Beverly's POV

After the call with Bruce, I walked into the car Daniel had ordered for me. I was going to face Bruce later.

The gala was overwhelming, I had not expected this much crowd. I stood frozen in the entrance of the ballroom trying to absorb the sheer scale of what I had walked into.

Hundreds of wolves in formal attire filled the space, their combined power making the air feel thick and electric. Champagne flowed from crystal fountains and political alliances were forming in every ...