When the gala finally wound down, Serena left the ballroom on Alpha Sebastian's arm, smiling as she said good night to investors, researchers, and Pack leaders.
As far as she was concerned, the evening had gone perfectly.
She had been introduced as Dr. Victor Winthrop's granddaughter and a consultant on a federally funded defense research initiative. More importantly, Isabella had introduced her as Alpha Sebastian's girlfriend, and no one had corrected her.
Not right away, at least.
Alpha Sebastian Hale had become one of the most closely watched young Alphas in the business world. With Serena beside him, they looked like the kind of power couple society pages loved.
The local grapevine would do the rest.
Several guests stopped them on the way out. Some asked Serena abou
