Vina P.O.V
I was excited that I had been able to attend the gathering at the Monarchs' home. My best friend had taken me as her plus one since she was in the midst of an arranged mating with one of the captains in the guard.
Isabel had lost her mate at a young age because he had a weak constitution, which sometimes happened for pure-bloods. The body would be too weak to contain the power of the wolf inside,e and after the first shift,t their body would begin to break down. Luckily,y Isabel had never formed a true bond with the boy, and though she mourned his loss would be able to have a full life with someone else.
"Isn't this place spectacular,r Vina?" Isabel questions me as we follow the others toward the entrance.
I let my eyes roam over the beautiful surroundings of the large p
