MAGNUS POV“Good luck, baby.“ Audrey squeezed my hand.“Thank you.“I went to the middle of the circle and faced the maids.“First off, I want to thank each and every one of you for taking the time out to come to do this ceremony with us. To you maids gathered here today in hope of being the chosen one: Are you ready?““Yes, Alpha.“ They chorused.Before I said anything else, I went and looked at them as if I really wanted to pick one of them. They preened and smiled, hoping to sway me in their direction.I turned back and went to the center of the stage.“All of you look beautiful tonight. I'm sure you look that way during the day, too. Now I can't choose everyone of you, now, can I?““No, Alpha.““So you have to listen very carefully to what I have to say. Are you ready?““Yes, Alpha.““Good. Because I have very important information to share.“ I paused and looked around for effect. “This year, or shall I say, during my reign as the Alpha here, there will be no consort.“ I dropped t
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