I stood on the sidelines in my soft champagne dress , holding a glass of sparkling apple cider with trembling fingers . I couldn't even drink . My stomach was in knots , and my throat was dry . But I kept raising the glass to my lips to look normal and to seem ... composed . I kept glancing over my shoulder , half - expecting Saint to appear again . What was I even thinking ? The event was hurrying to an end , and a part of me wished the day would not end because , from here , we were meant to have a family dinner ... of course , as one big family , according to Mum . I felt sick . I pressed my free hand to my stomach and turned slightly to the side , trying to steady myself . She said she would like to introduce me to my new family , officially , as if I hadn't already met my stepbrother , who was now my doom . Thankfully , Saint's friend hadn't approached me yet . Perhaps he hadn't realized I was the one just yet ... Or ... " Hey , Eve , " Someone squealed behind me , and I nearly dropped my glass . The drink sloshed dangerously near the rim as I turned , startled . It was the girl from earlier - the bubbly one who'd invited me to some party when we arrived . " Oh ... hi , " I said , forcing a tight smile . " I am Hazer . Sorry , I didn't introduce myself when we first met , " she said . Hazer looked cool . She looked ... safe . And for a second , I hated her for that . She seemed like someone who could be trusted . Or , maybe , I was just seeing things because I was desperate to know from someone who really knew Saint to tell me how far he could go to punish an offender . In fact , I was tempted a few minutes ago to engage in a conversation with a man who introduced himself as one of the elders of the pack , just to know more about Saint . Can you imagine that ? " You look tense . Already exhausted ? " Hazer asked , and I realized then I'd just been standing there 1/3 Chapter 7 like a mannequin . I hadn't even responded to her name . " Oh God ... I'm sorry , Hazer . " I laughed tightly . " It's just been a long day . I mean ... " She waved it off , smiling again . " Don't worry about it . I get it . Big events are a lot . " Then suddenly , she gasped , dramatically slapping her palm over her mouth like something out of a teen movie . " Oops . " " What ? " I asked , startled . " He's watching . " Her voice dropped to a whisper , and she leaned in like she was about to share a scandalous secret . " Oh my God , Eve ... how do I look ? Tell me I look good . " I blinked . " Who's ... ? " She nodded toward the far end of the courtyard . I followed her gaze . And cold punched through my stomach . Saint . He was standing just a few feet from the champagne fountain , half - shadowed under a tree , hands in his pockets , his face carved from stone . Watching me . Not her . What the hell ? Someone could actually go crazy for a psycho like that ? " You're talking about ... him ? " I asked in a thin voice . She giggled , like the idea of it was thrilling . " God , yes . That's Alpha Saint . He's so cold and mysterious and powerful ... ugh , it's so hot . I've had a crush on him since forever . " She laughed again and touched her earring . " I mean , you can't blame me , right ? " My stomach twisted . " Is he your ... boyfriend? " I asked , grasping at straws . 2/3 Chapter 7 If he was , maybe ... maybe I could use that . Maybe I could talk to her to help beg him not to tell my Mum anything . Her eyes widened in shock . " Oh , God , no . I wish . He doesn't date girls like me . Or anyone really . I don't think I've ever seen him even smile . Some people say he's emotionally dead . Like , not even kidding . " " Uhm ... " I cleared my throat , " Can I ask you a question about ... uhm ... Saint ? " I forced myself to say , and the elation in Hazer's eyes told me she was totally obsessed with that monster . " Of course , you can ! " She squealed . " How ... " I was about to say when someone cleared their throat beside me , and when I turned to look , I swear , my heart almost gave out . " Hello , Eve . " The voice said ever so calmly , and I immediately forgot how to breathe . It was Beta Kyrie . Alpha Saint's best friend . Oh , my God . Just when I thought he couldn't recognize me . Chapter Comments LIKE Write Comments SHARE Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!