Kaia’s POV

Breathe, Kaia. He doesn’t recognise you.

I tried to. But the air was hanging in my throat.

Everyone was smiling, oblivious to my turmoil.

“Lady Ariella,” I heard Lord Gavic call out sweetly. “Alpha Kael of Wolfswood.” He pointed.

I stretched my lips. If that could be called smiling.

“Come sit.” He pointed at a space right beside the man who has vowed to kill me.

“It seems Lady Ariella is smitten by the Alpha.” The voice came from behind. I turned to meet a plus-sized woman chuckling and carrying a bottle of wine. “You should know, Lady Ariella, wolves have a fated mate, even though Alpha Kael...