Chapter 212

Author's POV Allison was about to protest when Henry stopped her. "I'll have another dress sent over later," Henry said, his tone leaving no room for argument. Allison changed back into her regular clothes. Miranda had been waiting in the restroom the entire time and approached her eagerly. "How did it go?" "The Alpha hasn't changed his mind," Allison replied, carefully using neutral terms despite her frustration. She could smell Miranda's ambition and jealousy—typical beta behavior when seeking favor. "If you want to go so badly, take it up with him yourself." She walked past Miranda, catching the subtle change in her scent that signaled agitation. Miranda clenched her fists, then marched straight to Henry's office. "Alpha," she said, addressing him by rank rather than title, "why are you insisting on sending Allison to the gathering? You know she's not the most suitable choice for representing our pack." Henry regarded her coldly, his dominant aura filling the room without him needin