Crown Of The Bloodmoon Bride

Avery’s POV

Nothing beats the thrill of receiving a positive pregnancy test on your birthday, especially if it's from yours truly, your one and only mate.

I carefully wrapped the two striped pregnancy tester in some glittery gift wrapping paper Matilda helped me find. I couldn’t contain the joy and fulfillment that bubbled inside me as I hummed to a tune, while making a cute little bow as the final touch.

It was Alpha Jasper Heathrow’s birthday.

Alpha of the Blackmoon Pack and of course my mate. But most importantly it was the day he’d finally announce to everyone that I am his mate , just as he had promised.

Who’d have ever thought that a lowly omega like me would be mated to one of the most powerful and Alphas to ever rule. And there I was Avery Whitlock, no name , no history, no title to herself ,but yet bonded to Alpha Jasper of Blackwood pack.

I remember it like it was yesterday despite it being 3 months ago when I had discovered he was my mate.

It was my 18th birthday, a day every girl my age long awaited for. Not only was it my special day , but it meant I could finally sense my mate and the day he’d finally take me away from my misery.

Being an omega with no knowledge of origin made life a living hell for me, I was well aware of the treatment I’d be receiving due to my rank but what hurt the most was being disrespected, even by my own kind.

Each day was a battle preparing me for the next and I had prayed day and night for the moon goddess to send my mate to me when it was the right time.

It was just like any other day, painful and torturous.

I expected nothing special, only a few real ones remembered and wished me a happy birthday.

I had looked at the time and had noticed it was time for the Alphas breakfast. Wrapping my apron around my waist , I prepared the usual breakfast he usually requested for and with a flick of my whisk I was done.

I had quickly set everything and balanced my tray as I hurried to his room and that’s when it struck me in the hallway.

A scent… unlike anything I’d ever encountered. It was a mixture of mint, rainfall and sandalwood. It sent shivers down my spine, calming , soothing and teasing me in ways couldn’t explain. Each inhale left me dizzy with longing as my knees fell weak.

That’s when I heard Selene chant “ Mate ! Ours! Mate! Follow. Scent. Now.”

Before my brain could register anything, my legs had already changed directions from Jaspers room to where the sweet , sweet , scent was coming from.

Selene was out of control, as much as she wanted to find our mate I still had a tray of breakfast to deliver but she couldn’t let me, she was so determined on finding our mate that she forgot about our duties and the consequences that would follow if we were late.

I hurried past the hall , carefully balancing my tray , each step getting closer to the source of the scent. The more I inhaled it , the more I felt like I was floating on a cloud of marshmallows and fluffy pillows.

Everything felt so relaxing till i reached the front of the heavy, brown, wooden doors that marked Alpha Jasper’s private office.

I took a glance at my surroundings and figured I was in the forbidden part of Alpha Jaspers wing. He had given specific orders and under no circumstance would an omega go to those parts of the wing.

“Selene, we need to go back. We can’t be found here,” I whispered, glancing nervously at the hallway behind me.

“ No Avery .No, our mate is behind this door. Open it I want to see my mate , I want to feel and smell him, I just want our mate!”

Before I could fight back , I found myself lunging forward , opening the doors to the office. And there he was sitting in his chair surrounded by fellow Alphas.

I thought perhaps one of them would be my mate , but the moon goddess had some tricks up her sleeve.

I gasped , frozen in my tracks as it dawned upon me that the scent came from none other than Alpha Jasper.

I stared at him for a moment, still taking in his scent as joy overwhelmed me, not only would he take me out of my suffering, I would rule by his side as Luna and finally get a little bit of respect to my name.

His head turned towards me , I could see it in his eyes, his beauty sharp brown eyes that he too felt and recognized the bond.

Everyone stared and it felt like time seemed to have stopped,everything felt right until his eyes darkened along with his clenched jaw.

“ What the f*ck are you doing in office ! Can’t you see I’m in the middle of an important discussion?”

My trembling hands tightened their grip on the handles of the tray as words got stuck in my throat, before I could speak he rose from his chair and slapped me.

His palm cracked across my face and I stumbled back with a gasp, the tray slipping from my hands. Everything crashed to the floor, ceramic plates shattering, eggs splattering across the tile, the scent of maple syrup and blood suddenly mixing in the air.

I was in disbelief, Selene winced in pain as my cheek throbbed with blood trickling at the corner of my lips . Our mate, who is responsible of protecting us hit and humiliated us in front of others.

“ You little b*tch!” he snarled, his voice thunderous. “ Look at what you’ve done ! Get up and clean this mess before I lose my temper and punish you.”

With tears rolling down my eyes I quickly dropped to my knees shaking, gathering the broken pieces with trembling fingers, assembling them back on the tray as my heart shattered into pieces.

