ALYONAShe smirked, crossing her arms. “Oh, Alyona. What are you doing here?”Before I could respond, Mason leaned forward, trying to fix the situation. “We’re really sorry,” he said politely. I forced a small smile, my throat dry. “Hello, Darcy. This is Mason,” I said, even though every part of me wanted to disappear.Her eyes flicked between us, and she tilted her head. “Your boyfriend?” she asked, her tone dripping with fake sweetness.Mason and I exchanged a quick, uncertain glance. Before I could say anything, an arm slid around Darcy’s waist.For a moment, I forgot to breathe. When I looked up, everything stopped. The laughter, the music, the chatter—it all faded.Alexander.His hand rested on Darcy’s waist like it belonged there, but his eyes were on me. And in that single look, everything I’d buried came rushing back—the morning, the pain, the ache I thought I’d escaped.My heart thudded painfully in my chest. I wanted to look away, but I couldn’t. Not when those eyes still ha
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