Chapter 35: Elise's Shock

Elise already had a master action plan to separate Bonnie and Brian; how would she execute it when she was not living in Packlands? She needed someone's help in accomplishing this. She must engage someone willing and share her feelings about separating them. However, her plans may be thwarted as uncontrollable events follow.

POV Elise

I already conjured my master plan to separate the love of my life, Alpha Brian, from the BItch Bonnie McTavern. I accidentally discovered that Alpha Soren is interested in Bonnie. I have to engage Alpha Soren with my idea of the Alpha mate challenge. How would I do that if I had not met the Alpha, and would he join me in creating havoc and mayhem between the two love birds? Only time will tell if he will be willing to join me. I have to be aware that this is Bonnie's territory now, and any move I make has to be very calculated with people I can trust who are loyal to me.

In retrospect, to the night I went to the bar in downtown Edinburgh. I wonder who my knight in shining armour could be, that ruggedly handsome devilish character who stood six feet, three inches tall at max. He boasted a muscular body and long golden curls. When he smiled, there were dimples in his cheeks and a cleft on his chin. This was that devil who stood up for me so I did not have to endure the harassment of that hooligan of a man trying to grab and fondle me. He was a muscular man who knew exactly where to fire his punches and quickly send the man light out. When I returned home that night, I wanted to think about what could have happened to me. Instantly, I had no one to call for rescue. Aunty Eloise was at a fundraiser that she was managing, and I know how busy she was, so she would not leave such an event to take me home. Lady Luck shone on me and sent a ray of hope to my rescuer. He did not wait for me to thank him; I stood in shock in the car park as he worked that disgusting man to a pulp. When I called out to him, he disappeared, which left me thinking that I imagined it all except for the man who lay bleeding in the car park.

I returned home and called my daddy and told him what happened, and he told me to be very careful as of now and not go back anywhere unescorted. I should remember strange things happen in big cities without accountability. I promised him that I should be careful and not take any risks.

The next day, my aunt received a letter from the old Alpha to go to a dinner party with the new Alpha. She told me that this Alpha is a catch. All the young she-wolves were clambering to get his attention. She reminisces that when he was a teenager, he was a skinny brat who always got into mischief, and when he left for university, his parents, Sasha and Michael, were devastated. He did not return home in the summer. Instead, he went to Globetrotting to get experience and have a good time. When he returned, he showed off his six packed abdomen and muscular body. She said he would have been the perfect match for me had I not been so immersed in Alpha Brain. Aunty Eloise said we would go shopping the next day because she could not present me to her friends and the pack without the right kind of wardrobe. She commented on the short skirts and skinny jeans she saw me wearing.

We awoke before sunrise the next day, ate breakfast, and headed out to the shops. My aunty could not find anything that appealed to her, so she took me to her seamstress at the Fashion House, who tailor-made her clothes. We entered the building and were ushered into a waiting room. We accepted the refreshments of clodded cheese and raisin scones. I could not get enough of the pastries that were presented to us. The cheese straws were delectable. I was told that the Queen's kitchen specially prepared these for Prince William since this was his favourite dish. Only then did I realise that I was in a place of great history and began to appreciate my heritage.

Madam Cher came to see us. She showed us all the designs by Azalea, her business partner. I loved the materials she helped me select as she waited for me to choose six evening gowns that would appeal to my figure and colours that would match the styles. She was impressed with my lnowledge of fashion and asked if I was studying fashion in school. I told her no and that I was more interested in learning skills that would enhance my role as the Luna. She commented to Aunty Eloise, "What a waste of extraordinary fashion talent." She said we could go out to lunch and return by teatime. My peacock selection will be ready by then, and I Should come back and try on the dress. Aunty said let us go to the jeweller and find sterling silver jewellery to match your dress. We found a beautiful silver and turquoise set to match my dress. Next, I went shoe shopping; Aunty said that black or white shoes were not fashionable and that I should get a pair of nude shoes to accompany my dress. I thought that silver shoes would be the best. Aunty conceded when she saw the pair I wanted. She told me that I had a knack for fashion. If we open a fashion house in Edinburgh, she is sure all the young Scottish celebrities will come shopping with us. Once again, I declined the thought of becoming a fashionista.

After shopping, we ate lunch at the Gordon Ramsay restaurant in Edinburgh. We ate and laughed and had a great time as she made me try local cuisine and other pastries. Lunch was great, but soon, it was time to head back to the fashion house to try on my dress. As we entered, we were given tea. It seems all of Edinburgh concentrated on offering tea as a drink. We skipped tea after we told them that we were full. We went to the dressing room, and Aunty sat down. She claimed the legs of an old lady get tired. She is as strong as a horse and probably had more energy than me. I looked at her and laughed, and she joined in the laughter, her eyes twinkling. I pulled the dress over my head. When I turned to the mirror. I was astonished at the details of the dress. It was an off-the-shoulder, low back and long slit up my thigh, but as the material folded and moved, it brought elegance and beauty. I had never worn a dress that complimented my body and complexion so well. I loved this dress. I took some photographs and sent them to my mom. After the dinner, I planned to post some pictures on Instagram.

Now, I cannot wait to see the look on Brian's face when he sees me. He always loved to see me dressed up in evening dresses. I noted that this was the dress for me.

On the evening of the event, Elise took her time to dress. Most of the time, I wore warm colours in my makeup. The contrast to my fair skin was alluring, but I used cool makeup to appear aloof tonight. It also did magic for the peacock colour dress I wore. The shades of blue and silver on my eyeshadow matched my dress perfectly. Instead of wearing red lipstick, I chose a salmon colour. I used my lip vacuum to plump my lips, and I looked gorgeous, like an ice queen.

Aunty intended to drive to the pack house, but they heard a rap on the door instead. When the butler opened the door, he announced your chariot had arrived. Aunty discovered that Alpha Soren sent his Rolls Royce to pick us up. Aunty called me to hurry up, and I grabbed my clutch purse and went out.

We walked into the hall, and I picked up Alpha Brian's coffee smell, but a much more pungent smell drew me like a butterfly to flames. it smelt like chabernet sauvignon. I guess the occasion called for a wine such as this. So I followed my nose, which led me to a large group of men having loud laughter and enjoying each other company. Suddenly, something stirred in me, and a voice said, "Mine!" I asked, stupified who spoke to me. A voice replied. "I am your wolf; my name is Avery." I was shocked at this discovery. I was astonished as I asked her who is mine? She said. "Dolphus."

Our wolves are reborn to new bodies, but they were ancient beings who mate first with their fated mate, and sometimes, when they cannot find them, they mate with their selected mate. I said to her, I am already engaged to my mate chosen. She said that is the reason I have not been talking to you because I do not want your mate chosen. I want my fated mate." Now, I am confused. I came here to break up Bonnie and Bryan, and now this? What am I to do? Plus, I don't want a mate who was neither Alpha, Beta or Gamma. She said not to worry. Everything will turn out fine in the end. Right now, I am getting so anxious.

All of a sudden, this male turned around, and I was stunned; it was no other than my rescuer. He stood before me dumbstruck as well and seemed time stood still and he could not move. All I could hear coming out of his mouth was, "Mate, Mate!" I was in utter shock as I stood still for a long time, and his smell grew more strong enveloping my being. I wanted to taste him, as my mouth started drooling. i licked my lips in order to keep the drool in my mouth. My heart was hammering, and my eyes could not leave his face. (The story od Alpha Soren and Elise will be followed in a sequel of this book)

Dear Readers,

I do hop you have enjoyed reading this chapter. The Elise and Alph aSoren story will follow later in the year.

B.S