As I walked through the grand ballroom, in golden light and echoing with laughter and chatter, I felt overwhelmed.
The room was suffocating, crowded with elegantly dressed guests who seemed to be enjoying the party.
I was not.
I wanted to get out here.
Finally, I saw my friend, Killian! He was surrounded by a small circle of admirers, his attention completely captured by the girl I had seen him talking to earlier.
It was the woman that I pointed out to him when we talked.
I smiled and decided not to interfere with them.
Where is Lady Sabrina, or perhaps, Alpha Cosma? I should bid goodbye to them first before going out.
In my haste, I collided with someone stepping unexpectedly into my path—a woman with striking blonde hair.
Her expression twisted into disdain the moment we touched
