CHAPTER 15

MIA POV.
I stood to the side, at the edge of the party. I watched as the unfamiliar faces mingled with each other as I felt a mix of emotions. Anxiety but also relief that I wasn’t paid much attention to. This was supposed to be my introduction to this new world, but most guests seemed more interested in their own affairs than in me and for that I was grateful although I was now left feeling like an outsider.
As I looked around the room, my eyes landed on Vivienne, in a stunning evening gown, effortlessly greeting and talking with the guests. She seemed so natural in her role as hostess that if I didn’t know who she was, I would have thought that she was the luna of the pack herself. She welcomed newcomers and ensured everyone's comfort with ease. As I stood quietly, an elderly couple came walking by and I couldn’t help but overhear their conversation… it was about Vivienne. The wondered how long Dominic was going to keep her at his side as he had a fondness for changing women. I wasn’t surprised by this. throughout the time I have spent standing here, I have heard similar talking’s about how long she would still be at Dominic’s side before he got tired of her. I shuffled from one foot to the other as I looked around the room again, catching the occasional curious glance from a guest until my eyes landed on Tony. My thoughts drifted back to Vivienne's advice earlier that day while we were shopping, to dance with Tony, as a show of strength and acceptance, but I didn’t want that. Especially as I saw Tony laughing with a group of beautiful, she-wolves from either this pack or another pack. I wasn’t sure. My stomach twisted uneasily as I thought of marrying him.
Suddenly, I was shocked out of my thoughts when I saw the group of girls eyes me. SHIT! I thought to myself as they all sauntered over to me, their eyes gleaming with malice. I quickly looked around for an escape, but they were to quick.
“So… you must be Miha.” The one girl said snobbishly. She looked like the leader of the little group. She flicked her blond hair over her shoulder as she tried to give me an intimidating look, but I was more annoyed than scared. “You know he’s only marrying you out of obligation, right?” She said and laughed falsely. “But don’t worry, I’ll come warm his bed every now and then, to give you a break… that is if you don’t mind of course, but if you do… too bad.“ She said and my stomach recoiled. My eyes quickly glanced at Tony who just stood by, amused, clearly enjoying the spectacle. I felt a surge of anger as I looked back at the girl.
“It’s Mia, actually. And you must be pack slut, barbie?” I said and gave her a returning smile which took her by surprise. “And no, I don’t mind at all as I will be having my own busy nights that would not be concerning Tony.” I lied and I felt a small victory as a look of shock crossed Tony’s face before my eyes returned to the blond. The group was silent for a shocked moment before fury crossed her face and the false niceties fell away.
“How dare you!” She spat and advanced a step towards me. I swallowed nervously. “I am a beta’s daughter and you… you are nothing more than a half breed mutt. Your father may be rumored to be an alpha, but you are still just an omega in everyone’s eyes.” She sneered with venom. Even Tony looked a bit uncomfortable. He must have told them of my heritage. I felt humiliated and I could feel my cheeks heat up in anger and embarrassment.
Suddenly, all the faces went white as a look of fear crawled into their eyes as they looked at something or someone behind me. I swallowed nervously as I felt the heat of his body behind me.
Dominic’s low and commanding voice came above my head towards the group of girls. “That is enough! Insulting the future luna of the Dark Moon pack will be met with dire consequences.” He stated and I could see the girl pale even more. It almost looked like she wanted to feint. “I will speak to your alpha about the kind of trash that he brings to my territory, and I will make sure that neither you nor your friends will be welcomed again.” He stated and they all gasped in shock and fear. I couldn’t blame them. Dominic’s voice was as cold as ice, it even gave me warning shivers. “No get lost before I throw you out personally.” He spoke. The girls didn’t have to be told twice as they almost ran from the room. Some curious onlookers glanced this way but quickly went on with their own conversations when Dominic waved them off.
Dominic steps out from behind me to come and stand next to me. As I look up at him, I see his dark eyes pinned on Tony. "And as for you, son," he says, his voice dripping with disappointment. "I expect more from you. You will treat your fiancée with the respect she deserves.” He said. Tony looked embarrassed, but I could see in the way that he clenched his jaw that wanted to say something but held his tongue. Dominic turned his attention to me. He holds out his hand to me. "Dance with me." he says, his voice low and smooth. The tone of his voice was drastically different than it was just a moment ago. I feel a jolt of electricity as I take his hand, the warmth of it running up my arm as I feel him leading me to the dance floor, his movements fluid and graceful.
He leads the dance on the dance floor, but I hardly notice. My eyes were locked on his and I couldn’t look away, even if I tried. His eyes were so intense, and I couldn’t help but be drawn to him in that moment, feeling something that I couldn’t explain.
Dominic's hand rested on my waist, firm, yet gentle, guiding me through the steps with ease. As he twirled me across the dance floor, I briefly caught a glimpse of Tony watching me, a scowl on his face, but at that moment, I didn’t care. For the first time tonight, I didn’t feel like an outsider.