Rejection on the Full Moon (Rejection Series) Chapter 14

"Actually, I've sensed him since this morning. I am positive my mate is in our pack, but I haven't been able to find him yet." I sigh at the end, taking an angry bite out of the cookie. Knowing that my mate was so close yet out of reach all day has started to irritate me. It's bad enough knowing that my generation hated me, but what if he were one of those that used to push me down the stairs or use illegal moves during training that would lead me into the pack hospital for weeks on end? What if my mate hated me?

A hand reaches out and grasps mine, and I am met with Elder Sylvia's gaze as her eyes hold sincerity and hope in them. I could feel her worry for me and couldn't help but send a reassuring smile her way.

"Remember that everything happens for a reason, Amberle. Whatever happens, means that it is meant to happen. The Moon Goddess has set your path on one that will make you stronger." Her voice is soothing as she squeezes my hand in reassurance before turning her attention back to Claira. I know that Elder Sylvia is right, and that by the end of the night, my destiny will be revealed to me in some form.

"How about you go and get some food from Axel? He is manning the barbecue with a few of the Warriors and Hunters." Serena intervenes, giving me a chance to escape and look for my friends. I say my farewells to the elders, receiving a bag from Elder Sylvia from the five of them with gratitude before heading in the direction where the smell of food was obvious. A few Omegas run around as they constantly replace the food on the table. Salads were refilled, and treats were swapped as a new tray takes the place of an empty tray. I was grateful for their diligence and smile at them in greeting before walking over to Axel, who is surrounded by a bunch of wolves his age.

"If it isn't the birthday girl!" Axel exclaims, the Beta wrapping me into a bear hug of his own as my nose scrunches up at the smell of beer on his breath.

"Does Serena know you've been drinking?" I ask as I am set back on my feet, arms crossed across my chest.

"As a matter of fact, yes, she does. I have only had one so far, so don't worry. I am on baby duty tonight since she's been busy with her duties as the Beta Female and acting Luna. She really needs a break and some T.L.C." He reassures with a smile. If there was one thing I have learned since having Axel and Serena in my life as the fun Aunt and Uncle, they were 100% committed to each other.

"I'll be happy to take Claira off your hands for the weekend if you two want to get away for a bit." I offer as I grab a plate and allow Axel to place a few kabobs and sausages onto it. All the guys around the barbecue comment on how caring I am to help the Betas out, and I explain that they helped raise me. That Claira was like a baby sister to me.

"Thanks, I may take you up on that offer." Axel chuckles, giving me another hug. He hands the tongs to one of the men before walking to a table and grabbing something hidden under the tablecloth. He has a large smile on his face as he hands me a black bag.

"I know Serena plans to take you shopping, but this is from me. I know you're eyeing the Head Tracker position, so hopefully, these will help." Excitement courses through me as I set my plate on a table and hand the bag from the elders to Axel to hold as I open his gift, a smile forming when I find a few throwing knives and braces for my ankles inside.

"Thank you so much!" I couldn't help the shock while my hands caress the blades of a throwing knife, the craftsmanship beautiful and light. These would be perfect in dealing with a soulless.

"You're welcome. Now, your friends from school are probably wondering where the hell you are. Go enjoy your birthday party, Am." I take back the gift bag from Axel and wave to the other wolves before grabbing my plate, filling up the remaining room with a salad, and heading back into the crowd. Many wolves from different packs greet me and wish me a happy birthday before I finally spot my friends at a picnic table underneath a large oak tree.

"There's our fiery redhead!" Dawn exclaims when she spots me, rushing towards me and taking the bags from my hand to place the gifts into a large box.

Any news on the mystery scent yet?" Ivory asks as I take a seat beside her, Kent passing me a bottle of water. A large sigh escapes my lips as I shove a large fork full of potato salad into my mouth and angrily chew it.

"Nope. I'm starting to believe the scent is something my imagination came up with just to play tricks on me." I grumble with a scowl on my face. The music was starting to get louder, and my eyes wander over the crowd of werewolves. I couldn't help but smile as pack members mingle with each other as well as the guests. But no one caught my eye. I knew my mate is here in this crowd, and eventually, I'll meet him.

"How about we go and party the night away, Miss Amber before you ruin your mood worrying about some mate." I feel myself being lifted off of the seat as I'm carried by Kevin into the crowd, who sets me on my feet onto the makeshift dance floor. He was right, though. Today is my birthday—my day. I shouldn't be worrying about some stupid guy who may or may not be here right now. With a promise to my friends to shelf the whole mate situation aside until later, I focus on dancing with my friends and spending time with the pack members who care about me.

Time flew by, and the box Dawn had set up for me to receive gifts slowly filled up until no room was left. The sun had set hours ago as the full moon slowly raised high into the indigo sky. I always loved the night sky, especially here where the pack was located, far away from the cities where all you can see are the natural sparkling lights above.

"It's time to blow out the candle and cut the cake, birthday girl!" Blue greets me as he walks up to the picnic table with Axel trailing behind him. It was close to midnight when the moon would be at its peak and a time to thank the Moon Goddess for the future that awaits the newly adult wolf. Excitement bubbles through me before I feel myself being lifted and hoisted onto someone's shoulders.