AURORA POV I forced myself to keep walking. Ryan stood in the foyer below, dressed in a perfectly tailored black tuxedo. He looked like he belonged on the cover of a luxury magazine — dark hair neatly styled, cufflinks catching the light, posture relaxed but with an aura of command. His fingers tapped lightly against the polished railing as he waited. When I reached the last step, his eyes lifted to me. He looked me over slowly, taking in the dress, the hair, the makeup. The ring on my finger. And He gave a small, approving nod. He said nothing. I want to hurl my fist at his eye and give him a scar, courtesy of this gaudy monstrosity of a ring. I want to make him feel something, the pain that he and his father had caused me. “The car is waiting outside,” he said calmly. “Is that my cue to leave,” I shot back, “or should I wait for you, Master??” I spew sarcastically. “I’ll be out soon. The driver will help you into the car.” I didn’t answer. I just brushed past him,
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