Chapter 1

Today is the day my mate has been looking forward to. He will be the pack's Alpha for the Gray Sea Pack.

I assisted in the preparations for his coronation ceremony for one week.

I enjoy seeing his bright smile and dazzling face. I don't regret getting up so early to go to his home.

But I couldn't approach him. There were a lot of people around him. I watched him from a distance, and I saw his solid back more frequently.

We are far apart, but our hearts are very close. I can talk to Delrico via mind link, even if he doesn't respond.

I touched our mate's mark. He won't look at me and not announce I was his mate. It's okay; the most important thing is that he has marked me.

"Why are you daydreaming?" A curly-haired omega gave me a laundry basket full of clean clothes. "Dry all of those clothes. I'm sick of washing them."

She tilted her lips as she studied me from head to toe. "Because you have a bigger body than me, you must have more power." She walked away without allowing me to refuse.

I stared at the clothes in the basket. They frequently ask me to lift large objects just because I have a fat body.

I'm not an omega. I often come to this house because my mate's mother asked me to help her take care of her plants, and I am delighted because I can meet my mate and smell his scent.

'They should know that you are Delrico's mate. I can't stand the attitude of those who order you around.' My wolf voice echoes in my head.

I can't do it. If I say I'm Delrico's mate, I'm afraid Delrico will be angry with me and reject me.

'It's okay, Naya. I'm happy to help them. I'm going to assume I was working out.' I've arrived on the roof, where I'll hang those clothes to dry. I wonder why that omega does the laundry on such an important day.

When I looked around, I realized I was short of breath. I had to climb dozens of stairs to reach the third floor.

After checking the time on my phone, I rushed to sunbathe all the clothes. The ritual for Delrico's coronation as an alpha will commence in one hour. I must arrive on time if I am to see that historic event.

"Where do you want to go?"

Carina stands before me when I set foot on the ground floor. She put her hands on her waist and looked at me with a raised eyebrow. She wore a short off-the-shoulder white dress and had her makeup on, her eyelashes curling up.

Carina's thin and tall frame allows her to fit into every outfit. In contrast to me, who is perplexed about where to buy clothes because large sizes are rarely available in stores. I can't wear fashion trends that are popular among young women.

"I want to change clothes and make-up." I'm telling the truth.

"You're sweating. You should take a shower first." Carina came closer to me and whispered. "Why did you come to Delrico's coronation? Did you get an invite?" She looked at me and smiled crookedly.

"I am his mate." I don't need to get an invite.

"But Delrico disowned you." Carina took one step back. "You can't come without an invitation because you are nobody. Delrico loves me. He wishes I was his mate." Carina smiled broadly.

Carina is so proud to be Delrico's girlfriend. She took Delrico from me. But I can't do anything because my mate loves Carina.

Carina is my cousin. I lived with her and her father after my parents died when I was eight.

Carina and her minions bullied me at school. They kept me as a pet who had to do whatever they told me. No one is helping me.

I want to move schools, but my uncle, Carina's father, is the one who pays for my education and my living expenses. I can't inform my uncle about Carina's bullying. I don't want Uncle to be sad and feel guilty for me.

"Karalyn." Georgia approached me as she was about to enter the building used for Delrico's coronation ceremony.

I didn't think about Carina's words. I am Delrico's mate. My name should be on the guest list, and the warriors standing guard at the door often see me helping Georgia, Delrico's mother.

"What's wrong, Georgia?" I studied Georgia's appearance. This afternoon she looked different. Her brunette hair was tied back in a bun, and she wore a long red v-neck dress with 15-inch black stiletto heels.

Other people would not believe Georgia is 80 years old because there are no wrinkles on her face, and her body is slim, like a girl my age.

"Are you going to come inside?" She took a fan from her mini bag and fanned her face.

"Yes, I want to witness the coronation ceremony," I said excitedly.

"You may come in, but you are standing in the corner of the room. Don't come near us." She said with a threatening tone and an intimidating look.

I nodded, obeying her orders. It's okay; the most important thing is that I witnessed Delrico's coronation. I want to hear his voice, see his face and smell his scent.

I'm sure he also enjoys sniffing my scent, even faintly, because we're so far apart.

The women whispered and laughed with glancing eyes at me.

I lowered my head to see my appearance. I wore a short green Sabrina dress and a 5-inch wedge.

Why are they looking at me?

This green dress stands out because the women who attended wore black, white, blue, and red dresses. I can't choose the color because only this dress fits my body.

I had to order from a designer to obtain the dress exactly how I wanted it, but my savings weren't enough.

'Why did you come? I didn't invite you.' I was surprised to hear the deep voice echoing in my head. I looked towards the stage, and Delrico glared at me. 'Stay there and don't say anything. You will only embarrass me.'

I lowered my head and stared at my fingers. It was the first time Delrico spoke via mind link. I'm happy and sad at the same time.

The coronation ceremony has begun. Delrico performed all the rituals as directed by the elders who led the coronation. Then he was formally announced as the pack's new alpha.

"Alpha, we hope you meet your mate soon!" Everyone says the same thing.

I stared straight ahead, at Delrico, in dismay. I hope he says he has met his mate and announces me as his mate.

"Thank you for all of your wishes." Delrico turned to Carina, who was standing next to him. "I hope Carina is my mate. I want to make her my Luna. I don't want to find my mate because I love Carina."