Ellie's Point Of View
My engagement party was as insufferable as I'd imagined. I was still reeling from everything that had happened in the last couple of days and now I had to make small talk with people I didn't particularly care for.
“So…” A wicked smile slashed across Irene West's face. I'd just met her two minutes ago and now she was laughing and cackling like we were the best of friends. “...how did you meet Mr Riordan?” Her voice dropped low, her eyes flashing with curiosity that I couldn't condone anymore. I glanced around, wondering where Chloe had wandered off to, She'd left to talk to an acquaintance and left me stuck with her.
Involuntarily, I spotted Killian, he stood at the other end of the hall, surrounded by distinguished business figures, including some familiar politi
