Chapter fourThe banquet hall looked more magnificent than ever.Crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceiling, their warm glow reflecting against polished marble floors while musicians filled the air with elegant melodies. Distinguished Alphas, respected elders, and influential guests from neighboring packs occupied nearly every table, exchanging polite conversations while servants moved gracefully between them carrying expensive wine and carefully prepared dishes.Under normal circumstances, I would have enjoyed watching everyone admire the celebration because I had spent the past two weeks planning every detail myself. Every flower arrangement, every seating chart, every decoration, and every course served during the banquet had passed through my hands before receiving approval.Today, however, none of it brought me any satisfaction.My wolf, Lily, had remained unusually quiet since yesterday.Usually she filled my mind with cheerful remarks whenever we attended important gatherin
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