Since it was Gordon’s sixtieth birthday, the party lasted for three days. The Lanes were politicians. From what I heard, Gordon used to be a governor. Although he had retired, Darius was still a mayor, so it went without saying that many influential figures graced the party. As for Christopher, it was likely that he would inherit the family business from his mother.

 

The capacious courtyard was temporarily remodified to provide a resting area for guests. The servants busied themselves attending to them while I stood along the hallway, not knowing how I should dispose of the time at hand.

 

I was walking past a room, a hand came out of nowhere and tugged me in. Before I could even let out a scream, I

I could see my own reflection in his dark and gentle eyes. I almost lost myself in his

shoulder. “Why does the party have to be so long? Why do they have to invite so many people? I can’t even hold your hand in front of everybody and act all

remembered that Christopher was already engaged. “Let

and pushed himself against me again. He placed his leg

and his warm breath beat against my neck. The moment was intoxicating, but the words I uttered

 

“Why?” He pouted.

I struggled to get away from him. His expression

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255