Emily's POV The party continued after the applause had died down and everyone returned back to clinking wine glasses and proposing business deals. Some Alphas sought to end decade-long wars with their rivals, finally realizing that war is pointless except when instigated. "What were you saying about echelons again, Ramon?" Armon's deep voice reverberated as he walked closer to Ramon. The latter kept a stoic stance, probably deciding not to let the people see how broken he was by what just happened. He seemed so small before Armon now. So miniscule. So unworthy to converse with us. "W-what happened to everything you worked so hard for?" Lilith nudged her brother, her eyes watering gradually. One would think she is a crybaby until an innocent girl is taken to the mansion and abused by h

