Christian's POV
As I made my way to the grand ballroom where the party was being held, my heart raced at the thought of potentially meeting my mate that evening. The idea of finding someone who understood me and accepted me for who I was filled me with a mix of excitement and nervousness. I hoped that whoever my mate turned out to be would see beyond my vampire lineage and appreciate the person I was underneath.
Entering the masquerade ballroom, the sight that greeted me took my breath away. The room was a vision of opulence and grandeur, filled with guests from both vampire and werewolf clans mingling and chatting animatedly. The air was charged with excitement and anticipation, and I felt a surge of nervous energy course through me.
Spotting Chloe across the room, my heart skipped a b
