I took a deep breath before walking into the party hall. The murmuring and chattering of the entire guest seized their mouth agape with shock written all over their faces at the sight of me.Today, I am wearing a black mermaid strapless dress with a sweetheart neckline and a split at the side. The dress was pleated at each side of the hips and adorned with diamonds to create the illusion of larger hips. And of course, heels to match.For my jewelry, I chose a simple diamond necklace and earrings, plus, a clutch where I had hidden the Ruby. Since it was a masquerade party my mask was that of a fierce black wolf.Brian didn't lie about the Ruby helping me out though. Immediately I showed the guards the Ruby, they bowed before me and even showed me the way to the hall thereby saving me the stress of finding it on my own. To my surprise, no questions were asked.I survey my surroundings ignoring the shocked stares I get from everyone. Brian informed me earlier that he was going to wear

So, how are you going to help me get into the dark forest pack without being spotted?’ I asked. A big goofy smile graced his lips like he had been waiting for the question for a long time.  ‘Well, there is going to be a banquet in two months' time, how about you accompany me as my date? How does that sound?’ He wiggled his brows at me.  Two months? I needed to wait another two months before I got another clue about my mother’s death.  I shook my head, I can wait a few more months. Two painful months just for a chance at entering the dark forest pack!  Two months is not a big deal, right? After all, I've waited for so long already.  I nodded, 'I'll wait...' my voice trailed off, ‘Wait! How come you always get invited to all the bouquets being hosted?’ I eyed him suspiciously. One thing I know for sure was that he was not a rogue nor was he an Alpha. If he was a rogue he wouldn’t have such influence and an Alpha would be

MYLA'S POVA metallic taste sticks to the back of my throat, I coughed but the sound got stuck in my throat, only to come out as silent gasps.I opened my eyes and all I could see was darkness, and it was drowning me, pulling me to its depths, a promise of no return.I struggled against it, fighting, pushing, trying my best to grab onto anything...something, but nothing was within my reach.The darkness kept pulling me, a silent promise to bury me in its depth."Bitch! Leave him alone!""Your dad would be so disappointed in you when he finds out you lost his pack to a stranger.""You're not their beloved daughter anymore.""Bow to me, and maybe I'll have mercy."No...no...no...I shook my head.I can't let them take me...I can't let my fears consume me...I struggled, this time twice as hard, searching for light.Then I hear a voice calling me, it was the most beautiful voice I've ever heard.I pulled on it desperately, I followed the voice, swimming my way to the top of the ocean.I