She isn‘t,” Ethan stated, a slight irritation in his tone. “I don‘t mean to quarrel, but I would like to hear what the lady has to say, Ethan. Plus, you have kept her away from us up in that room the entire time we have been here. I am intrigued to know more of her – and why you are so taken with her.”

When all eyes fell on me again, I turned to Ethan. He had a hesitant look in his eyes.

But with a small nod, he gave me permission to respond, not that I wanted to. “I– well… One day I do hope to meet my mate and have the life I have always dreamed of – with a man who loves me, and will protect me. But, for now, I have other priorities.”

I hadn‘t thought I would have the courage to say what I did, but it felt great to let it out.

However, I immediately felt that cold atmosphere descend again. Knowing where it was coming from, I didn‘t dare to look at Ethan this time.

“That‘s wonderful. But you do know that, in society today, women often do not worry about destined mates. That is a thing of the past. When they are offered a proposal, women take it. It becomes their

social standing, after all. Tell me, what is your station in society?”

The man was asking too many questions I didn‘t want to answer, and I was more than uncomfortable. I wish I could return to my room already. “Father, it isn‘t polite to ask an Omega that kind of question,” Madalynn replied for me as she sipped her drink.

I couldn‘t argue back. What was I supposed to say? Should I tell them that, no, I was also an Alpha‘s daughter? That my own family sold me? “Rosalie is no Omega.” Suddenly, Vicky‘s words rang from the other end of the table. “She is the daughter of an Alpha and deserves respect.” I was shocked at Vicky‘s words. Even Talon looked at her with disapproval in his eyes. But Vicky showed no sign of regret and simply shrugged her shoulders. Madalynn was surprised for a moment, and then her smile revealed even more contempt. “Is that so?

Tsk, tsk, poor thing…” She needed to say no more. I was an alpha‘s daughter, but I was not with my pack – meaning, ye, I was abandoned by my people. How pitiful was that…

Talon gave Vicky a stern look, while Vicky seemed sorry that her words hadn‘t help me, but actually seemed to put me in a worse spot. Worst yet, Madalynn wasn‘t done with me. She raised her glass gracefully and looked me in the eyes. “Rosalie, I heard you have a nice voice. I‘m

sure everyone here would love to enjoy some entertainment from you.”

She did not hide her scorn in her tone, and her words made it sound like I was a lowly maid or slave, to be ordered around just to please the masters. I bit my lip, trying to fight back the tears in my eyes, Vicky was terrified for me – I could see the worry in her eyes – but Talon pulled her down to her seat.

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