I walked from my room, dressed and ready the way I had been asked. Nerves radiating through my body. Would I be returning today? I had not within my dream... I swallowed heavily. This was not the way I wanted to be spending my day. No. This was not the way I wanted to be spending my life. Because after today, I may well be giving up my life… I may well be chosen as a potential bride for one of these men. Men I do not know. I only know of their reputations… ‘Well, in truth, I don’t think the Alpha’s brother has a reputation.’ My wolf tried to reassure me, but I think by this point I am beyond the point of reassurance. I am nervous. Scared. Fearing my future. “Lena. We are waiting.” My Uncle’s voice boomed from the bottom of the stairs. His was the voice I had heard the most from the safe

