Evelyn’s POV My stepmother and stepsiblings are red in the face at the Alpha King’s declaration. Arguments are clearly on the tips of their tongues. However, my father jumps in before they can say anything they may regret. “Alright! Alright,” my father declares with an annoyed sigh. His face is red with embarrassment. “Everything will be returned to Evelyn.” This declaration seems physically painful for him as he cringes, looking to my stepmother and giving a nod as if to encourage her. Anger is clear in her eyes and yet she tries to suppress it as signals my stepsiblings forward. Katya comes first, taking off a silver bracelet and pressing it firmly into my hand. She says nothing, her features hard as she walks away. Flynn comes next, pulling a ring from his thumb that he also pl

