Liam’s POV
I couldn’t help the smile that tugged at my lips the second I laid eyes on Aurora. I took a step forward, eager to close the distance between us, but a heavy hand shot out and clamped onto my arm, pulling me back.
My head whipped around, a glare forming instantly. What the hell was Aaron doing?
“What are you doing?” I hissed under my breath.
“Stay with me,” he muttered back, his voice unnervingly low.
What the f**k?
“Liam, why on earth did you bring this man here?” Emette demanded, his voice echoing through the room, thick with instant annoyance.
Before I could scramble for an excuse, Damon stepped into view. “I told them to come,” he said smoothly.
Thank god. I really didn’t have the mental energy to explain myself to Emette right now.
“Oh, so you just invite randoms t
