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Skylar POV

"Come on Sky, a little more and we will reach Blood moon territory." Jimmy tried to encourage me.

"I am too tired guys. Because of you all I had to come here. You all will get mates what about me?" I complained with a pout.

"You have faced horrible things without any complaints. Suddenly you are complaining. It doesn't make sense. What do you want Skylar?" Martha spoke.

"I am planning to enjoy unlimited alcohol and dance until the end of the party. I don't want any of you to disturb me." Yeah, that's what I want. Enjoy a party without any restrictions.

"But, Sky..." It was from Serena.

"No, but, no if... nothing. Tonight let me enjoy myself." I declared.

"Have you ever tried alcohol?" Jolly asked.

"Yeah, so many times." I lied. I was never allowed to taste alcohol. The parties I have attended until now were boring business get-together.
I don't know what is hidden in the future so just to enjoy this time at fullest.

We reached Blood moon territory around morning. Yeah, it took us more than normal timings. Last time we were caught by Gabriel, not sure how. This time we have masked our scents, we don't want Gabriel to know about this. If he comes to know about our plan, he will force alpha command on all of us. Masking of scents means no more shifting to wolf form resultant no more wolf ride for me.

According to the plan we are going to camp here till evening. When the moon will rise in the sky, the party will begin. In the crowd, Gabriel won't be able to find us. Even if he did, he can't force us to come back.

Pyne will ask alpha Walter and alpha Grayson for their help to defeat Gabriel. I can't wait for him to die. I have never seen death but want him to die. I guess hurt and pain made me this strong.

"I don't want to meet my mate with dark circles. So, I am going to take a long nap. If someone dares to disturb me, I will make sure to return it." Martha declared. Serena too joined her.

Martha is 22 but this is her first time coming to the mating ceremony. She is very excited and nervous too.
I heard a deep sigh," I still have to wait for two weeks. Before that, I can't find my mate."

"Why two weeks?"

"She will turn eighteen, wolves can find their mates only after eighteen. Only alpha wolves can find their mate after thirteen." Jimmy spoke. My eyes went from Pyne to Jimmy.

I could see thee sadness in Pyne's eyes. Whereas in Jimmy's eyes I saw something. Something different not sure what? Jimmy and Jolly are always together. Anyone can say that they like each other.

My eyes went wide when the realization hit me. They are mates. Jimmy knows this and hiding the truth from her. Is that true? He is waiting for her to come to age. How sweet of him. Can't wait to see Jolly 's reaction. They look so cute together. I am happy for them.

Lying down on the bed I was thinking about so many people. My first thought was the visible pain in Pyne's eyes. Having alpha blood didn't help him to find a mate. I hope he finds her today.

What about the green-eyed guy? I wish he was real. Sometimes my mind wonders what if he was a living being. I know I sound like a mad person that's why I haven't said a word to my friends about him. I sighed and hugged myself as if I could hug him. Very soon sleep took over my thoughts.

I woke because of the noise. Someone is crying their heart out. I open my eyes to see a messed up Martha. She looked pretty in her blue gown dress. Her hair wasn't done yet.

"What happened?" I asked in a sleepy voice.

"I look horrible, what if my mate rejects me the moment he saw me?"

"Don't be nervous Martha, you look beautiful. He will love you so much." I assured her. I started to work on her hair. Made a bun behind and left a few strands to lose in front. She looked beautiful.

Serena was looking stunning in her black dress. I went to wash my face and started to get ready. Mine was an off-shoulder red gown. The dress reached till my ankles and was showing little cleavage too. I didn't want to buy this dress but they forced me but this. Today I feel so confident about this dress.

Pyne and Jimmy both were looking handsome. Jimmy's eyes were fixed on Jolly who was struggling with her high heels. His facial expressions confirmed my doubts.

"Everyone can see that, except Jolly. Poor Jimmy." Martha whispered.

Sunset looked beautiful. A cool breeze kissed my neck and felt so good. I am so excited. We all started to walk towards the party. Pyne, Martha, and Serena knows all paths as they came to help here.

