wickedness was nothing new . After my mother's death , my father married her sister , Sarah . And she brought her daughter , Fiona , with her . Both of them made sure my life was a living hell . No. Hell itself was nothing compared to what I faced here . As I dressed , Fiona taunted me . " What's the point of her participating ? She's just a weak wolfless …. thing who can't even sniff a dead rat ." She squeezed her face like it was the most irritating thing ever . " I don't know why you can't be normal and shift like everyone else , " Fiona spat . " Maybe she's not even a true werewolf ," Sarah sneered . " Her dead mother was weak , so obviously the apple wouldn't fall far from the tree . " As I endured their taunts , memories flooded my mind . Our maid told me that my mother died shortly after giving birth to me , and my father didn't even bury her . He just left her to rot in an open field and left me to cry for weeks , refusing anyone to take care of me till they begged him to spare me . Why ? Because of my looks , nobody has white hair or ocean - like eyes in our pack , or even the 7 kingdoms . I didn't even get a name until I was five years old , and it was still the maid who named me Aquamarine . " Your mother was a mistake , " Sarah often said . " And you're a reminder of that mistake . " Sarah grasped my arm her nails digging deep . " Remember , Ghost , don't humiliate me . " The assessment began , and everyone began shifting into powerful wolves . But I just hid at the back , feeling extremely out of place . When my turn came , I hesitated , Sarah's threat echoed in my mind . I closed my eyes tightly , scrunched my nose , and tightened my fist . Focusing on whatever was inside me . But nothing changed . Instead , I felt utterly stupid with all the facial expressions I was making The crowd's whispers and stickers grew louder . " Even a pup can do better , someone shouted , and everyone laughed I looked at Clinton Alpha Felix's son , whom I have been secretly dating for months . But he was busy talking to his father , not even paying attention Out of embarrassment , I ran out of the hall , away from the palace I ran to the waterfall on the outskirts of our pack's territory . That was the only place I could find peace 173 Chapter 1 +10 The sound of rushing water and the moon's gentle light usually calmed my racing thoughts . But as I closed my eyes and took in deep breaths , trying to forget the humiliation and prepare myself for Sarah's torture , I felt someone was watching me . We had a lot of perverted men in our pack who sneaked to peep when the ladies were cleaning up . But this feeling was different . My hair stood on end as I hurriedly scanned my surroundings . Suddenly , I felt something spark within air , pulling me in like bees to flower . a scent wafted through the Mate ! That word echoed loud and clear within me . " Mate ?, " I whispered , my heart beating loudly against my chest . Mate ! I heard it again , and I believe it could only mean one thing . My wolf had finally awakened after all these years of torture . I tried to fight back tears , but I fell to the floor , letting my emotions take over . The scent became stronger , and a wolf ran out from the bushes . It immediately shifted to a man with familiar features . " Clinton ! " I exclaimed , launching myself at him , relief washing over me as tears flowed down my cheeks . He smiled . " What's wrong ? You look like you've seen a ghost . " " You're my mate ! " I blurted out . I buried my nose in the crook of his neck , inhaling deeply again . " I can perceive your wolf ! My wolf , she's finally awake , and she recognizes you ! " Clinton's expression softened , his eyes locking onto mine . " Didn't I tell you that you're my mate and that your wolf would awaken soon ? " he asked , his voice filled with emotion . " But I wanted you to realize it for yourself . " My heart swelled , hope and joy flooding me . " Does this mean … ? " I trailed off , hesitant . Would he announce me as his mate ? Will his family and the pack accept me ? " Tomorrow , I'll announce my mate , " he whispered , his eyes locked on mine . I felt my body heat up , and I grinned . " What's wrong ? " Clinton asked , looking concerned . " It's nothing . I just feel a little hot , " I said , patting my cheek and fanning myself . I couldn't believe he'd make our relationship public . Plus , the kiss did something funny to my belly . Clinton's eyes sparkled with interest . His smile twisted into a smirk , " Is that right ? " he whispered , moving my hair to the side . His lips brushed against my neck , sending shivers down my spine . " You're very beautiful ," he murmured , his hands roaming my body . I melted into his touch . Nobody has ever called me beautiful . Well , aside from our maid . But as his touch grew bolder , a nagging voice whispered in my mind This doesn't feel right " Chip … " Ssh Ssh , it's been confirmed by the Goddess that you're my mate Don't I have a right to what's mine ? Especially after waiting this long ? " he interrupted , lus breath hot against my skin He was right . The Goddess has finally blessed me with my wolf . If I had gotten my wolf earlier , we would have done things together . He even waited patiently for me till I got it before touching me But still , it felt wrong . Their was something about his eyes It shone with lust , not love . 2/3 Chapter 1 I tried to push him away , but he didn't even budge . Clinton , stop , " I pleaded . Just as I began to struggle , a voice cut through the darkness . " Clinton , what's going on here ? " 3/3