Chapter 6 - Six
The morning air buzzed with excitement.
I could hear the servants rushing through the halls, polishing every wooden surface, fluffing the worn rugs, and stacking fresh fruits onto silver trays. Even the walls seemed to hum with energy.
Two new Alphas were coming today.
Father hadn’t told me much about them, only that they were powerful leaders from neighboring packs. Strong. Respected. Potential mates.
I tried not to roll my eyes at the thought.
We’d played this game before.
Meet. Greet. Feel nothing.
And every time, the hope in Father’s eyes dimmed just a little more.
I tightened the sash around my waist and stared at my reflection in the mirror.
The blue dress Adah had picked for me was lovely, I supposed. Soft velvet, embroidered with little silver leaves along the hem.
It made my dark hair look even darker and brought out the unusual brightness in my eyes.