Chapter: 16

RYLAN

It felt weird to think of where I was standing today. In the middle of my fucking engagement party. My engagement. Even the sound of it seemed absurd. I hadn’t envisioned this day in my near or far future. Guess I had only my very dead grandfather to thank for having to marry a random woman with a great deal of attitude.

Speaking of that blonde, I hadn’t failed to notice earlier how difficult it seemed for her to not stare. She had seconds later faked a look of swift disinterest but that didn't hide much. In all honesty I was affected all the same. Purely physical. But the attraction was there. There was no point in denying.

My eyes strayed to the left of the hall where Elena stood socializing with people. I doubt she would remember the names of at least a quarter of them.

I watched as the delicate curls framed her face. The dress fit her like a glove accentuating every fucking curve.

She was a gorgeous woman, even with the fake smile she had plastered