Chapter 38

Aubrey

The day has come, and i have never felt more depressed in my whole life. Naomi was practically brimming with life as we began getting ready for the ball, and all I could think about as I faked my happiness was who would I end up with and who would Connor end up with?

As the chaos of the working maids and chatter filled the room where we got ready for the ball, I couldn't shake off the feeling of impending dread.

Today would make it official. Once Connor finds his mate, he wouldn’t want to have anything to do with me again.

I wanted him so bad it hurts. I wanted to get up from this chair where I sat while the make up artists poked and prodded my face, and I wanted to scream and run towards him and take all I said back, But I couldn't.

Another sigh left my lips. I knew I had to put on a brave face, no matter how much it tore me apart inside. At the hall, when he finally finds his mate, I know I would have to pretend as if I was happy for him.

Then I would leave the pack immediat