Jason’s POV The music pumping for the post-ceremony reception was getting on my nerves. As were the people grinding on the dance floor and laughing. In fact, basically everything was pissing me off right now. And it was all that bastard Kieran’s fault. In an hour, Jessica and I were supposed to do a bunch of traditional activities - toss some favors, open gifts, take photos, and so forth - but my heart wasn’t in it. All I could think about was how Kieran was trying to steal Charlotte from me. Why the hell did he even want her? Had she tried to seduce him in the courtyard earlier? Was he stupidly in love with her at first sight? I didn’t get it, and it annoyed me. I had sent my Beta to see what he could find out from other guests who knew Kieran better. Now he appeared at my elbow.

