The party went on smoothly, and to my surprise, a band really played for the pack’s entertainment. I was really convinced that those instruments are just for decorations. My friends and I roamed around tirelessly. The two pairs even persuaded a lot to dance and enjoy the night. I looked at my wristwatch. It’s only nine in the evening. I keep on scanning the area and sniffing the air to catch Bowen’s scent but keeps on failing. Is he not coming tonight as well? I frowned at the thought. “Hello there, birthday boy!” Someone whispered in my left ear. I quickly turned and grimaced when I realized who it was. "Hey, Carol!" I forced a smile. “How are you feeling? Excited?” Carol asked, looking left and right as if trying to find someone. “Yeah, I guess!” My forehead creased. “Looking for

