Chapter 0022

Chapter 0022

“Isn’t it awkward for you, though?” the person behind the camera asked. “Since your fated mate is Ella’s good friend. And, in fact, you’re here with Amanda and not your fiancée.”

“Ella doesn’t like events like this,” David answered. “She gets uncomfortable with the attention.”

“I’m only here as a friend,” Amanda chimed in, leaning into the frame so her face would be on camera. “Just a very good friend.”

The two of them continued to talk, but I wasn’t hearing their words, I was filled with rage at what David was doing -right after he’d been publicly humiliated, here he was, out in public with Amanda on his arm, making excuses for why he wasn’t with me.

My driver pulled up to the entrance, and I quickly thanked him before getting out. If I hurried, I could still catch up to David. I wanted him to see me as I arrived.

I took a breath to steady myself, then made my way to the entrance and threw the double doors open as I stepped in.

As I had hoped, the moment the doors opened, a flurry of flashes went off as photographers took photos. A murmur went through the room, and I could hear people calling my name, wanting me to turn and look at them

for more shots.

I wasn’t supposed to be here, yet here I was, standing in a brilliant bright red satin gown with my hair and makeup done perfectly.

must have heard them calling my name, I could see him a few yards away, still chatting with a

when he saw

at a few of the people calling out for photos, then I made my way to David. “Ella Rowan!” the

She was

said with

wouldn’t be here tonight,” she said.

frowned and put on my best confused expression. “Who told you that?” I asked. “David invited me to join him. I

“But you said-”

glad you could make it,” David interjected, cutting the reporter off. He immediately stepped away from Amanda and locked his arm with mine. “I was starting to worry,”

“Of course,” I said.

led me further into the banquet hall. I could feel Arnanda glaring

very attentive and comp mentary. I could tell I had caught him off

David to act like my bestie again. She told me what she said the other day was completely because of her

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Chapter 0022

David had just agreed to a contract that would allow me to take quite a bit of land away from him if I found out he’d been lying to me

for Alpha King, but I didn’t see Alexander, much to my disappointment. I knew he must be around somewhere, so I was sure I

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