To celebrate Cici Lane's return, Maude hosted an intimate party. Only a select few from the dance world had been invited. Guests mingled over wine and exquisite food while footage of Cici Lane's most iconic performances played on a loop.
Then, halfway through the evening, so uninvited guest arrived.
Kane. With his sons. And Aurelia.
Maude met him at the door, her smile fixed. "Alpha Kane. What a surprise."
"The surprise," he said coolly, his gaze sweeping the room, "is that I wasn't invited. This is my territory. Since Miss Cici Lane is my honored guest, I thought she might feel slighted if I didn't attend her welcome party."
Maude waved a dismissive hand. "Oh, I'm sure she doesn't mind. She's a very private person, you know. Not interested in politics or power games."
