Elena’s POV :
“Elena Richards.”
The words hung in the air. My breath caught, the room spinning as every eye turned to me. My legs threatened to give away, and for a moment, I thought I might faint. I gripped the edge of Rachael’s sleeve, her warmth was the only thing keeping me from losing it.
Beside me, Rachael’s mouth hung open, her shock mirroring my own. She squeezed my hand. “What the hell?” she muttered, she was just as shocked as I was.
The Alpha’s lips curled into a smirk, a flicker of mischief dancing in his eyes. He knew exactly what he was doing. Payback. Retribution for his son’s humiliation. My breath came in gasps, and my skin prickled with the realization of my reality.
Whispers filled the room, like snakes rustling through dry leaves. Different faces turned towards m
