~Caspian~
The whispers follow me around the room, stalking me like a shadow.
“Did you see Elara?”
“When did she turn into such a knockout?”
“Caspian will have his hands full with her. I wonder if he can handle her.”
“I thought he was only after her because she’s the Beta’s daughter, but damn. She’s the one settling, not him.”
My fists clench at my sides as the gossip swirls. Tonight wasn’t supposed to go this way. Elara was supposed to stay at home like the obedient girl she’s always been, while I used our upcoming mating ceremony to ingratiate myself with the pack’s highest ranks. My assistant would make me look good, and afterwards, we’d have one last night of fun together before I broke things off with her. Once Elara and I are mated, I’ll have to be more careful, at least until I
