Little Girl

As they entered the party, the atmosphere shifted as all eyes turned to the Alpha and his unexpected companion. Whispers and murmurs spread through the crowd, and Valine could feel the weight of curious gazes on her. Dimitri, however, seemed unfazed by the attention, maintaining his stoic composure. He greeted the pack members with a nod or a brief smile, but his focus remained on Valine. He never let go of her hand, a gesture that both surprised and comforted her. Some pack members approached them to greet Dimitri, but they couldn't help but sneak glances at Valine, trying to decipher who she was and what her relationship with the Alpha might be. Valine smiled politely, returning their greetings, though a part of her felt uncomfortable under the scrutiny. As they made their way through the crowd, more and more pack members came to greet Dimitri, and some of them extended their greetings to Valine as well. She tried her best to be polite and friendly, despite feeling slightly overwhelm