Chapter 9

Liam's POV

I ran my hands over the lapels of my dark suit as the maids polished my shoe and dressed me up with shaky hands.

I watched and heard them gulp, each one of them afraid to meet my eyes. They kept their heads lowered and their hands moved in haste.

I noticed they were trying not to waste my time and I was pleased at how dedicated they were to serving me and making me comfortable but I didn't see the need to hurry today.

"Take your time,"

They jerked in shock at my voice but soon relaxed and bowed their heads before heeding to my advice

There was no need to rush me even as the ritual wouldn't commence without my presence, I still didn't want to go so early.

The Blood Moon Ritual was happening today. It was a day taken out for mates to find each other. This event happens every year but I have yet to find my mate.

Every year, I sat on my throne and watched the wolves find their mate while I, their King returned with no one by my side.

I felt like a personal Circus for the moon g