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?”

waiting for Fen to step out from the apparent rock he crawled out from

behind my back as

I crossed my arms and stared back

her mate. She has never been to a ball before, so I trust you will provide her with the proper introductions.” My dad raises an eyebrow towards Fen as Fen finishes the scotch in

She will know everyone by the time I’m done

to indicate he is ready

you!” And with that, my dad

that needs filling,” Fen

expecting to be my escort tonight either huh?” I raise an eyebrow

be honest, no. I thought your dad wouldn’t want me anywhere near you

fond of him or thrilled to have to spend the evening around him. I just wanted to mingle

do look gorgeous though!” He smiles as he waits for the bartender to refill his