Alice's POV
We went home and changed into our evening dresses. My parents and Katherine had already gone to the party, leaving me alone at home.
I closed the bathroom door and took off my clothes. Suitable warm water poured on my body, cleaning the sweat and oil on my skin. I wet my hair, wiped it with the shampoo, and gently massaged it with the hair conditioner. After I wash my head, I apply the bubbles of the body wash on my body. After cleaning the bubbles on my body, I put on the bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom.
When I opened the door, I found that my three friends were all dressed up and standing in my room. Mia wore a long light green lace dress, Olivia wore a warm yellow floral slip dress, and Simon wore a white Armani suit with embroidered patterns.
"Honey, you're finally out. If you don't come out, I'll break in and drag you out."
Mia put her hands on her hips exaggeratedly and pretended to blame me. We were all amused by her.
I sat on the chair in front of the dressing table. Mia began to comb my hair. Olivia stood at the table and put on makeup for me. Simon ironed my evening dress.
After more than an hour's torture, I've got my hair and makeup ready.
Mia put on the ironed water blue silk strapless dress for me. I put on the perfume that Simon gave me as a birthday gift and the purple crystal necklace that Mia gave me. I believed I would see my Mate tonight. I wanted to show him my best image.
When we arrived at Wilson's castle, the party was already in full swing. The protagonist of today's party, Charles, was surrounded by a crowd of people. I saw Katherine was also in it from a distance.
I took a cup of drinks and snacks and found a place to sit with my friends. I looked around and tried to find the man that night, but I didn't find him, which made me a little disappointed.
"Good evening, Alice."
I turned around and was about to say hello, but I didn't find anyone standing behind me. Then who is calling me?
"It's me, your wolf. I'm sorry that I didn't show up until now."
I was very surprised. Today was my birthday. My wolf finally appeared today. I finally got my wolf.
It turned out that it was the feeling of a wolf that had its own. Although it's a little strange to hear someone else's voice in my mind, I thought I would adapt to it.
"What's your name?" I asked her excitedly.
"Emily," she replied.
"I like your name." I told her.
Mia sensed my abnormality. She sat beside me, lowered her head and asked with concern.
"What's wrong, Alice? What happened?"
"My wolf has appeared."
I grabbed her hand and told my friends.
"Oh my God! Congratulations, Alice!" Mia hugged me excitedly.
"I knew you would do it!"
Simon and Olivia also came over and hugged us tightly. I got a warm hug from them.
"I can't wait to see your wolf. I think we can get along well."
Olivia said with a smile, and the other two nodded in agreement.
"I like your friends."
Emily said to me in her mind. I told them what she said and they were all very happy.
"Are you ready to see your Mate tonight?" Emily asked.
"I can't wait to see him."
Emily's words excited me. My wolf wouldn't lie to me. Tonight, I was going to know who my Mate would be.
At this time, Wilson and his wife entered the hall. Everyone was watching them.
Oliver Wilson stepped onto the stage. He wore a traditional aristocratic dress, indicating that he attached great importance to this banquet. He always combed his hair back as usual, looking very serious.
His eyes turned red with excitement. He glanced at all the guests present. When everyone stopped talking, he picked up the microphone.
"Hello, everyone. Thank you for coming to the 18-year-old birthday party of my son, Charles. I hope you have a good time today."
Then I saw him looking at me and said, "at the same time, I also want to wish Alice Elizabeth a happy birthday."
Everyone turned around and looked at me in shock.
Yes, that's right. The weirdo's birthday was also today. I guessed no one had expected it.
"Happy birthday, sweetheart," Christian said with a smile.
"Thank you, Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Wilson."
"Happy birthday, darling." Mrs. Smith also congratulated me.
"Thank you, Mr. Smith and Mrs. Smith." I thanked the principal and his wife for their kindness.
Then I saw my three friends walk onto the stage. They all said, "happy birthday, Alice. We love you. You are our forever friend."
My nose twitched and I covered my mouth and nose.
"Thank you. I love you too."
Tears were welling up in my eyes.
Then the party went on. Simon invited me to dance on the dance floor. Just after half of a song, I suddenly felt a very strong attraction, which made me have to stop.
"Do you feel it? He is your Mate."
Emily's voice came to my ears. I was looking for the source anxiously. When I saw Charles dancing with Katherine on the dance floor, my sight stopped.
Charles seemed to feel my gaze too. The moment our eyes met, I knew he was my Mate.
Oh my God. Why the damn Charles was my Mate? Why did Moon Goddess hate me so much?
"Don't be sad. Maybe he will change after he becomes your Mate."
Emily said enthusiastically.
"Well, I hope so," I said to my wolf, who was trying to change my opinion and make me look forward to it.
People had many personalities. Maybe Charles wouldn't always be a bastard, right?
Charles stopped dancing with Katherine. Katherine glared at me and couldn't help clenching her teeth. I believe that if I were not at the party, she would definitely rush over and tear me up.
I saw Charles walk onto the stage and look at me. "Alice Elizabeth, please."
Under the surprised eyes of my friends, I walked onto the stage step by step. I saw my parents, Katherine and Wilson on the stage.
I didn't notice the steps and almost fell down. It was Charles who helped me up.
This made me feel Mate's concern. I thought Charles would get better.
Charles picked up the microphone and looked at me coldly.
"Alice, you are the lowest whore in the world. You will never be my Mate. So I, Charles Wilson, reject you, Alice Elizabeth, to be my Mate."
When he finished his words, I felt that Mate's relationship was broken. I covered my chest and knelt on the ground, heartbroken.
Everyone laughed at me except my friends and the Smiths.
I felt like I was stabbed through by ten thousand swords. I got up, grabbed the microphone and said what he wanted to hear the most.
"I, Alice Elizabeth, accept your reject."
When I finished, he fell to the ground with his hands over his chest, just as I did just now. I smiled complacently.
But Charles broke my self-esteem again. "Guess why did you hook up with a man other than Mate that night?"
"You drugged my wine!"
I finally realized what he meant. I felt like I was going crazy and screamed.
So that's why I thought the man that night was my Mate. It was all because Charles drugged me to rape me.
"It took my brother a long time to get this medicine from the black market. It can make people who take it think that the person in front of them is their Mate."
I staggered down the stairs and wanted to escape from this place as soon as possible, but my mother stopped me.
"Alice, we have something to talk to you."
I looked at them in confusion. I saw Katherine smirking behind them. My father picked up the microphone in front of everyone and said something that destroyed my life.
"We are not your biological parents. After today, we will kick you out."