The wolf prince that chose me

My name is Elena and I am nobody. In the village of Stonebridge, my family is the poorest. My dress has patches, my shoes have holes, and my hands are rough from farm work. Today is Choosing Day. Every year, the Wolf Prince comes from the Black Mountain to choose a bride. All the rich girls wore silk and gold. I only came to watch from the back. The drums started. Everyone went silent. Prince Kael arrived. He is tall, black hair, eyes yellow like a wolf. Everyone fears him because he turns into a giant black wolf at night. They say he is cold and heartless. He walked past the Mayor's daughter. He walked past the merchant's daughter. He did not look at them. Then he stopped in front of ME. "You. What is your name?" his voice was deep. "E-Elena, my lord," I shook. He grabbed my hand. "This one. I choose her." The whole village screamed. "No! She is a beggar! She is not worthy!" The rich girls started crying with jealousy. My mother was crying too. Kael pulled me close. His hand was very warm. "Anyone who touches her, dies," he growled, and his eyes flashed like a real wolf. Everyone stepped back. He whispered only to me, "You will come with me to the palace. I will protect you." With everyone hating me, I left my village holding the hand of the Wolf Prince who chose me instead of the rich girls. I didn't know his palace would be even more dangerous.