That evening, at the grand reception, Amelie finally had the chance to meet many of the influential guests she had missed during the wedding ceremony.
All the prominent Alpha and Beta families who resided in the capital had been invited. Talking to them, Amelie found out one thing: They looked too proud for maintaining their legacy.
Amelie stood gracefully by the Queen's side, offering polite smiles and soft greetings as introductions flowed one after another. But beneath the layers of silk and grace, a sharp sting throbbed at the base of her heel from the prolonged standing.
Still, she said nothing, unwilling to show discomfort in front of the Queen, who was proudly presenting her to a group of old friends and their elegantly dressed daughters.
Though Gabriel stood among his father and brothers, deep in political discussions with the kingdom's elders, his gaze never strayed far from Amelie.
