Wait, the competition was beginning tonight? Annecy had said this party was just about schmoozing, drinking, and eating. Where was the giant Hunger Games' cornucopia when I needed one so I would at least know what I was supposed to do?

The crowd hooted in excitement.

I shifted uncomfortably. I hoped the room wasn't about to go into wolf mode like at the club. I doubted my nerves could handle that.

The gorgeous blonde hostess raised her voice until it rang out over the ...