The following morning, everyone gathered for breakfast in the dining hall. Afterward, all the alphas went into a meeting with the king. I was concerned because both of them had hangovers.

I found myself in the courtyard, surrounded by a small gathering of lunas, all drinking tea and chatting. Just then, Princess Melinda approached, a bright smile illuminating her face. She exchanged pleasant words with the other ladies. She settled beside me and smiled. 

After a moment of lighthearted chatter, ...