Chapter 96

• Sibel’s POV
• This was my first time making a public appearance as the princess since I reinstated my status. It felt strange but also empowering, knowing I had a duty to protect the vulnerable, especially the omegas in my pack. My speech had gone well. The crowd was cheering, and I felt proud of the changes I planned to bring. As I stepped down from the stage, the guests surrounded me, all eager to talk, raise their glasses, and congratulate me.
• I scanned the crowd for my best friends... Vivian, Jolie, and Dylan...but they were quickly cut off by the swarm of people. I smiled politely, answered questions, but my mind was elsewhere. I had noticed something off about Dylan. During the banquet, he had been quiet, almost distant, which was unusual for him. Dylan was normally composed, but tonight, something was weighing on him.