Deep breathes.

Count to ten.

Close your eyes.

I'm sure everyone's been told these when they're stressed. Let me just say one thing.

It's shit.

These dont work! If anything they make your brain more fucked up. I watched as everyone rushed around me. It was like the house had turned into a bee's nest.

"Done!" Bryli exclaims with a huge smile on her face as she backs away from me, a makeup brush and pallet in hand.

Today I was meeting the pack.

To say I was nervous was a huge underestimate. The girl's had been overjoyed to figure out they could help me get ready.

They ushered me into the shower then bombarded me when I stepped out. Bryli had been doing some light makeup, while Rylin worked with my hair.

Selena had gone to pick out my 'official' outfit.

"HUUUUNEYYY I'MMM HOOOMEEEE!" Lena's loud voice yelled from downstairs. Bryli squealed and clapped her hands.

Rylin was still completely focused on the mountain of curls that were tumbling down my face.

My back was to the mirror, so I had no idea what she was doing. The way she was biting her lip and her eyebrows were scrunched up, I suspected she was deep in concentration.

"I got it!" Selena announced as she burst through the bedroom door. Bryli rushed up and took the white cloth bag from Lena.

Bry opened it and gasps before a breathtaking smile took over her face. I felt some of the pressure release on my head and looked to see Ry beaming.

"I'm done" she told everyone. They all turned towards me and their eyes widened.

"Girl, I dont even know how you're human. I've never seen a human as pretty as you." Selena told me. I blushed at the compliment and went to turn around to see in the mirror.

"NO!" Rylin's shout shocked me. She never yelled. I whipped back around and asked.

"What!?" She grabbed my forearms and pulled me away from the reflective glass. "Not yet. You have to finish getting ready." She told me.

I rolled my eyes playfully. "Look!" Bryli giggled like a young girl with a crush. I did, and gasped.

The dress was beautiful. The halter piece was covered in beads that were a dark blue colour.

The bottom piece had a strip of the same beads surrounding the top inch of the bottom skirt.

It fell to the bottom in multiple thin layers of a silky looking material. The skirt kissed the floor and flowed naturally around.

I had never seen something so pretty. A couple bracelets and a pair of black heels were also spread out on the bed.

"Common! Put it on!" Selena urged me. They all turned around and I stripped of the plain pjs I was wearing. Well, more like Ryder's boxers and tshirt.

I slipped on the black lace bra and matching panties. Then, the top of the dress. It fit me perfectly and went just past my belly button.

I left it unzipped and grabbed the shirt. I carefully stepped into it, careful it would disintegrate if I moved it to fast.

When I had that on, I put on the pair of shockingly comfortable heels. I felt like i was walking in runners. Quickly grabbing the couple silver bracelets and diamond looking earrings I put them on and turned back towards my friends.

"Okay...." I told them. They span around so fast I'm surprised they didn't get whiplash. They all beamed and squealed like mice.

"You look amazing Mar!" Selena told me. I smiled at her and looked down, slightly swishing the skirt.

(This is the dress)

"GIRLS COMMON! IT DOESNT TAKE THAT LONG TO GET READY!" I heard Ethan yell, obvious annoyance in his voice.

"YES IT DOES YOU NITWIT!" Selena called back to her mate. Everyone snickered.

"Common, let's goooo!" Rylin says as she lifts up the layers on her white dress. Rylin is in white, Selena in green, and Bry in a dark purple. They all look amazing.

We walked down the stairs, me after all of them. I could hear all the compliments getting passed around from where I was hiding behind the corner.

"Come down Mar!" Bryli invited me. I walked down. My cheeks already a light pink from embarrassment.

They were all smiling. Just watch the faces fall when I trip and go falling down the stairs and kill my ankle. Nooooo, that won't happen I'm very caref-

"AHH!" I yell out when one of my heels gets caught on the edge of the stairs and I begin to fall.

I brace myself for the pain that is sure to follow with fucking rolling down the stairs but I dont fall.

Instead I'm met with sparkles. I look up and see Ryder staring down at me with pure admiration in his eyes.

I can see the start of a smirk playing in his perfect lips but I choose to ignore it. He helps me fix my posture before moving his hands to my waist.

This is too fucking clichè for me.

"You look beautiful Mariah." He tells me. I feel like I could become a puddle of goo at his feet.

"You look handsome too" I tell him. I'm not lying at all. Ryder's wearing a suit. It's got dark blue pants, jacket, and tie, just like my dress. And a white button up shirt. His shoes are black like my heels.

My mate's hair is perfectly styled in that 'it's messy but completely straight' kind of look.

We walk down the last couple steps and I notice everyone's matching colors with their mate's.

We head to the car and have small talk until we arrive 5 minutes later at the huge pack house mansion.

I stare at awe at the magnificent landscape around me. It almost seemed like something someone would paint.

It's dark out and stars litter the inky sky. The fields are huge and a forest with trees stretching taller than I can see surround the space.

I can see the mansion's lights are on and the windows reveal shadows of people walking around.

We walk in, everyone arm in arm, in order. Apparently it's important to show your position in the pack.

First Rylin and Nate with go in, after Ethan, who is the Gamma, with go in with Selena. Then Bryli and the beta, who happens to be Damien.

And lastly, me and the Alpha. Also known as the koala bear or just Bear. The doors open and I see the first pair walk in.

Music is playing and it almost sounds like something you would here at a college party. The lyrics aren't on, it's just the music.

I space out and dont notice it's out turn until I feel a hand on my cheek. I look up and smile at Ryder.

"You're going to do great, everyone's gonna love you Mariah. Who couldn't your amazing....and your my mate." He adds the last part with a wink and I chuckle at his childness.

Finally, we walk in.