The grand dining hall in the Alpha mansion was bathed in golden candlelight, the scent of roasted meat and fresh bread filling the air.
The long mahogany table was elegantly set with silverware and polished plates, while the large windows let in the glow of the moon.
Lily sat between Lucas and Liam, across from Alpha Dean and Luna Ariel.
Despite the warm atmosphere, her mind kept replaying Graham’s words from earlier that day.
"Lucas and Liam don’t think they need to ask you."
Her grip tightened around her fork as she poked at her mashed potatoes, her appetite fading. She couldn't believe how clueless they were.
"So, Lily," Luna Ariel's voice pulled her from her thoughts, "you’ve been quiet all evening. Is something on your mind?"
Lily hesitated for a second before deciding now was as good a time as any.
"I was just thinking about the Moonlight Dance."
Alpha Dean chuckled.
"Ah, the famous tradition. I remember when I asked Ariel to the dance back in our school days. I made a compl
