[Lola's POV]
“Ladies and Gentlemen, I officially welcome you to the 2024 ALPHA Ball Party!”
The Chief-in-Council’s voice echoed across the grand hall, halting my steps toward the restroom.
We’ve been here for hours. Or maybe it just feels like that. I’ve been waiting—without Theodore by my side. He said he was going to the restroom, but it’s been far too long. The dancers had already come and gone. The Alpha Princesses had taken the stage in their glittering gowns. Even the crowd had shifted into whispers of boredom and scattered conversations.
But still—no Theodore.
Just as I turned to go look for him again, the Alpha Chief launched into his welcome speech.
“The Alpha Night Ball has never failed to bring the joy of unity among all the Alphas and Lunas in District Xi. And this year’s
