Chapter 9 - Silver Chest Beast

Zara's POV

It never occurred to me that a mating ritual could be so demanding.

My head spun, my dress felt like it had gained some extra weight every time we met someone new, and my shoes were now genuinely hurting my feet.

After tonight, I doubted that I would remember half of these wolves' names or even their faces. Levi and I have been meeting and greeting so many ranks that their faces have begun to blend.

I sighed as a lone wolf, maybe 6'7", with green eyes, dark brown hair, and a sharp nose, came from the back of the hall and grinned broadly. He appeared determined to come over and introduce himself.

"Evening," he said when he got to us, his deep voice chiming in my ears. "My name is Beta Ronan Dangers. I am from the Midnight Moon Pack. My Alpha, Alpha Nicolas Dalton, and I would like to wish you two a very happy and fulfilled life."

Levi reached out and shook the wolf's hand. I returned the favor with a modest but genuine smile.

"Nice to meet you, beta," Levi replied. "It pleas