The ball ended with the guests having wide smiles of satisfaction on their faces. Many congratulated Hannah and some stopped in front of me to give respect while some looked like they only had to do it because I am King Alpha’s fiancee. I never take it personally though. But I feel I have enough already of their fake smiles and murmurings that cause too much anxiety in me.

Beta Ralph and Lady Kendra decided to be the last people to leave the place and I could still feel him glancing at me stealthily which made me more uneasy. My heart just won’t stop ramming against my chest and the...