Darling, you don’t need to apologize. Am I supposed to observe my expression then consult student opinion on him in your heart, held talk, don’t you?

Her works touched something deep, holds me tops on the move all of… something. What did that mean?

“We don’t want to interfere in your private affairs,” Dad gamely added, “but as your parents, we are an optimist decision you make, we’ll support you.”

I nodded gratefully, once again proud to have them as my parents. We chatted for a while, and I told them what had happened tonight, about Aurora, about Vanessa. I noticed there was a hint in their expression, newly discovered. They seemed to only know that I’d recovered my memory and wanted to go home to rest.

This made me realize that Sebastian had chosen to respect me. He hadn’t told them about my wolf, hadn't told them we were mates. He’d left the disclosure of this important information to me, letting me decide whether and how to tell others.

Though I really wasn’t planning to tell them I had a wolf right now because that would mean they’d also know Sebastian and I were mates, I wanted to avoid letting others influence my final decision before I made up my mind.

“Actually,” Mom’s voice brought me back to reality. She set down her teacup, her expression becoming serious, "On our way here, we decided something we wanted to discuss with you.”

I looked at her curiously.

“Remember the ball we talked about before?” she asked, her eyes sparkling with anticipation. “The one to formally announce your status as heir to the Kincaid Pack?”

I nodded. A few months ago, before I was shot by Vanessa, we had indeed discussed this, but it had been postponed due to the series of events that followed.

“We think now is the time,” Dad said. “Would you still be willing?”

Looking at them watching me with such loving and eager eyes, I had no reason to refuse. “Of course.” I gave them my first real smile of the day.

“Oh, that’s wonderful, dear.” Mom quickly kissed my forehead. “We want to hold it in a week. A traditional moonlight ball, inviting all the important Packs. It will definitely be a night you’ll never forget.”

A week. So soon? The timing made me feel somewhat nervous.

They stayed a while longer, discussing details of the ball, then left. Alone, I sat in the living room, thinking about everything that had happened tonight.

Chapter 302

“What are you thinking about?” Diana asked.

“I’m thinking about… the ball next week,” I answered. “I have a feeling it’s going to be important.”

“Important how?”

“I don’t know. Just… intuition.” I stood up and walked to the window, gazing out at the night sky. “It feels like everything is going to converge there. Both good and bad things.”

I also thought about Sebastian. Would the ball next week give me answers? I didn’t know. But I had a strong premonition that night would change everything.

I just hoped that when the time came, I’d be ready to face whatever was waiting for me.