All week, I wrestled with whether to attend the party. I wanted to decline the invitation, but the thought of Natalia's face kept surfacing in my mind. My father urged me to go, which, considering Alpha Martin's daughter was alive and thriving, was welcome news. I also felt compelled to see the woman who was after my pack. I hated her brother; I believed he was the instigator of (The sentence about her brother is incomplete and needs context to be fixed.)

“What if we see her at the party?” my wolf asked, referring to Natalia.

I scoffed. Who would believe such a powerful wolf was head over heels for his mate? He was a stupid wolf, constantly goading me to seek out Natalia.

“Why do you like her so much? She's characterless. She doesn't deserve you,” I reminded him, pulling on my black coat over my white shirt.

I was preparing to go to the Blue Blood Pack party. I'd planned to go with Patric, but my mother persuaded me to take Lynda instead. She said (The sentence is incomplete and needs context to be fixed.)

I left my apartment and walked to my car. Patric was already in the passenger seat. He waved; I nodded. My driver rushed around to open the back door for me. I settled in the backseat, lit a cigarette, and we drove off to pick up Lynda.

“I didn’t think you’d go,” Patric murmured, eyes on the road.

“Me neither,” I replied.

He turned. “Then what changed your mind?”

I had no answer. I honestly didn't know.

We arrived at the villa I'd bought for Lynda. She was waiting outside. As she got in, she hugged my arm. “How do I look?”

I assessed her. She wore a long, sleeveless red dress, her bare arms on display. I glanced at her scar and mumbled, “Good.”

That single word thrilled her. She giggled seductively, whispering, “I have to look good. I am Alpha Adrian's fiancée, after all.”

I ignored her and looked out the window.

We'd left my pack early that morning; the journey was long. By the time we arrived at the Blue Blood Pack party, it was evening.

Lynda fussed with her reflection in a hand mirror. She asked if I could take her to a hotel. When I asked why (The sentence is incomplete and needs context to be fixed.)

I rolled my eyes. Women and their makeup routines!

I told my driver to take her to a five-star hotel and get her a room.

After dropping Lynda off, we proceeded to the party hall. Luxury cars lined the entrance—the vehicles of other pack Alphas. Many of them were already there. I was surprised.

My driver opened my door and bowed.

I stepped out, admiring the hall's exterior decorations. Patric stood beside me, turning to me.

“Alpha, let’s go,” he said, gesturing towards the entrance, reverting to his beta role.

Upon entering, the hall fell silent as all eyes turned my way. They hadn't expected me.

“Alpha Adrian is here!”

Soon, murmurs filled the room, but I ignored them, moving further inside. My eyes scanned the guests; other Alphas looked apprehensive, as if anticipating an attack.

I'd won many pack wars in recent years, but that didn't mean I'd break the law and attack them here.

The Blue Blood Pack's delta approached with a friendly smile. “Alpha Adrian, it’s good to see you. Enjoy the party. Alpha Jason will be here soon.”

I nodded. He moved on to speak to another Alpha.

I was looking for Alpha Martin to congratulate him on his daughter’s return. I was surprised to learn she'd been missing since childhood, not dead.

Suddenly, my wolf howled. My gaze was immediately drawn to a woman in a black backless gown. She was stunning. Her red lips and pale skin were striking against the black.

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I couldn't look away. Just seeing her made my heart race. Despite my anger towards her, I was captivated by her even greater beauty.

Patric’s voice cut through my thoughts. “Natalia!”

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