Chapter 177. The Claiming (2)

Sianna’s POV

An amicably familiar face with curly brown hair and teal eyes rose from his seat and quickly locked eyes with me. I flashed him a bright smile as he bowed to us and handed us drinks before walking to the podium as the audience fell silent. Warning rumbles rolled over Vance’s chest and I intertwine my fingers into his with my glass in the other hand to soothe his wolf.

“Welcome all. I’m Alpha Fernando of the pack and the official for tonight.” He scanned the room, assessing the participants. “Firstly, we acknowledge the presence of our Sovereign and remind you that you are free to take any objections or concerns that you may have regarding the selection.” He merely turned to give a head nod and his teal eyes lingered on me. “We are happy that they could personally join us.”

All those who were sitting stood. The women curtsied while the men did a forty-five-degree forward slope of the back bow. We waved to them with a tip of our heads. M