Dad hadn't said the word yet, but my hands were already shaking. Vee collected the wine in my hand before I broke the cup and set it on the table next to her, hurriedly steering me through smiling faces as we headed for somewhere private, where I could breathe and get set for the chase. While we walked away from the crowd, I looked at the setting of the event. There were cameramen, a lavish catering service, and a luxuriant music band, which had me wondering, since when have my parents been planning for this? It is no surprise they're all from packs under my dad's authority, since we can not have others outside our clan. And being here, they were so devoted to their presence and service. While we took a turn into the woods, I heard dad announcing Rowen as his new Beta to the guests