ADRIANA Hazel walked ahead of me through the entrance, giving me space to absorb everything around me. The moment I stepped inside, my jaw dropped. This wasn’t a house. It was a palace. Everything about it felt like something out of a storybook. It was magical. The ceilings soared impossibly high, showcasing an enormous crystal chandelier that cast prismatic light across the marble floors. The entrance hall alone could have fit my entire house back at White Crescent. Instead of furniture, there were ornate vases and what looked like ancient artifacts displayed throughout. Each piece probably cost more than my father made in a year. I’d never seen anything like this, not even in the wealthiest parts of the Wolf Kingdom. No wonder Lycans and wolves had been at odds for so long. This k

