Lauren's POV

Five days ago before present time

I sit comfortably on the plush couch, engrossed in my phone as my fingers deftly scrolled through various articles and social media feeds. My dark eyes scanned the screen until they landed on a captivating headline that caught her attention. “Press Conference Unveils Powerful Alpha and His New Bride,” it read. Intrigued, I tapped on the article, eager to uncover the details.

As I began to read, a mixture of surprise and excitement washed over me. The article featured photos of a commanding man, Lucien, my own brother, accompanied by a woman who radiated elegance and grace. My heart skipped a beat as I realized that the woman in the pictures was my own brother’s bride. A wave of emotions surged through her, a mixture of joy and curiosity.

Unable to contain my excitement, I quickly dialed Lucien’s number and pressed the phone to my ear, my face flushed with anticipation. The phone rang a few times before he finally picked up, his voice curt and devoid