Chapter 1
Third Person POV:
The flowers were in full bloom posing and showing off their natural beauty to the world around them. Bees buzzing with excitement as it was their time to go out and explore again, from one flower to the next. It was nearing the end of spring and the days were getting hotter with the sun smiling down upon the White Moon Pack, gracing them with her kindness.
The gentle breeze of the wind gave a chaste kiss to Aphrodite’s cheek as she lay there in the soft sun with her eyes closed and long brown hair sprawled around her, enjoying the warmth. Out in the open fields is where she liked to be, admiring the Moon Goddess’s creations around her starting from the smallest ant to the trees and plants and creatures within them.
“Aphrodite!”
Her hazel eyes now open as she sat up from her lying position she turned her head towards the soothing voice of her mother who was calling for her to come in and help her with the preparations for the upcoming birthday Party that they are going to throw for her 18th birthday. Aphrodite hated having all the attention on her it made her feel uneasy as she wouldn’t know what to do, it also was very uncomfortable as all eyes would be on her noting her every move.
“Coming mother” She replied in a tone so soft that it peeked the animals interest and lured them towards her. She quickly got up from her position and dusted her clothes before turning around and running towards her mother.
“James and Zayn were looking for you they wanted your opinion on what type of cake they should order” Her mother told her with a warm smile as her eyes twinkled with excitement. Her baby girl is finally 18, she remembers when she was just a wee little thing in her arms incapable of doing anything but now, now she has the whole pack at her feet for the love they have for her is far too great but Aphrodite deserved it. The amount of time she spends with the pack members helping them out and easing their worries is commendable, she is known for her beauty and kindness and the love that she has for those closest to her is truly a reflection of the meaning of her name.
“Mother I told you I don’t mind, I can eat anything. Why don’t we make something that the whole pack agrees on? That way everyone can enjoy it and not miss out just because of my taste.” She told her mother for the umpteenth time.
“I know but honey it is your special day and I want everything to be perfect and tailored to your preference the pack does to but if that’s what you want then okay we will do just that” Her mother replied with a gentle smile gracing her lips as they reached the busy pack.
Everyone was so busy working on the preparations that it made Aphrodite a little guilty as all these people were working for her sake and here she was lying around in the sun.
“Ditty!” A loud voice called her from behind her. Immediately knowing who it was she continued walking ignoring her older brother.
“Come on don’t be like that it’s nearly your 18th birthday and you’re still sulking over your name” James exclaimed trying to reason with his sister as Zayn came up beside him.
“James we’ve been through this you know I hate being called that and no it is not my name it is a very bad nickname that you and Zayn have come up with to torture me. It has no meaning and sounds stupid” Aphrodite replied in one breath. Her frustration was emphasised in her tone, her brothers James and Zayn had given her this nickname for as long as she could remember and no matter how many times she tells them not to they don’t listen. Before she could open her mouth to continue her rant a rough hand came out of no where and began ruffling her hair.
“Jaden!” Aphrodite squealed as she caught sight of her older brother Jaden. Jaden had been away on pack business over the last week and Aphrodite missed him dearly. Being the oldest at 27 Jaden was an exact copy of their father with his striking blue eyes and very dark brown hair that looks almost completely black.
“Hey kiddo how are you? I hope these two didn’t give you much trouble over the week because I can already see that they may of have” Jaden said as he narrowed his eyes at his two brothers who were now looking anywhere but him for they knew that they were going to get another lecture on why they shouldn’t tease their younger and only sister. Without hesitation Zayn quickly came up with an excuse to get away and dragged James behind him before Jaden could continue.
Aphrodite looked at her brothers retreating back and a smile graced her lips, Jaden had always been like this and although she didn’t like getting teased by her brothers she didn’t make much of a fuss about it because she knew that they did it out of their love for her and not just for the sake of making fun of her however Jaden did mind ever since the time they had made fun of her weight when she was little which affected his littler sister more than they thought. A simple tease led to her obsessing over her looks and it took her a while to get over it. James and Zayn had felt extremely guilty and decreased their teasing however it hadn’t all gone away.
“Jay everything was fine they didn’t anything and on Friday we all went to the lake for a swim and afterwards we went out and ate. Mother and Father had their own little date and the pack was alright too. There has been no sightings of rogues or any threats.” Aphrodite said with a sigh of content. Her life was amazing in her opinion. She didn’t live in a castle or had the best riches but she was happy with her family. Having family and friends around who supported you and loved you is something people took for granted or is something that people weren’t blessed with and the fact that she had this in her life is the most expensive gift the Goddess could give anyone and for that Aphrodite is truly thankful.
