Chapter 521

• The ball was coming to an end, while I stood next to Ethan, watching the hall empty more and more. Ethan showed no signs of leaving, making me wonder if he would be the last to leave.
• “Everyone always finds their mate,” Ethan commented apathetically, watching his younger brother, Italo, leave with his mate, who looked extremely happy. I knew that mates were extremely important to wolves, so I felt the need to comfort my master in some way.
• “Your Majesty, your promised queen is still somewhere waiting for you. I know you will find her, perhaps at the next ball.” When I said that, he smiled and seemed to stifle a laugh. The silence lingered, and I wondered what I might have said wrong.