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Elena’s POVThe night unfolds exactly as I planned.Lanterns glow at the precise height fitting enough to cast a warm softness over the guests. Music drifts softly without overpowering the conversation. And the tables are filled with various elegant guests, all acting like they created the world itself.I almost scoff in disgust, thinking about how some of them may treat their omegas just as was done in our own pack.But tonight is not the night for that. In life, there are some fights you must fulfill not with your hands, but with a wide smile stretched across your face.This is what I have learned being in the palace so far.I walk through the courtyard like a shadow with purpose, smiling widely as I pause to pay light greetings. Playing the role of a perfect hostess because I know they are watching. Lukas and possibly the alpha King. I know they are somewhere watching me, perhaps waiting for me to make a mistake so they can come out and remind me of my place before everyone.But

Elena’s POVThe performance music follows me as I slip out of the arena, thinning with every step I take further away.As I walk out, I make sure to keep my smile tightly in place even though my mind is filled with sneers for the people around.I excused myself on the guise of necessary privacy but in reality, I just needed to get the hell out of there. I just need to breathe fresh air, away from all the excesses and indulgence of the affluent. As soon as the doors to the other courtyard closes behind me, I let out that exhale I’ve been holding back.I make my way towards one of the smaller empty yards which is bathed in nothing but moonlight, a clear difference with what is going on on the other side.I rest my hand on the cool railing along a short bridge over a small lake. Even though a few meters away, the party still feels too close. Too loud. Making me want to push myself farther.I just need peace and quiet so I can think about everything happening around me.About Tess and t

Elena’s POVI am deep in my sleep still trying to recover from the stress of the day before when a rather urgent knock sounds on my door. “May I come in, your highness. It is I, Shanna.”I jump up quickly, feeling the weight of the urgency in her tone.“Of course, you may come in, Shanna.”She pushes the door open and immediately I can tell there’s something wrong.“What is it? Why do you look like that?,” I ask, getting off my bed.Before she can even answer any of my questions, another knock comes in and before I can answer, the door pushes open.It is Bianca. Looking just as distressed as Shanna looks.“Oh my goodness, what the hell is going on with you both? Is everything okay?” I turn to Bianca. “…Bianca, what the hell is going on? Talk to me.”“Your highness, there’s a big problem. Sudden, unexpected and huge.”My heart skips. “Problem? Did something happen?”“Ye—yes, your highness. The omegas… the omega have been summoned to the inner courtyard.”I crease my brows in confusio

Elena’s POVAs soon as the car stops in front of the familiar gate, my parents house, I step down, eager to meet them.This is the place that is supposed to guarantee safety, and I pray to the moon goddess that it does.Bianca rings the bell and as quick as wind, the door pulls open. I am greeted by my mother’s face.Although the hard stare it carries is so unwelcoming, regret starts to curl inside me. “What are you doing here?” She asks sharply, eyes flicking past me as if something else might show face.I swallow. “I… I just needed a moment.”She steps forward, closing the door behind her. “You just needed a moment here? I mean, did the palace burn down or something? I’m sure there are plenty of empty spaces, courtyards and halls you can use to breathe fresh air if that is what you so wish.”My brows crease.“Mother!”“You shouldn’t be here, Elena. You have no business in this house.”“But mother, marriage to the palace doesn’t mean I can’t come back here. This is still my house…

Elena’s POVDays go by fast, and I spend most of the time locked in my room. I still can’t get over the last selection as that was my first time actually witnessing it being carried out.Each time I remember it, my anger is renewed and for this I have to deal with it by avoiding him so I don’t end up doing something that could cost me more. I avoid him like the plague, making sure I break all rhythm we used to follow. I stay away from the dining hall if I know he’s in there and cry illness if ever calls for me.In fact, I avoid leaving my room most of the time just so I don’t cross paths with him. The message is clear. Distance.And though it has been working for me so far, I can’t help but be scared that he will try to use his power against me soon enough.I sit in front of my mirror, praying that day doesn’t come. Just then, a soft knock comes on my door.“Come in,”The door pushes open and Bianca walks in, holding a tray of what I know as my dinner. She bows slightly before se