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 crawled out from

Ari!” Fen sauntered over from around the corner wrapping his arm behind my back as he sips

eyes, “Hey Fen...” I crossed my

been to a ball before, so I trust

time I’m done introducing her around.” He gives me a side wink as

he is ready

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

needs filling,” Fen remarks pulling me along with him towards

tonight either huh?” I raise an eyebrow as I cross my arms walking with

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

spend the evening around him. I just wanted to

smiles as he waits for