Leia's POV I looked down at the box and slowly opened it. Inside was a delicate piece of jewelry. It was beautiful and looked expensive, but it was meaningless to me. My throat tightened, but I closed it gently and held onto it anyway. “Lady Sharon truly outdid herself.” The voice came from nearby. I turned slightly, my attention drawn to a group of guests speaking among themselves. “Of course, the arrangements are impeccable.” “She has a natural grace. This pack is really fortunate to have someone like her,” the voices continued. “And the connections she has brought in; this will elevate the pack significantly.” I felt my chest tighten with every word. Their eyes were not searching for me, instead they were looking at Sharon. I followed their gaze. Sharon stood near the center of the

