The grand ballroom was an opulent display of wealth and power, draped in regal hues of crimson and gold. Chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a soft, ethereal glow across the room, adding an air of elegance to the festivities. As Alphas of our respective packs, Michael and I were expected to make an entrance, a spectacle that would inevitably draw the attention of all in attendance.As we entered the ballroom, the air shifted, heads turning to catch sight of the Alphas. Whispers spread like wildfire, acknowledging our arrival. The members of different packs offered their greetings and courtesies, acknowledging our status as leaders. Michael effortlessly engaged in conversation, his laughter resonating across the room, while I remained stoic, acknowledging others with a mere nod.I stood tall beside Michael, observing the scene with a detached gaze. The coldness of my demeanor was in stark contrast to Michael's jovial and amiable nature. His easy smile and friendly demeanor seeme
Echoes of uneaseStill observing, my eyes honed in on Elena, her grace captivated me through the night. Soon she walked over to a man with brown long hair packed behind him, he looked like distinguished gentleman but I hadn’t seen him before. From a distance, I observed their exchange trying reading between the lines of their dialogue but still couldn’t figure out what they were saying.I gave Micheal a signal with my eyes to look around the room, his glance across the room and saw Elena, his jawline hardened as he turned back to me and a silent agreement had passed between us. Maintaining my composure I left, it’s not like anyone was going to miss me, I navigated through the gathering, approaching Elena and the gentleman, The man and mine eyes met, a silent exchange laden with unsaid words that were very clear, I was going to kill him, if he didn’t move away."I'm afraid I must depart," the gentleman interjected, his tone carrying a hint of reluctance. "But it's been a pleasure meeti
I smiled and laughed at stupid joke because today was one of the only day I had to be nice, to create strong alliances from the other parks.“ Excuse me”, I said , I walked towards Anthony who was walking to me, Anthony’s grave expression, contrasting with his typically composed demeanor wasn’t what concerns me it was when his eyes darting around to ensure no curious ears lingered nearby. As he approached me, his voice, low and urgent, slicking through the festive symphony enveloping us."Michael," he began, "The man we saw Elena speaking to earlier was Fitz." The name hit me like an unexpected storm, thundering through my mind with a jolt of raw anger. Fitz!!, how dare he?. My fists clenched instinctively, my jaw tightened as Itried to processed the information. How did she meet him, is she hurt?, how could this happen under my watch. The audacity of Fitz actions fueled the fiery wrath simmering within me. With a calculated breath, I made a conscious choice. I knew disrupting the f
Elena’s POVThe mere utterance of Fitz’s name sent ripples of unrest through the air, triggering an immediate shift in air between I and Anthony, he stared at me for a while and for the first time, I saw emotions on his for more than five seconds, there was anurgency in his expression as he summoned guards to encircle me, their presence was asuffocating reminder of the gravity of the situation, I was still unaware of but I didn’t dare to question. I felt like a pawn caught in a dangerous game, unsure of the rules or the stakes. The confusion swirling around me, soon left me disoriented, trying to grasp the magnitude of the unseen threat lurking in the shadows and what exactly I had done to evoke this anger from the Anthony, silently hopping they hadn’t found out my plan to escape.As the night wore on, the escalating tension tightened its grip, coiling around me like a constricting serpent. I sensed the palpable unease, the guards’ watchful eyes never straying from their duty of prot
Elena’s POVThe weight of their collective gaze bore down on me like an oppressive force, each glance from Anthony, Michael, and Fedora an intense beam that dissected my every movement. Why were they looking at me? And why do I have the problem of never looking away. Their scrutiny wrapped around me like a suffocating cloak that stirred an unsettling discomfort within.I smiled, hoping it would drift their focusaway from me but it remained fixed on me, the air seemed like it grew taut with tension, permeating the ballroom with an unspoken unease worst than it already was. Their attention towards me created a vulnerable atmosphere, leaving me feeling exposed and naked, their eyes locking onto me with an almost palpable intensity. An anxious knot tightened in the pit of my stomach, a feeling of foreboding gripping me as their gaze bore down with escalating intent.When i thought things couldn’t get worst, it did the room's ambiance shifted as Anthony and Michael began to walk toward me
Elena’s POVThe opulent ballroom seemed to still have it magic, I looked around and i could see every one was happy, even the girls who stood at a particular corner of the room gossiping looked happy, everyone smiling and laughing at jokes,Why wasn’t I happy?This night was suffocating and there was a heavy foreboding tension that lurked beneath the polished veneer of elegance.Michael and Anthony, usually the epitome of collected demeanor, exchanged quick glances fraught with a silent urgency. Their whispered conversation, hidden behind seemingly casual nods and gestures, was a clandestine negotiation of their shared resolve to depart.Michael glanced around the room, observing the faces and sensing the atmosphere, while Anthony's jaw clenched slightly, indicating an inner turmoil. Their conversation was veiled with mysterious references, spoken softly but laden with unexpressed emotions. Each word they exchanged seemed crucial, carrying a sense of urgency, as if woven into a shared
Anthony’s POVIt was as if time paused briefly in the echo of an emotional cyclone. My heart faltered, catching an unexpected hitch at the sight before me.Her dark brown curls cascaded like silken tendrils, draping over my shoulders with a delicate intimacy that felt both comforting and surreal. Exhaustion etched upon her visage, a testament to the tumultuous events that had transpired today. And there she was, nestled against me, her head finding solace in the curve of my shoulder. In that serene moment, she appeared to be an ethereal being, an angel seeking respite amidst the chaos.I couldn't help but succumb to an overwhelming tenderness as I witnessed her falling in to the gentle embrace of sleep. A sense of protective warmth surged within me. With a delicate touch, I gently brushed away the stray wisps of hair that lingered near her face, revealing the soft contours that framed her peaceful face, I couldn’t get enough from her, The faint glow of moonlight filtered through the w
Anthony’s POVI could still remember the only part of the night at the ball that made me smile, itetched into the recesses of my mind like an indelible imprint. Our dance, the image of her body swaying gently between us, caught in the embrace of our shared rhythm, the way she held us and looked at us, moving her body in alignment with ours , the intensity in her eyes, a smoldering reflection of the hunger and yearning that coursed between us. The electric charge of her presence fueled a tempest within, a potent mixture of longing and primal attraction that surged through every fiber of my being.I could still remember the potent allure, the desire, the intoxicating pull that had driven me to the edge of restraint to totally insanity. In that charged moment, control had slipped from my grasp, overtaken by an insatiable desire to claim every inch of her skin, to draw her closer, to consume the essence of her being. I yearned for more, my fervor unchecked as I unraveled her with a hunger