Damian Thorne. With time, the celebration reached its peak, the whole palace trembling with life. Laughter echoed, loud music rose above the chatter, and the dancers made every step look like worship to the great Xavier. Servants filled goblets with wine, trays of meat passed from table to table, and the scent of roasted lamb and herbs wrapped the place in heavy delight.Then the moment came. One after the other, alphas and their lunas stood to present gifts to the great Xavier. Jewels, finely crafted swords, embroidered robes, all placed at his feet as tokens of respect.I stayed low, my eyes scanning through the crowd. Sane was across the hall, seated close to Oliver, but her eyes never left me. Sharp. Demanding. I could literally feel her asking where Amelia was. Her gaze pressed like a blade against my throat. I ignored it, clenching the herbs tighter in my palm, waiting for the right moment.Then Oliver rose, and I hate to admit that he was still. As the Alpha’s son, he stood be
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