“And how about Vanessa?” Diana asked quietly, her gaze shifting from the bleeding Rafe to the she-wolf standing beside him. The entire hall fell silent once more. Every eye turned toward Vanessa. She stood frozen, tears staining her cheeks, her hands trembling at her sides. Still... There was defiance in her eyes.
"What about me?" Vanessa demanded, her voice cracking.
"You've already ruined my mating ceremony."
She glared at Diana.
"What else do you want?"
Diana sighed softly.
There was no triumph in her expression. Only disappointment.
"Vanessa..."
She took a slow step forward.
"Let's make one thing perfectly clear."
Her voice remained calm, steady, carrying through the entire hall.
"I did not ruin your ceremony."
She spread one hand toward the decorated hall.
"You invited us
