Vicky~
At once, I watched Rowan frown before he finally laced a peck on my forehead while I pretended to smile, not wanting to warrant suspicions.
“I'll be right back!” He said and left with the council messenger while I remained beside Elder Diana throughout the morning celebration.
The banquet hall of Silver Ridge Manor had been transformed for her seventieth Moon Celebration. Silver lanterns floated beneath the enchanted ceiling while clan elders, visiting Alphas and high ranking werewolves arrived one after another bearing gifts and blessings.
Not long after the guests began arriving, my heart pulsed only for me to see that Rowan was trying to mind-link me.
At once, a strange feeling twisted inside my chest before I accepted it.
Rowan: Council urgent matter. I'll be delayed. I'
