Chapter 400

Author's pov The tension in the ballroom grew heavier as Elder Luna Black made her way toward Sebastian, tugging Jessica and Liora along like unwilling props. "Sebastian,"she greeted him with her wellrehearsed smile, "this is Jessica Locke. You two should... " "We've met,"Alpha Sebastian cut her off, his tone cool and sharp. Elder Luna Black drew in a breath to recover, but Alpha Sebastian was faster. "Excuse me, I have an urgent call to take, "he said smoothly. His gaze slid past Jessica without so much as a flicker of interest. "Maybe you can keep them company, Father. " Without waiting for a reply, he turned and walked off, leaving a wall of silence in his wake. Despite his polite words, the chill in his eyes and the way he refused to even look at Jessica said everything. Elder Luna Black started after him, but Alpha Yardley stepped in with practiced ease. "Pack business, "he said with a pleasant smile. "I'm sure we can entertain Jessica just fine. " He turned his attention to Lior