Chapter 148

• It was simple. I could see that the crowd was looking at me with pity, trying to put themselves in my shoes and understand me. The alpha himself seemed very indecisive. My answer did not please him; it was evident in his expression.
• I couldn't help but look at William. He was tense. After announcing his engagement to everyone, he wouldn't have the courage to expose our bond in public. When I made that request in public, William was the only calculated obstacle. Just as the alpha was about to give me an answer, a loud cry caught everyone's attention.
• "Please, don't..." I whispered, begging inside that she wouldn't do it. Caroline began to cry loudly, ran to me, and hugged me tightly. I knew she didn't mean any harm, but there was no one more dangerous to my plans than her. "Please don't do this," I whispered again, closing my eyes. I could no longer hold back my tears, despair flooding my entire being.