Aurora’s POV

A week passed in a dull blur. My days felt long and heavy. I stuck to routines, kept my head down, and spoke as little as possible.

They avoided talking about my marriage, but everyone acted as if it was already decided.

After so many years of being blamed for everything, silence was almost a gift. Still, I couldn’t ignore the tight feeling in my chest. Every hour, I wondered when Alpha Gray would appear.

I have only met him twice., but I knew he had a reputation that even ...