Fine. That’s all I ever was to him now—fine. Nothing more.
The drive to the party was silent. I sat in the passenger seat, staring out the window, clutching my trembling hands in my lap. My heart ached with every mile, knowing I was walking into a room where I would be nothing but an afterthought.
When we arrived, the grand hall was already bustling with pack members. The air buzzed with excitement, laughter, and admiration for the pack’s newest addition: Daisy, the rightful Alpha’s daughter.
As we entered, all eyes turned to us. Or rather, to him. Alpha Eros commanded attention without even trying, his presence magnetic and imposing. I, on the other hand, faded into the background like a shadow.
And then I saw her.
Daisy stood at the center of the room, radiant in a diamond-studded gown that shimmered with every movement. Her hair cascaded in perfect waves, and her smile lit up the entire hall. She was beautiful—a swan among a flock of ducks.
I glanced down at my simple outfit, the jeans that suddenly felt too tight, the shirt that felt too plain. I felt like an intruder, a misplaced piece in a perfect puzzle.