Chapter 1- Prey in the midst of demons.

Thirty minutes earlier.........

"Mom I'm not wearing that!" I said, pointing at the green monstrosity that my mom calls a dress. It is the day of my 19th birthday. It is also the first time I will attend a pack meeting. My father is the beta in our pack, so he is hardly ever here. That's why I'm stuck picking out a dress with my mom. Not that I mind. My mom has far better taste then my dad.

"But honey, if you ever expect to find your mate, you don't wanna look like an underdressed hippie." she said. A small smile spreading across her face.

"And what makes you think I'm gonna find my mate today? How do you know he dosen't like hippies? " I said, crossing my arms over my chest. 

"I just have a feeling. If it's not today, it will be sometime soon." she said. "Now come on and change into this."

"No."

"Yes."

"No."

"Shayna if you do not change into this right now, I will call the Alpha and have him command you to change." 

"You wouldn't." I said. 

"Oh yes I would. Now come on. The meeting starts in 20 minutes." I dropped my head in defeat. "Fine." I said and went to change in my bedroom. 

15 minutes later I started walking towards our packs meeting spot. The green dress my mom picked out for me hugged my figure tightly, showing off all my curves. It had a corset top and it flowed down to the bottom of my feet like a waterfall. I hate to say this but my mom was right. The dress was perfect. It brought out my emerald eyes and gave my tan skin a nice glow. I kept my long black curly hair down since I did not have enough time to style it. I wore white tennis shoes just in case something happened. Yeah, I know it sounds weird. I am a werewolf who wears shoes. Well it's kind of complicated. I don't actually have my wolf yet. I can hear her in my head talking to me but she won't come out. I found out when I was younger you are not suppose to be able to hear your wolf until you turn. I've never told anyone my secret. They would defiantly treat me different. Un-mated females will not transform into their wolf until they find their mate. Un-mated males will transform into their wolf at the age of 16. Only because we need warriors, well at least that's what I believe the reason is. Hopefully one day I will meet my mate, get married, and have a house and little pups running around. One day. 

I finally arrived at our meeting area. Everyone was already there. My father was standing on the hill next to a giant rock. That is where our Alpha and Luna will stand. My mom was next to my father. Mates of high ranking officers in our pack always stand next to each other to show equality. I looked around and saw the mountains that protected us from enemies. A lot of people wanted our land, but we wouldn't give it up without a fight. I was brought out of my thoughts by a strong presence that arrived. Everyone bowed their heads in submission as Alpha Jeremy and Luna Cassandra walked up the hill to the rock. They smiled at everyone as they passed. They were the best leaders this pack could ever have. They made sure everyone was treated equally, which was awesome for the people like me who didn't have our wolves yet. I looked up to see the meeting was about to start. Alpha Jeremy raised his hands to get everyone's attention. 

"Blue lobo pack. You all know why I have called this meeting. Our enemy, The Dark Moon pack has called war upon us."

It immediately went silent. So silent in fact you could hear a pin drop. Literally. The tension in the air was so thick it would take a chainsaw to break through it. 

"I thought we were going to sign a peace treaty with them. What happened to that?" Someone in the crowd said. 

"We were. We tried to be peaceful with them, but all they want is our land. Their Alpha is cruel, you all know that. Our ancestors defeated them for this land, and now they want revenge." Alpha Jeremy's voice boomed across the feild.

"Are you kidding me!?" I thought to myself. 

"Calm down Shayna just listen." My wolf said. 

"How can I! They want to declare war on us for something we didn't even do. We don't deserve to suffer for the s**t our ancestors put them through! So please, when they stop being a pack of idiots, then I will calm down!" I yelled back at my wolf. I know I shouldn't take my anger out on her but I can't control it.

"I know Shayna but please, just listen to me. Something is going to happen very soon. I can feel our mate getting closer. I can smell him." 

"Excuse me. Repeat that again." 

"I can smell him?" My wolf questioned. 

"No before that." 

"Our mate is getting closer?" She said.

"Why didn't you tell me this before!?" I yelled. "What if our mate is a rouge and our pack members kill him huh? What are we suppose to do then! What if it is another pack?" A ton of scenarios ran through my brain like a pack of lions all at the same time. "Gosh you should have told me!" 

"Well It's too late now Shayna if you would have listened to me earlier I could have told you this sooner! But no. You had to get all fussy over that stupid guy." She growled. Her anger suddenly turned into happiness. I felt this and said. 

"Bipolar much? Why are you so happy?" 

"He's here! Mate! Mate! Mate!" I could practically feel her jumping around in me. Then all of a sudden I heard yelling and screaming. People were running all around me, some in their wolf forms and other in their human form.The sound of death filled my ears as sadness swelled within my heart. I saw children being chased by dark wolves while their parents tried to protect them, women who did not have their wolves were defenceless. The male wolves from the dark moon pack held them captive in a corner. They were nothing but prey in the midst of demons. I closed my eyes and smelt the air and smelled the most delicious sent ever. I felt hands grab me. I turned around ready to attack, only to be welcomed by the eyes of my parents.

"Lets get to the house. NOW!" My dad yelled and I was more than happy to comply. My wolf on the other hand, not so much. She wanted her mate, but as much as I did too. I value living to be able to see him. 

When we arrived at the pack house we ran upstairs to my bedroom. My beautiful emerald dress was now worn and torn. The bottom of the dress was covered in mud. My parents pushed me under my king size bed. I looked out and saw my parents with guns in their hands, waiting for the attack. My dad gave my mom a kiss on her forehead. I started sobbing.

"This can't be how it ends. Not like this." I thought to myself. 

"Don't worry, It's not gonna end here." My wolf said. What the hell was she so happy for? We were about to die and she seems a little bit too excited. just as that thought came and went through my mind. I got my answer. I froze as I felt a presence walking towards my room.

"I love you." I mind linked to my parents. 

"We love you too sweetie." They replied in unison. Just then the door swung open. Electricity ran through my body. The sent of musk swarmed my senses.  

"MATE!" my wolf shouted in glee. She was so strong at that moment; I thought she was going to take over. I had a strong urge to get up and face the attacker. He had my parents by their neck. My mom's wild blond hair covering his face. I closed my eyes and surrounded myself in the scent of my mate.

Wait...... 

Mate...... 

Oh no... I opened my eyes only to see my parents staring at me wide eyed. 

"Shayna?" They mind linked me. I gave them a small smile and turned towards my mate. I met his dark eyes. They were filled with lust and need.

"Mine." He growled. My wolf was practically dancing around inside of me. I on the other hand was sweating bullets. His intense gaze made me feel things I didn't want to feel for this man that was choking my parents three seconds earlier. My mate tried to kill us.

"Shayna you know who he is right?" My mom asked me.

"No." I answered truthfully. I already knew if she had to ask I wouldn't like the answer.

"That's Alpha Roman...." Her voice, usually full of joy was now filled with sadness. I stood there shocked. My mate is my enemy. 

"Mine." he growled again and stepped towards me grabbing my arm. Tingles spread up and down my arm as I tried to stifle the moan fighting to come out. 

Why me? Why is my mate also my worst enemy?

The fates have screwed me this time