Mira's POV,
Soon the sun slipped below the horizon splashing the sky with orange and purple in the evening. For tonight, I had picked a plain gray gown as my hands shook trying to smooth out its crinkles. I just hoped its high neck and long sleeves would help me blend in the shadow among the fancy crowd at the royal court.
I pulled my dark hair into a tight bun, skipping any jewelry that might catch attention. Tonight, I wasn’t the girl who used to dream of being free and dauntless. I was only a breeder slave, tied to Alpha Kieran of the Shadow Moon Pack. Moreover, I was scared to death about facing everyone tonight.
“Hold it together,” I muttered to my reflection in the mirror tucking a loose strand of hair behind my ear. The last thing I wanted was to stand out. I was a nobody here, m
