BELLY
He didn't wear a suit like most of the men in the room, yet he was the most breathtaking of them all.
Keeping a straight face, I dipped my head. "Greetings, Alpha."
"Lady Isa." His eyes swept over the length of my dress. "You look stunning."
"Thank you, Alpha."
He shot one look at Alpha Mathis, and the Alpha retreated, though he didn't seem happy about it.
I felt like applauding myself when I held the Alpha's gaze and didn't cower before him. I did nothing to expose how my treacherous heart was racing in my chest at the sight of him.
"Once again, I want to thank you for saving my godfather." He clasped his hands behind his back. "What you did was amazing. You gave us hope when we had all lost it."
I managed a small smile. "My pleasure to help."
A small beat, and I added, "I'
