#Chapter 242: Playing the Part

Once the Alpha King announced that the palace would be having a ball, it seemed like everyone had gone into a frenzy. The corridors were bustling with activity, servants scurrying to and fro, ensuring every detail was perfected for the upcoming celebration. They had no time to waste. The ball would be held in twenty four hours, and everything had to be perfect. As the preparations for the grand ball consumed the palace, I seized a fleeting moment of solitude to slip away unnoticed. My destination lay clear in my mind: the East Wing, where Lucas was. Luckily, I slipped away fast enough so that Miriam didn't see me or any of the other guards. They were too busy paying attention to the Queen and King. I needed to go speak with Lucas quickly before I got interrupted by someone else again. There was so much that I needed to share, and I wasn't aware if he knew of his father's plans to leave earlier than planned. With each step, anticipation coursed through me, eager to