"Congratulations, Alpha Arthur," Beta Theron raised his glass. "To your engagement to the lovely Seraphina."

I lifted my own glass, forcing a smile that felt like broken glass. "Thank you."

The Great Hall buzzed with celebration. Pack members and visiting Alphas toasted our union. Seraphina stood beside me, radiant in her engagement gown, playing the perfect future Luna.

"You look happy," she whispered, linking her arm through mine.

"Do I?"

"Almost convincing." Her smile never wavered, but ...