**Elena**
But why here…
Why now?
"Helena..." Xavier’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
I blinked and forced a smile, adjusting my focus. “I’m sorry. I got distracted for a second,” I said quickly, trying to stay present.
The music was still playing softly as our feet moved on the dance floor, but my heart wasn’t in it anymore. Something had shifted. I could feel it.
Loud cheers erupted as the ballroom clapped and the music came to an end.
“Happy birthday, Alpha Xavier,” Luna Eleanor’s voice cut through the noise as she and her husband walked over.
Alpha Trevor chuckled. “Still with the mask thing, huh?” he teased lightly.
She waved her hand, dismissing his tone. “Don’t mind him,” she said with a smile, turning to me. “Actually, it does look quite pretty on you.”
I gave her
