*MICEALA*

Throughout the ride, I was silent, ignoring the counterpraises from my father. All I want to do is be back in my room and cry my eyes out.

Alpha Barrett's eyes, the way he looked at me and called my name, pleading with me not to do that to him, and how he was finally humiliated by being taken in a van, shattered my heart into pieces.

We finally made a stop in front of the palace, even the coldness of the night couldn't reduce the heat I felt within.

"Let's go celebrate our victory! ...