The White Tiger

Chapter 1

Hi, I'm Elena Roberts. And this is my story.

 It all started when I was fifteen. I was a normal teenage were-wolf girl. Well, we all assumed I was a wolf because my family were all wolves. I was excited to finally shift and meet my mate. Lately, it was all my family, friends, and I would talk about. 

 I always smiled when I saw my friends, parents, even my brother, Kian, with their mates. They all had something special. Something I wanted to have with my mate. 

 My brother didn't live with our pack anymore. His mate was the daughter of the Beta in another pack, so he moved there and became the Beta. We still see him from time to time. We write and call one another. I still miss him a lot though. Kian and I are really close. Sometimes, I wish I'd find my mate at his pack so I could move there and be with Kian. But I'm not holding my breath. I'm not exactly the luckiest girl in the world.

 It was only a few days till my birthday. Kian's mate, Elisabeth, is five, almost six, months pregnant, so I told him to stay with her instead of coming to visit. Elisa, which is what her friends and her mate call her, is really in no condition to travel long distance and she needs him. I did want him to come so I could see him, but I knew she needed him more than me.

 I was excited to be an aunt. Ever since he found his mate I've been thinking about it. I love children. Elisa is actually having a little girl. They're keeping the name a secret, which is driving me insane! I am not that patient sometimes. Key word, sometimes.

 Well, my friends and I decided to go shopping today for the perfect dress. It was going to be for after I shifted so I didn't ruin or waste anything. We went through several choices before finally finding one. It had long sleeves, a black bodice, and pink skirt. It was simple and nice. We chose some dresses for them too. Lily chose a maroon dress with cap sleeves. Vicky's dress was royal blue with long bell sleeves. And Kallie's dress was light green with short bell sleeves. After shopping, we went went for lunch. We ordered pizza and sodas. I got orange. Vicky and Lily got coke. Kallie ordered Pepsi. We all talked and laughed while we ate. I really enjoyed myself. I'm glad I got to have this time with them. Because little did I know, this would be the last time for a while that we ever got to hang out...

*A Few Days Later*

 "Elena, honey! Time to get up," I heard my mom's voice say. I opened my eyes and smiled up at her. "Happy birthday, honey." 

 My eyes went wide when I realized that today was the day I had been waiting for. "Thanks, mom!" 

 "I'll have breakfast ready soon. Better get ready." 

 "Yes, mom." I nodded. 

 After my mom left the room, I got out of bed and got ready. I put my hair in a French braid. Next, I put on a pair of grey leggings and a pink long sleeved shirt. When I finished, my cell phone rang. I picked it up and looked at the caller id. I was happy to see it was my brother. 

 "Hi, big brother!" I exclaimed, after pressing accept. 

 "Hi, Elena! Happy Birthday!" 

 "Thanks." I smiled. 

 "So, how is your day so far?" 

 "My day is good so far. I think mom's making my favorite breakfast." 

 "Oh, I'm jealous. I love chocolate chip pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheese, and milk." I laughed. "Oh, hang on, Elisabeth wants to say hi." 

 "Ok!" I replied. I didn't have to wait long because within a couple seconds I heard my brother's mate's voice over the speaker. 

 "Hi, Elena! Happy Birthday!" 

 "Thank you, Elisa! It's good to hear your voice. How's the baby?" 

 "It's good to hear your voice too. The baby and I are doing well, thank you. The baby is definitely letting us know the time is getting closer and closer." I nodded. "So, how does it feel to be sixteen?" 

 "Kinda surreal, to be honest. It's crazy...Like, It's hard to believe I'm finally gonna shift and find my mate." I answered. 

 "I understand. It might be that way for most. I know I felt that way when I turned sixteen. Though I didn't have much time for feeling any emotions because soon after I woke up, I shifted." Elisa stated with a chuckle. 

 "Wow, crazy."

 "Yep. I didn't find my mate until two years later, though. But, what do I care? He was definitely worth the wait." I didn't have to be in the same room with them to know they were kissing just by the way Elisa spoke. 

 "Ok, I have to get going. I don't want breakfast to get cold." I said quickly. 

 "Oh, ok. Talk to you later!" my brother spoke up. 

 "Bye, guys!" I said before hanging it up.

 I can't wait till I find my mate. I always feel like a third wheel. Even on the phone when my sister-in-law is with Kian. I shook my head and headed downstairs. 

 "Morning, pumpkin. Happy birthday."

 I smiled at my dad. "Thanks, daddy." I hugged him. I then sat down at the table and ate my breakfast. 

 Scarcely had I finished eating, when a searing pain shot through my body. I screamed and gripped my stomach. My parent's eyes were wide in worry. My dad lifted me gently and carried my bridal style outside. 

 "It'll be ok, Elena. It'll all be over soon, I promise." my dad told me in a soothing voice. 

 "Hang in there, sweetheart. You'll be ok." my mom agreed.

 I smiled at them before another burst of pain shot through my body. Who knew shifting could be so painful?! Soon, however, it all subsided. I opened my eyes slowly and looked up at my mom and dad. Now, some passers by had stopped and were staring at me. My mom and dad stared at me in shock as well. Why were they looking at me like that..?