Chapter 38

The huge double doors to the great hall opened, and every set of eyes turned towards us. The crowd parted as we made our way through. The lavish suits and gowns they wore were grand, however, the venue was even grander.

High vaulted ceiling with a whole wall made of nothing but glass gave a perfect backdrop of the sparkling lake at night. Tiered crystal chandeliers glistened above in their soft glow. Elegant flower arrangements and soft tulles draped over the french-like windows at the other sides made it look like a piece cut straight out of a prince's magazine.

I didn't know the pack house held a party hall this gorgeous. Now it made me curious what else was left unseen beneath its layers.

A tug at my hand made me look down at our conjoined hands. We looked normal like a newly-made couple basking in the admiring gazes.

But was there a thing normal about us? Not at all.

Though that's what he portrayed as he pulled me onto the podium with him, hand snaked around the low of my bac