The instant her fingers dropped the last sliced strawberry on the gorgeous, medium red velvet cake, a bunny-like smile crept up on her reddish lips.

The sides of her lips were smeared with red cream, and gaping at the masterpiece of a cake, Brena smiled.

She baked it — by herself! It wasn't easy, for fuck's sake!

Her lengthy luscious brown hair was held in a messy bun, and those honey brown eyes of hers diverted its focus to the door as someone walked in.

“Darn: I'm beat.” An exhausted grunt was heard from a fellow she-wolf like herself. She was also her roommate, Carolina.

In her arms were red-inflated balloons, a package wrapped in red, and a cute bow. Things entailing that color were quite rampant easily by this time of the year — It was the most romantic time of the year. Valentine's Day and also her birthday..!!

At Locks University, a famous institute of learning where countless pups from rich families studied, Valentine's Day was celebrated more enthusiastically.

“Did you manage to get anything for him? Y'know, you're fucking unbelievable. Waiting until the last minute to get your mate a gift — gosh!” Brena swayed her head as she spoke disappointingly at Carolina.

Since her mouthwatering cake was done, she went ahead to strip herself off the apron before going into her room to bathe.

“Oh please! You're Alpha Levi's daughter. Money ain't shit to you, but me? My father's just a fucking beta.” Carolina rolled her eyes as she dragged her feet to the living room.

Just like every apartment the University's students occupied, the kitchen had no doors and was attached to the living room.

It was quite spacious and overly luxurious. Two not so lengthy staircases led to their rooms and Carolina was now laying on a couch.

Brenda Hendrick, unarguably, was the most renowned figure in the school, why? Her father, Levi Hendrick, was the Alpha of the Royal Heart Pack.

Anyone could tell at a glance she was born with a golden spoon in her mouth, and her attitude was slightly affected by it.

Slightly, though.

Brena was a bitchy sweetheart, and her friendship with Carolina could be considered great.

“I'm off to give Ten his Valentine's Day gift and also receive mine from him, she said beaming with smile!” As she descended the stairs, now cladded in baggy trousers with a crop top, and a demine jacket, Carolina didn't bother to glance at her.

Her hair was now sported in a low ponytail, and the beauty of her flawless face was so blinding.

Brenda could be easily regarded as a being living life without any issues. But…

“Hey. Your birthday is today? Y'know, you turned 20 already and maybe get a wolf? What if Ten's not your mate?”

“Shut up Carolina! Yes it's my birthday today and I know Ten well, We've been dating for two years, and asides, who the fuck will the Moon Goddess fate me with if it ain't him? Ten's been so supportive, sweet, kind, and loving.”

“But refused to stay under the same roof as you.”

Throughout the entire exchange of utterances, Carolina's eyes were pinned to the screen of her phone. She doesn't need to glance at Brenda to conclude she was silently contemplating.

Every single person in the University was aware of Brena's wolflessness yet would be tired of living to mock her openly. For fuck's sake, her father's a compelling Alpha.

Apart from that, Ten Christophe, her boyfriend who she has been in a 2-year-long relationship wasn't one to be fucked with. He defended Brena so strongly and readily bashed any for upsetting her.

Since Brena doesn't have a wolf yet, they weren't TRULY mates — just in a romantic relationship.

But she finally turned twenty today ; accordingly, she'd receive her wolf then, and Brena had been praying feverishly that Ten would be her mate.

He was everything and anything, any sane girl would want. She loved him, and he loved her.

Yes, he rejected her suggestion of living together with the notion that Damon, his roommate, was a great friend, but did that matter?

“Fuck you Lina! Ten will, and shall become my mate."

Before the sound of the door being shut was heard, Brena scrawled at Carolina.

“Bitch." Now strolling through the hallway that led to an escalator that'd take her to his floor, she muttered.

In her arms were his cake in a box, some big, bright red roses, and a letter. This was normalcy for them.

Brena would come to his apartment, and they'd exchange gifts; great, right?

*

Luck seemingly was by her side, the lock of his door was opened.

“Ten…?” Brena's voice trailed off as her feet stepped into an empty living room and kitchen. Was he in his bedroom?

She regretted failing to text him about her arrival before storming out of her apartment — Carolina was the cause. Her words upset her so much, that her body left thoughtlessly.

Either way, Brena began making her way up the staircase and a smile formed on her lips as slight noises were heard.

