My Destined Human Mate

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y. I could hardly contain my anticipation, but a nagging fear crept in, making me wonder if I

awake as the whinnies of the horses pulling

, it sounds like your father is back," she re

door, desperate to see Full-moon, my lumberjack father, after h

ll-moon grumbled, his face etched with

warm greeting from my father? Nevertheless, as Sky-pearl my mother opened the do

did the sales go

n on the worn-out sofa. "I'm tired, the prices were lousy, an

e a boy instead of you, little-angel, a pathetic girl. I doubt I will be able to suppor

h emotion. "Why would you say something so hurtful? Am I not enough fo

ain. Your words carry immense weight, and they deeply affect our little-angel. We

with contempt then loo

d was not going to lift anytime soon. But I c

ill bring us some good luck, Father?" I

. "Luck, eh? I don't believe in such things. But who know

t Moongoddess would choose me a rich mate during

nt that had all the young eighteen-year-ol

. The townsfolk were buzzing with excitement, exchanging playful banter and teasing. It seemed lik

each other about who woul

udged me playfully. "I bet your mat

eed be wealthy enough to please my parents. But more importa

ound a massive wood fire, the flames flic

ure mates. Sunshine, always the optimistic one, said, "I hope my mate is someone who loves ad

e who will be loyal and supportive," she said. "Someone who unders

t match, guys. Just wait and see," S

ting for arrived. An elder, a strong and dignified figure, stepped forward, si

estined mates," the elder declared, his voice carrying through the crowd. "M

ng her magnificent presence. In a breathtaking display of splendor, she descended upon us

owd grew hushed as all

t is with heavy heart that I that I note the passing of your Alpha , Alpha Cyrius ,

eir breath, as whispers filled the air.

s's gaze fell upon Sone-heart, and a co

careful consideration, I have chose

olf in our pack, and the thought of him being our leader made me sick.

eat, preening in his newfound p

under his rule. As he caught my gaze, he gave me a teasing smi

ng on his lips. "Thank you, Moon Goddess," he said, his vo

him the authority he coveted. The cheers and acclamation from the pa

annoyed by his arrogance a

the moon goddess's choice. But as she spo

and courageous. He will lead this pack t

hance. For the sake of our pack, we all had to rally

newfound partners. Others, however, shed tears of disappointment as they realized they weren't matched with who they ha

ribute mate. A pang of sorrow shot through my heart as I saw her tears fall freely. Trying to offer comfort,

. "Don't worry, Sunshine. We'll find a way through this together." I admired th

ithin me, and I couldn't let her leave without an explanation. Gathering my courage,

ity glinting in her eyes. "You, little one? I thou

"I'm still without a mate. Can you please help me f

nse to me. "Seek the light that shines upon the darkest shadows, where knowledge and acceptance con

But before I have time to

ave a mate. I could feel everyone's eyes on me, pitying me. It didn't

embarrass our family like t

hing wrong," I re

ack has a member without

ld feel their distance and see their pitying looks.

ughing and chatting. I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy and sadness. Stone-heart had always loved me,

here," Stone-heart s

em, feeling anx

loved you for a long time, Little-angel

ew that my parents would want me to accept his proposal, bu

ed some time to think," I sai

Stone-heart, the powerful new Alpha, had decided he wanted to make me h

verything a girl could desire!" my

loves you," my father added, a tou

"But father, mother, I don't love him. How can I agree t

ll come, Little-Angel," my mother insisted. "You ca

e from my parents. As night fell, my mother prepared me for the next day when I would beco

decision formed within me. I couldn't go through with this. I had t

ovement was as silent as the night itself, so as not to disturb my slumbering parents. As

e foliage of the forest. Adrenaline surged through my veins as I pushed myself harder, my footsteps a

dden crevasse. Panic enveloped me as I tried to regain my balance, but it was too lat