Chapter 99

Damien's POV I was in a really good mood when I was alone with Victoria. There are only two of us here. I looked at her beautiful profile and my heart was racing. Now, just look up, and you can see the most beautiful starry sky. At such a wonderful moment. Maybe we should do something wonderful. Like hugs, kisses... and even more. I didn't expect that. When I reached out and tried to hug her. But then she said, "We should head back down." "Grace has been texting me, wondering where I disappeared to." "Of course," I replied, reluctantly standing. Arthur growled his disapproval inside me—he'd been enjoying our time alone with the beautiful Alpha female. We descended together back into the crowded ballroom, which had grown even more packed during our absence. The air was thick with mingled scents—wolves from at least a dozen different territories were present now, all of them looking to form alliances, negotiate treaties, or find mates. Victoria spotted Grace by the dessert table and made