12. Cindy . . . I trailed behind Brielle swiftly as she led me to the dining hall. The moment I stepped into the hall, it felt like everything froze, except for Brielle and me walking towards the center table. Everything else seemed to be at a halt. She led me to the center table where Killian and a group of others were seated. I only recognized Elder Ambrose and Raphael. "Alpha," Brielle bowed and left, leaving me standing there alone. Killian had his eyes on me. I noticed a rather young woman seated beside him, with a glare on her face directed at me. I thought the right-hand seat was reserved for the Luna. Why was this female seated there? I remained calm and took my seat in the only unoccupied chair at the table, next to an unfamiliar young woman. She had red hair, doe eyes, and

