As the ballroom gradually emptied, River's thoughts churned chaotically, each one pulling her deeper into confusion. However, her attention snapped back to the present as she noticed Luna Cara and Alpha Taylor approaching the stage where she stood alongside Prince Heiko and the royal family.
Alpha Taylor's expression was serious, his posture stiff with unease, while Luna Cara wore an enigmatic smile that sent a shiver down River’s spine.
“Your Highness,” Alpha Taylor addressed the king, his tone formal and carefully measured. “River is from my pack, and we will ensure her safety as she returns home.”
The words barely left his mouth before Prince Heiko’s voice cut through the air like a blade, sharp and unyielding.
“She is not going anywhere.”
The statement hung heavily in the room, si
