"Is she here to stir up trouble or what?"
"Ha! What nerve! Does she really think she's Alpha Adrian's mate?"
"They've both announced they're forming a sacred bond. Her showing up now is just asking for humiliation."
"But she didn't do anything wrong, did she? She was just in love, and now this wolf's turning his back to bond with someone else. How's that her fault?"
The pack's guests buzzed with chatter.
Most were here for the drama, eager to see my downfall.
The few who dared speak up for me were quickly shot down.
Vanessa's face went pale as a ghost when she spotted me approaching.
Evelyn started to panic.
But Alpha Adrian?
He was the most rattled, already stepping toward me.
"Don't go!"
Vanessa clamped onto his arm, holding him back.
In a desperate, territorial move, she di
