L I A M
We finally arrived at the venue. An old grand ballroom, the place where the ball was held every year. The place where I was about to face my destiny.
A year ago, I would have been excited to do this. I hadn’t met Emily then, my parents weren’t my enemies. Now, all I could think about was how to get through this night without any drama.
As soon as we stepped out of the car, the flashing of cameras and the whispers of the crowd surrounded us. The reporters, the pack members, the curious onlookers, all vying for a glimpse of the Alpha's family.
I plastered a smile on my face, playing the part of the dutiful son, the perfect heir. I shook hands, I nodded, I answered their questions, my words polite but flat. No single excitement was laced in my tone.
My parents were in their elem
