Her voice carried the sharp edge of an elder who would not be dismissed. “The Moonlight pack came here specifically to meet you!”
I looked directly at Victoria for the first time, my expression remaining coldly polite. “Hello, Miss Blackwood.”
My tone was formal and distant, carrying no warmth whatsoever. “I apologize for my complete disinterest in matchmaking arrangements and any future plans for mating.”
Victoria’s face went pale, her refined composure cracking under the brutal rejection. Her hands trembled slightly as the full impact of my words hit her.
“I suggest you don’t waste your time on me,” I continued mercilessly. “Find someone who actually wants what you’re offering.”
Without waiting for a response, I turned and walked toward the door. The sound of my footsteps echoe
