THE RIGHT CHOICE

GINGER: "What in the Moon Goddess's name is going on here?" Mother's voice rings through the room, making Hu and I pull away from each other instantly. I stare at her, my face drained of color as she glares at me, her brows furrowing. Hu and I stay silent. "Is anyone going to explain what the hell I just walked into?" she demands, then suddenly slaps her forehead with both hands, letting out a dry chuckle. "Oh, I know-this is a dream. I'll just shut this door, wait a second, and when I open it again, none of this will be real." I open my mouth to speak, but before I can, she shuts the door. I sigh. "We're in trouble, aren't we?" Hu mutters. I glance at him, my brows knitted. We wait in silence for my mother to finish her dramatic pause. When the door swings open again, she's wearing a forced smile. "So, I'm not dreaming, and the Alpha Prince is really in my daughter's room." Her voice is eerily calm before her expression darkens. She shuts the door behind her with a loud thud and leans