The royal dining hall glittered beneath hundreds of candles. Music played softly in the background while nobles filled the long tables, drinking wine and discussing the latest matters concerning the kingdom.Ross sat beside Knox at the head table. She had learned not to expect conversation from him. Since their confrontation the previous night, Knox had barely looked at her. Perhaps that was better. At least she knew where she stood.Ross reached for her glass. Before her fingers touched it, a voice came from across the table."Luna Ross."She looked up. Lady Celeste smiled sweetly. The daughter of one of the kingdom's wealthiest noblemen, Celeste had never hidden her dislike for Ross. "Yes?""I've been meaning to ask you something." Ross waited. Celeste lifted her wineglass. "Have you felt anything yet?" Ross frowned. "Anything?""A wolf." The table went quiet.Celeste laughed. "I mean, you've been waiting for two years."Few nobles exchanged amused glances while Ross calmly picked u
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