Brave

When the Alpha King returned to the castle with his new bride, Irene, I put on a brave face and acted unbothered. I made sure to avoid any interactions with her, staying busy with my own tasks and spending time with my friends. Irene seemed sweet enough, with delicate features and a soft-spoken voice, but I couldn't shake the feeling of dislike that I felt towards her. Perhaps it was because she reminded me of Morrigan, the Alpha King's best friend, who had always been a thorn in my side.

Despite my best efforts to ignore her, Irene seemed determined to befriend me. She would often seek me out, offering to help me with my tasks or inviting me to tea. At first, I tried to politely decline, but she was persistent, and eventually, I found myself agreeing to spend time with her.

Irene was always cheerful and optimistic, and she seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me. But every time we spoke, I couldn't help but feel a sense of bitterness and resentment towards her. She had ever