Chapter 178

SERAPHINA I stared at my reflection in the large mirror in our room, feeling a complex mix of emotions. The emerald green evening gown I had chosen—or rather, that Kaelos had chosen—fit my body perfectly. The design was elegant yet conservative, with a high neckline and long sleeves that ended at the wrists. However, the silk fabric flowed along the curves of my body in a way that still made me look feminine and graceful. “You look very beautiful,” Kaelos' voice made me turn my head. He was standing in the doorway of the bathroom, already wearing a black tuxedo that made him look like a male model—or more precisely, like a powerful and intimidating Alpha. “I still don't understand why we have to have this party,” I complained for the umpteenth time. “Wasn't it enough that we met Viktor yesterday?” Kaelos approached, standing behind me and wrapping his arms around my waist. His eyes met mine in the mirror. "Politics, love. If we don't have a formal welcome dinner, it will be considered