Then, a man near the table spoke up, his voice dripping with absolute contempt. "Just look at her standing there. I told you a long time ago, Desmond, that a wolfless girl like her never fit your status. Now you can finally see the truth for yourself. No matter how nice you try to treat these lower people, they are always one step behind, planning some kind of evil in the dark."
I looked over at him as he delivered the insult, and the rest of the guests let out a loud laugh, joining in on his mockery. I didn't say a single word to defend my character. I just stood there rigidly against the wall as if I were completely dead inside.
Suddenly, Ema’s smile vanished. She let out a sharp gasp, dropping the crystal glass to the floor as she started holding her stomach tightly with both hands
