Author’s POV:
As Hades entered the grand banquet hall with Julia by his side, a collective gasp rippled through the crowd of various packs of invited alphas and betas. Whispers about Julia spread like wildfire, rising and falling in hushed waves of disbelief.
Julia, unaware of the murmurs, kept her poise. But Hades heard every word. His jaw clenched in anger, though he forced himself to remain composed.
“Your parents are here,” Julia whispered, halting mid-step.
“They were supposed to be,” Hades replied.
At the front of the hall, Kylie and Elwin Grimmheart stood with wine glasses in hand, talking with the guests.
“Let’s greet them first since you invited them,” Julia said. Her tone carried a confidence rarely seen in her before; her demeanor suddenly looked calmer. The nervous attitu
