Adrian POV
I watch as Lily walks away back toward Julian and the party. I count to five and smother my frustrations. It was close. The wolf almost got what it wanted the moment she challenged me like that.
Granted, it was already growling the moment I saw Allen speaking to her. I never liked him. His family were beholden to Vanessa’s father, Glen, and their loyalty was constantly in question. I have no doubt he was planning something.
Maybe I’m just on edge because she’s been avoiding me all week. I’m not sure what happened to make her distance herself, but she’s actively trying to stay away from me. I’ve respected it, but it doesn’t mean I appreciated it.
I watch as Julian introduces Lily to more of his friends. The smile on her face is pleasant, but fake. She hates this party,
