Zara
A cold shock pierced me, cutting into my heart as our gazes met. He seemed just as shocked as I was, even more so.
The crowd erupted at my elegant pause, and I snapped back to reality. Looking away from him, I turned flawlessly and walked back, forcing a smile. But my heart pounded in my chest, my blood roaring with rage.
How dare he? And most importantly, why?
I returned, and Halima and the others congratulated me with wide smiles. The hall was still buzzing with noise, but inside, I was in turmoil.
Every instinct I had was to find Alpha Kane, but the men's entrance was next, and I didn't want to distract him.
My insides were boiling, and I sat back down, waiting for the men to finish their entrances so I could talk to Alpha Kane.