As soon as we entered the territory, we saw a wolf running around. A child was sitting on his back. Wolf saw us and stopped for a few seconds. Then he started to come towards us at a slow pace.

"Daddy faster, daddy." Child spoke. He was so cute and struggling to speak. He barely looked like five years old.

He was continuously staring at Serena. Serena's face was completely shocked. He nodded his head and started to walk towards the forest. After walking a few steps, the wolf looked back like he wants Serena to follow him.

"Guys, I don't think, I can attend the party anymore. You people carry on."

I was about to speak about the child. Then Martha signed me to be quite.
Serena followed him, very soon our eyes couldn't see them.

"He is the father of a child. How you people can allow Serena to go with him?" I spoke.

"He is Skylar but he is not carrying any mark on him. Which means either child is adopted or his first mate died. In both cases, he is a single father" Pyne clarified. Yeah, they are wolves so they can just smell these things out.

Today is just wonderful, firstly I came to know about Jimmy and jolly now Serena. I am so happy for them.

We can hear the sounds of light music. Party has already started inside and outside of a large mansion.
On the lawn, they have a beautiful fountain. The smell of food and alcohol confirmed that we came to the right place. Loud music was coming from the mansion, which means the dance floor was inside.

"I can't smell Gabriel here, which means we can enjoy the party. I will go m and talk to alpha Walter and alpha Grayson for help. After that, I will join you all right here." With that Pyne left.

I looked around people were eating, drinking. Some couples were dancing with slow music. Some were kissing, laughing and enjoying their evening. I couldn't see them like this, something inside me hurts. Right now I want to get drunk and dance with some hot guy. Yeah, that's what I am going to do here.

Party was at its peak. People were dancing their butt off with loud music. There was a huge bar counter where they were serving alcohol. I looked around to find Martha, Jimmy, and Jolly but couldn't find anyone. It's good that we are lost in-crowd. Now, I can enjoy without any disturbance.

I went straight to the counter and ordered tequila for me. The taste was sour but i liked it.
After two shots, I was feeling so good.
I didn't have much idea of alcohol so I asked for the same the girl beside me was having.

A handsome guy asked me for a dance. From his looks, I could say he was a werewolf. He offered me his hand which I gladly accepted. He led me to the crowded dance floor.

We started to dance. After a few minutes, he kept his hands on my waist. I didn't like it, I still decided to ignore it because today I just want to enjoy. I was enjoying the beats of music, it felt so good. Freedom felt amazing to me.

His touches were becoming so demanding and rough. He started to trace my waist side with this thumb. I looked in his eyes, filled with lust. Suddenly, I wasn't drunk anymore. I tried to free myself from him. He was holding me tightly to his chest, continuously touching me inappropriately. I must stop him but how? He is a werewolf so I won't be able to push him. Think Skylar, think.

I gave him my most seductive smile and said, "Can we have more drinks?"

Thank God he agreed to that. The moment he released me from his clutch, I ran in the opposite direction.
I tried to be lost in the crowd.

My mind was half working but my body was still drunk. I can feel him coming behind me. He was about to catch my hands.

"Leave me alone." The moment words came out of my mouth, I stumbled on my heels. I was ready for a fall hence, I closed my eyes. Instead of pain from falling, I felt a warm chest. Someone caught me from falling. He felt so warm and safe. He felt like a real home.

We were almost hugging each other. His strong hands were on my arms. I felt something in his touch, which I can compare only with a light electric shock. His hands touching me felt wonderful.

"Please help me." I mumbled in his chest. With his strong chest and warm hold, I know he is also a werewolf. He can hear my mumble sound even in the crowd.

"Don't worry beautiful, no one will dare to touch you again." He spoke in a husky tone.

His voice sounded familiar which confused me. I lifted my head to face this warm man. My eyes met with a pair of green ones.

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I am really sorry, I tried my best to update sooner.

Finally, they met.

This one is the longest chapter of Running Bride.

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