Chapter 31

As I walked through the grand ballroom, in golden light and echoing with laughter and chatter, I felt overwhelmed.

The room was suffocating, crowded with elegantly dressed guests who seemed to be enjoying the party.

I was not.

I wanted to get out here.

Finally, I saw my friend, Killian! He was surrounded by a small circle of admirers, his attention completely captured by the girl I had seen him talking to earlier.

It was the woman that I pointed out to him when we talked.

I smiled and decided not to interfere with them.

Where is Lady Sabrina, or perhaps, Alpha Cosma? I should bid goodbye to them first before going out.

In my haste, I collided with someone stepping unexpectedly into my path—a woman with striking blonde hair.

Her expression twisted into disdain the moment we touched.

"I beg your pardon," I whispered, my voice barely audible over the din. But it was like throwing oil on a fire.

"Watch where you're going, you clumsy bitch!" she sneered, her voice dripping with venom.

"I'm