The Designated Mate novel Chapter 9

"We can meet a few people first, I suppose," I responded happily before standing from the chair and following her out, glad that I'd thought to wear one of my nicer sweater dresses with boots as to make a good first impression. My wardrobe was limited when it came to suitable clothing options for the weather here, as it was much colder than it was back home - though it didn't bother me much. It was a change I welcomed with open arms.

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"I just know she has to be around here somewhere," The Luna growled in annoyance. I kept quiet but continued to follow her through the pack house. It was much more desolate than I imagined it would be, but, then again, it was in the middle of the day, so most people were probably busy with jobs or other daily chores.

"I know how to find her. C'mon, we're going to make a quick interruption," She chuckled before speedily walking away. It felt like we'd been walking for ten minutes until we finally arrive at a large metal door. She swung it open, causing it to creak on its hinges and catch the attention of everyone in the room as it grew quiet.

"Uh, can I help you sweetheart?" The Alpha asked in confusion as she continued to walk into the room. He peeked over her shoulder at me as I waited at the door's threshold, not wanting to enter the room until told to do so.

"Oh, honey you don't have to just stand there, come in," The Luna giggled before turning her attention back to her mate. I hesitated for a second before peeking my head in and slowly meandering to the Luna's side. I instantly regretted not just waiting at the door. Inside the room was easily around five-hundred men. I felt like there was a spotlight on me as I made the short rest of my walk. I wanted to hide myself behind the Luna, but chose to stand my ground anyway.

"God damn, who's she?" I heard someone towards the front try, and fail, to whisper to the person next to him. My face instantly blushed bright red as I avoided eye contact and stared at my shoes.

"Jason Henderson, where are you?" The Luna called out forcefully. It caught me off guard seeing the sweet, soft woman command the room so easily.

"Right here, Luna," A man a few rows back called out before slowly making his way to the front.

"Ah, yes. Where is your mate?" She asked. He looked taken off guard by the question, obviously not having expected that to be what the Luna came in here acquiring about.

"Oh God, what's she down now?" He asked with a worried look on his face. I wasn't sure why, but just the exasperated tone of his voice and what he said caused me to giggle. I felt myself blush once again when I'd encaptured the attention of the entire room once again.

Poppy's POV

As we made our way to the library, the Luna pointed out various rooms here and there. One that I knew I would for sure be taking advantage of was the sauna.

"Ah, here we are. This is our pack's library. There's everything from children's book and fiction to pack history journals and even erotic - if you're into that kind of thing." She joked while sending me a saucy wink. I laughed in discomfort before clearing my throat and taking a look around. The place was huge. I couldn't even guess how many books were packed into one singular room.

This is heaven.

The Luna walked over to a small box on the wall. Pressing a button her voice projected over the entire room.