Midnight was only a couple of hours away; I didn't have long before I needed to make my escape.

"Champagne, Luna?" The server broke through my thoughts.

I turned to see a man standing nearby with a tray of champagne. Elliot was already sipping on his and he was watching me, waiting for me to answer.

I smiled and took a glass off the tray.

"Thank you," I said in response.

He nodded and turned away.

Just as I took my first sip, I felt a strange disturbance; like someone was watching me. Feeling a slight chill run up my spine, I turned, and I froze when I saw Gavin on the other side of the gathering, staring at

me.

His face shined with indifference and my heart felt heavy in my chest. I shouldn't have been surprised to see him here; I mean, he was a part of the pack after all. But with all my worries about this evening, Gavin's attendance was not a thought that occurred to me.

Just then, Beta Leo approached us. His lips were pressed in a thin line, and I could see a dark cloud forming on his expression as he whispered something into Elliot's ear. If I had wolf hearing, I might have been able to hear what they were saying. But I was wolfless and didn't have that ability.

he nodded at

must leave for a short while," he told me. "Get to know some of the packmates and make sure to eat something.

arm, leaving me feeling cold and alone. I thought that was what I wanted, for Elliot to leave me so I could escape. But once he let me go and stepped away, I found myself wishing

his retreating form as he disappeared into the

of there before it was too late. But before

forget I was

thought to me in a while, Gavin. I simply forgot about you," I told him, trying to sound calm and

closer to me; his close proximity made me

that so?" He asked. "So, I suppose you aren't angry with

together

at all," I lied. "I painted something much better anyway. If anything, it was a blessing

His eyes darkened.

"I hope you don't think that the fact he allowed you to use him as a model means anything. He only married you to get under my skin. His

heart felt heavy in my chest from his words. I stared at

lucky, maybe you will meet her tonight. Did I mention she was here?" He asked, a smirk

saying? I didn't understand

followed his gaze. I realized there was a small crowd gathering and when I took a better look, I saw a gorgeous woman, wearing an elegant red dress with shimmering, silky, auburn hair

her

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