Luna's Odyssey

Dahlia's POV

Today's my eighteenth birthday and I still haven't shifted to my wolf, Dahlia thought to herself

'But you have one right?' Nyx, Dahlia's wolf said interrupting her thoughts

'Get dressed and go dazzle them', she added

'Dazzle?' Dahlia's thoughts swirled in a maddening circle, refusing to settle

'Yes, dazzle', Nyx said with a firm resolve

She was actually aware of where Dahlia was headed

'I can't dazzle anyone with this frail looking body of mine covered in bruises, besides, I don't own any attractive clothing'

Nyx's voice was a gentle breeze on a summer's day, soothing and persuasive. "You may be right, but look at the bright side," she coaxed, her words dripping with honey. "You're pretty, very pretty." Her gaze locked onto hers, warm and convincing, as if the mere act of speaking the words could make them true.

And believe me, she wasn't wrong

Dahlia possesses long, wavy brown hair that falls past her shoulders, deep dark blue eyes like the ocean at night, small and delicate nose with a slight upturn, slender and lithe, and frail body with graceful movements and just a bit shorter than average.

'You're not wrong you know' Dahlia said with a smirk on her face

'Hey witch, would you hurry up' Katherine, the Luna's daughter yelled at her

Dahlia and Nyx spoke in unison, their voices a chorus of exasperation: "Oh boy." Dahlia's eyes rolled heavenward, as if seeking divine intervention from the impending chaos.

Katherine's anger was palpable as she strode into the room, her eyes flashing with irritation yet the spark that ignited this inferno remained unknown

'Didn't you hear me, hurry up', Katherine snapped irritably

Finally, I was dressed

Dahlia was dressed in a simple deep red linen gown with cherry accents. It wasn't long nor was it short; it fell just to the floor. The classic neckline framed her face perfectly, and the modest sleeves ended at her wrist. As she stood there, staring into the mirror, she felt a new sense of confidence and strength that she had never felt before. It was as if she was finally able to see herself clearly for the first time, free of the judgement and expectations of others. She felt beautiful, inside and out even though the dress wasn't something a celebrity would wear

"Seriously, how many times do you need to check your reflection?" Katherine spat, her words dripping with malice. "You're not going to magically transform into a supermodel. Newsflash: you're ugly, and that's not going to change." Her eyes flashed with contempt.

Dahlia's wolf growled in anger, it was as if Nyx was going to break out of Dahlia

"Chill, I've tamed the beast. Nyx might've put up a fight, but I've got this."

It was finally time for me to enter into the hall

I took a deep breath, ready to enter the hall, make up free, thanks to Katherine's tantrum earlier. I rolled my eyes recalling how she wouldn't let me wear make up

As Dahlia entered the big hall, she noticed the way the sunlight danced across the polished floor, creating small rainbows in the corners of the room. The scent of the fresh flowers filled her nose, and she felt a sense of calm and serenity wash over her. The high ceilings made the room feel even larger, and she felt like she was floating in

The big hall was a spacious and elegant room, with high ceilings and large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The walls were painted a soft cream color, and the floor was covered in a plush, dark red carpet. The room was decorated with vases of fresh flowers, and a large table was set up in the center of the room, covered with a white tablecloth and laden with food and drinks. Everything in the room seemed to sparkle and glisten, as if it had been polished to

As Dahlia's eyes adjusted to the light, she noticed a sea of familiar faces gathered in the big hall. There was the Luna, looking regal and imposing, and the Alpha, with his strong and confident presence. Her packmates were there too, looking happy and excited.

She saw her packmates chatting and laughing with each other. The Luna and Alpha were watching over the crowd, their faces stern and serious. Dahlia felt a sense of unease, as if she was an outsider in her own pack. No one seemed to notice her, or even care that she was there. She felt invisible, like a ghost.

'Hey, relax', it was Nyx talking

'It's your big day!" Nyx said, trying to lift my spirits.

"Don't let anyone stress you out."

I smiled wryly. "Easy for you to say. You're not the only fragile-looking person here."

Nyx raised an eyebrow.

"Fragile? You're not fragile – you're just... delicate."

I laughed. "Delicate? That's just a nice way of saying I'm breakable."

Nyx smiled. "Well, just remember, you're beautiful, no matter what."

'Alright mom', I added playfully

Honestly, I am really thankful to have Nyx, she's my only companion

'I don't know what I would have done without you', I said to Nyx

'Obviously, nothing,' she said, smirk still intact

Nyx's arrogant tone was comical, and we both ended up in hysterics. As we laughed, my worries disappeared.

Nyx's expression turned sincere, and she said, "I love you, girl. You're my rock."

I smiled, feeling a deep sense of calm. "I love you too, Nyx."

Nyx and I are one, well that's obvious because she's like my conscience, I get to communicate with her and she gets to do same with me

Don't mind me, Nyx is my wolf even though I haven't transformed yet, she has the ability to communicate and share her thoughts with me

Honestly, I feel really glad to have Nyx with me, my life's been a living hell, it's not like it still isn't though but at least I have someone I can communicate with, I'm more than happy with that. Nyx is family to me

Asher's POV

'Yo bro, chill', I said to my wolf, Kai

Kai's eyes shone with excitement.

'I wish I could, bro, but I just met my mate.'

I followed his gaze to a maiden with long, wavy brown hair, dressed in a simple yet elegant deep red linen gown.

'You mean that thing?'

I asked, raising an eyebrow.

Kai nodded enthusiastically.

'Yes, that girl'

I couldn't help but express my doubts.

'And she's not a thing, she's our mate,' Kai added sounding all serious

'No way, bro. That can't be your mate.'

Kai's face fell, but he asked, 'Why not?'

'She's way too frail and UGLY'!!!!!!

She's not your mate."

I said bluntly, not sugarcoating a word I said

Kai's frustration grew, but I could sense the sincerity in his voice.

'Who cares about that?' he asked, his voice filled with conviction.

I shrugged. 'I do.'

The conversation continued, with Kai refusing to back down. 'Dude, chill,' I said, trying to calm him down. But Kai was resolute.

'No, not when you won't let me meet my mate.'

I realized I needed to approach the situation differently.

'Kai, you can't just walk up to a lady and say "marry me, you're my mate." She'll think you're crazy.'

Kai's expression softened, and he nodded. 'You're right. I guess I got a bit carried away.'