Chapter 18: Chapter 18

LAUREN……

I was sitting on my balcony while reading a romantic book. I heard some noise coming from my room. So I tilted my head to check who came into my room and found Brianna standing with some maids looking here and there for me.

"I'm here, Luna Brianna," I called out for her to get her attention. I stood up but didn't bow to her. I know it's disrespectful but I'm not her pack member though. So this rule does not apply to me.

"So you are reading books. Good. It can help you from getting bored." Brianna passed me a fake smile which I returned with my best fake smile.

"Thanks. By the way, what brings you here? I don't think you just come here to meet me." She laughed at my words.

"It seems you know me too well." I noticed her smirk and I smiled at her.

"Perhaps."

"So I came here to give you a beautiful dress for today's event." My brows wrinkle together.

"What event?"

"It's a surprise for you." She patted my shoulder with a smile but I was too curious to know about the event. No one told me about this. And no one is here whom I can ask. Today everyone is in the office.

"When is the event?" I asked her. At least she tells me the time.

"In the evening. I will send makeup artists to get you ready. You don't have to worry about anything. Moreover, Jace and James will escort you to the party. I hope you like the dress." Saying that she left my room with her maids. And I walked to my room to check the dress.

It was a black dress. And I hate black. Couldn't she find any other color for me? I'm not wearing this dress. I picked up my phone to call Jaxon but he didn't pick up so I tried Jace's number, but it was switched off. So I tried the last number which was James. Though he cut the call but sent a message saying that they are in an important meeting.

So I sent him a message saying to call me when he's free. He didn't call but instead, a dress was sent to my room. And it was a lavender-purple color floral lace gown strapless. And I kind of liked it. The maid didn't know who sent it. She said a parcel came in my name so she came to give it to me.

After an hour Sarah, my personal maid came to my room with the make-up artists. They made me sit in front of the mirror.

I watched as all the girls got everything set up to do my hair and make-up.

"I'll get started with your hair," One girl said with a bright smile.

She smiled more often. I doubted it. Is there any secret hidden behind this face of hers? Because people here were not as generous as they appeared.

It took a little over an hour to fix my hair. It took all my patience to sit still the whole time while my hair was pulled, curled, pinned, and finally sprayed.

"It's done. Now tell me, what do you think?" She asked clapping her hands while impatiently waiting for my response.

I looked thoroughly at my hairstyle. She had done amazing experiments on my hair. I must say it's beautiful.

"It's amazing. I love it." I said while grinning ear to ear looking at the great work on my hair through the mirror. It was the first time for me to do something fancy with my hair after I left my pack.

"I'm glad that you like it." She bowed a little, placing her hand on her chest.

"Now it's time to do your makeup. Meera, come and do your magic." She chirped and beckoned Meera to do my makeup.

Sitting on the chair and looking at my reflection in the mirror, I waited for her to start her work while trying not to fidget.

"I don't like a lot of makeup," I warned her before she began. I don't want to roam around the pack with tons of makeup on my face.

"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Just trust me. You will look amazing." She reassured me with a blink and smile. I gave her a nod.

I closed my eyes while she began to apply makeup to my face. I wasn't really sure if I should trust her or not. But I think I don't have much choice.

"Done." She announced with an optimistic tone.

I was feeling afraid to look in the mirror. because I was afraid of thinking that she must have put too much makeup on me. It had taken nearly an hour for her to finish this.

I gathered all my courage to look in the mirror and the moment my eyes met the mirror I immediately froze.

The face looking back at me was flawless and so beautiful. It seems I have fallen in love with myself. There was no way that the reflection in the mirror was my own. It left me speechless.

Meera, the hair stylist Nora, and the other girls were smiling at me.

My skin looked like porcelain but had this beautiful glow to it. And my cheekbones have a touch of a light rosy tint blush swept across them. A light silver is swept across my eyelids accompanied by a grey to give me a light smokey eye.

My lashes are thick and dark and my eyeliner is very minimal as well. The final touch is the pink lipstick on my lips.

"You are smiling all the way to your eyes, my lady," Betina said, holding a mischievous smile on her face.

"Is it really me?" Pointing my finger at the mirror I asked Sarah to confirm that I wasn't hallucinating.

"Yes. It's really you." Sarah gave me the response while grinning ear to ear.

"Now tell me how it is?" Meera asked me.

"It's beautiful," I told her from my heart. She really had magic in her hands.

"Now it's time to get dressed now." Saying that Sarah slowly and carefully takes my dress out of the cover. After changing my undergarments I came out of the bathroom and Sarah along with Meera helped me to put the dress on. Once the dress was pulled down with everything in place. She zipped it up from behind.

I wore those killer white satin heels with intricate lace to match my dress.

"Now you are all ready to attend the event," Sarah cheerfully announced, clapping her hands.

I watched suddenly her eyes dilate into pure black. Someone is definitely mind-linking her.

"I need to leave, my lady. Call me if you need me. I will take your leave then." saying that she left my room with the others. She had told me that old Mr.Knight is going to announce the new baby's arrival. I was shocked at first because no one had said anything to me regarding this matter. But then realized they must be busy or wanted to give me a surprise. But one thing was bothering me: how will the pack members react after knowing about the whole surrogate thing?

I heard a knock on the door. The person didn't wait after the knock and twisted the knob to get inside. As if it was an alarming knock.

I watched Jace and James walking inside with style but the moment their eyes met mine; they stopped dead in their tracks. Their eyes became darker shade as they both walked near me. They both stopped in front of me. They both held my hands and placed a peck on the back side of my palm.

"You are looking breathtakingly beautiful My Love." Both said in a union. I could not help but blush hard.

"Thank you." I gave them a small smile.

James let go of my hand and stood straight. But Jace was still holding my hand. "Sorry, for getting late. There was an issue in the office. It took a lot of time to sort everything out. Please don't be mad at us." Jace told me with a sorry face.

"It's okay. I can understand. Now go and get freshen up. The party has begun." I pulled my hand from his clutch and he let go of my hand.

"You can go down and enjoy the party. We will be joining soon." James said, patting my shoulder. And I nodded at him. They both left the room and I also came out of the room making my way to the party ball.

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I was sitting in a chair feeling bored. Everyone was giving me strange looks. I felt pissed off by sitting there alone so I decided to leave the ballroom but a loud announcement grabbed my attention when the main guards announced Alpha and Luna's arrival. They both made their entry in a grand way. Brianna was hugging his arm while walking like a queen on the red carpet. Jace and James were after them. Beta and the Gamma were one step behind Jaxon and Brianna. After them, Old Mr. Knight made his entry. They all came in a grand way when I was sitting there in the crowd like a common man. I admit I was not high-ranked but still, I'm the person who is going to bring the heir of this pack in this world. Shouldn't they pay some respect to me?

I stayed in my seat sulking while looking at Jaxon and Brianna. Who settled on their royal throne. Old Mr. Knight settled on his respective chair and there were some elders sitting with him. I noticed Jace and James coming to me.

"Hey, come with us. We were looking for you all the while." Saying both of them grabbed my hands and in no time I found myself sitting on the stage with the twins. I felt so terrified looking at the crowd. The past scenes were flashing in my mind like a movie. I squeezed my eyes tightly while clutching my palms together. I was going to get a panic attack. Suddenly I heard something which made me feel like someone snatched the land from under my feet.

"Your Luna is going to give birth to the heir of the Dark Moon Pack." The words fell like thunder on my head. My eyes welled up as I looked at Jaxon's back. Who just announced the fake news.