Sienna's Pov

I stood in the big hall of the council building feeling nervous and out of place. The banquet was supposed to be for all the important Alphas from the territories. They wanted to show strength after the last border fights. Rafe had to be there and because I was his anchor now the council said we had to appear as a bonded pair. Even though we were not really bonded, even though the rules still said no touch.

They dressed me in a long green gown that hugged my body tight at the top and flowed out at the bottom. It had thin straps and a low neck,...