Chapter 167: The walk to her doom

Each flower tucked into my hair felt like a whisper I couldn’t speak. When they were done, I barely recognized myself. Not because I looked different. But because I looked exactly like his idea of me.

One of the Omegas handed me the bouquet. The roses were flawless, but their thorns had been trimmed. Made safe. Just like me.

A chime would echo from the courtyard below anytime soon.

The hour would have come.

I turned to the mirror one last time. My gown glittered. My skin glowed faintly with lavender oil. My hands gripped the roses so tightly I felt the stems bend.

This wasn’t a walk toward love. This was fate and bond, I’m against it, even my wolf

It was a performance.

And I would play my part until the final curtain fell. I thought I’d have a moment alone before the entourage began.

But of course, he came.

The door opened without a knock, and every Omega in the room instantly bowed their heads and stepped aside. It was like watching the air drain out of the space.

Axel stood tall i