CHAPTER 144 – Let the Games Begin Part 2

　　TALA

　　Eloise helped me put on the thin blue tunic dress and then braided my long red hair, wrapping around my head like a crown. I applied a coat of mascara and clear lip gloss, just to give my lips a shine.

　　I stared at my reflection in the mirror of my vanity. “You look beautiful Tala,” Eloise praised.

　　“El won't you be coming too A lady always needs her maid.” I asked my best friend.

　　She smiled, her lips pulling into a tight line. Her smile was not of happiness rather it was fake and forced. “I have been told I am not needed, you will be escorted by Jack and the wolf.” She said.

　　I could tell she was upset and holding back and I didn’t need to ask her what was wrong. I already knew. Today, my father would be announcing my pairing with Jasper. Her mate. And there was nothing we could do about it. I felt guilty. Even though I didn’t want to, I was stealing her future, her happiness. Her mate.