Having a mate isn't all it's cracked up to be. It's a rare occurrence nowadays.

For most, it's just another fairytale. A story for mothers to tell their pups. Instilling the belief in true love and love at first sight.

Of course, everyone knows what a mate is. Each pup has heard the tales and could recognize the signs. The great bond of Ezekial and Rhea. The first mated pair that began the werewolf race is a legend.

Before words were written and Christianity ran rampant in the west, Ezekiel and Rhea were the werewolf race's founders. As neighboring tribes, they had been at war with each other for generations. Their parents arranged their marriage as a way to bring peace.

It is said, when Ezekial first saw his new bride, it was like the air was sucked right from his lungs. When they took hands for the handfasting, his skin burned where they touched, igniting something visceral within. That night they consummated their marriage, forging a bond like never before. Together, they created the mate bond. The connection allowed each other the ability to mind link and sense when the other was in danger.

The Moon Goddess watched from above as she witnessed the bond build and grow and took it as a sign. On the next full moon, the Moon Goddess blessed the couple. Ezekial and Rhea transformed into great wolves, becoming the first-ever Alpha and Luna. Given their bloodlines and their tribes' connection, every member of both clans transformed into wolves, becoming the first wolf pack.

Once they completed the transition, Ezekial and Rhea weren't only able to mind link one another, they were able to communicate with every member of their tribe, their pack. In wolf form, they found another part of themselves. Blessed by the Goddess, they were each given a spirit wolf. The other half of their soul that occupied the same mind and body.

As the first mated pair, Ezekial and Rhea felt compelled to mark one another. Biting into one another's flesh, leaving their mark and scent to remind the pack that they were taken, no longer free to other potential mates. Thus, sealing the mate bond forever.

Being a wolf meant more than just the pack and mate bond. It came with violent mood swings, extreme highs and lows, and temperamental, sometimes unstable personalities. The higher ranked a wolf was, the more prone they were to fits of rage. Especially if they felt challenged or threatened. The Alpha and Luna were positioned at the top of the pecking order. Their word was law.

It is believed that Ezekial and Rhea received special powers after completing the mating ritual. The ability to receive prophetic dreams, healing one's mate. Some even believe that Rhea was the real Alpha, her power greater than Ezekial's, but this has been shot down by the elders. Back in the day of Ezekial and Rhea, even if they were real at one time, lived in the age of man. Women were submissive and docile, obeying their husbands, always.

Nowadays, the story of Ezekial and Rhea is considered a fairytale. It's still their story of origins, but even the elders no longer hold the mate bond to a high standard. Of course, every girl's dream is to find the prince that will whisk her away to his castle. Where they'd live happily ever after. Where they'd find their mate, feeling complete and whole and loved.

But Amelia knew better. She lived in the real world.

Welcome to my world of Werewolf lore <3

I hope you enjoy and love Amelia almost as much as I do :D

You're in for a world of whirlwind emotions, epic fights both emotional and physical, and a heart stopping adventure. Enjoy!

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