Chapter 0016

“Linda”

“Olivia!”

A few other names were called as well, but none as loud as those two. They had to come from

prominent packs indeed, to have been allowed so many onlookers into the small crowd.

Elva, nervous by the noise, hid behind my skirt. I picked her up into my arms.

“Are you frightened?” I asked her.

She nodded.

“Don’t worry,” I said. “They just want to see you. They’re here to cheer for you,

“They aren’t saying my name.”

I kissed the side of her head. “They just don’t know it yet.”

When the royal family arrived to the stage, the camera crew came alive.

Elva.”

Nathan walked his way down the line of us girls. “Heads up, everyone. We’re about to start.”

the director waved and the

a strong breath that lifted his

family humbly thanks everyone for joining us. Those here in the crowd, and those watching

are eager to introduce you to the selected candidates, any one of which could

Luna, that is,

girls stepped forward, introducing themselves, the pack they were with,

something about themselves.

and successful pack. “I will bring glory to my pack,” she

half the

beside her, was not to be outdone. Her pack was just as prominent. “I thank my pack

half of the crowd

Olivia, but it was

for anyone to hear. Nathan

on from her distress, passing

it was my turn, Elva helped me hold the microphone. The crowd, watching us began

I said. “I am twenty years old, and my pack..” I quickly gave the name of my less- prestigious pack. 1 would like to thank the royal family for giving a single mother like

the selection.”

cheered for me. They

into the microphone. “And

least earned a couple of

her bottom lip with her teeth, as Nathan took

her, but she still

we were ushered to a press conference further into

seated. Different cameras were

sat in folding chairs behind the

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