Author's pov
As guests tried to make sense of why Alpha Sebastian had entered with them, Martha was already steering Cecilia toward the center of the ballroom.
Wherever Martha moved, the Locke clan followed like planets orbiting a sun.
Several of Colorado Springs' most powerful families drifted closer too, curiosity pulling them in.
By the time she stopped, the entire room's attention had zeroed in on their small group.
Even though Cecilia had less than ten minutes to get ready, she still looked incredible. Her pale gray chiffon dress floated around her like mist over a lake, soft and weightless. The simple style only made her stand out even more in the crowd.
"Mother. "Zane took a few quick steps forward, his gaze locked on Cecilia. He opened his mouth to speak, but th
