The banquet, just like he stated kicked off after a few minutes, but Mia received information to wait longer and so she did. She could hear the celebration music coming from downstairs, melodious and happy, perhaps too happy for her taste.

The Alpha king had threatened her life again tonight, and she knew she had to be on her best behaviour.

She moved to her drawer and pulled it open, bringing out the paper map she had kept safe in it when she first arrived at the Palace. She ...