Chapter 6

Francesca usually did not like to socialize, but after meeting Tristan earlier, she needed to immediately wash off his scent from her skin. It was exhausting, trying to keep up with superficial conversations that drop as soon as you utter the first word. She didn't know how Betas, the Packs' advisers, go about doing it every day. Still, Francesca trudged on, also hoping that the activity would help her forget Tristan's plan in the meantime. She'll worry about it when it's time to. 

"So, how long have you been married to Alpha Stefano?" one of the guests in front of her asked. From her accent, Francesca could guess she was from the Brooklyn pack. She forgot the girl's name seconds ago though. 

"Three years." 

"How is it?" 

Francesca hesitated. She didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the ignorance. 

As if summoned by the topic of the conversation, Francesca sensed Stefano creep behind her, whispering in her ear, "Are