speechless as I stared at my sister, who was glaring at me with fi

eya?" he asked me. I opened my mouth to

e auditions," Kelly said. She stepped closer to Connor, who was frowning at me. I took a shallow breath, feeling the tears

s Freya is just as free as you to partake in this program. If you'll excuse me now, I have to be with the King," Connor said, b

ling would try to sabotage me," she said mockingly. "Wh

re for the same reason as you, Kelly. To compete fo

know I'm the one with the looks, charm, and pedigree for the role. You're

. I was here for one reason only: to escape my family and have the freedom I've alwa

ply, then turned and walked

m? I'd hoped to escape her torment when I left home. But I wouldn't let her ruin this chan

n K

was filled with the scent of jasmine and lavender, and the walls were adorned with beautiful tapestries and

think I stood a chance. But I had to try. I had to show everyone, especially Kelly, that I was capable of great things. I stood in line with nin

y palms grew damp at the thought. So few, out of so many. What were the chances I would be one of them? Zero, I

interrupting my w

Alpha King, Rafe Jackson. The one who would decide my fate today. And standing beside him was none other than Co

lders and muscular arms that spoke of physical power. His jet-black hair was cropped short in the middle, accentuating his sharp, masculine features and grey eyes. He moved with a grac

in excitement. I turned to look at her. "I hope the gods will mak

the girl. She smiled at me and took my hand in hers, holding it softly. I could

ost handsome man I'd ever seen. The raw magnetism rolling off him was palpable, even a

u are all eager to begin the selection process. Please form a singl

my heart pounding. This was it. Rafe began looking through the girls, most of whom giggled, curtsied, or batted their

shoot through my body as his gaze held mine for a moment. Was he looking at me because of how

actually glari

tare right through me, seeing my very soul. I couldn't look away, transfixed by his powerful presence. Did he sense something in me that the other

he breath I didn't know I'd been holding. "I have made my choices," he announced to the ro

selected is..." he paus

ya H

the hall. I froze, c

room. I knew she would be more shocked than I was. It s

made my feet move, still unable to believe the Alpha had chosen me first

him I didn't want to be here anymore, but I should have

re I heard a commotion back in the hall. Another name was called out-Addy Spencer. A tall, slender girl

ted no time embracing us enthusiastically. "Hi, Freya! Hi, Addy! I'm Aurora, and I'm so happy to be

d-Jessica Gabriel, a popular beauty and aristocrat. She didn't s

ladies, is... Kelly Hadid!" I froze as I heard

at the palac