**********************************Willow*************************** I looked around at all the people. Some smiled brightly at me, mostly the Alphas. Some of the women bowed with a smile, and Some glared. You could see the jealousy on their faces When Lincoln led me through the crowd. I could hear a few scoffs as they looked me up and down, We are now sitting at the table. It sat on a small stage, just enough to be higher than the other tables. I was so nervous I could barely eat anything, and the different smells were no help. My stomach was doing flips, Lincoln and his Dad, Along with River and Carter, were talking to some Alphas a little ways from the table, "Here, sweety, sip some water," Hazel sets a glass of water with ice. Relief washed over me, taking a small sip as the cool

