Future Alpha Luke’s POV: Pippa met with me minutes before leaving to fetch Flora for the ball. Her plan is a little dramatic, but I agree, it is the only way to make the royal guard leave us alone. I think a lot of people are going to be left devastated, but I don’t care. My business is more important than the pack members. Flora and I made our way into the forest for the party and she immediately left for the champagne fountain. All care I previously felt for her has faded. I am just too damn stressed to worry about wanting anybody right now. I take a swig of whiskey from the omega. I am going to need a hell of a lot more booze to keep myself in check tonight. I walk around the area greeting everyone and engaging in small talk. No use becoming attached to these wolves. Some time passe