Chapter 44 A Queen Among Wolves

• The sky outside my window is already cloaked in inky darkness, scattered with the soft glow of stars. The air buzzes with anticipation—tonight is the introduction party, and somehow, I’m the center of it.
• I smooth my palms down the sides of my dress again, nerves pricking at my skin. The deep blue fabric hugs my figure in all the right places, flowing like liquid silk around my legs. It pairs perfectly with the sapphire necklace resting just above my collarbone, catching the light with every breath I take.
• It feels like a part of me now, as if it was always meant to be there.