RAINE Alpha Killian wasn’t finished. His voice remained calm, sounding emotionless, though I knew every word had been carefully thought through. “Celine has also started a new program,” he said. “She’s opening a class for young female wolves. A beauty class.” Once again, whispers started among the younger warriors and a few servants standing at the back of the room. “That’s wonderful,” someone murmured. “She’s perfect for it. Luna Celine is beautiful.” “Girls would definitely prefer that over self-defense training. Who wants to sweat and get hurt?” I stayed silent. I didn’t show any reaction. But I heard everything. I always did. No one mentioned the martial arts class I had been planning. No one asked about it, or even seemed interested. That’s fine. Then Alpha Killian turned bac

