Melissa.I was still smiling, the corners of my lips lifted in a soft, genuine curve, when Louis leaned closer. His presence pressed just slightly against my side, his voice dropping to that low, intimate murmur that made me shiver despite myself. I let out a soft, quiet laugh, the sound barely above the music, but it was filled with amusement, a gentle escape from the formality of the hall.For a fleeting moment, everything felt effortless. Light. Easy. Like the weight of the entire evening had vanished and all that remained was the simple connection between us.We had just finished greeting a handful of the most important guests, powerful Alphas, influential figures, people who carried themselves with authority and expected the same from us. They were polite, formal, respectful. And I had handled each interaction with practiced grace, answering questions with calm precision, offering polite smiles, nods, and gestures where appropriate. Louis, of course, carried the weight of thei
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