ei’s

solutely flawless,” Vienna ex

t immediately,” she commanded the ser

th was wrapped with an excessive number of intricate patterns

ing and decorating. Naturally, the room was decorated with a profusion o

nd anything you can possess,” Vienna scolded the unfortuna

s perfected,” Monsieur Remus reassured his daughter, h

the Alpha. Papà gave me a reassuring smile whil

tled at Vienna’s outburst, her

your face as a cleaning cloth, do you understand?” Vienna’s threat

jected the Alpha instantly, his commanding voice sli

” Vienna inquired, her tone sli

I promise you, everything will be flawless, my dear,” the Alp

o be around your age. It would be advantageous if the two of you were

ds?” Vienna queried, a glimm

in the North’—one of the most popular and dangerous men and wolves alive,” Monsi

our. I have been informed that he is searching for hi

off to a stranger?” Vienna’s voice

pha is precisely your match,” Monsieu

ball,” Vienna responded, her voice tinged

ed him out of the ballroom. Vienna lingered for a wh

pa to pamper herself with the most expensive beaut

wned as the mightiest and strongest warriors in the North. I don’t have much in

d beside me, breaking

ouquet of flowers. In turn, I passed up the brush I had been

cian Red is attending!” I overheard

nd extremely handsome,” the t

t, reprimanded them with a stern ton

excitement surrounding this mysterious figure known as Lucian

active must he be to inspire su

in the pages of glossy magazines or the actors appearing on the television screen. Yes, they possess

ers with men have been scarce. While the rest of us worked diligently to ensure every aspect of the ball would be flawless,

ested beneath the towering apple tree situated a

ded inside this estate, flaunting their flashy weal

her shoulder. “Maria

king and dancing, parading their numerous servants as if they were trophies. A gathering of s

o I have no idea what people do or talk

ey discuss is wealth, power, and the perpetuation of cruelty. Oh, and

e dresses and the music are bound to be beautiful,”

most breathtaking dresses to please those arrogant royal Alphas

ean, not all people are bad, you know,” I countered, ho

a laughed bitterly, her experiences perhap

d grown up in a place far more wretched than our current surroundi

ely thanks to my mother’s influence. She instilled in me the belief that even during the darkest challenges, on

d the comfort of my loving parents at the end of each day. Despite the weight of responsibilities a

erfection. The harmonious blend of green and red radiated luxury and sophis

my hand, I couldn’t help but feel like a princess

rvelled at the shimmering chandeliers. T

ound Vienna, hanging onto her every word. I quietly positioned m

make a single mistake, you will not live to regret it. Do you understand?” Her scru

osefully in my direction, causing the o

usly as she spared me

their appetite as they gaze on your disgusting faces,” she remarked, pausi

e insecure,” Maria whispered beside me after Vienna disapp