Chapter 27

Arriving on the castle grounds, Vivian loops her arm through Troy’s and takes in everything around us. There are lanterns lit every metre, and musicians play a symphony at the top of the stairs.

‘Split up and mind-link each other if we see her,’ I say.

After familiarising ourselves with our surroundings, I still hadn't seen Maia yet. I kept making my way through the crowd of people and looked around for her.

Any signs of her yet, Troy? I mind-link.

Sorry Alpha, not yet. Troy replies.

The ball is only just beginning, so she may not be here yet. Plus, I haven't seen King Fenris yet either. I link back.

Walking across the room, I lean my back against a pillar. Many women are giving me seductive looks and slowly approaching me. I roll my eyes and sigh. The women are giggling and fanning their faces. They attempt to hook their arms in mine.

‘Well, hello, handsome.’ One woman says. She stares into my eyes with a flirtatious look in her eyes.

I clear my throat, ‘I’m not interested, lady,’ I