"Rise and Shine, Sweetheart." My dad calls up the stairs.I open my eyes with a massive grin on my face. Today was the day. Today was the day that I was meeting with Alpha Ramano, the day that I would finally get the chance to ask for his permission to leave the Blue Moon Pack. Today was the very first day of my new beginning. I quickly get out of bed, grab my towel, and head toward the bathroom to shower. I'm only in the shower for about fifteen minutes before I hop out and run back to my room. I've already picked out my outfit for the day. I shimmy into my favorite black leather leggings and throw on my blood-red crop top, the sleeves sitting perfectly off my shoulder. I pair my outfit with my signature black choker and red combat boots. I hastily brush my blond hair back into a high ponytail pulling a strand down on each side to frame my face. I grab my favorite lipstick and coat my lips with it, the red stain making my bow shape lips stand out, the red enhancing th

Great. So not only is this shindig required for me to attend, but it has now been changed into a ball. Could the goddess punish me any more than she already has? At least it's a masquerade ball. Hopefully, that'll give me some form of secrecy, at least until I've had my meeting with the Alpha. Then I can finally be on my way to start my new life. "So the Alpha invited you personally to attend the ball?" My father asked with concern in his eyes. "Not exactly," I shrug. I don't see why my parents are making such a big deal. I've never met Alpha Grayson, and with a mask on my face to conceal my identity most of the night, I doubt he had something nefarious planned. "Ah, here it is!" My mother cried, taking the steps two at a time as she came rushing out of the attack, holding something long that was stowed safely away, covered in plastic. My mom's face was flush from how much time she'd spent in the attic. Our house didn't have the best