The Beta’s Regret

“I bet you’ve also heard the rumors about the moon goddess cursing King Eros, and him never finding a mate.” She took the paper napkin and dabbed her lips before staring at me. Her gaze held suspicion. She wanted to know if I’d heard it.

“so since he was never going to find his mate, some of the elders and I decided that he could always pick someone on his own. He could have a different mate from the one destined by the moon goddess, an agreed or arranged marriage, which

isn’t so uncommon.

Dread and a spark of jealousy simmered in my chest.

I shook my head. What was I thinking? He doesn’t know me at all. To him, I’m just a random girl he got from a pack, worse, he sees me as someone just under his protection.

But why did he choose me over Lyra, my supposed step–sister?

I didn’t want to think about my father; Alpha Griffin… like all these years, he watched me suffer under the whims of his daughter he watched my mom, and I, and Olivia…

I shook my head, forcing down the bile down my throat. “So, you said the mating ball? Is it a party for all werewolves; matec and unmated?” I asked, slowly eating my dessert.

She give me a bright smile, “Oh, yes. It’s for all werewolves, vampires, all spiritual beings! Ah, yes! there are going to be guests from all over the world.”

That’s nice. I murmured, thinking about the whole thing.

“So when is the ball going to be held?” I asked, and she thought over it for a while.

“This weekend

My normal routine became to eat, take a stroll and sleep. When the morning of the D–day came, the mating ball, Beauty came and saw me preparing for bed in my pyjamas.

According to her, they hadn’t had an event here in ages, and if I walked into the ball wearing my night pajamas, what impression would I leave on everybody?

Besides, I wasn’t planning on attending the ball. I was going to lock my door, and the windows and sleep when the ball

Started

“You need to change. Beauty said firmly.

I shook my head “don’t get why I need to do that. I’m not a member of this pack,”

“King Eros don’t just bring anybody into this, part of his kingdom, and you’ve lasted for close to a week. So yeah, your presence at the mating ball will be much appreciated,”

My resolve melted away, and in its place was a surge of excitement. The fact that I was going to see Eros again made me happy.

I was as drawn to him like a mate would. He both terrified me, and made me feel warmth around him. In fact, I don’t know how to react in front of him.

“Now, let me get you ready for the ball,”

I bit my lower lip nervously. “Uh, I don’t have anything to change into. I don’t even know who got me these pyjamas I’m wearing, and the clothes in my closets aren’t mine. Perhaps I can borrow something from you if I am not asking too much.”

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I said as she chuckled.-

“You don’t have to worry about that. Those clothes, dresses, sandals, and shoes are all yours. They’re your size,”

Dresses and shoes my size?

“What are you talking about?” I asked.

Beauty held my shoulders and led me to the closet, “Well, if you haven’t guessed it already, or tried the clothes, you can. of these are courtesy of King Eros,”

Beauty must be joking. Why would Eros sower me with such favors if he didn’t know me? What was he trying to do?

“No, this cannot be true” I refused,

“You still do not believe. Go ahead and wear anything, and see if it doesn’t fit you.”

I squinted my eyes at her, but she only folded her hands on her chest and urged me to go ahead.

Nervous, I opened the wardrobe and saw the soft fabrics of various colors hung neatly by the hangers.

There were dresses of all possible varieties, textures, materials, and styles. Some were long, some scandalously short, and some I didn’t know how to wear.

I roamed my hands upon them, and my fingers brushed against soft fabrics and laces.

They were all screaming too expensive, and I didn’t want to go to him all dolled up, so I simply opened another door and this one had a complete section of just jeans, then another full of blouses and so on.

My head began to spin as Beauty chuckled.

There is another wardrobe for your accessories to pair up with the dresses”

I only looked at her with a slightly open mouth, and she smiled. Believe me now? Come on, let’s get you ready”

I let out a sigh and simply picked blue jeans and a White shirt hastily. “You might have to wait a bit because I love to shower before showing myself at any party,”

I entered the bathroom and began to wash my hair and body.

“Oh, come on, now you are just stalling time” Beauty yelled from the room.

I had forgotten that Beauty was waiting outside for me, but I couldn’t help but indulge in some relaxation.

Feeling happy with myself, I took my time before finally turning the shower off.

After drying myself a little, I wrapped the towel around myself and another on my wet hair. I was feeling refreshed and kept thinking of how to start the conversation with Eros, and how to make him trust me so that I could tell him about us.

The bath had been truly refreshing, and I realized how amazing felt and smelled now.

“Beauty?” I called but got no answer. She had left the room. I knew I would’ve had to look for her or meet her at the large party when I was dressed for the occasion… but now, I simply looked at my reflection in the mirror and smiled as I began drying myself.

I didn’t even know when I had begun to hum a song to myself as twirled and danced in front of the mirror, feeling happy after such a long time.

And while I was lost in my own world, singing and dancin