101

Emily POV

The day of the party had arrived, and the palace grounds were transformed into a spectacle of celebration. The air was alive with laughter, music, and the tantalizing aroma of a myriad of dishes being prepared for the feast. Colorful banners fluttered in the breeze, displaying the unity of our pack—a merging of two powerful packs into one. It was meant to be a day of joy, a symbol of our strength and unity, but deep within me, a gnawing unease persisted.

Roman, my loving husband and Alpha, had been a pillar of support throughout the preparations. He reassured me, his emerald eyes filled with affection, that everything would go smoothly. I wanted to believe him, to share in the excitement that filled the air, but an inexplicable sense of foreboding lingered like a shadow.

As I stood in our quarters, adorned in a gown that seemed to shimmer like moonlight, my reflection revealed the external calm that I was trying to project. Yet inside, I couldn't shake the feeling that somet