Ophelia stood outside for the longest time until her skin became ice, and her bones frozen solid. She wanted to gather her thoughts, but it was impossible. Her cheeks were still burning from the confrontation and her heart was rapid. Eventually, she forced herself inside, only to hear the mocking laughter.
"Did you hear? The Alpha of the strongest pack in the nation has a stammering Luna."
"Yes, I saw it too! How embarrassing. I hear from my husband that Alpha Mavez is possessive of his wife, even in court meetings! They say she's the Direct Descendent, but he refuses to share her!"
"How audacious, especially considering what she made him do. I mean, just thinking about those pitiful maids crawling on the scorching hot pavement gives me goosebumps."
Ophelia's ears began to ring. Their words floated around her, shrouding her in a cloud of panic and anxiety.
"Shh, isn't that her? Oh my, you think she heard us?"
