Chapter 35

Miatta

He was watching Yvette dance and the look on his face was one of interest. I could not hide my displeasure as I wore my heart on my sleeve most of the time. I searched for Addy in the crowd and found her sitting beside Ramona in their assigned space. I waved at her but she wasn't looking in my direction so she didn't see me. Once Group Black was done, they bowed together before the royal family and returned to their site. Yvette winked at Lucas and the buffoon caught it with a stupid grin. I almost threw up my undigested meal.

The winners were to be announced later on by the Alpha himself after deliberating with the few selected judges. In the meanwhile, meals were served on clean leaves for the commoners and wooden bowls for the royal family. It was also my cue to leave before I broke a wooden bowl over Lucas’ head. I had only taken two steps to my getaway when I heard him call my name in an annoying sing-song manner.

“Mi-a-tta,” he sang, folding his arms across his chest.