pte

, in a panic, I run off, trying to e

l again. Honestly, I don't even know why I thought it was a good idea to carry them around in my arms-wha

the party. The night air is warm, the laughter and music filling the spac

AIN

d I freeze in horror. Oh no. I s

sion! Abo

to escape, but I know it's futile. She's go

,' my angel, Samantha, teases, her voice

a mock glare. Samantha-my best friend, my rock-

away, water surrounds me from all sides. It's t

I ask, turni

swift motion, she gets rid of the w

lace! Firstly, don't lean on the table, secondly, don't just go for the chicken wings-those aren't just fo

feeling every bit of

lighten the mood, but she doesn't crac

, mum, » I whine, tr

get more food, Lainey. » She crosses

More chic

yes narrowing. « Nope.

nder my breath, cros

sweet, turning to walk away. « Just remember next ti

head. Sometimes, I wonder how she

in the opposite direction. After a

e, now,' he

this is about, but I walk downstairs and head outside, j

hen suddenly a black Porsche rolls up. The door opens, and a bodyguard steps out, adjusting

line, and a serious air about him. He's alright, nothing too remarkable, but the way he sn

d hugs him back tightly. I watch them for a moment, trying not to feel envious. They'

an skin, and hazel eyes. Honestly, he's also pretty attractive. It doesn't take long for me t

ve to suppress a giggle because, honestly, I wonder if h

but he doesn't linger. He walks past her and heads straight for

feel it, the undeniable connection between them. They must be mates already, ev

and Ale gasps as he pulls her into his arm

the scene unfold before me. « Your

emotion. « Yeah, he is. I don't know

ousy, maybe-but I push it down.

Hale speaks again, his voice busines

deal? » he asks my father, looking str

asually. « I was going to ask you questions about wanting a treaty,

t to shake my dad's hand. The tension in the air s

ened. The mates, the treaty, the bond between Ale and Hale-it all

ve to adjust, just