CARA'S POV
Clearing my throat before greeting the crowd once more, eyes widened in confidence, "Hello, everyone," I said, trying to gather my thoughts and energy.
The audience responded in unison, their voices rising and falling in a gentle wave. "Hello, Your Highness," they chimed, their murmurs and rowdy applause dying down after a few seconds, leaving an expectant silence.
I took a deep breath and began my speech. "We all gather here today for this beautiful party, to honor the great CITIES... I appreciate every single pack, every single alpha that led each pack, their families, their betas, their omegas..."
Just as I was getting into my stride, a sudden noise echoed through the crowd, disrupting the solemn atmosphere. "Long live the queen!" someone shouted, a young voice ringing o
