Vicky~
Completely oblivious to the silent battle unfolding beneath the surface, Lady Nina smiled warmly.
"That is very thoughtful of you, Selena." She gestured toward me. "Since you've offered the toast yourself, make sure you don't disappoint Lady Vicky."
Selena's smile widened instantly as she nodded her head “Of course."
Her voice was sweet enough to fool anyone but definitely not me. "Lady Vicky has always been generous toward me. I would never disappoint her."
Our eyes met briefly and it felt as if a challenge flashed within hers. I immediately understood because whatever she had prepared was meant for me.
Across the table, Alpha Zach remained silent, though his gaze lingered on the wine glass for a fraction of a second before returning to the discussion.
Slowly, I reached for
