Claire’s pov My head spun as I lay on my bed, wailing uncontrollably. I couldn’t fathom what had transpired at the mating ball. My mother had taken me to the finest designer in the pack to have my gown crafted like that of a princess. We all believed I was destined to become the princess of the pack. My father had spoken with Lycan Lockwood, and the seer had already predicted that the triplets would find their mate at this season’s mating ball. I held such high hopes; I believed no one was more suited for the role than me. I didn’t even want them all. I just wanted one! I just wanted to be the queen! But no. That omega, Riley, was chosen as the triplets' mate. Why her? What does she have that I don’t? From the first day, she walked into our school, I knew she was trouble. I have always