But they sounded a bit… unholy.

No — her ears were malfunctioning. Ten would never cheat on her with any whore — Brena was the curviest she-wolf throughout the University. Not to talk of the prettiest.

Still, she began walking slowly, and almost noiselessly, towards the room — the door was even opened widely. The noises turned to… moans, and sexual grunts.

Brenda, little by little thrived in standing at the door without being detected, but the scene she beheld….the scene she beheld was….

“T-T-T-Ten!!”

The raucousness of Brenda's voice arguably could be heard by every being in the University and beyond.

Her porcelain skin turned to that of a frown corpse, and the shock that engulfed her got her body trembling.

The flowers fell from her grip, and as the two pair of eyes glanced at her, the two guys knew they were fucked.

“B-Brenda!? Listen…”

“You've been fucking your roommate, Ten? You've been cheating on me but with a guy? Damon!? The bastard that you've sucked up to! — you've been sucking balls too!?”

It truly did hurt, and her brown eyes became cold.

“N-no Brenda! He's…. He's my mate, okay? The Moon Goddess fated us two years back and… I'm… I apologize for not telling you. I've…”

Ten's words settled back into his throat as Brenda unhesitatingly used the cake she spent so much effort baking as a rock. She threw it straight at his face and then glared with red furious eyes at Damon.

“Brenda…”

“Fuck you both! Fucking screw you!” With that, Brenda rushed out of there with tears rolling down her eyes.

★

<MINUTES LATER>

Their kneecaps were kissing the tiled floor of her bedroom with their heads lowered at it. Remorse but not regret lingered strongly in their bodies, and for almost a minute, silence reigned supreme.

She sat comfortably on her Queen-sized bed with arms crossed underneath her bra-less cleavages.

The hurt, betrayal, and sadness of her soul had lessened over 2 hours, and unlike before, she grabbed the opportunity to apologize.

Both of them.

Ten isn't her mate which means she will be getting her mate tonight.

“The Moon Goddess fating you two together doesn't grant y'all jackasses the right to toy with me! Damon, you…you were the counselor in my relationship with Ten! I thought advices were the only thing you gave to him, who knew BJs were involved?”

“B-Brenda please…” Damon lifted his teary eyes to gaze at her. He was the frail type of werewolf.

He was timid, but loving, and a conservative soul to be around with. It'd be hard for any to stay mad at him, but what he and Ten done to her….

“We wanted to tell you. Ten did, but I…. I'm so sorry. I was scared as always and coming out as gay, I was afraid everyone would be homophobic and…”

“You thought that about me too? Damon! We read bl novels together, and you think I'm homophobic?” Brenda scrawled at him, and Damon sniffed.

“Forgive us Brenda.” She glanced at Ten, and just like the same person he has been over the years, was gawking remorsefully at her.

She genuinely loves him, but… It wasn't meant to be. Clearly.

“Ten, I… I'm going to forgive you. I forgive you for the things you've done right for me throughout the years. I won't hold a grudge for the one thing you've done wrong. I'm hurt but I…want your happiness, and Damon's too. So… enjoy yourselves as mates." Besides in a few hours she will be having her wolf and mate.

<HOURS LATER>

“Brenda! Get in already!” The tiny voice of Damon ended her chat with Carolina. She glanced behind, halting on the road was a car.

Ten, and Damon were in it, and they were waiting for Brenda — their voyage to the Royal Heart Pack had to begin today, so by tomorrow, they'd be at the Royal Palace.

Since today was also Brenda's 20th birthday, and she'd properly shift on that day too.

“You're going with those homos?” Carolina, most like numerous beings in the University, snarled at the sight of the gay mates, Ten and Damon.

After Ten had things ended by Brenda, she encouraged them to come out, and she has been by their side, giving her support. Ten supported her throughout the years, it was her turn now.

“Stop it, Carolina.” Brenda flashed her a glare, and she shrugged. Shortly, Brenda waved her goodbye and then walked straight to the car.

Her luggage had already been taken into the car by Ten, and she insisted on bading Carolina before leaving.

Regardless of her breakup with Ten, they were still friends, and she loved it. Heck, both were like her brothers.

Brenda sat in the back seat: no, she laid on it and was smiling so brightly and Damon turned to her.

“Excited?”

“Fuck yeah! I'm going to get my wolf today, and then get my mate. I can't freaking wait!”