Chapter 22: Chapter 22

Eliana's Point of View

"You are one powerful girl, aren't you?" I looked up to see a beautiful woman with blond hair and blue eyes looking at me. When our eyes met, she had a shocked expression on her face. I was sure she was shocked at my hair and eye color, just like everyone else was.

"Um, hello. I am sorry that you had to see that. I didn't mean to do that to her. Sometimes I can't control my powers. Please don't tell anyone," I said

"Don't worry about it, dear. I am sure she deserved it. Nikki isn't the nicest girl in the kingdom. She is always causing trouble."

"I can see that," I said

"Are you busy?"

"Um, no," I replied

"I know that the party is going on, but I was wondering if you would keep me company in the kitchen. It won't take long," the lady said

"Sure," I replied, and we headed to the kitchen, which was huge.

"I am making my special lemonade for the celebration. Everyone in the kingdom loves it. Can you do me a favor and help me cut these lemons?"

"Sure, ma'am," I replied

"My name is Catherine," she said

"My name is Eliana," I said

"You wouldn't happen to be Charles Rose's eldest daughter, would you. Oh, you have to be her. I met you before when you were just a baby. I shuold have known by your beautiful eyes and hair."

"You think my eyes and hair and beautiful? You would be the first to think that," I said

"I am sure I am not the first to tell you that," Catherine said. I thought about Killian and how he said I was beautiful but I knew he was just playing with me.

"I am right, aren't I?" Catherine asked

"There was a guy who told me I was beautiful but he really didn't mean it," I said. I didn't know why but I felt comfortable talking to her.

"Why do you say that?" She asked

"Because he only said it to.. Never mind," I said

"Oh, well he is an idiot," She said and I just kept cutting the lemons. "I can tell you are not really happy being here. Do you mind if I ask why?"

" I am just not the party type of girl," I said

"I am sure you had to go to plenty of parties back where you live."

"Yeah, I did," I said

"And you didn't like them." I didn't want to go into detail about how everyone hated me at home including my dad.

"They weren't that much fun," I said

"There you are, Eliana. You would be in the kitchen with the help. You always find ways to embarrass me. Come on let's get out of here before the King and Queen show up and think we are a part of the help. That would not be a good first look," Lilian said

"You go on Dear. Thanks for your help," Catherine said

"I am sorry about my sister," I said

"You don't have to apologize for others behavior. Go have fun. I am sure we will seeeach other soon," Catherine said

"Bye," I said and I went to find Lilian who had already walked out of the kitchen

"That was rude, Lilian," I said

"Whatever."

"Lilian went back to hang out with James while I stayed on the sidelines trying to stay away from everyone. I hadn't seen Killian since the football game earlier. I wondered if Nikki told him abou what happened earlier.

"Eliana, it's almost time for the Blood Moon," Ashley said as she walked over to where I was standing near a tree

"I really hope I end up being a high rank werewolves mate," Ashley said

"I hope I end up being James's Mate," Lilian added.

I didn't understand why they wanted a fated mate. It seemed like a forced relationship to me.

We walked to the front of the castle where the King and Queen along with James and Killian were going to be. James told us that his mom and dad were going to give a speech about how important mates were and then everyone would wait until the Blood Moon appeared.

Killian and James were already in front of the castle when we arrived. There parents were there as well. I was shocked when I saw who their mother was. It was Catherine. She was now wearing a gorgeous red dress and her hair was in a neat bun.

"She is James's mom," Lilian said

"It appears so," I replied

"Did you know?" Lilian asked

"No, she didn't tell me who she was Lilian," I said

"Oh, my God. I bet she hates me now. What if she tells James how rude I was to her? Oh, he is going to hate me. I have to apologize to her," Lilian said

The king started to speak. I didn't really listen to most of it. I was more focused on not looking at Killian. After the speech was over everyone stayed in the front waiting patiently for the Blood Moon.

I decided to head to the back of the castle and took a seat on one of the benches. I knew there was no use for me to stay there. There was no way I was going to have a fated mate.

When the Blood Moon appeared I got up from my seat and decided to head inside. Before I could walk into the castle someone growled. The growl caused me to shiver. I turned around and saw Killian standing there. HIs eyes were turning from their ocean blue to black.

"Killian, what?" I wasn't able to get my sentence out. Killian pushed me against the glass door softly and I gasped at how many electrical sparks went through my body.

I felt a strong force. Killian smelled better than he did before. It was like a woodsy scent. He looked more handsome to me than he did before. I didn't even know that was posible. That was when realization hit me. "No, this can't be," I said and then he said something I never thought he would say to me.

"It is posible, MATE!"

"No," I said and I did the only thing I could think of. I ran...