~ Doris ~
The moment I stepped through the back doors of the grand hall, the whole world seemed to stop.
Hundreds of eyes turned toward me at once.
The lanterns overhead cast warm golden light across the long rows of seats, but right now it felt like every single bulb was shining straight on me.
The air smelled of fresh flowers. Soft music played in the background, but even that faded as the murmuring started.
Shock.
I saw it on every face.
Elders leaned forward in their chairs.
Alphas from the other packs stared with open mouths.
Lunas clutched their mates’ arms.
Phones rose everywhere, cameras flashing like little stars.
They had all seen the video. They had all heard the rumors that I had run away because I was too scared to speak or fight.
What a funny joke.
I kept
