Freya Ezren’s words caused the entire hall to buzz with gossip. Almost immediately, the Alphas in the immediate vicinity started whispering to each other, and I could practically see the news spreading through the ballroom like wildfire. Many people clearly found it hard to believe—Freya and Ezren? No one had ever connected us before beyond my obvious disdain for him. Throughout it all, though, I was frozen. I never expected Ezren to publicize our relationship. We had an agreement to keep it a secret, and yet here he was, casually claiming ownership of the marks on my neck in front of everyone. Ezren smiled again, still holding me close to his side, and I suddenly realized he even intended to announce our marriage here. I quickly interrupted him before he could say anythin