Lotus POV
I tremble at Louis's side. To avoid war, the Winter Alphas agreed to meet the other Alphas of the Crescent Realm on neutral territory. I was forced to come along, but Louis has promised that he won't let them take me.
There are more men here than I expected to be here, and their eyes are focused on me. None of their eyes linger on my face for more than a second. No, their hungry gazes roam over my body, looking at me as if I am a prize.
I try to make myself as small as possible. My shoulders slump over, and I keep my eyes on the ground. I wish I were anywhere but here.
Lennox joins my other side, and his hand brushes against mine. "Be brave, little flower."
I look up to see his dark eyes focused on one of the Alphas. I follow his gaze, and blink as I try to proce
