Aurora’s POV

The Red Moon Wolf Clan’s party filled the main hall with sound and movement. Voices overlapped and glasses clinked. The soft soft music filled through the air. The banners of the clan hung high, and the guards stood alert at every entrance.

I stood near the center, calm on the outside, steadying my breath on the inside.

Tonight mattered.

I raised my hand slightly, and the room slowly quieted. Gray stood a short distance behind me, watching without interrupting. I could feel his ...