The Beta's Castaway, The Alpha King's Queen
"Arabella, I'm glad you finally see reason. Just endure things for five more months. Once Celeste drops the pup, the three of us will settle down and live a peaceful life."
Arabella kept her eyes clear and dry, feeling not a shred of warmth—only a cold, thrilling countdown to the day she would finally tear up their registry.
Night fell, coating the sprawling metropolis in a dazzling, neon-lit skyline of towering glass spires and endless streams of luxury hover-cars.
By 7:45 PM, Arabella had arrived early at the Grand Pavilion, meticulously inspecting the private dining suites and ensuring every detail of the reception was flawless.
Checking her watch, she figured Director Wu was about to arr