Chapter 48

• Aurora's POV
• The grand dining hall of the Alpha Gathering sparkled with opulence, crystal chandeliers casting a warm glow over the sea of finely dressed werewolves. I smoothed down my midnight blue gown, feeling like an imposter among these powerful beings. Ethan, ever attentive, pulled out my chair, his hand lingering on my shoulder a moment too long.
• "You look breathtaking," he whispered, his warm breath tickling my ear.