The Alpha's Ice Queen
I muttered, but Derek didn’t answer, his attention fixed on the stage.
One by one, the maidens faltered. Their feet stumbled, their arms dropped, and they collapsed into bows before the fire. Until only one remained.
The lead.
She spun with effortless grace, her veil trailing, her arms raised to the blood moon as though she was calling it down to set the whole world ablaze. The crowd erupted in cheers, clapping, chanting, their voices shaking the night.
But Jace—Jace wasn’t cheering. He wasn’t even moving. He looked carved out of stone, his eyes wide, his chest heaving too fast. His stare was locked on her, and he looked like he’d seen a ghost crawl out of the flames.
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