Will this be my life once I’m officially Julian’s mate? Constant parties where I must smile and show a polite face to people who clearly don’t want me there?
This garden party was a last-minute affair, and Julian had convinced me to come with him. I was scared to eat or drink anything after the last incident.
I had told Julian what had happened and was less than impressed with his response. He had simply assured me that I must have misunderstood Vanessa. Allen, he didn’t seem surprised about and had said it was a good thing Adrian had already dealt with him.
I have been smiling and shaking hands for well over two hours before I finally have the opportunity to excuse myself. There is a little pathway further into the garden and I take it, hoping to have a moment to breathe and rest t
