Sam's POV

　　"Hi," I said, stepping up to Emily after the ceremony. She'd just come off stage where she'd delivered an amazing performance. There was something about the way she held herself, a quiet confidence that struck me deeply.

　　"Hello," she replied, smiling warmly. "You must be Sam. Alpha Berton mentioned you."

　　"Yeah, that's me," I chuckled, rubbing the back of my neck, "I wanted to tell you that you were incredible up there. It really moved ...