(Audrey's POV)
Victoria's sudden appearance sent a ripple of tension through the air. Her red dress clung to her curves as she possessively wrapped herself around Arthur's arm, smiling up at him with feigned innocence. The triumphant glance she shot in my direction made Grace growl beneath my skin.
"Why are you here, Victoria?" Arthur asked, his tone surprisingly indifferent.
If she noticed his coldness, she didn't show it. Instead, Victoria's smile widened, her voice dripping with practiced sweetness.
"Father thought I should attend more pack functions," she explained, batting her eyelashes. "He says I need to familiarize myself with pack business matters. You know, for the future."
I couldn't help but scoff internally at her transparent attempt to position herself as the future Luna. The audacity of this she-wolf never ceased to amaze me.
Arthur's expression remained unmoved. "This is an alliance gathering, not a Moonstone Pack function. You should return home."
Victoria's smi