I couldn’t tell what was more painful between his slap or the thought and feeling of his rejection.

I was his mate , he felt it, I knew he felt it . But why was he doing this to me?

So many questions ran through my mind and I needed answers. Picking up the last piece of the ceramic , I bowed avoiding everyone’s eyes and apologized leaving his office as insults escorted me out.

I broke down into tears as the door slammed behind me. Was it all a mistake ? A cruel joke ? Maybe a bad dream?

I made my way to the kitchen, wiping away my tears and continued my duties with a heavy heart.

The day passed into a blur , I couldn’t get him off my mind and his scent still lingered rent free in my mind and nostrils.

Once I had finished with my duties I retreated back to my quarter. Immediately I took off my clothes hopping into the shower , praying it would wash away my sorrows.

But once I stepped out of the bathroom, I couldn’t believe my eyes.

“Al-Alpha Jasper?” I breathed.

He stood inches away from me, with a playful smirk on his face. His gaze danced around my towel, taking in everything leaving no room for imagination.

Once again his heavenly scent engulfed me and ignited feelings I had never felt before. His gazed dropped at the towel that wrapped around me, showing a little bit of curves and just the right amount of breast.

He growled possessively and pulled me towards him, once our skin touched my pulse sky rocketed and I felt like tiny fireworks were lit between us.

Selene howled and purred in my mind, but I felt a tear slip down my cheek. It was a tear of joy, longing and confusion, he had finally realized I was his.

“ You look scrumptious baby doll,”he murmured , not even concerned about my tearing.

I clutched the towel tighter around me, but I couldn’t move. My body betrayed me , my heart was racing and I could feel my cheeks burning, and my knees threatening to give way.

He slowly begun to run his hands over my hips and pulled me even closer to him, “ hmmmm,” he growled as he deeply inhaled my scent and in that moment my heart thumped like a drum. “You smell even better when you're wet.”

Selene purred in my mind, overjoyed, but I was frozen between desire and disbelief.

“Why do you choose to disobey me, little one?” Jasper murmured, his fingers tightening slightly around my hips.

“I-I’m sorry.” I whispered. “ But wh-why? Why did you act like that, like you didn’t recognize our bond , like I was nothing. You slapped and humiliated me, your mate.”

His hand trailed up my side, slow and deliberate, before resting gently on my cheek.

“ I did that because I care about you baby,” he said softly, eyes dark with emotion I couldn’t make .

“ If they had to find out you’re my mate they’d have laughed and mocked you . You know nothing about being a Luna or pack affairs. You’re just a lowly little omega, I was protecting you from their judgment.”

He’s words stung, but he was right. I knew nothing at all, I never went to school anyways, even though isn’t the mate bond surpass all this ?

“But they’ll find out soon enough that I’m your mate,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper.

“ shhhh,” he whispered, pressing a finger to my lips “Not now….Not yet. I don’t think you’re ready , and they aren’t ready either.”

“ But-”

“ Listen baby,” he interrupted gently, running his hand down my arm.

“ In three months time it’s my birthday and here’s my promise to you, I’ll announce in front of everyone that you’re my mate. So for three months straight you have to pretend like I’m not your mate , I’m Alpha Jasper and you’re an omega. It will be our little secret.”

What? That was so unfair, I had finally found my mate and he wanted us to pretend like we didn’t know about our bond ?

As good as the promise sounded, I didn’t think I could handle the fact of being oblivious to our bond. I yearned and longed for it only for me to be told I had to pretend it didn’t exist.

But on the other hand I couldn’t fight back, what if he would change his mind? I couldn’t risk it, 3 months wasn’t such a big deal anyways, I survived 18 years.

“Okay,” I breathed, not fully convinced, but too afraid to argue.

“ I must thank the moon goddess for you, you’re so beautiful, s*xy and a virgin. Perfect.”

And that was the night I lost my virginity to my mate. Something about it didn’t feel right but at least I did it with him , my true mate.

Avery’s POV

The Pack house was bustling with omegas running up and down the place, making sure everything was in pitch perfect and fit for an Alpha’s birthday.

Only a few hours were left till the grand celebration was to begin, and most importantly the announcement. I couldn’t contain my joy, finally we’d stop pretending and acting like we didn’t know about our bond because Jasper took tge pretending a bit too serious.

I don’t know how he pulled it off perfectly but it ate me up day and night. Pretending that our bond didn’t exist felt like a huge part of me was torn and thrown away to decay.

I yearned and craved for his touch, for his warm embrace, but he barely looked at me or even faced my direction when I was around him,it always felt like a silent rejection, but throughout I’d reassure myself, “ it’s just 3 months ….. not a big deal I survived 18 years,” over and over again.

During the day he’d act so harsh and cruel towards me , humiliating me in