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?”

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

over from around the corner wrapping his arm behind my

crossed my arms

She has never been to a ball before, so I trust you will provide her with the proper introductions.” My dad raises an eyebrow

time I’m done introducing her around.” He gives me

indicate he is ready for

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

empty glass that needs filling,” Fen remarks pulling me along

expecting to be my escort tonight either huh?” I raise an eyebrow as I cross my arms walking with

your dad wouldn’t want me anywhere near you

have to spend the evening around him. I just wanted to mingle and

as he waits for the bartender to