Chapter 26: Bull In A China Shop.

Knox POV

*With Lottie's hand gently placed in mine and my eyes glued to her delicate features as we descended the grand staircase to greet our guests, she was utterly breathtaking in a gown of silk that was almost as pale as her skin and icey hair. Even in her mask, I could see the nerves eating at her; she wasn't used to being the centre of attention, something I liked about her! Squeezing her hand reassuringly, I smiled at her, my eyes glistening with pride at having her on my arm. As my date, as my lover, but most importantly as my mate!

"You look beautiful!" I whispered into her ear as we reached the party, and all eyes turned to look at the beautiful creature in the ivory dress beside me.*

"You're a piece of shit!" I heard her voice boom through my dream, making me groan as I buried my head in the pillow.

"Knox!" Lottie's voice cut through the last shred of the dream I was holding on to; lifting up off the bed with a sigh, my sleep-ridden eyes found her standing at the foot of