Kaia stood before her mirror, her reflection radiating the excitement she felt inside. Her long, blonde hair cascaded over her shoulders, and her eyes sparkled with the anticipation of the evening ahead. This was her 16th birthday, a milestone she had awaited with bated breath. Each year brought her closer to discovering her true mate, a prospect that filled her with both excitement and trepidation.
She knew she was beautiful and smart, traits that her parents often reminded her of. But beneath the surface, she wished for more confidence, especially with the weight of her future role as queen bearing down on her. She couldn't afford to disappoint them; she had to be strong and poised, ready to take on whatever challenges came her way.
Her phone rang, snapping her out of her thoughts. She
