Kira's POV The last time I wore something this beautiful was four years ago, back when my parents were still alive. Since their deaths, I had known nothing but tattered rags—until tonight. Dressed in a fitted red gown gifted to me by Alpha Leo, I stood before the mirror, taking in my reflection. My life flashed before me. What would things have been like if my parents hadn’t been framed? Would I still be the Beta’s daughter, living like a princess? The triplets would have surely accepted me. Life would have been good—so good, so beautiful. Tears welled in my eyes, but I blinked them back. I wouldn’t ruin my makeup. A knock at the door pulled me from my thoughts. One of the male staff stood there, informing me that Alpha Leo was waiting. I inhaled deeply, stealing one last glance at my

