Behind the Nomination

Valerie’s POV

I had no idea Darius would be here.

It made sense, I guessed. This was a joint pack event, so theoretically every pack in the kingdom would have been invited.

Yet, I’d been so caught up in the award and the travel that I hadn’t considered that Darius might make the trip as well. I didn’t know I would see him like this.

Darius glanced up and our gazes locked. My face burned hot at onc