Chapter 48

• I stood in front of the full-length mirror, staring at my reflection as I smoothed down my dress. It was a deep shade of emerald green, with intricate beading that caught the light in a mesmerizing way. Despite the grandeur of the event that was about to take place, I felt a sense of dread settle in the pit of my stomach. I didn't want this - the mate, the ceremony, any of it.
• I couldn't help but feel trapped and suffocated. I knew I should be excited for the future of our pack, but the thought of being forever bound to someone I despised made me want to run away.
• Lost in thought, I didn't notice that he had entered the room.