Chapter 27 Chapter 27 Raven's POV The party was in full swing when I was called to come and serm . I tied my apron around my neck as I went to work , even though I didn't want to - had no choice The pack house ballroom glittered with crystal chandeliers and the shimmer of golden lights reflecting off champagne glasses . The room buzzed with conversation , laughter , and clinking glasses . Elegant the wolves in silk grans glided across the floor , while high - ranking Alphas and Betas mingled the they owned the world . Maybe they did I wouldn't know 1 kept my eyes low , avoiding eye contact as I slipped into the room . I knew my place - unseen , silent , and swift . That's what a maid should be , especially one with a past like mine . Especially one with a half sister like Olivia , Olivia the Luna of this pack . My half sister . My enemy . The one who wore the crown that never belonged to her but she took anyway . The one who stole everything from me She stood near the grand staircase , glowing in a long crimson dress , her hand delicately resting on Alpha Ethan's arm . They were the picture of power and perfection . Her golden curls spilled over her shoulders , her lips painted in a perfect smile that fooled everyone . But not me . I knew the venom behind that smile . I adjusted the tray of drinks I held and swallowed my bitterness , Tonight wasn't about the past . It was about survival . " Raven ," the head maid hissed at me from the side . " Table seven now . Then move to the Alpha's circle I nodded quickly and moved toward the table , careful not to bump into anyone . My shoes pinched my feet , and the weight of the silver tray strained my arms , but I didn't complain . I couldn't afford to " Excuse me , " I whispered as I leaned in to serve one of the guests , a broad - shouldered Beta with a sharp glare . He didn't acknowledge me . None of them did . I placed the glass gently in front of him and turned to the next I was halfway across the room when Olivia's voice pierced the air . " Ravenshe called sweetly , too sweetly . My stomach sank . I turned to see her waving at me with the smile of a wolf baring its fangs . " Over here , " she said , her voice syrupy and loud enough for the guests around her to hear . " Our guests are waiting " I clenched my jaw but moved toward her . My fingers trembled slightly on the tray . I didn't like being near her , not with her eyes watching me like a hawk , waiting for me to slip Olivia leaned closer to the tall , statuesque woman beside her . " She's new , " she lied smoothly . " Still learning " The woman laughed , the sound high - pitched and cruel . " Well , she better learn last . Accidents aren't very ... ladylike . " I bit the inside of my cheek to stop myself from reacting , I didn't want to give them the satisfaction . I stepped carefully between the gathered guests , offering the glasses one by one . My arms were aching , but I smiled politely , as I was taught to I was just about to offer a glass to a tall Alpha fr na visiting pack when someone brushed behind me unexpectedly . The movement knocked my balance , and in a flash - before I could stop it - the glass on the edge of my tray tilted . Time seemed to slow as it tipped ... and spilled . A gasp rose around the room as the crimson wine splashed across the pale blue gown of the visiting Alpha's mate My heart stopped The woman jumped back with a shrick , " You stupid girl ! " The tray fell from my hands and clattered to the floor , the glasses shattering like my pride . Istood frozen , horror flooding my veins . 1/3 Chapter 27 " Do you know how much this dress cost the woman screeched , dabbing furiously at the silk with a napkin . " Are you blind ? Or just an idiogr " I'm so sorry , " I stammered , reaching for a towel from my apron . " It wasn't But before I could explain . Olivia staimed forward . " What in the name of the goddess is wrong with you ? " she shouted , her voice echoing through the ballroom , Ishrank under her glare . Everyone was staring now . All eyes on me . " I - I didn't mean - someone bumped- Save your pathetic excuses " Olivia snapped . " You embarrassed the entire pack in front of our guests ! " The woman who had been stained turned toward Olivia . " This is how you let y " Lagree , " tyours staff behurve ? This is unacceptable " Olivia said coldly . " Raven , get out . Now . Before you ruin anything else . " My checks burned with shame . I bent to collect the pieces of broken glass , my hands trembling , but Olivia yanked me upright . " Leave it ! Just go ! Useless thin I stumbled back , barely keeping the tears from spilling . The room buzzed with whispers now . Some guests were sneering . Others looked amused Only one face among them looked uncertain - Alpha Ethan . His brows were furrowed , and he didn't seem as amused as the others . But he said nothing Not yet . d the ballroom , my breath ragged , my eyes stinging . I didn't stop untill reached the kitchen , where I collapsed onto the stool in the comer . illedt Tears fell freely now . No matter what I did , it would never be enough . Not with Olivia watching , waiting for me to make one wrong move . And tonight , I gave her exactly what she wanted my head for this , " I whispered to no one " She's going to have my head t " She just might , " came a soft voice from behind me . I turned to see Lira entering quietly . She handed me a damp cloth . " That was brutal . " inodded , wiping my face . " It wasn't even my fault . " "I saw . Someone nudged you . Looked like that smug Beta from the Iron Fang Pack . " " Doesn't matter , " I muttered . " No one's going to believe me Lira sighed . " I will " That meant more than I could say . I stared at the cloth in my hand , my mind spinning . I wanted to scream . To break something . To tell everyone that I wasn't just some made to be kicked around . But I couldn't , calming myself . One day , I will show them . One day , I wouldn't be the maid in the background . I wouldn't be the forgotten sister I'd be something ! more . But for now ... I wiped my tears , stood , and prepared to face whatever punishment was coming . Chapter 28 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!