Chapter 143

• The raucous laughter and rhythmic beats of the ongoing party resonated through the packhouse, a cacophony of revelry that echoed the joyous announcement made earlier in the evening. The air was thick with the scent of excitement, the wolves of the pack celebrating the news that Azalea, their beloved, was with child. In the midst of this celebration, however, a shadow of grief clung to the corners where Sophia, the Beta of the pack, stood, her eyes glistening with unshed tears.
• As Alpha Dimitri let the party floor, walking towards a destination to get things done, she managed to draw him to a secluded spot, her expression a stark contrast to the festivity around them.
• "Why do you hate me so much?" Sophia's voice was a quivering whisper, barely audible over the music. Her eyes searched Dimitri's face for an answer, for a sign of empathy or regret, but found none.