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Author: Dancing Pen
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Gauis

“This is a waste of time,” I muttered under my breath, adjusting the cuffs of my suit jacket as I stepped into the grand ballroom. The air was thick with the scent of expensive perfumes and the faint smell of power—a heady mix that set my wolf on edge.

“It’s necessary,” Zack replied quietly at my side, his gaze scanning the crowd. “You know that.”

Necessary didn’t mean I had to like it. The Iris Ball was nothing more than a display of wealth and self-importance for the Council of Elders, a thinly veiled excuse for them to flaunt their power and connections. But tonight, I had a purpose.

The room was grand, its high ceilings adorned with glittering chandeliers and decors that screamed excess. Council members, pack leaders, and influential figures from across the territories mingled in groups, their laughter and conversations a low hum beneath the orchestral music.

My wolf growled softly, uneasy with the crowd. I rolled my shoulders, forcing myself to relax as I moved deeper into
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