Chapter 0311


    Amidst the sea of faces, though, another familiar figure approaches us. It’s Daniel, an Alpha who used


    to be close to both Abby and me when we were married years ago. His warm smile is genuine as he


    greets me.


    “Karl, my old friend!” Daniel exims, extending a hand toward me. “It’s been far too long. Who’s this


    lovelydy you have with you tonight?”


    I can’t help but offer a polite smile as I introduce Shana. “Daniel, this is Shana. Shana, meet Daniel.”


    Daniel takes Shana’s hand and gives it a kiss. “A pleasure to meet you, Shana. You look stunning.”


    Shana remains silent aside from a thank-you, her polite smile never wavering. It’s bing


    increasingly clear that she’s not the most conversational ofpanions. I didn’t see it as much when it


    was just the two of us on dates, but I really see it now that we’re around other people.


    Daniel’s friendly demeanor takes a curious turn as he leans in a little closer, lowering his voice. “So, are


    you two officially dating now?”


    I pause for a moment, feeling the weight of the question. Shana says nothing, and I can sense her


    difort. I decide to answer honestly. “We’ve just started seeing each other, but we haven’t


    discussed any official ns yet.”


    Daniel gives me a sideways look, his expression thoughtful. He then gestures for me to step aside with


    him, away from Shana’s earshot. His tone bes hushed as he pulls me aside.


    “Karl, I’ve known you for a long time,” he says. “And I have to be honest with you. It’s not a good look


    for an Alpha to be ‘unofficial’ with a woman. You need to establish a firm connection, especially if she’s


    a potential Luna.”


    I’m a bit taken aback by his words. “Daniel, I appreciate your concern, but—”


    He cuts me off with a knowing look. “Can I be honest with you, Karl? Man to man?”


    His words give me pause, but I nod anyway. “Hit me.”


    He sighs. “Karl, I can tell. The spark isn’t there like it was with Abby. You can’t fool us Alphas. If you


    want to be taken seriously as a leader, you need to make a decision.”


    I’m left momentarily speechless, grappling with his words. Daniel has always been straightforward and


    observant, and his assessment hits me harder than I’d like to admit.


    “I understand what you’re saying, Daniel,” I finally reply, choosing my words carefully. “But Shana and I


    are taking our time to get to know each other. Rushing into things won’t benefit either of us.”


    I nce around the room, my eyes searching for familiar faces. My brother still hasn’t arrived, which


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    And then, that’s when I see it, and time stops. A pearlescent white gown, a cascade of blonde hair,


    and…


    The face that I’ve really been hoping to see all night.