I couldn't shake off what Geraldine had said. Her words echoed in my mind like an incessant whisper, blending with the ceremonial music and the murmur of the crowd. What did she mean by "the real reason"? Was she just trying to get under my skin, or was there something more sinister behind her smirk?
I stole a glance at Alpha Evon, searching his face for any clues. He seemed unfazed, stoic as ever, his eyes fixed on the ceremony as though nothing was amiss. But I couldn’t help but wonder if he knew something.
Geraldine's giggle floated back to me, her voice light and teasing. "It's going to be fun," she had said before slipping away, her smile still haunting me. Fun? What kind of fun could she possibly be talking about? The ceremony seemed so normal on the surface, beautiful even, in a g
