Chapter 118. Mate

Reaching the hotel, the atmosphere immediately wrapped itself around us like a living thing. Warm lights spilled from massive crystal chandeliers, reflecting off polished marble floors and gilded walls. Soft music played in the background—classical, elegant, carefully chosen to suit the importance of the evening. Everywhere I looked, people were smiling, laughing, conversing in small clusters, champagne glasses raised as if this night were something to be remembered.

Everyone was dressed to impress. Men in tailored suits, their cufflinks glinting under the lights. Women in gowns that hugged their figures perfectly, adorned with diamonds, emeralds, and sapphires that spoke of wealth, status, and power. This wasn’t just a celebration—it was a display. A reminder of who we were, where we stood, and what our packs represented in the world.

As Ellis and I entered together, the energy subtly shift