Isabella’s POV

The West Courtyard shimmered like something out of a dream. 

The Summer Solstice Ball was an annual event at the Alpha King’s Estate. It was likely one of the few events where members of the royal family, aristocrats, military, and court officials mingled so freely. 

I remembered my parents attending every year until their presence was no longer considered fit. Now here I was, and even though I now bore the last name Hart ...