Fated to Be Forgotten

le gazing at the gathering of my pack. The full moon ceremony was underway - and tonight I would finally meet my fated mate. Being the dau

but one thing - the truth of our mateship. In the depths of my heart, I hoped it would be Kian. He has always been the one destined for greatness, and I always imagined the moon goddess would pair me with a soulm

ront of the pack. His silver locks glowed impossibly illuminated by the moon as he provided a regal manifestation every ounce the leader he was. I

phasis, "Reyna you'll

territory, I felt the shift in energy surrounding us. The air was filled with palpable energy, and I could sense that someth

ian is planning," Kian said, "but what I do know is that we are stronger united. We have fought for this pack, and

rength. "Alright-let's get to work and prep and prepare." I continued, "We need to

how I got to this very moment-the rejection, the pain, the rediscovering of self. Now I was standing on t

athered in the clearing to decide a plan of action. The warriors stood forming a half circle shape around me as I stood

a breach of an attack from Damian, and we need all to be ready. We are only strong united, and

within myself and others around. I shared or communicated my plan for defense and sharing the patrol parameters, strategic stations, etc. to everyone

team and above all, we were bound to protect what was valuable to us. The friendly feelings spread through the laughter, ca

ted with the pack. Every time he spoke with a member, it was clear he was working to reclaim their trust and, at that, a sense of relief

e face our enemy. We are not only fighting for ourselves but for our family, our home, and o

Everyone was ready for the battles ahead. As I turned and looked back at Kian, som

of understanding passed in between us. "No matter what happ

filled my heart with gratitude

at the camp and breathe the crisp air of the cool night. The moon was low and casting light o

t power awoken again inside me. Eyes closed, I concentrated, feeling the power of my

doubt, not the girl who had been left and rejected. I was Reyna Winter

f war. I would fight not only for my pack, but I also mustered all my strength in my face.

caught in the knowing if needed the next morn, I stood up as an intimidating creature. I was liberated in the knowledge, anythi

ess is a fool. Besides, whoever your mate is, they're lucky.

last few months reigned in the back of my mind. We hadn't trained together in weeks, and whenever I caught his e

r the moon's blessing, to watch our young wolves pair. The bond

able in ambiance, just beyond what we could interact with. One by one, wolves around me began to sense their mates. Each pair's eyes li

spott

d his green eyes were fixed on something...or someone. I was trying to calm my breath, but I w

t. This ha

he spoke first. His voice, col

eart racing.

ct you a

he had said. My legs shook under me, the bond I felt only seconds before had been severe

d, my voice getting sma

, Reyna. You've always been too soft, too kind. I need a Luna that can stan

d into tiny little pieces with every word he said. This cou

myself to speak again. "The Moon Godd

have. The pack deserves b

n as hushed whispers flowed through the pack. My father's eyes met mine from across the circle. I coul

no

would not break for him. I would not break for any of the

t," I murmured, my voice

and the loneliness that came with it felt empty inside. I had never

; he simply turned and left,

n't hear the laughter, and joy as others found their mates

ad been pushed away. I had been hum

know where I was going, but I couldn't stay. After everything that had happened, I felt I had n

rest cloaked in twiligh

il I found a way to prove

d take more than strength to

uld take a