"The Queen and her mate, Alpha Alexander!"
We are announced as the doors open in front of us and we go outside, where the back garden was transformed into a ballroom.
I take a deep breath and hold Alexander's hand as tight as I can.
"It's showtime." He whispers.
We walk outside, where the music stopped and all the guests are looking at us.
"Welcome!" I say loud enough to be sure everyone can hear me, while I try to sound strong and confident, as I remember my parents were when they appeared at this kind of events. "Thank you all for attending the event. As the first one I organize, I must say I am grateful to have your support. Things look uncertain in the future, so I wish for us all to enjoy this Last night of love, first night of war."
The applauses follow my words and the music
