Valerio and Rowan fell into easy conversation while Jasper slipped away after taking a formal leave from the king of Escalara.
Rowan knew that he wouldn't get a better chance than this to keep Valerio occupied so that his betas would be able to search the palace while all eyes were focused on the event, especially considering that everyone would leave for their own cities within the next two days.
This was the best time to sneak around and find Ophelia, this way, most of the palace guards would be focused on ensuring that the ball went off smoothly and no one would question them.
"So, Rowan, how has life been since you became an Alpha?" Valerio asked, sipping from his drink, looking at Rowan with a slight grin.
Rowan chuckled, feigning nervousness, "tougher than I thought it would
