“Alpha,” Lady Vania begins. “Don’t let this filthy little trash taint your—” He cuts her off sharply and points at me, “I’ve made my choice. I want her. As my Luna.” The crowd bursts into a storm of confusion and noise. I think my heart literally just stopped beating. ** “Hey, do you know our master’s name?” I hear one of the girls ask Valda. “He is Simon Holmes, Alpha of Silver Blade Pack. The strongest pack in the world,” Valda says in a dreamy tone. “But I heard that this pack is cursed. They say it’s Alpha is destined to be killed by his Luna.” My heart tightens. I can’t help but lean forward and jump in, “Why?” Valda gives me an eye roll. “It doesn’t concern you, trash. Shut your mouth and be quite.” I sit back to my seat. Yet my eyes keep drifting towards the car window. I can see a black Bentley and a side-profile behind the dark window shield. It’s him. My savior. Simon. I repeat his name in my heart. I hope he can remember his promise.

Oh my god! It’s the monster I’m most afraid of. Gamma Karl! Normally I’d start running for my life right away. But knowing my mate is also behind that curtain, I can’t give up. “Gamma Karl, s—sorry to bother you.” I stutter under my breath, “But my mate is with you behind the curtain. Can you let me meet him?” There’s another torturing silence. Then I hear Karl’s voice again. “There’s no one else back here. Just me,” he says.

“Hey what are you doing still standing there!” someone hisses, “Ms. Jones demand to see you. NOW!” She shoves me on my shoulder, pushing me out. I stagger on my way out. Before I could stand still, she shut the door violently behind me with a loud thud. I stare at the closed door in a daze. I suddenly get the feeling that my peaceful time is coming to an end.