Abandoned While Pregnant, Claimed by the Alpha novel Chapter 126

Chapter 126

I turned my head back to the oversized full–length mirror, staring at my reflection once more. The woman in the mirror had golden hair cascading down her fair shoulders like a shining waterfall, paired with fiery red lips exuding irresistible allure. The wine–red lace gown hugged my curves flawlessly, every detail screaming luxury and elegance.

I was, without a doubt, the undisputed center of attention for tonight’s charity gala.

“You’re absolutely right, Selena.” I lifted my chin with an air of arrogance, a confident smirk playing on my lips, Let’s go. Time to show these mediocre wolves what true top–tier charm looks like.”

Stepping into ten–centimeter stiletto heels, I strutted out of the lounge like a queen ready to survey her domain, shoving the door open with bold flair.

As soon as I entered the lavishly decorated banquet hall, I could feel the atmosphere shift.

The air seemed to freeze, and every single pair of eyes, as if magnetized, snapped toward me in unison. Conversations among the well–dressed noble wolves came to an abrupt halt. I could hear faint gasps of astonishment and catch the sharp scent of pheromones from Alphas whose excitement was impossible to miss.

“That’s Cecilia, the Darkriver Pack princess…”

“She’s like a walking inferno–utterly lethal!”

“Absolutely stunning. That kind of bold beauty could drive any Alpha completely mad…”

The hushed murmurs around me felt like sweet honey, instantly feeding my insatiable craving for attention. I thrived on the thrill of being the center of it all. This–this was the power of beauty and status, the kind that demands adoration.

Soon enough, several Alphas from powerful packs approached with champagne in hand, eager to invite me for a

dance.

I turned them down instantly, with all the pride I carried. These mediocre Alphas? Not even worth the touch of my hand. Without sparing them another thought, I made my way to the very center of the ballroom. As the elegant notes of the classical symphony began to fill the air, I started to spin alone in the spotlight.

My movements were bold, even a little provocative. The hem of my dress flared dramatically with every turn. I could feel it–every single pair of eyes in that room was locked on me. Their gasps of admiration, the awe in their gaze – it was intoxicating. Nothing could compare to this sense of triumph.

Ashley? That pathetic excuse for competition? She couldn’t even hold a candle to me.

But then, just as the crescendo of my performance was about to peak, a sudden stirring at the entrance cut through the atmosphere like a crack of thunder.

The stares that had been glued to me–every single one of them–shifted. All. At. Once.

I froze mid–spin, my chest tightening with a surge of anger so fierce it nearly choked me. Who would dare? Who had the audacity to steal the spotlight from me in my moment of glory?

My gaze followed theirs, towards the commotion by the doorway. And that’s when my eyes locked on the scene and it felt like the world stood still.

It was Ashley.

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Chapter 126

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She stood at the grand golden–engraved doors of the hall. That black velvet evening gown clung perfectly to her enviably graceful figure. Her hair was swept up high, revealing a long, pale neck, and that face–always so pale and tired before—now glowed with a dazzling, almost otherworldly radiance.

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