The air was thick with suspense, and nerves danced beneath my skin. 'Lycans. They are all lycans,' Dove whispered in my mind, her voice in wonder. I held their stares, mesmerized by their ethereal beauty, each one radiated a commanding presence. A woman with crystal blue eyes and long black braids smiled warmly at me. “Diara?” she asked, glancing at Alpha Kennis, who stood with an impassive expression as he took a sip from his glass. “She’s lovely, Kennis,” the woman said, but he merely nodded, dismissing her compliment. “I’m Nina, and you’re welcome to our pack,” she said enthusiastically. I struggled to manage a smile but failed miserably. “Thank you,” I mumbled, feeling like a deer caught in headlights. "Let me introduce you to everyone,” Nina offered, gesturing toward two men

