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.

 

and tugged me in.

his dark and gentle eyes. I almost

he rested his head on my 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

Christopher was already engaged. “Let go of me,” I said, pushing him

letting go.” He insisted and pushed himself against me again. He placed his leg between mine and

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

 

“Why?” He pouted.

on.” I struggled to get away from him. His expression

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