Return of the scarred Luna

Ariana's pov

" You have to marry him, Ariana!," my father said for the upteenth time,eyes blaring red and brows arched creating deep lines on his forehead.

" No! father I-will-not."my lips forming the last few words, eyes locked with his angry ones.

Taking three big strides to close the distance between us,I stood my ground tho my knees were buckling,his gaze lingered over my frame,the visible veins on his forehead were the clear evidence of how angry he was.

He swallowed hard,taking a deep breath, " you know I want the best for you right? I just want you to have the best." His deep green eyes softened as they stared into mineHe held my hand gently and said, "Can you just marry Alpha Alan? He is a great man, trust me and he will even be crowned the Alpha In the next full moon."

If it was any other request I would have yes and cheaply accepted but no..not this, I shook my hand away from his hold and stepped back" that is my final decision father, I won't marry him."I stared at the wooden floors avoiding his gaze

I was expecting him to leave me alone and probably try to convince me another time but I thought wrong,a glass flew across the room in my direction,barely missing me..my eyes widened in fear.

" Why are you Soo dumb and rebellious!? No one wants to marry you because you are ugly,take a good look at your face! and here you are, giving me a hard time. Do you know how hard it was to convince John to bethrot you to Alan?" He lashed out angrily,venom spilling from every word.

My hands involuntarily went to half of my face that was burnt and a lone tear escaped from my eye,to the ground,feet glued to its spot.

He must have seen how much he broke me,cause his gaze softened with guilt and he carefully matched towards me, "Ari..i..I didn't mean.."he tried to touch me but I was quick to move,slapping his hands away.

I cleared my throat and spoke up, " you want me to marry Alan right? I will do that, when is our mating ceremony?"I asked in a low tone, weak with fear and as much as my burning throat could let out.

He gave me a doubtful gaze but still answered nevertheless, " It will hold on the day of Alan's coronation as the Alpha."

My thoughts wandered off and I recalled that he did mentioned that it was in the next full moon which was...

" In the next three days? And I am just being informed?" I questioned loudly, almost screaming. My father didn't give me any response.

"We will be leaving tomorrow to the castle,the maids wil get you ready"his face void of emotions but his eyes had a glint of guilt.

Another round of tears blurred my vision as I found my way to my room,I gathered my knees in my hands and let out all tears, I had been holding.

I cried till I was numb,didn't even notice time go by, a knock came on my door and 4 unfamiliar faces entered before I could welcome them in, my gaze ran across the room and finally landed on the last person who was my father.

" Who are they?"

" They are here for your measurement, you need to get some clothes ready," he explained. I didn't refute him and allowed all the people to do whatever they wanted to do with me.

After what felt like hours, they all matched out of the room, leaving me to the realization that I am about to start a new life.

" Congratulations on your mating ceremony Ariana," the last woman greeted me and dropped her gift basket, I gave her a smile and thanked her before she left.

" Hmph! Finally," I drew in a large breath of relief. I signaled to the maid who was fixing my hair to continue.

She finally arranged all my hair and pinned them down so that they don't scatter before I finish dressing. She left and another maid came in with my dress.

" Can we move to the dressing room ma'am ," she requested and I glanced at her through the mirror gave a curt nod

"Heyy! Luna's bestfriend in the house"my head snapped back with happiness at the sound of her voice,my best friend Toria.

Excitement washed over me and I rushed over to her, I jumped on her with joy and she hugged me with a big smile plastered on her face.

" It seems like someone missed me," she teased but I didn't deny that because it was obvious. I was about to start discussing with her when the maid called my attention back to the dressing room. I excused myself and went back to dress up.

Different layers of sacred bridal dress were worn by me and it felt very heavy and suffocating but there was nothing I could do.

I went back outside and sat In Front of the dressing mirror, looking at how different I look. Different memories started flashing across my mind andI couldn't help but tear up.

" What's wrong Ari? Why are you crying?" Her face laced with worry as she wrapped her hands around me allowing me to cry in her arms.

I felt overwhelmed and continued to weep.

" Why are you crying? I get that you are forced to be with a chosen mate but there is nothing you can do, just find solace in your new mate," she said convincingly and I nodded at her.

" I understand Tori but it's just alot to take in ," I replied and pulled her into another hug.

She disengaged and held my hand softly, she looked into my eyes and asked, " you looked very sad. You know I am your best friend right?" I nodded my head in response.

" Feel free to open up to me."

I stared down for a while and sighed, " you know we have many traditions right?" I asked and she nodded in answer.

" But you know that the most impossible person to become a Luna is a werewolf that can't shift." she nodded again.

I went off for some minutes before I spoke with all courage, " Although, you all think that I am 21 but the truth is I am actually 22 which is the legal age for me to communicate with my wolf. Unfortunately, I am about to be crowned the Luna..." I zoned off.

" Yes, everyone knows that you are about to be crowned the Luna," she answered cheerfully, thinking that was the end of what I wanted to say until I cut her off.

" But I can't communicate with my wolf Tori, I can't shift," I completed my statement.

A look of shock masked her face, " what? This is impossible."