Chapter 146

　　Fern's Perspective 　　"I'm not sure if this is a good idea," I muttered under my breath. 　　Another dinner... I didn't know why, but the thought of tonight's banquet was vaguely unsettling. 　　Vivian. 　　Lately, the pack has been abuzz with discussions and stories about her. Somehow, I've had this lingering feeling that her return would change things. 　　It even led me to make excuses yesterday to avoid greeting her when she arrived. 　　Once again, the maid had outdone herself in dressing me. My long hair was elegantly curled and pinned up. My makeup was flawless, with just a hint of blush accentuating my cheeks, giving me an innocent look. 　　Even the formal gown she selected was stunning, its dark blue contrasting beautifully with Giovanni's light-colored eyes—eyes that I fixated on every night before sleep. With him by my side, I felt safe and protected. 　　But tonight was different. Something about this dinner felt unsettling, though I couldn't pinpoint why. All I knew was that I was d