Eternal Wolves

“Oh, Arianna! My darling! You look absolutely stunning!” My father cooed as I reached the bottom of the stairs with Ani and Alexia. “Ladies, you look lovely as ever.” He complimented Ani and Alexia as well.

“Thank you Alpha King Harmon!” They both responded in unison.

“Now, I know the night is young and not many have arrived yet, but I don’t want to risk anything going wrong so I have arranged for your cousin to be your escort tonight!” My father explains.

“OH DAD REALLY?!” I complain secretly happy it isn’t two guards and it's just my annoying cousin.

“Yes, Really. We don’t need a repeat of any of the years past, especially with what is at stake.” He gives me a stern, uncompromising look. I could tell by his tone, there wasn’t anything I could do to avoid this. My cousin was nice to me, but he was also annoying and I HATE appearing to need a man’s assistance. I don’t want to look weak just because I am a woman.

“Uh...fine. When can I ditch him?” I implore.

“When you find your mate.” My dad is still uncompromising.

“Uhhhhh...So, where is he?”

come out now.” My dad states waiting for Fen to step out from the apparent rock he crawled out from

over from around the corner wrapping his arm behind my back as he sips

my eyes, “Hey Fen...” I crossed my arms and

She has never been to a ball before, so I trust you will

uncle, of course, I will! She will know everyone by the time I’m done introducing her around.”

glass to indicate he is

great night my child! Your future awaits you!” And with that, my dad kissed me on the forehead before heading to

that needs filling,” Fen

take it you weren’t expecting to be my escort tonight either huh?” I

I thought your dad wouldn’t want me anywhere

of him or thrilled to have to spend the evening around him. I

though!” He smiles as he waits for the