#Chapter 33: Birthday Ball

The click of my heels against the marble echoed in the ballroom. It was so quiet despite there being a hundred people in attendance. I kept my face as unbothered as possible and leaned into Ethan slightly. “Why are they all staring at us?” I whispered, eyes raking over the guests and their unrelenting gazes. “Andrew is the one who took over my parents’ pack when they passed away,” Ethan grit out, his voice low. “Our presence and support shows that I have officially moved on in their eyes.” I pressed my lips together in a firm line, finally understanding the importance of this event. It was not just the party of another powerful alpha wolf, but it was Ethan publicly showing that he has accepted his past. I found it all incredibly brave. Ethan continued to surprise me with each passing day. “And,” Ethan added as we approached the final step, “Every woman here is jealous of your beauty. I can smell it on them, that bitter scent of envy.” I couldn’t help but giggle at his w