HANNI POV

I wasn’t hungry, but I knew I needed to give them some space.

Before leaving, I noticed the look on the Alpha’s face. It was a look I was unfamiliar with, it was serious. A look that commands respect.

As I skimmed down the stair case, with Betty sniffing for scent traces of food, because I felt I might be lost, I overheard two maids arguing faintly and I stopped immediately so as not to be noticed.

“The Alpha’s mate? Unbelievable!”

“Yes. I’m certain…Sara confirmed it….she served her last night….”

“How does she look like? Is she beautiful like Mira?”

“Beautiful?” the serving girl’s shrill laughter filled the...