g down at me. I shuddered in his grip, wanting nothing more than to go

r eyes wide. I stood uncomf

this p

te." There was also the one tha

, he is going t

ds of people a demanding look as he peered out at them. As though any of them would be foolish enough to dispute his assertion. As if anyone were capable of such foolishness.

llustration of that. I hope everyone has fun at the celebration and good fortune in mee

the party as well." Knight stepped closer than

stealthily move away from him, a frown line forming

yes, and he remarked simply, not caring that I had mo

erned he might run into my back if I stopped moving in

drastically different from the previous experience, when I had to push

ame toward us, and Alaricu

eeps appeared as unthreatening as a ki

laricus tense. Alaricus merely gave a n

m Alpha Br

at a grin, but it cam

lking and went to where my parents were st

e him a little tap on the shoulder. Cradling in and crumpling

from him." I reached up to give my father a kiss on the cheek

ke, reverting to my boyhood n

uldn't resist giving her a gentle hug as she smiled at me. Although I was closer to

ny on the guy who had caused my family's suffering. He gently extended his hand to take hold of my hand, but I drew aw

e stood there. Alaricus exte

be Amara's father." My fathe

er replied, casting a

er." Alaricus turned to f

ched into his eagerly anticipating on

with a smooth tone. My mother entirely ignored my father

lpha Night I," but

me Alaricus

ng, my mother saw his agitated ex

would be appropriate for you to perhaps wait until she has completed her education to

red enraged ye

she is old enough to attend the ball, and I promise not to pressure your daughter into doing anything s

th his eyes, and I intervened to stop m

trying not to stammer, and as I spoke, he turned to face me, his eyes shoo

hugging me and having kind eyes. We all stood there, chatting away, as if the w

n discovering their true love. Please start heading for the exits; if you need assistance finding your cars, my guard

ood in quiet, the throng ge

kindly make your way to the cars, I wo

tried to grin but kept a low pr

ntly brought it to his chest

ou must be tired, and you do need to start packing." I nodded, expecting t