1 The day before

'Crystal… Crystal.. CRYSTAL!!!'

'Five more minutes'

'No, get up we have a big day. We have to do all the finishing plans for your party tomorrow.'

Tomorrow is my big 18. The day I can start looking for my mate. My mother is putting on a huge party in hoping to find my mate. She invited every pack's alpha, beta, and top warrior, male and female. Since I'm a beta's daughter, any of those title of mates would make my parents proud. The unmated females this would give them a chance to find as well. I truly hope to find someone here in our pack. I don't want to leave. My mom is my best friend, it would kill me to have to leave her.

Plus I've had a thing for the alpha's son for so long. He's so yummy. He just turned 18 a few days ago. He didn't want to make a big deal out of it, plus me having my party where top male n females come would open his chance too. I hope it's me. He stands 6'3 blonde hair just long enough I could wrap my fingers in it to give it a pull. He has hypnotic big blue eyes, that I can't help to get lost in when we are around each other. His name is just as sexy, Lander Storm, Future Alpha Lander Storm. Just thinking of him makes my core scream.

'Breakfast'

Shit I got lost in my thought moms gonna kick my butt.

'Stop day dreaming of lover boys and let's go. You have 30'

Mom knows how I feel about Lander. She's worried the he's not my mate and I'm going to be crushed. She knows everything about me. I can't keep anything from her. I got to get my clothes and jump in the shower.

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I'm dried and dressed headed out my room when two little pups run past me almost knocking me down. Next thing I know a herd of more pups come running so I make my self small against the wall and let out a laugh. I fallow then down to the dining room where everyone the lives in the pack house gather to eat.

The smell of breakfast fills my nose as my stomach grumbles, remembering I didn't eat last night. I take my seat next to mom as one of the omegas places 2 plates in-front of me filled with my favorites. One plate had waffles and sausage patties while the other was mounted with fresh fruit. After everyone had their food in front of them, Alpha Jeremy spoke up and everyone placed there food back down. No one dared to disrespect the alpha.

"As everyone knows we will be having visitors tomorrow for Crystals party. There will be Unmated Alphas, Betas and warriors male and female. All unmated 18 and up are more then welcome to join as we hope pairs are made. We have a lot of things todo today. Thank you all for your help," Alpha Jeremy then began to eat and everyone followed.

Look at him them muscles, his shirt hugs him just right. That smile makes me melt every time. O shoot he just caught me looking at him. He just gives me a grin. We grow up together but has never really talked since elementary school. He has had his click and I've had mine. But we both graduate in a month then we can take our titles, Alpha Lander Storm and Beta Crystal Rain. I hope it's Luna Crystal Storm. Hehe.

I'm lost in my thoughts as mom caught my attention. " Crystal do you mind finish eating. Silly girl everyone has already gotten up. We have lots to do."

"I'm sorry mom. I got a lot on my mind. What if I don't find my mate tomorrow. What if it's not him? What if I don't have one? Shoot, I got this I don't need to worry," mom giggles at that.

"You will find him, just wait and see."

I finish eating then we make our way to the garden where omegas and other pack members are putting up decorations. Mom and I go over a few color choices and decide it's time to get my dress. I want to look perfect from my mate tomorrow. It's a formal event so everyone will be wearing there best. Mom and I get into the Durango and head to town. We pull up to a store similar to David's Bridal, but instead of white gowns they all have color to them.

We walk in and are greeted by this gentleman. "Is this Miss Crystal? My how she's grown."

I looked at my mom strangely, "Crystal this is your Uncle Brad. He has chosen the life with his human mate, Tiffany. Tiffany knows about us bout couldn't bring herself to live away from her family, so my brother chose to learn her ways."

A lady came up to my uncle and wrapped her arm in hers and introduced herself to me. We stood and talked for a minute as she asked what kind of dress I was looking for. My mom explained what the purpose Of the dress was. Aunt Tiffany walked a way waving for us to fallow. She told me that she had dresses put in the changing room already. I walk in while mom stayed out for the fashion show. A lady named Tish showed me dress 1 it was a baby pink with off the shoulder sleeves filled with lace. I know without trying it on it's a no, but I put it on and started laughing. I looked like I was in the 80s. I walked out and the look on moms face was priceless as she trying not to laugh.

"Nope, Nope, nope" we both said at the same time. I turn around and try dress 2 on. This dress is simple a coral color sweetheart neckline with a fitted waste and flared at the bottom. I walk out and showed mom and my aunt n uncle. The likes it but agreed it wasn't the one. I turn around and head back for dress 3. We go on and one still not finding it. 15 dresses later and I'm giving up.

"I wounder, do you mind if I go grab a dress?" Tish asked as I nodded. She came back with a bag. "Now this dress is very special I don't want you to see it until you are out there. Do I have permission to blind fold you?" I nod and she places a fold over my eyes. I feel her slip the dress off of me. Then I hear a zipper on the bag open up. She slips a dress over my head. It feels so light. She ask my to pick up my foot so she can slip a shoe on each foot. I hear her crack the door and tell everyone to close their eyes.

I walk out as Tish helps me step up on the pedal. "On the count of three all of you can open your eyes. One, two, three."

I open my eyes and gasp this is beautiful. I hear the little crowd behind do the same. It's a baby blue ball gown with a sweetheart neckline. It fitted my chest perfectly. I started tearing up as I knew this was the one.

"Tish? You said this was a special dress. I feel special, but why?" I asked

"Well Crystal, your Uncle Brad designed this dress. He said he had a dream of this dress but didn't know who it was made for. We have had this dress for 5 years now and no one ever fit it and looked so darn good in it until now." My uncles eyes are watering as I run and give him a huge hug.