The Mate Ball Proposal

Rhydian

The meeting felt endless. The heavy mahogany table dominated the center of the massive conference room, and the select alphas of the kingdom huddled together on the left side, speaking in low, hurried tones. I sat isolated on the far right, preferring to keep a clear view of every man in the room. The air was thick with tension and the distinct smell of anxious sweat.

I spun a heavy glas